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A close encounter, or conjunction, between August's waning crescent moon and Venus occurs tonight when the two objects share the same right ascension.

NASA astronauts shared a series of images showing them performing a flyby of the Artemis 1 Space Launch System rocket as it sits on the launch pad.

Explore 20 common misconceptions about space with our myth-busting guide.

That's a big saving on some a pair of Leica binoculars that will serve you well for a rang of different outdoor activities.

Nichelle Nichols will join other late "Star Trek" icons aboard the first-ever Celestis deep-space journey

SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA has been delayed four days to Oct. 3, an adjustment made to avoid spacecraft traffic coming to and from the International Space Station.

Two astrophotographers have captured a spectacular photo of the moon with a mind-blowing resolution of 174 megapixels to honor NASA's Artemis 1 mission.

The surprising discovery of volcanic rocks by NASA's Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater could unlock Mars' climate history and reveal when the Red Planet was wet and potentially habitable.

A potentially habitable water-rich world just 100 light-years away from Earth could be one of the best places to search for life.

The moon and Mars have battled for precedence in NASA's exploration priorities.

NASA delivers a new installment in their Artemis 1 'Path to the Pad' video series.

The sky is blue and sunsets are red because different colors of light behave differently when they encounter air molecules.

New footage from China’s space station shows incredible images of Earth as a robotic arm inspects the exterior of the orbital outpost.

The spacecraft has since revealed a bizarre heliopause and a complex interstellar medium that's influenced by our sun.

Elon Musk will make a special announcement on Thursday evening (Aug. 25), and you can watch the proceedings live.

As Artemis 1 prepares for an epic launch toward the moon, NASA and a space law expert discuss the Artemis Accords governing the agency's future missions, alongside international partners.

In 2003, a powerful solar storm hit Earth with little warning, causing disruption to power grids, aviation and satellites. Twenty years later, we are only slightly better prepared for such incidents.

A new map of distribution of minerals on Mars reveals the history of past water abundance on the Red Planet and could even shape future space missions.

The latest JWST treasure trove contains ancient galaxies and countless cosmic wonders.

The U.S. Space Force just completed a major joint training exercise that saw participants engage in "simulated on-orbit combat engagements."

A new study explores what happens when blown-up dying red giant stars engulf planets in their vicinity.