Is the universe still making new galaxies?
We think of galaxies as ancient. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, formed 13.6 billion years ago, and the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed us to peer back to some of the first galaxies in the early universe. But are galaxies still being born today?
US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognizes rising threat of cyberattacks in space
The US military recently launched a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen ties with the commercial space industry.
Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond
Be sure to join us at Space.com at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT) on July 17 for what promises to be an amazing discussion on the future of space exploration and astronomy.
Hurricane Beryl sets multiple records as 1st major storm of 2024 Atlantic season (video)
What started as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has now set multiple records and claimed the spot as the first hurricane to develop during the 2024 Atlantic season.
Hubble Telescope tracks a dwarf galaxy's stars to map out dark matter
By measuring the motions of stars in the Draco dwarf galaxy, the Hubble Space Telescope was able to map the density profile of dark matter.
NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission may not be able to handle Jupiter's radiation
NASA is troubleshooting a recently revealed problem with the transistors aboard its $5 billion Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is slated to launch this October.
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 satellite launch.
'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 what you might think it means.
'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 analysis shows.
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 reappearing on the other side.
'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.
Astronomers could use a synthetic cosmos to unravel dark matter mysteries
A simulated universe created by a supercomputer should help astronomers better analyze dark matter and dark energy clues delivered by "dark universe detective" telescopes Roman and Rubin.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers failure during Starlink satellite launch (video)
The upper-stage engine of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket did not perform as planned during a launch of the company's Starlink satellites on Thursday night (July 11).
Cygnus cargo spacecraft departs the ISS for a fiery re-entry in Earth's atmosphere
Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus spacecraft departed the International Space Station this morning (July 12).
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.
'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.
Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot review
We love this brick-built space-faring raccoon.
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.
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.
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 reflecting off of it.