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NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory back online after 2024 data center flood
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The spacecraft themselves continued to operate normally in Earth orbit during the outage and "no science data has been lost."
Humans will soon be able to mine on the moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
By Evie Kendal, Alan Duffy published
By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon.
US Space Force broke its launch record in 2024 with 93 liftoffs
By Samantha Mathewson published
An impressive 93 launches lifted off from Florida’s coast in 2024, setting a new Space Force record for the second year in a row.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe beams home 1st detailed update after record-breaking approach to the sun
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
This New Year's Day, NASA's Parker Solar Probe added to the festive cheer by sending home its first detailed telemetry data soon after its record-breaking closest-ever approach to the sun.
Image of the Day 2024 Archive
By Space.com Staff published
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
'Star Bound' serves up a 'snarky approach to space history' and the American space program (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with celebrated author Bruce McCandless III for his new NASA book, "Star Bound"
NASA, Astronomical League team up for 2025 Hubble night sky challenge
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Hubble Space Telescope is nearing its 35th anniversary and skywatchers can celebrate the mighty telescope with a year-long observation challenge.
NASA delays Artemis missions again. What could this mean for the moon, Mars and space leadership?
By Andrew Jones published
NASA has pushed its first two crewed Artemis moon missions back to 2026 and 2027, and the move could have big ramifications.
Parker Solar Probe: First spacecraft to 'touch' the sun
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a mission to study the sun closer than ever before. Learn more about the fastest spacecraft to date in our solar probe guide.
Watch NASA's Artemis Orion moon spacecraft blow its top during testing (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Orion spacecraft recently completed an 11-month test campaign, during which it was subjected to extreme conditions of a launch abort scenario and electromagnetic effects of lightning strikes.
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