Space

The latest discoveries from space agencies and astronomers as they explore galaxies, black holes, exoplanets, and more. Also learn about night sky watching events right here on the home planet.

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Should We Put A Drone On Mars?

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Should We Put A Drone On Mars? Should We Put A Drone On Mars?

By Kelsey D. Atherton

dawn arrives at Ceres

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We’re About To Visit A Tiny Planet In The Asteroid Belt For The First Time We’re About To Visit A Tiny Planet In The Asteroid Belt For The First Time

5 Cool Things We Just Learned About Rosetta’s Rubber Ducky Comet

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5 Cool Things We Just Learned About Rosetta’s Rubber Ducky Comet 5 Cool Things We Just Learned About Rosetta’s Rubber Ducky Comet

Have We Found Alien Life?

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Have We Found Alien Life? Have We Found Alien Life?

By Corey S. Powell

In a Fight Between a Pilot and his Aircraft, Sometimes the Rocket Plane Wins

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In a Fight Between a Pilot and his Aircraft, Sometimes the Rocket Plane Wins In a Fight Between a Pilot and his Aircraft, Sometimes the Rocket Plane Wins

By Amy Shira Teitel

NASA is About To Blast Some Rockets Through Alaska’s Northern Lights

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NASA is About To Blast Some Rockets Through Alaska’s Northern Lights NASA is About To Blast Some Rockets Through Alaska’s Northern Lights

Long Lost Beagle-2 Mars Lander Spotted By NASA Probe

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Long Lost Beagle-2 Mars Lander Spotted By NASA Probe Long Lost Beagle-2 Mars Lander Spotted By NASA Probe

Elon Musk Wants To Build And Launch Satellites To Fund A Mars Colony

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Elon Musk Wants To Build And Launch Satellites To Fund A Mars Colony Elon Musk Wants To Build And Launch Satellites To Fund A Mars Colony

Walk Under The Aurora On Google Maps

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Walk Under The Aurora On Google Maps Walk Under The Aurora On Google Maps

By Mary Beth Griggs

NASA Robot Will Explore Deep Inside Volcanoes

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NASA Robot Will Explore Deep Inside Volcanoes NASA Robot Will Explore Deep Inside Volcanoes

By Mary Beth Griggs

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Slams Into Autonomous Drone Ship

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Slams Into Autonomous Drone Ship SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Slams Into Autonomous Drone Ship

A Star Just Got Swallowed By A Warp In Space-Time

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A Star Just Got Swallowed By A Warp In Space-Time A Star Just Got Swallowed By A Warp In Space-Time

By Lydia Ramsey

How do Planetary Flybys Work?

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How do Planetary Flybys Work? How do Planetary Flybys Work?

By Amy Shira Teitel

The U.S. Looks Absurdly Bright From Space

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The U.S. Looks Absurdly Bright From Space The U.S. Looks Absurdly Bright From Space

By Francie Diep

These Next-Gen Telescopes Will Peer Into The Deep History Of The Universe

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These Next-Gen Telescopes Will Peer Into The Deep History Of The Universe These Next-Gen Telescopes Will Peer Into The Deep History Of The Universe

By Alexandra Ossola

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Balloons And Airships Aren’t Just Steampunk, They’re Doing Cutting-Edge Science Balloons And Airships Aren’t Just Steampunk, They’re Doing Cutting-Edge Science

By Mary Beth Griggs

For The First Time, SpaceX Will Land A Rocket After Launch

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For The First Time, SpaceX Will Land A Rocket After Launch For The First Time, SpaceX Will Land A Rocket After Launch

Should We Send Men to Venus Instead of Mars?

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Should We Send Men to Venus Instead of Mars? Should We Send Men to Venus Instead of Mars?

By Amy Shira Teitel

Why was the Saturn V Black and White?

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Why was the Saturn V Black and White? Why was the Saturn V Black and White?

By Amy Shira Teitel

Mathematician Suggests New Way Get To Mars On A Budget

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Mathematician Suggests New Way Get To Mars On A Budget Mathematician Suggests New Way Get To Mars On A Budget

By Francie Diep

Here’s What Christmas Looks Like on the Moon

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Here’s What Christmas Looks Like on the Moon Here’s What Christmas Looks Like on the Moon

By Amy Shira Teitel

blimps above clouds

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NASA Envisions A Cloud City Above Hellish Surface Of Venus NASA Envisions A Cloud City Above Hellish Surface Of Venus

Bored Gemini V Astronauts Took These Amazing Images Of Earth From Space

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Bored Gemini V Astronauts Took These Amazing Images Of Earth From Space Bored Gemini V Astronauts Took These Amazing Images Of Earth From Space

By Amy Shira Teitel

Getting The X-15 Up To Speed

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Getting The X-15 Up To Speed Getting The X-15 Up To Speed

By Amy Shira Teitel

Coming In 2015: The First Spacecraft Encounter With Pluto

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Coming In 2015: The First Spacecraft Encounter With Pluto Coming In 2015: The First Spacecraft Encounter With Pluto

Liftoff! The Orion Capsule Launches Into Space

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Liftoff! The Orion Capsule Launches Into Space Liftoff! The Orion Capsule Launches Into Space

Scrubbed! Glitches Push NASA To Delay The First Flight Of Orion

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Scrubbed! Glitches Push NASA To Delay The First Flight Of Orion Scrubbed! Glitches Push NASA To Delay The First Flight Of Orion

Is NASA Going To Let The Hubble Telescope Burn Up?

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Is NASA Going To Let The Hubble Telescope Burn Up? Is NASA Going To Let The Hubble Telescope Burn Up?

Genesis of the X-15 Rocket Plane

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Genesis of the X-15 Rocket Plane Genesis of the X-15 Rocket Plane

By Amy Shira Teitel

SpaceX Is Looking For A Farmer

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SpaceX Is Looking For A Farmer SpaceX Is Looking For A Farmer

By Rafi Letzter

‘Wanderers’ Is A Fantastic Vision Of Humanity’s Interplanetary Future

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‘Wanderers’ Is A Fantastic Vision Of Humanity’s Interplanetary Future ‘Wanderers’ Is A Fantastic Vision Of Humanity’s Interplanetary Future

NSFW Lunar EVA Checklists

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NSFW Lunar EVA Checklists NSFW Lunar EVA Checklists

By Amy Shira Teitel

SpaceX Unveils Autonomous Drone Ship For Landing Reusable Rockets

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SpaceX Unveils Autonomous Drone Ship For Landing Reusable Rockets SpaceX Unveils Autonomous Drone Ship For Landing Reusable Rockets

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Europa Is Stunning In Close-To-True Color Europa Is Stunning In Close-To-True Color

By Francie Diep

Elon Musk: Our Savior, The Supervillain

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Elon Musk: Our Savior, The Supervillain Elon Musk: Our Savior, The Supervillain

NASA’s (Un)Censored Moonwalkers

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NASA’s (Un)Censored Moonwalkers NASA’s (Un)Censored Moonwalkers

By Amy Shira Teitel

geologic map of Vesta's surface in bright colors

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Beautiful Map Reveals The Evolution Of The Protoplanet Vesta Beautiful Map Reveals The Evolution Of The Protoplanet Vesta

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Philae Discovers Organic Molecules On A Comet

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Philae Discovers Organic Molecules On A Comet Philae Discovers Organic Molecules On A Comet

Apollo 12’s Tuna Problem

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Apollo 12’s Tuna Problem Apollo 12’s Tuna Problem

By Amy Shira Teitel

Apollo 12’S Was A Launch With Lunches And Lightning Strikes

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Apollo 12’S Was A Launch With Lunches And Lightning Strikes Apollo 12’S Was A Launch With Lunches And Lightning Strikes

By Amy Shira Teitel

Meet Joe Engle, A Pilot Who Flew A Rocket Plane Into Space

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Meet Joe Engle, A Pilot Who Flew A Rocket Plane Into Space Meet Joe Engle, A Pilot Who Flew A Rocket Plane Into Space

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Operation Plumbbob and the Psychology of a Nuclear Blast

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Operation Plumbbob and the Psychology of a Nuclear Blast Operation Plumbbob and the Psychology of a Nuclear Blast

By Amy Shira Teitel

Carl Sagan On What Life On Mars Would Be Like

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Carl Sagan On What Life On Mars Would Be Like Carl Sagan On What Life On Mars Would Be Like

Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars

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Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars

Operation Cue, A.K.A. Nuking Houses for Emergency Preparedness

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Operation Cue, A.K.A. Nuking Houses for Emergency Preparedness Operation Cue, A.K.A. Nuking Houses for Emergency Preparedness

By Amy Shira Teitel

Is ‘Interstellar’ An Antidote To Humanity’s Space Apathy?

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Is ‘Interstellar’ An Antidote To Humanity’s Space Apathy? Is ‘Interstellar’ An Antidote To Humanity’s Space Apathy?

Big Pic: Simulated Black Hole Collision Shreds The Milky Way [ANIMATED]

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Big Pic: Simulated Black Hole Collision Shreds The Milky Way [ANIMATED] Big Pic: Simulated Black Hole Collision Shreds The Milky Way [ANIMATED]

By Rafi Letzter

Atomic Pin Up Girls

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Atomic Pin Up Girls Atomic Pin Up Girls

By Amy Shira Teitel

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What’s Next For Virgin Galactic? What’s Next For Virgin Galactic?

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Crashed During A Mojave Test Flight [Updated]

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Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Crashed During A Mojave Test Flight [Updated] Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Crashed During A Mojave Test Flight [Updated]

By Loren Grush and Kelsey D. Atherton

Gallery: The Top 10 Failed NASA Missions

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Gallery: The Top 10 Failed NASA Missions Gallery: The Top 10 Failed NASA Missions

By Francie Diep

Interstellar Travel Won’t Look Anything Like The Movie

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Interstellar Travel Won’t Look Anything Like The Movie Interstellar Travel Won’t Look Anything Like The Movie

By Rafi Letzter

Rocking A Rocket: The Saturn 500F Shake Test

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Rocking A Rocket: The Saturn 500F Shake Test Rocking A Rocket: The Saturn 500F Shake Test

By Amy Shira Teitel

What is a Wormhole and Will Wormhole Travel Ever be Possible?

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What is a Wormhole and Will Wormhole Travel Ever be Possible? What is a Wormhole and Will Wormhole Travel Ever be Possible?

Two Families Of Exocomets Found Circling A Nearby Star

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Two Families Of Exocomets Found Circling A Nearby Star Two Families Of Exocomets Found Circling A Nearby Star

Dr. Strughold’s Flight with a Numbed Bum

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Dr. Strughold’s Flight with a Numbed Bum Dr. Strughold’s Flight with a Numbed Bum

By Amy Shira Teitel

The Space Station Is Getting A UPS-Style Shipping Service

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The Space Station Is Getting A UPS-Style Shipping Service The Space Station Is Getting A UPS-Style Shipping Service

Suspended Animation In Space Travel: What Scientists Still Need To Learn

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Suspended Animation In Space Travel: What Scientists Still Need To Learn Suspended Animation In Space Travel: What Scientists Still Need To Learn

By Mary Beth Griggs

ESA Confirms Rosetta’s Landing Site On ‘Rubber Ducky’ Comet

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ESA Confirms Rosetta’s Landing Site On ‘Rubber Ducky’ Comet ESA Confirms Rosetta’s Landing Site On ‘Rubber Ducky’ Comet

Big Pic: The Sun Gives Off A Jack-O’-Lantern Leer

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Big Pic: The Sun Gives Off A Jack-O’-Lantern Leer Big Pic: The Sun Gives Off A Jack-O’-Lantern Leer

By Francie Diep

X-37B On Runway

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Secret Robot Space Plane Returns To Earth Today Secret Robot Space Plane Returns To Earth Today

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Volcanoes Erupted On The Moon Within The Past 100 Million Years

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Volcanoes Erupted On The Moon Within The Past 100 Million Years Volcanoes Erupted On The Moon Within The Past 100 Million Years

This App Turns Your Phone Into A Cosmic Ray Detector

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This App Turns Your Phone Into A Cosmic Ray Detector This App Turns Your Phone Into A Cosmic Ray Detector

By Francie Diep

Eisenhower’s Meeting with a Missile Nose Cone

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Eisenhower’s Meeting with a Missile Nose Cone Eisenhower’s Meeting with a Missile Nose Cone

By Amy Shira Teitel