The Biggest Space Missions to Watch in 2017 By Mike Wall published 4 January 17 Here's Space.com's guide to spaceflight in 2017, from the end of NASA's venerable Cassini Saturn mission to the debut launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
14 Best Skywatching Events of 2017 By Joe Rao published 1 January 17 Another year of skywatching is upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in 2017!
A Planet Skywatching Guide for 2017: When, Where & How to See the Planets By Joe Rao published 1 January 17 When will you be able to see the planets at their best during 2017? This guide tells you everything you need to know to see planets in the night sky this year.
The Most Dangerous Space Weapons Ever By Space.com Staff published 21 December 16 Since Sputnik 1 launched in 1957, nations have been racing to gain a military advantage in space — the ultimate "high ground." Check out the top 10 space weapon concepts from over the years.
9 Amazing Photos of the Last 'Supermoon' of 2016 By Hanneke Weitering published 16 December 16 Skywatchers around the world watched the rise and set of this year's last supermoon. Here are some of the most amazing supermoon photos shot by readers of Space.com.
Astronaut John Glenn: An American Hero's Greatest Moments Remembered By Calla Cofield published 8 December 16 A gallery of highlights from the career of John H. Glenn, first American to orbit the Earth.
How to Pee in Space (and What to Do If the Toilet Breaks) By Elizabeth Howell published 10 November 16
8 Galaxies With Unusual Names By Mindy Weisberger published 8 November 16 There are billions upon billions of galaxies in our universe, but only a handful have common names — and some of them might surprise you.
The Women Computers of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Slideshow) By Sarah Lewin published 4 November 16
Red Planet Express: 10 Ways Robots Move on Mars By Hanneke Weitering published 25 October 16 Roving is currently the most common way that robots on Mars get from A to B, but it isn't necessarily the most practical. here are 10 ways that robots can move around on Mars.
Now Boarding: The Top 10 Private Spaceships By Jesse Emspak published 16 October 16 Multiple spaceflight companies are working on plans to carry humans to space. Here's our list of the top commercial spaceships.
Northrop Grumman's Private Antares Rocket: 5 Surprising Facts By Miriam Kramer published 16 October 16 Here are five things you might not have known about Antares.
6 Private Deep Space Habitat Concepts That May Pave the Way to Mars By Hanneke Weitering published 11 October 16
The Golden Record in Pictures: Voyager Probes' Message to Space Explained By Hanneke Weitering published 29 September 16 In 1977, NASA launched two spacecraft that would venture far out into deep space carrying a golden record with a message from Earth for any aliens they might encounter.
'Star Trek': 50 Artists. 50 Years. (A Sci-Fi Art Slideshow) By Hanneke Weitering published 28 September 16 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Star Trek," the Paley Center for Media in New York City hosted 50 pieces of art by 50 artists in a gallery.
Philae's Incredible Comet Odyssey: Photos By Elizabeth Howell published 22 September 16 Here are some of the major milestones and scientific findings from the Rosetta mission's lander in pictures — as well as its legacy for the future.
In Photos: The Harvest Moon Lunar Eclipse of 2016 By Hanneke Weitering published 19 September 16 Skywatchers captured spectacular photos of the Harvest Moon, which coincided with a subtle lunar eclipse for viewers in some parts of the world.
China's Tiangong-2 Space Lab Mission in Pictures By Tariq Malik published 15 September 16 On Sept. 15, 2016, China launched its second manned space habitat, the Tiangong-2 module, designed to set the stage for a larger space station. See more photos from the Tiangong-2 mission here.
