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A high-speed particle struck the Gaia space telescope — but Gaia came back stronger than ever

A high-speed particle and electronics malfunction threatened the Gaia space telescope, but scientists managed to not only fix the issue, but also to o...

A high-speed particle struck the Gaia space telescope — but Gaia came back stronger than ever

How to make a comet

Meta description: Learn how to make your very own comet with these cool NASA experiments.

How to make a comet

Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos

If you're looking for some great STEM education ideas, this collection of videos and experiments from NASA will blow your mind.

Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos

All about rockets

Learn more about rockets while having a blast with these fun NASA experiments.

All about rockets

How to recreate a solar eclipse

You don't have to wait for the next solar eclipse to learn more about them, not when you can just make your own!

How to recreate a solar eclipse

Whip up a moon-like crater

Want to learn more about the moon and how craters are formed? This neat NASA experiment will take your learning to new heights.

Whip up a moon-like crater

'There's something in the water!' Shocking final 'Alien: Romulus' trailer goes for the gore (video)

20th Century Studios drops the final release trailer for "Alien: Romulus"

'There's something in the water!' Shocking final 'Alien: Romulus' trailer goes for the gore (video)

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover stumbles upon a dusty little snowman (photo)

Do you see what we see? A stacked rock formation spotted by NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover looks like a dusty snowman!

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover stumbles upon a dusty little snowman (photo)

NASA wants fresh ideas for recycling garbage on the moon

With crewed Artemis launches on the horizon, NASA is searching for sustainable solutions for waste management during long-term missions on the moon.

NASA wants fresh ideas for recycling garbage on the moon

Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts

Studying common food aromas may help scientists better understand why meals reportedly taste bland in space, leading to astronauts’ decreased nutritio...

Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts

SpaceX launches to ISS are under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure

SpaceX is trying to get its Falcon 9 re-approved for satellite launches with the Federal Aviation Administration. But NASA says it needs to take an in...

SpaceX launches to ISS are under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure

Snazzy spacesuit! Artemis 2 moon mission backup astronaut Andre Douglas tries on his lunar duds (photos)

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas tried on his Artemis 2 spacesuit to get ready to backup the 2025 mission. The spacecraft will fly around the moon with fo...

Snazzy spacesuit! Artemis 2 moon mission backup astronaut Andre Douglas tries on his lunar duds (photos)

How astronomers work out the size of our solar system

The moon’s south pole is designated as the location for the future China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). It is a bold move, as the US...

How astronomers work out the size of our solar system

Supermassive black holes provide 'hearts and lungs' that help galaxies live longer

The universe would be filled with zombie galaxies and dead stars if not for supermassive black hole-powered 'hearts and lungs' that help slow star for...

Supermassive black holes provide 'hearts and lungs' that help galaxies live longer

Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations

On Space.com's 25th anniversary, here's a look at the next 25 years of commercial space stations that are set to replace the International Space Stati...

Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations

Full Buck Moon shines this weekend on Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary

Cosmic celebrations all around as the July Full Buck Moon coincides with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Full Buck Moon shines this weekend on Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary

NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns

NASA announced it has ended the VIPER rover project, which was intended to explore the moon in search of ice near the lunar south pole.

NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns

25 things to admire in the night sky that aren't just the moon and stars

We've picked out 25 skywatching targets to celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary. Can you catch them all?

25 things to admire in the night sky that aren't just the moon and stars

ISS could 'drift down' for a year before SpaceX vehicle destroys it in Earth's atmosphere

It will take some time for the ISS to come down to Earth in the 2030s. NASA says it will take about 12 to 18 months to naturally fall back to our plan...

ISS could 'drift down' for a year before SpaceX vehicle destroys it in Earth's atmosphere

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 8: How open-ended is the conclusion?

"The Acolyte" sticks the landing with a strong season 1 finale that gives closure to the main plot while offering a look at the series' future.

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 8: How open-ended is the conclusion?