Illuminated in Orion
NASA NASA astronaut Christina Koch reads on a tablet in the dimly lit Orion crew capsule in this April 3, 2026, photo. To the right of the image’s center, CSA…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is finally available to buy digitally, and we’ve got an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip
‘If you see the deep ones, the Tsyong, they’re spirits sent to judge you.’
Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?
How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life “disclosure day.”
Defender at 45: How an icon of space gaming is in danger of being lost to history
The iconic arcade shooter is 45 in 2026, but ‘Defender’ needs preserving if it’s going to see 50.
Artemis 2 in good shape cruising towards the moon
A day after lighting its engine to head to the moon, the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft is performing well with only minor issues. The post Artemis 2 in good shape…
An Aerobot With ISRU Capabilities Could Explore Venus’ Atmosphere for Years
In a new proposal, a team of scientists explores how aerial robotic platforms (areobots) with in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) capability could operate for years in Venus’ atmosphere.
It’s official: NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity’s all-time distance record
NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.
NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Resupply Launch
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, carrying more than 11,000 pounds of new science investigations and supplies for the Expedition 73 crew, approaches the International Space Station on Sept. 18,…
Astronauts on the ISS watched NASA’s historic Artemis 2 launch from space
From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond.
Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 — here’s what to look for
Venus returns as a brilliant evening star in 2026, with dazzling conjunctions, peak brightness and stunning views through the summer.