How fast will April's total solar eclipse travel?
During the total eclipse on April 8, the moon's shadow will slow down and then speed up, but how fast will it travel?
Drilling for water ice on Mars: How close are we to making it happen?
Scientists and engineers are making progress on drilling technology that could access Mars' seemingly vast stores of near-surface water ice.
Astronauts' mementos packed on Boeing Starliner for crew flight test
A NASA astronaut who had the honor of naming her spacecraft will fly items inspired by that name when she launches to the International Space Station.
'Spaceman' director Johan Renck on making a romantic sci-fi fable (exclusive)
An exclusive interview with "Spaceman" director Johan Renck discussing telepathic alien spiders and hanging Adam Sandler on wires.
Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8
How and why the full 'Worm Moon' aligns for March 25's lunar eclipse and April 8's total solar eclipse.
How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. Here's how to stay safe and protect your eyes during the event.
Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse
The April 8 total solar eclipse may coincide with the sun's explosive peak, meaning it might be possible to spot "giant eruptives," coronal mass ejections and solar flares during totality. Here's what to look for.
Satellites watch Iceland volcano spew gigantic plume of toxic gas across Europe
A massive column of sulfur dioxide pumped out by the erupting volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is traveling across northern Europe. Scientists are concerned it could impact the ozone layer.
Flight attendant becomes 1st Belarusian in space on ISS-bound Soyuz launch
For the first time, a spacecraft has lifted off with a flight attendant aboard. Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus, Oleg Novitsky of Roscosmos and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson launched on Soyuz MS-25.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 103 — Starship's Orbital Feat
On Episode 103 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about last week's third test flight of SpaceX's Starship.
How to give yourself the best chance of clear skies for April 8's solar eclipse
Everyone is hoping for clear skies for the solar eclipse on April 8. Here we look at past examples of when this didn't work out and how to increase your chances of good eclipse weather.
SpaceX's Dragon capsule docks at ISS on 30th cargo mission for NASA
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrived at the ISS early Saturday morning (March 23), delivering several thousand pounds of fresh food and research materials to the orbital lab.
SpaceX moves next Starship to pad for testing ahead of 4th flight (photos)
SpaceX has moved the upper stage of its next Starship vehicle to the pad for testing ahead of a test flight, which could lift off as soon as early May.
Watch shock waves ripple from SpaceX's giant Starship rocket during 3rd test flight (video)
The third launch of SpaceX's Starship sent shock waves through the air, clearly visible in a stunning new slow motion video that captures the ignition of the spacecraft's 33 Raptor engines.
Texas Eclipse Festival offers a 'choose your own adventure experience' for April total solar eclipse
The Texas Eclipse Festival will be unlike any camping experience you've ever imagined with it's "out of this world" lineup of live music, arts, yoga, speakers and more.
'Space headaches' are a literal pain for astronauts. Why do they happen?
Headaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don't experience them on Earth.
Russian rocket launch of 3 astronauts to ISS targeted for March 23 after abort
A Russian Soyuz rocket is now scheduled to launch three astronauts toward the ISS on Saturday (March 23), two days after a rare abort scuttled its first try.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to tie reuse record with 19th launch tonight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch for a record-tying 19th time tonight (March 22), sending 23 Starlink internet satellites to orbit — if Mother Nature cooperates.
'Quantum tornado' allows scientists to mimic a black hole on Earth
Scientists created a giant vortex made of tiny quantum parts in a helium superfluid just a few degrees above absolute zero. This "quantum tornado" helped them to bring black hole physics down to Earth.
'Shiva and Shakti': The ancient star streams that helped weave the Milky Way
The Gaia space telescope has discovered two ancient stellar streams woven through the heart of the Milky Way, which were present 12 billion years ago.