Space can be a wondrous place, and we've got the pictures to prove it! Take a look at our favorite space pictures here, and if you're wondering what happened to today in space history don't miss ...

Jan. 1, 2025 — Astronomers pinned down the origins of at least one fast radio burst, a brief and brilliant explosion of radio waves emitted by an extremely compact object. The team's novel ...

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Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead. By Michael Roston and Katrina Miller Never miss a rocket launch, meteor shower, eclipse or other event that ...

India launched its first space docking mission on Monday, on an Indian-made rocket, in an attempt to become the fourth country to achieve the advanced technological feat. The mission, called Space ...

“Mech suits are cool,” you may say, “but what do they have to do with space?” Well, as it happens, one of the game’s arenas takes place on the surface of the moon, with a moonbase as a ...

This was a big year for space in the US with many historic firsts. SpaceX caught a rocket in mid-air. NASA discovered the most promising evidence for ancient life on Mars. And scientists finally ...

New space missions will aim to measure Earth's biomass from space, return stranded astronauts to Earth and prepare for landing humans on the moon. DW explains what's in store for 2025. Suni ...

A record-setting year for rocket launches wrapped up on New Year's Eve with the Space Coast's 93rd and final liftoff of 2024, shattering the short-lived annual mark. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 ...

How to use this calendar. What to expect in space and astronomy in 2025 The New York Times has offered this calendar to readers since 2017. It’s a collection of newsworthy events in spaceflight ...

In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. NASA’s Europa Clipper began its journey to study Jupiter’s moon Europa. SpaceX’s Starship achieved its first successful landing, a critical ...