A cosmic ocean 12 billion light-years away is rewriting what we know about water in space
Astronomers have made a mind-bending discovery — the largest reservoir of water ever found in the universe. Containing…
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 22, 2025: Which NASA observatory just completed its first sky map?
Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research…
A rare space image links Earth’s glow with the Andromeda Galaxy |
Source: Don Pettit via X (formerly Twitter) A single photograph taken from orbit has managed to make a…
How Japan’s space industry can regain thrust after H3 rocket failure
Japan’s latest rocket failure has triggered much soul-searching and resurrected a debate about whether the country’s space programme,…
Webb telescope sees what may be the very first supernova
Astronomers just discovered the oldest supernova to date. Named GRB 250314A, this ancient star exploded at a time…
NASA Satellite Captures Something Strange Blooming in Australia’s Brown Desert
Following record-breaking floods in March 2025, the usually brown desert surrounding Cooper Creek transformed into a sprawling green…
We Aren’t Made of Stardust, We’re Made of Star-Ice!
The research revolves around zirconium, a rare element found in meteorites, which has provided a surprising clue about…
Space-traveling mouse births pups after returning to Earth: report
Photo: screenshot from CCTV One female mouse, among the four experimental mice previously sent into space aboard the…
3,000,000 tons extremely far from the Earth — NASA finds the future of the mankind
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or more commonly known as NASA, is typically renowned for its contribution…
Tonight the crescent Moon meets Saturn in the evening sky. How to see the Christmas conjunction
Christmas is a great time for stargazing. Many of us have a long break from our daily routines,…
A Passenger Jet Dropped 10 Stories in 7 Seconds. Space Particles May Be to Blame.
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A recent passenger flight of a JetBlue-operated Airbus A320…
Top Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026
The coming year offers eclipses, occultations and much more. Ready for another amazing year of skywatching? 2025 was…