Heliophysics missions move toward operations
NEW ORLEANS — Two NASA heliophysics missions launched together in September are performing well, while a third mission…
SpaceX targets Friday for first launch of 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
After multiple postponements, SpaceX has set a new date for its mission for the Italian Space Agency and…
Scientists Find 26 Whole New Bacteria Species In NASA’s Supposedly Sterile Cleanrooms Which Could Invade Mars
Mario Tama/Getty Images The search for life on…
European Space Agency hit again as crims claim 200 GB haul • The Register
The European Space Agency has suffered yet another security incident and, in keeping with past practice, says the…
January is the best time to see Jupiter
It’s prime time for gazing at the largest planet in the solar system. On Jan. 10, Jupiter will…
Sci-Fi-Inspired Tractor Beam Could Be the Future of Space Cleanup
As space junk continues to multiply around our planet, threatening satellites and space missions, a new breakthrough proposes…
Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno joins competitor Blue Origin for national security projects
It’s official: Tory Bruno, the longtime chief of the launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) has joined the…
Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars
As the moon and Mars take center stage in human spaceflight, scientists are leveraging existing space missions to…
The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed…
Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons (including a Blue Moon and a Blood Moon) rise next year
When is the next full moon? January’s full moon, nicknamed the Wolf Moon, rises on Saturday, Jan. 3,…