The 38-foot-wide space rock is projected to come to within just 123,000 miles of our planet, according to NASA.

The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its ...

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The universe has a habit of surprising us when we least expect it. This week, something truly extraordinary is happening in the night sky above us. While most of us are busy with holiday preparations, ...

It's only the third object in history from outside our solar system to be discovered cruising through our area of space.

Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new ...

If you like seeing the night sky light up like a Christmas tree, head outside this week to catch a glimpse at the Perseid meteor shower. It's considered the Northern Hemisphere's most popular meteor ...

NASA and ESA both shared new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS this week, as the agencies gear up for the mysterious object's closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19. When you purchase through ...

That sound you hear? It’s the United States’ leadership role in space exploration disintegrating in real time. This week, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced it was cutting 550 jobs as ...