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The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

We show how this "cosmic clock" uncovers the evolution of rivers, coasts and habitats.

While the world awaits the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, Time magazine is celebrating the momentous event with a special Artemis 2 cover issue that hit newsstands on Jan. 30.

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's Draco mission, planned for 2027.

The Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack provides versatility and quality for a variety of outdoor uses.

How space dogfighting games evolved from vector lines to virtual cockpits.

Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across the global space science community is electric.

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

On Episode 195 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Gerry Griffin, former Apollo Flight Director and Director of the Johnson Space Center, about NASA's spaceflight tragedies.

InterstellOr is already taking bookings for its planned suborbital flights and says it has attracted its first celebrity passenger, highlighting China's growing commercial space ambitions.

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

Blue Origin will ground its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years, in order to devote more resources to the company's crewed moon plans.

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.

Time to suit up!

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

Both Windows and MacBooks have advantages for astrophotography, but the choice will depend on your power level and budget.

NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.