Space &amp; Exploration

Low on the horizon and glowing with color, this week’s lunar event offers a rare visual treat for skywatchers across the globe.

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Space and exploration push the boundaries of human knowledge, uncovering the mysteries of the universe. From NASA and SpaceX missions to black holes, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life, space science drives innovation and fuels curiosity. Explore the latest in space travel, rocket technology, planetary discoveries, and cosmic phenomena such as dark matter and supernovae. Stay updated on new space missions, advancements in astrophysics, and the future of interstellar exploration, including Mars colonization and deep-space telescopes.

NASA Spots Hidden Mineral Ridges That Could Rewrite Mars’ History - NASA/JPL-CALTECH/MSSS/HANDOUT/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Strange ‘Boxwork’ Patterns on Mars

June 27, 2025

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Mysterious ‘Boxwork’ Patterns on Mars—And They Could Be Traces of Ancient Waterways NASA’s Curiosity rover has...

Artificial Eclipses Offer New Window Into the Sun’s Corona - ESA/Proba-3/ASPIICS/WOW algorithm via AP

Europe Creates First Artificial Solar Eclipses Using Dual Satellites

June 17, 2025

Europe Just Created the First Artificial Solar Eclipses—And Scientists Are Blown Away CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Imagine being able to...

Auroras on the Move: Where to See the Northern Lights Tonight - Image credit: Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon via Getty Images

Sky Show Tonight: Solar Storm Could Bring Auroras to Much of the U.S.

June 2, 2025

Heads Up! Northern Lights Could Dazzle Skies Over 23 U.S. States Tonight Get ready for a spectacular sky show! The...

SpaceX’s Starship Launch Shows Progress Despite Midair Breakup - AP Photo/Eric Gay

SpaceX Launches Starship Again but Rocket Loses Control and Breaks Apart

May 28, 2025

SpaceX Launches Starship Again After Explosions — But Rocket Tumbling Ends Mission Early SpaceX fired up its massive Starship rocket...

Countdown Begins for Japanese Lunar Lander's June Touchdown - ispace via AP, File

Japan’s Resilience Lunar Lander Enters Orbit Ahead of June Landing

May 7, 2025

Private Japanese Lunar Lander Enters Orbit Ahead of June Touchdown A significant milestone has been reached for Japan’s private lunar...

Texas Town Votes to Create Starbase, SpaceX’s New Home Base - AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez

SpaceX Launch Site in Texas Now Recognized as Starbase City

May 4, 2025

Elon Musk Gets His City: SpaceX’s Starbase Officially Approved in South Texas McALLEN, Texas — Elon Musk’s vision for a...

Amazon Sends 27 Satellites Into Orbit for Global Internet Coverage - John Raoux/AP Photo

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Amazon Launches Its First Internet Satellites to Compete with Starlink

April 29, 2025

Amazon Enters the Space Race: First Batch of Internet Satellites Launched to Rival SpaceX’s Starlink Cape Canaveral, Fla. — Amazon...

Views from Space: Astronaut Don Pettit’s Best Photos Yet - Don Pettit/NASA via CNN

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Stunning Space Photos

April 23, 2025

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Returns to Earth, Shares Stunning Views from Space After spending seven awe-inspiring months aboard the International...

Northern Lights Could Light Up the Sky Tonight—What to Know - AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File

Northern Lights May Be Visible in More U.S. States Tonight

April 16, 2025

Colorful Northern Lights May Dazzle More U.S. States Tonight—Here’s What You Need to Know A powerful solar storm is heading...

Nuclear Fusion in Space: The Next Step in Reaching Mars - image credit Pulsar Fusion via CNN

Nuclear Fusion Rockets Could Halve Travel Time to Mars