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Cosmic baboon rampages through deep space in gorgeous new nebula photo

We're not the only ones who see a baboon in this nebula photo, right?

Space · Oct 9, 2025

Why is humanity obsessed with aliens? Q&A with 'First Contact' author Becky Ferreira

The new science book "First Contact" is a vivid, humorous and deeply informed exploration of the many ways humanity has imagined, and actively searched for, life beyond Earth.

Space · Oct 7, 2025

'Futurama' showrunner David X. Cohen digs into the 'looser' lunacy of Season 13 (exclusive)

'Futurama' showrunner David X. Cohen dives into the details of the show's 13th season.

Space · Sep 26, 2025

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Breathtaking timelapse photos capture September's blood moon total lunar eclipse over Egypt's White Desert

See breathtaking images of September's blood moon total lunar eclipse from Egypt.

Space · Sep 17, 2025

1 week to go until the moon takes a ‘bite’ out of the sun during partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21

The moon will roll across the face of the sun on Sept. 21 for lucky viewers in the southern hemisphere.

Space · Sep 14, 2025

US in real danger of losing the moon race to China, experts tell Senate

A Senate Commerce Committee hearing sounded the alarm over the U.S.-China moon race, emphasizing American dominance off Earth as the backdrop for NASA’s next funding authorization.

Space · Sep 4, 2025

What’s behind Donald Trump’s plan to move US Space Command to Alabama?

Trump has announced he will move the agency’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025

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Trump moves Space Command HQ to Alabama, citing Colorado's mail-in voting - Roll Call

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would move U.S. Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025

One week until the blood moon total lunar eclipse lights up September's sky

A total lunar eclipse will take place on Sept. 7-8, creating a spectacular blood moon effect.

Space · Aug 31, 2025

NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September

NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September, as well as details about the Artemis 2 crewed mission around the moon.

Space · Aug 23, 2025

Sirius: The brightest star in Earth's night sky

Discover Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky and learn how to spot it, its history, and why astronomers study it.

Space · Aug 20, 2025

How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron

In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."

Space · Aug 9, 2025

Did Today Feel Shorter? Earth's August 5 Rotation Shaved Off Over a Millisecond — Without You Even Noticing

August 5 marked the third shortest day of the summer, as Earth's rotation sped up by over a millisecond. Experts warn that these subtle time shifts could lead to major long-term effects.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025

Saturn's largest moon Titan casts a colossal shadow in breathtaking amateur portrait (photo)

Efrain Morales captured the image of Titan's shadow darkening Saturn on July 18, while the gas giant was over 800 million miles from Earth.

Space · Jul 30, 2025

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Space · Jul 25, 2025

'NASA is under attack.' Space agency employees and lawmakers protest mass layoffs, science cuts amid budget turmoil

NASA employees and allies protested sweeping science cuts they say are gutting the agency from within. As Congress pushes back on NASA leadership, workers warn the damage is already underway — and the future of U.S. space exploration is at risk.

Space · Jul 21, 2025

Amateur astrophotographer captures trio of breathtaking nebulas from the Central Australian Desert (photos)

"There's some great targets in the southern hemisphere, including the Carina Nebula."

Space · Jul 18, 2025

NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'

Workers from within NASA will protest the space agency leadership's "preemptive over-compliance" of the White House's proposed budget, gutting science and eliminating jobs.

LiveScience · Jul 4, 2025

Astronaut snaps giant red 'jellyfish' sprite over North America during upward-shooting lightning event

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an electrifying image of a giant lightning "sprite" shooting up over Mexico and southern U.S. states. The red "jellyfish" could help researchers learn more about this rare phenomenon.

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Space · Jul 2, 2025

Former astronaut Terry Virts talks about his Senate run, Trump and the NASA budget in exclusive Space.com interview (video)

Space.com sat down recently with retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts to talk about space, politics and his run in Texas for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Space · Jun 30, 2025

NASA budget cuts threaten Europe's already troubled flagship Mars rover

NASA was to supply some critical technologies for the mission, which Europe may not be able to readily replace.

Space · Jun 10, 2025

We're halfway between the April 2024 and August 2026 total solar eclipses: Here's why we're excited

429 days down, 429 to go until the next total solar eclipse.

LiveScience · Jun 5, 2025

'Hard landing': Japanese spacecraft carrying Europe's first moon rover has likely been destroyed, company says

The private Japanese spacecraft "Resilience" has seemingly been destroyed in a "hard landing" on the moon on Thursday. The lander was carrying what would have been the first European-built rover to explore the moon.

Space · May 22, 2025

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending remote work policy for nearly 5,500 employees. 'Employees who do not return by their required date will be considered to have resigned.'

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has told more than 5,500 hybrid and telework employees that they must return to on-site work or resign.

LiveScience · Apr 11, 2025

US company to use giant spinning cannon to blast hundreds of pancake-like 'microsatellites' into space

Rocket start-up SpinLaunch wants to catapult hundreds of flattened "microsatellites" into space at once, using a cannon-like machine that accelerates objects by spinning them. The first orbital demonstration is scheduled for next year.

Space · Apr 10, 2025

Trump administration's NOAA layoffs affected the space weather service that tracks solar storms

Experts share why Trump-mandated cuts to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center share is a big deal.

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