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A total solar eclipse is the greatest show on Earth. Here's what to look for on April 8 to ensure you make the most of the total solar eclipse 2024.

SpaceX Crew-7's astronauts left the International Space Station March 11. Their return to Earth may occur as soon as March 12.

China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.

A solar flare erupted from the sun on March 10, causing widespread radio blackouts. The accompanying coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm on March 13.

A preview of DK Publishing's "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire."

Although Kepler 37-b has held the title of "smallest planet" for over a decade, it won't hold that designation forever.

Benro's flagship travel tripod, the Rhino 24C Two Series, is lightweight, compact and versatile — but is it worth the premium price tag?

SpaceX is set to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California tonight (March 10), in the second leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.

SpaceX is set to launch 23 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida tonight (March 10).

The best laptops for astronomy and astrophotography: Ideal devices for all budgets, skill levels and performance requirements.

UAE astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla just finished basic training with NASA. They spoke about their plans for Ramadan and seeing family in a media report.

The new moon lets the winter constellations shine tonight

Two telescopes that promise to reveal the universe like never before are in limbo right now. Will the National Science Foundation pick the Giant Magellan Telescope or the Thirty Meter Telescope? Can it pick both?

Here we break down the entire chronology of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, beginning one month out.

A total solar eclipse is coming on April 8, 2024, but how much do you really know about it?

Will we responsibly and sustainably protect future generations' ability to practice scientific and cultural traditions on, near or in relation to the moon?

On Episode 101 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Space.com's Brett Tingley discuss the recent reports and delve into the history of the militarization of space by Russia, China, and the United States.

NASA and Boeing have delayed the first-ever crewed flight of the company's new Starliner capsule to early May, a slip of a few weeks.

Benro's Tortoise series tripods are loved for being lightweight, compact and sturdy — we put it to the test to find out.

The Pentagon's UFO office is developing sensor kits to help it collect data in real time on unidentified objects in the sky or in space.

Marvel Comics is publishing special "Star Wars" variant covers for Women's History Month that showcase some of the women of the galaxy far, far away.