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Scientists find youngest exoplanet on record — a ‘newborn’ named Elias
Astronomers have discovered the youngest exoplanet on record, and they spotted the "newborn" world hiding in old data archives.
Space weather caused a 16-minute train delay in 1848: ‘Our research has a hint of a detective story’
“The Exeter train delay is a fascinating story because it sits right at the point where emerging technologies first began to encounter the realities of the space environment.”
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military’s highest-ranking officer says
The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket-landing team gets 1st-ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize
“By making rocket reuse practical at unprecedented scale, they changed the economics of spaceflight and opened new possibilities for science, exploration and commerce.”
Roman Space Telescope starts waking up as NASA powers on instruments for the 1st time
NASA has begun flipping on the instruments aboard the Roman Space Telescope to prepare the observatory for its scientific mission as it travels nearly a million miles to its final destination in orbit.
The universe’s most extreme dead stars can form from vampire white dwarfs — and scientists finally know how
Some vampire white dwarfs that feed on companion stars can transform into neutron stars, but like a cosmic Goldilocks, conditions must be "just right" for this extreme makeover.
On this day in space! Sept. 16, 1949: A US launch of a V-2 rocket explodes, killing its monkey passenger Albert III
On Sept. 16, 1949, the U.S. launched a V-2 rocket with a monkey named Albert III on board. Here's how it happened and why it mattered.
‘Lost in Space’: Celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on his lavish new encyclopedia of the cosmos (interview)
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his latest book, "Lost in Space," a gorgeously illustrated 400-page odyssey around the heavens.
Colossal cosmic cloud revealed in insane new image from the James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for Sept. 16, 2026
An ethereal and magnificent display of gas and dust stretches across the cosmos in a spectacular new image captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
Steven Spielberg’s alien conspiracy movie ‘Disclosure Day’ finally hits a streaming service in October
We all love Steven Spielberg and his innumerable contributions to the art of cinema over the decades. His latest entry into the genre, "Disclosure Day", wasn't quite as warmly received by audiences, but it's still an entertaining sci-fi thriller that's worth checking out. And good news on that front, because "Disclosure Day" will be streaming on Peacock from Oct. 9, 2026.
Where will the US Space Academy be based? NASA wants class to start by 2028
The hunt is on for a state to host the U.S. Space Academy. NASA released a request for information on Sept. 9, following a meeting that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman held in Washington for the occasion. The space agency has set a quick timeline for the project: States are encouraged to submit a proposal by Oct. 26, 2026. "Now, with the RFI underway, states across the country have an opportunity to help us shape a legacy institution built for America's future in space," Isaacman said in a NASA statement on Sept. 10. The U.S.
Russia launching 3 tons of cargo to the space station today: Watch it live
Russia plans to launch a cargo mission to the International Space Station today (Sept. 16), and you can watch the action live. The robotic Progress 96 spacecraft is scheduled to lift off atop a Soyuz rocket from the Russian-run Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan today at 9:33 a.m. EDT (1333 GMT). You can watch it live here at Space.com courtesy of NASA, or directly via the agency, beginning at 9:15 a.m. EDT (1315 GMT). Roscosmos' Progress 92 ca
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope doubles its lifetime with super-precise engine burn
Originally planned to have a primary five-year mission followed by a five-year extended mission, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will now operate for over two decades.
New ‘StarCraft’ game announced, but it’s a grim open-world shooter and it’s not coming until 2030
BlizzCon 2026 delivered big gaming news over the weekend, including Diablo 5 and a new Warcraft 3 expansion announcement, but sci-fi lovers were the ones with the most cause to celebrate, as we learned that StarCraft will return in 2030. It's not coming back as a sci-fi strategy game this time, though.
US Space Force says it operates weapons in orbit: ‘Our aim is deterrence’
The U.S. Space Force is opening up about its operation of orbital weapons, "that can defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks."
SpaceX’s next Starship launch will lift off on Sept. 22 and aim to reach orbit for 1st time
SpaceX is targeting Sept. 22 for Starship's first-ever orbital launch, a landmark flight that will deploy 26 Starlink satellites and last about 10 hours.
Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say
“Searching for these microscopic technosignatures is now scientifically testable.”
‘Captain EO’ at 40: Michael Jackson’s wild sci-fi movie that you could only watch at Disney theme parks
Remember when the King of Pop joined forces with Coppola, Lucas and Disney for an inspiring 3D space musical?
Making rocket fuel out of Mars’ thin air: New breakthrough could make it happen
By making fuel on the Red Planet rather than bringing it from Earth, a Mars mission could save vital mass.
‘The violence leaves a mark’: How satellites are helping the world monitor war and atrocities
A satellite's view from above fills the gaps in our understanding of the grim realities of war and makes it harder for totalitarian regimes to hide their crimes. But challenges exist.
Curiosity rover spots odd ‘footprints’ on Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2026
Is that a footprint on Mars? Sorry to burst your bubble, but no. However, scientists have found a strange feature unlike anything they've seen before on the Red Planet's surface. What is it?While NASA's Perseverance rover is the newest addition to the agency's robotic Red Planet fleet, its cousin Curiosity is still going strong and finding strange and unusual things on Mars 14 years after landing. In new observations captured on Mars' Mount Sharp, the Curio
On this day in space! Sept. 15, 1968: Russian tortoises (& other critters) launch around the moon on Zond 5 spacecraft in wild first circumlunar flight
On Sept. 15, 1968, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 5 spacecraft carrying tortoises and more on a mission to loop around the moon and return to Earth. Here's why it mattered.
International Observe the Moon Night 2026 is on Sept. 19: Here’s how to join in
International Observe the Moon Night 2026 occurs on Sept. 19 as the lunar disk is well placed for exploring its craters, mountains and ancient lava plains.
SpaceX launches 2nd classified mission for US Space Force in less than a week (photos)
SpaceX will launch its second classified mission for the U.S. Space Force in less than a week tonight (Sept. 15), and you can watch the action live.
‘If I wanted to go to space, I would have stayed at NASA’: What’s next for Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover after his mission to the moon
Former NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover is stepping away from his space agency duties to take on a new role — executive advisor to the president of Cal Poly University.
The warmest summer on record: 2026 hit a scorching new high in the US
Temperatures and precipitation are hitting new extremes.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed where its star’s light couldn’t touch it
"Every one of these objects we study helps us understand a little more about how planets form around other stars."
Vega C rocket launches 2 European Earth-observing satellites to orbit from South America
A Vega C rocket will launch Europe's FLEX and Copernicus-3C spacecraft to orbit from French Guiana tonight (Sept. 14), and you can watch the action live.
The US government is ‘sincere in its efforts to understand UAP’, new White House council chair says
“It’s time to search for answers around the science because they could reshape our understanding of the world and, potentially, become one of the most significant discoveries in human history.”
The original ‘Star Wars’ is coming to IMAX for the first time ever in 2027
Unless you’ve been living in a galaxy far, far away, you probably already know that 2027 marks the 50th anniversary of "Star Wars", as George Lucas’s sprawling space opera first struck theaters back on May 25, 1977.
No cities on the moon — there isn’t enough water, scientists say (op-ed)
The discovery of water in dark craters at the moon's poles has sparked a "moon rush" to establish bases there, and then villages, cities and heavy industry. How sustainable is this rush?
On this day in space! Sept. 14, 1966: NASA’s Gemini 11 astronauts set altitude record for Earth orbit that went unbroken for 58 years
On Sept. 14, 1966, NASA's Gemini 11 mission set an spaceflight altitude record that lasted for nearly six decades. Here's why the mission mattered.
Cygnus the swan lifts up the International Space Station | Space photo of the day for Sept. 14, 2026
Everyone needs a helping hand from their friends now and again — even space stations. Recently, the International Space Station got an orbital boost from the docked Cygnus XL spacecraft, helping the station get to the correct altitude.
Is there a hidden ‘Planet 9’ in our solar system?
For more than a century, astronomers have been captivated by the idea that an undiscovered planet could be lurking in the furthest reaches of our solar system.
The wait is over — pre-order the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars now
Unistellar's long awaited augmented reality Envision smart binoculars are available to pre-order for $1499, with guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble discover 27 puzzling new objects orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune
The Hubble and James Webb space telescopes discovered some surprising things about 27 new tiny objects far beyond the orbit of Neptune.
SpaceX launches 3 telecom satellites to orbit on 700th Falcon mission of all time (video)
SpaceX lofted three of SES's O3b mPOWER communications satellites to orbit today (Sept. 13), on the 700th mission to date for the Falcon rocket family.
On this day in space! Sept. 13, 2007: Japan launches Kaguya spacecraft to the moon to map the lunar surface in HD
On Sept. 13, 2007, Japan launched the Kaguya spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.
The 10 best underground sci-fi movies to dig into now that ‘Silo’ season 3 has ended
We're going deeper underground; there's too much panic in this town.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares zero-G curly hair tips from the ISS (video)
In a great moment for curly-haired folks around the world, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir just shared some styling tips from the ISS.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers the rings of tiny solar system body Chariklo are changing
“The ability to detect these changes opens a new window for understanding the evolution of these systems and, possibly, that of other ring systems in the solar system.”
Don’t miss Venus shine beside the crescent moon at sunset tonight
Venus will shine close to the waxing crescent moon at sunset on Sept. 13.
On this day in space! NASA astronaut Mae Jemison makes history as the 1st Black woman in space
On Sept. 12, 1992, NASA astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go to space. Here's why it mattered.
Trump is proposing a US Space Academy — if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military (op-ed)
As a space policy expert, I see several open questions and potential problems related to the vision of a U.S. Space Academy laid out by President Trump’s recent executive order.