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NASA begins delivering 1st Artemis Moon Trees to be planted across United States
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The first woman slated to launch to the moon has delivered one of the first trees grown from seeds recently flown there. NASA astronaut Christina Koch presented an "Artemis 1 Moon Tree."
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
On This Day in Space: April 26, 1962: Britain launches its 1st satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 26, 1962, Britain launched its first satellite, Ariel 1.
Superheroes fight acid-spewing xenomorphs in Marvel Comics' 'Aliens vs. Avengers'
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Marvel Comics' "Aliens vs. Avengers" limited series, which is coming this summer.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers some early universe galaxies grew up surprisingly fast
By Robert Lea published
"This means we will have to adjust our views on early galaxy evolution."
Alien Day 2024: 'Alien' bursts back into theaters today
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Alien Day 2024 with the theatrical return of "Alien" and a peek at new "Aliens Expanded" documentary.
Satellite images overlay 2024 and 2017 total solar eclipses sweeping across US
By Samantha Mathewson published
Satellite images capture striking differences between the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses that swept across North America, including variations in the moon's shadow along the path of totality.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is 'go' for May 6 astronaut launch
By Mike Wall published
Boeing's Starliner capsule has been cleared for its first-ever crewed launch, a test flight scheduled to send two astronauts toward the International Space Station on May 6.
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