This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026

The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the “eye of Quebec.”

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. ‘In the end, there were no surprises.’

Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.

China’s next moonshot: Chang’e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year

China’s ice-hunting Chang’e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.

Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026

Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.

Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the ‘great comet’ of 2026?

In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there’s a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.

The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules

There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories — experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs

Why do people often adopt and develop beliefs that lack strong supporting evidence?

ISS astronaut snaps stunning nighttime photo of Florida and Cuba | Space photo of the day for Dec. 29, 2025

The image offers a rare look at how Earth’s surface and atmosphere interact after sunset.