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A newly discovered asteroid has passed safely between the Earth and moon during a very close encounter this week.

SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander on Feb. 14, sending a series of experiments to the moon on behalf of NASA and commercial customers.

New research has shown that disease-causing bacteria carried in the human gut can also survive in Martian soil, a discovery with implications for future crewed exploration of Mars.

The third test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket will take place roughly three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.

NASA will launch the Crew-8 astronauts nearly a week later, on Feb. 28, to "deconflict" from the expected launch date of a robotic moon mission with agency science on board.

Pearl Jam unveils its cosmically-inspired new single 'Dark Matter," the latest of several space-themed offerings by the legendary rock group.

One of the best parts about the eclipse coming up on April 8th will be the opportunity to share the joy and amazement with others!

We rate the Celestron Inspire 100AZ as the best budget telescope out there and now you can save a healthy $80 on this beginner-friendly model.

The Po Valley, nestled in northern Italy, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich agricultural history. However, the region is also grappling with a persistent environmental challenge: air pollution. The unique geographical and meteorological conditions of the Po Valley contribute to fluctuations in air quality – impacting the health of its residents.

A week or more of floating around is tough on an astronaut's body, especially during a major moon mission. But, in a small spacecraft, finding the right exercise device can be tight.

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See how the Sun changed between February 2021 and October 2023. As the Sun approaches the maximum in its magnetic activity cycle, we see more brilliant explosions, dark sunspots, loops of plasma, and swirls of super-hot gas.

SpaceX rolled the two stages of its latest Starship rocket to the launch pad over the weekend, then stacked them to prep for a coming test flight.

SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines' robotic lander toward the moon on Feb. 14. Here's how the mission will help NASA prep for crewed moon missions later in the decade.

China just aced its 10th sea launch, using a specially converted floating barge and a solid rocket called Smart Dragon-3.

Greece just became the 35th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led framework for peaceful and responsible moon exploration.

A new trailer for National Geographic's celebration of Black astronauts in 'The Space Race.'

The first Canadian who will fly to the moon, Jeremy Hansen, now has a patch to represent his own mission, as well as the knowledge passed on by his country's original explorers.

I’m an astronomer who studies and writes about cosmology. Researchers have discovered over 5,600 exoplanets in the past 30 years, and their extraordinary diversity continues to surprise astronomers.