Four years ago, NASA punched an asteroid. Europe's Hera probe arrives this month to inspect the wreckage
NASA's DART mission made a cosmic mess four years ago — and now a new spacecraft is ready to scout out exactly what the first-of-its-kind collision accomplished. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 14, 2026
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Scientists discover that some of the universe's biggest explosions may have never happened at all
Scientists have discovered that some of the universe's most powerful explosions, hypernovas, may not happen at all. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 14, 2026
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On this day in space! Oct. 13, 1773: Astronomer Charles Messier discovers the Whirlpool Galaxy before we ever knew it was a galaxy
On Oct. 13, 1773, a French astronomer named Charles Messier discovered the "Whirlpool Galaxy," also known as Messier 51, or M51. Here's why it mattered. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 13, 2026
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See the original Galileo shuttle from 'Star Trek' in its new home at the Original Series Set Tour in New York
This iconic spaceship will now live long and prosper in its brand-new Star Trek Tour home. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 13, 2026
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'We basically did Top Gun in space': 'Star Trek Starfleet Academy' warps back into action in March 2027 for sophomore year in the final frontier
The sophomore season of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" will warp back to the small screen in March 2027 when the limited series returns for its final season on Paramount...
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Earth's poles shifted surprisingly fast during the age of dinosaurs, ancient sea levels reveal
The location of Earth's geographic poles has changed several times over the past 320 million years in a process known as true polar wander. ...
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How to watch 'VisionQuest' online — stream the MCU's 'WandaVision' spinoff series from anywhere
How to watch "VisionQuest", the MCU spinoff starring Paul Bettany, James Spader and Todd Stashwick. Cheapest options, where to watch in US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyo...
Latest from Space.com | October 13, 2026
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SpaceX rocket launch creates incredible 'space jellyfish' visible throughout US East Coast (photos)
The SpaceX cargo launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday morning (Oct. 13) created a dazzling display seen up and down the US East Coast. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 13, 2026
Read moreSpaceX launches NASA science and cargo to the International Space Station
The sunrise launch on Oct. 13 was the 35th SpaceX flight under the Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA. ...
Spaceflight Now | October 13, 2026
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