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A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo The nebula was formed when a star went supernova 5,000 light-years from Earth.

A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo www.space.com/stargazing/a...

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 200 — Our 200th Episode Listener Special! We're Talking to You!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 200 — Our 200th Episode Listener Special! www.space.com/entertainmen...

Bungie explains Marathon's 'graphic retro futurism' aesthetic and the 'live narrative' lessons it learned from 'Destiny' (Interview) As "Marathon" finally launches, we grill a trio of Bungie developers about the world, aesthetic, and ambitions of this sci-fi extraction shooter.

Bungie explains Marathon's 'graphic retro futurism' aesthetic and the 'live narrative' lessons it learned from 'Destiny' (Interview) www.space.com/entertainmen...

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and backward and deforms inside the skull after spaceflight.

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research www.space.com/space-explor...

Will Proba-3 phone home? European solar-eclipse satellite goes dark "Mission teams are working hard to recover the situation."

Will Proba-3 phone home? European solar-eclipse satellite goes dark www.space.com/space-explor...

The universe is humming with ripples in spacetime: Scientists just doubled our catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions "We are really pushing the edges, and are seeing things that are more massive, spinning faster, and are more astrophysically interesting and unusual."

The universe is humming with ripples in spacetime: Scientists just doubled our catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions www.space.com/astronomy/bl...

Mars orbiters witness solar superstorm striking the Red Planet: 'The timing was extremely lucky' "It was the biggest response to a solar storm we've ever seen at Mars."

Mars orbiters witness solar superstorm striking the Red Planet: 'The timing was extremely lucky' www.space.com/astronomy/ma...

NASA wants to accelerate its Artemis missions to the moon. It will need to drop some big hardware to do it. Some major projects might be left half complete after this latest shakeup.

NASA wants to accelerate its Artemis missions to the moon. It will need to drop some big hardware to do it. www.space.com/space-explor...

The Marathon Collector’s Edition nails the assignment as Bungie's sci-fi shooter finally launches As Bungie’s extraction shooter welcomes players to Tau Ceti IV, we’ve taken a good look at its hefty collector’s edition.

The Marathon Collector’s Edition nails the assignment as Bungie's sci-fi shooter finally launches www.space.com/entertainmen...

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026 The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026 www.space.com/astronomy/ga...

Did Earth life actually begin on Mars? Asteroid impacts could let microbes planet-hop, study suggests "Life might actually survive being ejected from one planet and moving to another."

Did Earth life actually begin on Mars? Asteroid impacts could let microbes planet-hop, study suggests www.space.com/space-explor...

Stunning Mars image highlights one of Red Planet's oldest cratered regions It's a great new look at an intriguing region called Arabia Terra.

Stunning Mars image highlights one of Red Planet's oldest cratered regions www.space.com/astronomy/ma...

Watch Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leave the International Space Station today The freighter is scheduled to undock today (March 6) at 12 p.m. ET.

Watch Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leave the International Space Station today www.space.com/space-explor...

Is Nus Braka's weapon in the latest "Starfleet Academy" a "Galaxy Quest" in-joke? There's something refreshingly familiar about the Omega 47 weapon in "300th Night"

Is Nus Braka's weapon in the latest "Starfleet Academy" a "Galaxy Quest" in-joke? www.space.com/entertainmen...

Watch Rocket Lab launch mystery mission for confidential customer today Liftoff of the "Insight at Speed is a Friend Indeed" mission is scheduled for 6:53 p.m. ET today (March 5).

Watch Rocket Lab launch mystery mission for confidential customer today www.space.com/space-explor...

Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032 Had the asteroid hit the moon, it would have carved out a crater in an impact with the energy of a nuclear bomb.

Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032 www.space.com/astronomy/as...

March is a great time to spot the odd glow of zodiacal light. Here's how to see it The zodiacal light is at its most visible on the nights surrounding the spring and autumn equinoxes.

March is a great time to spot the odd glow of zodiacal light. Here's how to see it www.space.com/stargazing/m...

Making hummus on the moon? Scientists just grew chickpeas in simulated lunar dirt Symbiotic mixtures of fungi and compost could transform sterile lunar regolith into a soil suitable for growing crops on the moon.

Making hummus on the moon? Scientists just grew chickpeas in simulated lunar dirt www.space.com/astronomy/mo...

'Starfleet Academy' creators talk bringing a 20th-century American play into 32nd-century 'Star Trek' (Interview) 'We're about to have an insanelyadrenalized ride these last two episodes.'

'Starfleet Academy' creators talk bringing a 20th-century American play into 32nd-century 'Star Trek' (Interview) www.space.com/entertainmen...

Astronomers unveil largest 3D map yet of hydrogen light in the early universe, illuminating 'hidden' cosmic structures Scientists mapped a hidden "sea of light" from hydrogen 9–11 billion years ago, revealing how the early universe was structured.

Astronomers unveil largest 3D map yet of hydrogen light in the early universe, illuminating 'hidden' cosmic structures www.space.com/astronomy/as...

Enormous solar power array seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for March 5, 2026 This stunning satellite image of Ouarzazate, Morocco, was taken by Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.

Enormous solar power array seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for March 5, 2026 www.space.com/space-explor...

Vast raises $500 million to keep developing 'Haven' private space stations "It is exciting to welcome additional investors who recognize Vast's long-term potential and share our belief in making this vision a reality."

Vast raises $500 million to keep developing 'Haven' private space stations www.space.com/space-explor...

The Rubin Observatory will change the game for astronomy — if satellite companies don't get in the way "Every night — every minute — is precious."

The Rubin Observatory will change the game for astronomy — if satellite companies don't get in the way www.space.com/space-explor...

60 years of 'Star Trek': The colorful origins of the rainbow warp effect 'Starfleet Academy' sports a cool 60th anniversary intro honoring this colorful optical effect.

60 years of 'Star Trek': The colorful origins of the rainbow warp effect www.space.com/entertainmen...

'War of the Worlds' in reverse? Mars dirt could help fight off a microbial invasion from Earth And it looks like the toxicity can be washed out, meaning it may be possible to cleanse Mars dirt for crop-growing duty.

'War of the Worlds' in reverse? Mars dirt could help fight off a microbial invasion from Earth www.space.com/space-explor...

Auroras on Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede look like Earth's northern lights, NASA spacecraft reveals The ultraviolet auroras were imaged by NASA's Juno probe on a brief flyby.

Auroras on Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede look like Earth's northern lights, NASA spacecraft reveals www.space.com/astronomy/ju...

SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies Liftoff occurred at 5:52 a.m. EST on Wednesday (March 4), about an hour before sunrise, resulting in the spectacular sky show.

SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies www.space.com/space-explor...

Antarctica has lost 5,000 square miles of 'grounded ice' in the last 30 years, satellite images reveal "It's like the balloon that's not punctured everywhere, but where it is punctured, it's punctured deep."

Antarctica has lost 5,000 square miles of 'grounded ice' in the last 30 years, satellite images reveal www.space.com/science/clim...

Russia fixes launch pad damaged by Thanksgiving astronaut launch to the International Space Station Site 31, Russia's only pad supporting astronaut missions, had been out of commission since Nov. 27.

Russia fixes launch pad damaged by Thanksgiving astronaut launch to the International Space Station www.space.com/space-explor...

Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026 The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.

Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026 www.space.com/astronomy/ja...