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The quest for a cure for cancer has led to space. Researchers are studying several cancer-causing proteins that were sent to the International Space Station in December 2018. These proteins crystalized differently in microgravity, allowing scientists to better understand their structure.

Readers Respond to the December 2023 Issue

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket put a satellite in the wrong orbit in December. Now we know why.

6 Great Space Images in December

Opinion | The Beautiful Desolation of Life on Mars — On Earth: New York Times, December 27, 2023

See December's Full Cold Moon shine in the sky like a Christmas ornament (photos)

The Full Cold Moon of December comes late for Christmas tonight

The Marshall Star for December 20, 2023

The Marshall Star for December 13, 2023

December's new moon allows the Geminid meteor shower to shine tonight

Rethink the Mars Program It’s time to consider alternatives to sample return By Robert Zubrin, December 7, 2023, Opinion published in Space News.

The Marshall Star for December 6, 2023

The first flight of ULA's Vulcan VC2S is currently scheduled for December 24 at 1:49 AM EST(6:49 UTC)

‘Star Of Bethlehem’ Shines, Year’s Best ‘Shooting Stars’ And Betelgeuse Eclipsed: December’s Night Sky

December 2023: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

December’s Night Sky Notes: A Flame in the Sky – the Orion Nebula

The best new science fiction books of December 2023

Science News Briefs from around the World: December 2023

NASA Ames Astrogram – November/December 2023

The complete series of 'Babylon 5' will be available on Blu-ray in December