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The nova system RS Ophiuchi produced extremely high-energy gamma-rays in its most recent explosion, according to observations by the dual MAGIC telescopes in Spain's Canary Islands.

Scientists see new 'micronova' stellar explosion, Ukrainian moon startup repurposes tech for military use, and Perseverance Mars rover arrives at ancient river delta.

See the best photos on Space.com this week.

The first-ever all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is about to head for home, and you can watch the departure live.

Astronomer Jay Pasachoff will talk about his December 2021 eclipse-chasing expedition to Antarctica tomorrow (April 23) at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT).

Imagine a home on Mars. Is it filled with bacteria?

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder speaks with NASA and ESA astronauts aboard the International Space Station for Earth Day.

SpaceX just secured its first deal to provide inflight internet service on airplanes using its Starlink constellation of broadband satellites.

It will be visible across parts of Antarctica, the southern tip of South America, and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Guitar legend Joe Satriani is well known for his sci-fi thematics and his "Crystal Planet" comic, and his new record, "The Elephants of Mars," continues the trend.

The best rangefinder binoculars can be hard to choose from with such a crowded and competitive market, but we've done the hard work for you.

When TV shows get canceled, that’s usually it. But sometimes, they get a second chance. Here are five canceled sci-fi shows that defied the axe to live again.

Looking for the best beginners telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes.

OneWeb has found another replacement for the Russian-built rockets that used to launch its internet satellites.

One albino’s journey to losing his identity in the stars – for honor!

A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

We explore 15 places on Earth that look quite alien. From ice caves to Martian-red deserts, discover some of the most surreal places Earth has to offer.

A former NASA astronaut is sharing her favorite views of Earth to inspire new works of art. Karen Nyberg has partnered with Robert Kaufman Fabrics to introduce her line of Earth Views prints.

The Chandra X-ray Observatory has found growing intermediate-mass black holes in over two dozen galaxies.

Russia just performed the first full test launch of its next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

The quarter-phase moon points to a stunning set of planets low in the sky: Saturn, Mars, Venus and Jupiter.