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FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the failure suffered by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a July 11 Starlink...

FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure

Galactic penguin honors the 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images

To celebrate the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's first images, NASA has revealed a cosmic Penguin and Egg.

Galactic penguin honors the 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images

Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth

The U.S. Space Force aims to better pinpoint the location of Earth’s center using lasers on GPS satellites slated to launch in 2025.

Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth

'Fly Me to the Moon' director on faking the real and fake moon landing (interview)

For his new movie "Fly Me to the Moon," director Greg Berlanti faked the historic first moon landing. But fear not, space fans, that does not mean wha...

'Fly Me to the Moon' director on faking the real and fake moon landing (interview)

'The last 12 months have broken records like never before': Earth exceeds 1.5 C warming every month for entire year

Every month has broken the temperature record of the previous for the past 12 months, and the signs of climate breakdown are already here, a new analy...

'The last 12 months have broken records like never before': Earth exceeds 1.5 C warming every month for entire year

Watch the moon cover up the blue giant star Spica on July 13

On Saturday, July 13, the moon will pass in front of bright blue star Spica in the night sky. The star will disappear behind the moon before reappeari...

Watch the moon cover up the blue giant star Spica on July 13

'Dark comets' may have given Earth its water long ago

'Dark comets,' which have no visible tail, could also explain the strange behavior of the interstellar object 'Oumuamua.

'Dark comets' may have given Earth its water long ago

How, when and where to see 2024's second 'Manhattanhenge' this week

New Yorkers can view 2024's third and fourth "Manhattanhenge" moments at sunset on two nights this weekend.

How, when and where to see 2024's second 'Manhattanhenge' this week

'A Quiet Place's' alien monsters explained

If you've just watched 'A Quiet Place: Day One' and have been wondering about the nature of the aliens and their origin, here's all we know.

'A Quiet Place's' alien monsters explained

Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot review

We love this brick-built space-faring raccoon.

Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot review

Huge earthquake 2,500 years ago rerouted the Ganges River, study suggests

A new study suggests an earthquake of estimated magnitude 7.5 or 8 shook the Indian subcontinent 2,500 years ago, changing the course of the Ganges.

Huge earthquake 2,500 years ago rerouted the Ganges River, study suggests

'Drawn to our planet:' How spaceflight changed SpaceX Inspiration4 astronaut Chris Sembroski

Space.com caught up with Inspiration4 crewmember Chris Sembroski to discuss the landmark 2021 SpaceX mission and how it affected him.

'Drawn to our planet:' How spaceflight changed SpaceX Inspiration4 astronaut Chris Sembroski

Cosmic crime scene reveals ancient supernova aftermath of dead star merger

A "guest star," briefly seen in 1181, was created by colliding dead stars.

Cosmic crime scene reveals ancient supernova aftermath of dead star merger

Perseid meteor shower returns to our skies this month to kick off summer 'shooting star' season

2024 will be a very good year to watch for the Perseids, because bright moonlight will not interfere.

Perseid meteor shower returns to our skies this month to kick off summer 'shooting star' season

1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth

The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite sent back its first images; they should be able to help scientists better study Earth's energy balance...

1st images from European climate satellite reveal how energy cycles to and from Earth

Private space-junk probe gets up-close look at discarded rocket in orbit (photo)

Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft snapped a striking image of a rocket body floating lifeless above a blue-and-white Earth, with the sun's glare reflect...

Private space-junk probe gets up-close look at discarded rocket in orbit (photo)

Joe Engle, X-15 rocket plane and space shuttle astronaut, dies at 91

Joe Engle, the first astronaut to fly in space on two different winged vehicles, has died at the age of 91. Engle's first flights into space on the X-...

Joe Engle, X-15 rocket plane and space shuttle astronaut, dies at 91

New study shows mysterious solar particle blasts can devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years

The remarkable aurora in early May this year demonstrated the power that solar storms can emit as radiation, but occasionally the sun does something f...

New study shows mysterious solar particle blasts can devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years

Solar maximum is in sight but when will it arrive (and when will we know)?

We explore the latest solar maximum predictions and look into why it could be a couple of years before we can confidently state when solar maximum occ...

Solar maximum is in sight but when will it arrive (and when will we know)?

Hear the real stories behind the private space race in new documentary 'Wild Wild Space' (video)

HBO released a new trailer and poster for its new original documentary, "Wild Wild Space," which explores how private companies are jockeying for the ...

Hear the real stories behind the private space race in new documentary 'Wild Wild Space' (video)