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Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the K…

Venus will rise in the eastern sky in the pre-dawn hours of June 1 alongside Saturn and Neptune.

It was likely a sporadic meteor unrelated to any major shower.

On Episode 163 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss Starship's recent test flight with reporter …

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Oregon as speedy solar winds fuel geomagnetic storm conditions.

If you're looking for one of the best streaming deals around you can get nearly 70% off an annual subscription to P…

SpaceX is set to launch an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force today (May 30), less than three months after…

The Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM is a longer wide-angle lens offering a versatile focal length for photography and video al…

Using a newly developed adaptive optics system called Cona, scientists peered through Earth's turbulent air to reve…

Can we journey through time? Sci-fi author Dete Meserve presents a compelling case for our future in the past.

A number of groups and individuals say there's a need to protect lunar history before it's too late.

Aaron Watson captured slightly more than he bargained for when setting up a timelapse to capture airglow and the Milky …

But you'll need a little luck.

China's Tianwen-2 will attempt to collect asteroid samples, return them to Earth, and then head out to explore a st…

You'll have to hurry to get one of the best streaming deals available as Peacock TV is still 68% off, but not for m…

These are the best wide-angle lenses covering the most popular camera systems used by astrophotographers.

An abrupt change in Antarctica has caused the continent to gain ice. But this increase, documented in NASA satellite da…

Research into the impacts of rocket and satellite air pollution is being cut by the Trump administration. Experts say t…

Jupiter teams up with an exceedingly narrow crescent moon for the last time this year in the evening sky on May 27.

A new physics paper takes a step toward creating a long-sought "theory of everything" by uniting gravity with…

Shopping with a specific budget in mind? We've tested out the best cameras under $200-$2000 to share our top picks …

Watch the best Sci-Fi TV shows, movies, and franchises on the best streaming services for Sci-Fi fans, perfect for nigh…

The new moon of May occurs on May 26. Two days later the moon will make a close pass to Jupiter in the evening sky, and…

A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be complet…

The Avengers won't be assembling for a little while longer, as Disney confirms 'Avengers: Doomsday' and …

Advanced image restoration techniques have produced reconstructed views of the sun with an 8K image resolution for the …

The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Want to bring the cosmos into your home without breaking the bank? We've rounded up the best star projectors for un…

A galactic collision 11 billion light-years away reveals how an actively feeding supermassive black hole disrupts star …

On Episode 162 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the effort to make July 20 a national holiday ca…

We recommend this unit as a great value-for-money non-scientific star projector. It boasts bright lights, a good loudsp…

Scientists get closer to solving the mysterious relationship between lightning and powerful gamma-ray bursts.

Get your space dreams flying with this basic set of model rockets and accessories, including scale model rockets, motor…

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — …

Japan is putting its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft through a series of tests ahead of its launch to Mars n…

These AI-powered smart binoculars provide crisp views of the sky and wildlife. But are they any good for stargazing?

'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'…

A new device uses quantum optics to filter out starlight in real time — bringing scientists closer to directly observin…

Chinese company LandSpace sent six satellites into orbit on Saturday (May 17) aboard its methane-powered, tile-shedding…

If you're looking for a Memorial Day streaming deal ahead of the long weekend, getting nearly 70% off an annual sub…

Remember: A telescope or binoculars will be needed to spot far-flung Neptune!

NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring a new Mars region called Krokodillen, which is thought to harbor some of the…

The first of 2025's two Predator movies is an animated anthology which is looking even bloodier and more action-pac…

With a huge 15x magnification, these binoculars from Celestron will give you great views of star clusters and galaxies.…

Lets take a trip through time.

NASA took the initiative to name Storm Gannon after a space weather scientist who died in 2024. This was the storm that…

Satellite images of the Red Planet suggest scientists were wrong about these strange Martian features.

Scientists have found evidence of the most powerful storm in history, which hit Earth in 14,300 years ago. It would cau…

Time for a trip to Tycho Crater.

Skywatchers were left surprised, puzzled and awestruck by a mysterious streak of light slicing through the night sky.��…

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's…

Hundreds of space artifacts are set to return to or debut on display with the opening of five reimagined galleries at t…

The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L is a high-quality wide-angle prime lens with a fast maximum aperture making it ideal for lands…

The spiral galaxy shines with the light of countless newly-born stars.

'This hospital is a good hospital. And I always forget that it's kind of alive!'

Building a sustainable economy on the moon won't be easy, but we at least have some ideas about how to get started.…

India will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite tonight (May 17) on the nation's second mission of 2025, and y…

Blast off for less with the best model rocket deals as we've rounded up the biggest offers on the best sets from to…

The Council on Foreign Relations released a new report calling for the United States to make space a top national prior…

Space weather and cyberattacks can cause similar disruption to our civilization's indispensable technology systems.…

Scientists have found a neutrino that could come from a gamma-ray burst, an active black hole or a collision between a …

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover made skywatching history in March, becoming the first robot to witness auroras from …

We're less than two months away from Superman's return to cinemas, and the latest trailer for James Gunn's …

NASA's new PUNCH spacecraft captured colorful images of the zodiacal light while testing out its sun-watching instr…

New calculations suggest that the universe's most enduring celestial objects, such as white dwarf stars, are decayi…

X2.7-class eruption from sunspot AR4087 disrupts radio signals as the active region rotates toward Earth, raising the r…

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera offering a 24.2MP resolution with up to 4K video c…

Using laser pulses, picosecond exposures on high-speed cameras, and some clever methods to simulate the speed of light,…

The unexpected 2020 collapse of the Arecibo Observatory left NASA's Goldstone Solar System Radar as the new heavy h…

See the best photos of May 2025's full Flower Moon as it rose over landmarks and landscapes worldwide in a dazzling…

The White House says NASA's Mars Sample Return mission is a waste of money, but experts say the mission could help …

SpaceX launched 26 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California Monday night (May 12), on the firs…

Geologists have found that an ancient meteorite hit Scotland 200 million years later than previously thought, which has…

Learn the original fate of the infamous “gravity drive” starship in IDW’s new five-issue summer shocker that emerges fr…

NASA's deletion of websites related to women in STEM and other DEIA programs erased this woman's story from the…

When and where to catch the 2025 full Flower Moon rise tonight (May 12).

'They are undoubtedly villains. They murder people in cold blood.'

They have taken them to space (for real) and advised on their futuristic Mars vehicles. Now the European Space Agency i…

Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world — but its executive director has a portf…

On a volcanic island under some of the darkest skies on Earth, I rediscovered the night sky and came home with a new vi…

The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 Venus lander fell back to Earth today (May 10), bringing a five-decade space o…

On Episode 160 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Charles Slatkin to talk about the legacy o…

It's been one year since the historic Gannon Storm lit up the night sky with auroras and piqued interest in space w…

SpaceX sent 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast this morning (May 10), its second launch in …

A new image from Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite shows the huge Antarctic iceberg A-23A stuck 45 miles (73…

Small but mighty, the ZWO Seestar S30 is an affordable, portable instrument that's great for observing and imaging …

The brilliant blue-white star lighting up the red nebula Sh2-46 hints at a dynamic and possibly fleeting encounter that…

Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, indicating it is more sensitive to solar acti…

"Shiver with antici… pation!" as those over-sexed aliens from the planet Transexual celebrate their Golden An…

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series o…

The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from mountains a…

A treat for the early risers out there.

E-Day is still a ways off, but the 2006 original Gears of War is getting a remaster that's emerging on Xbox, PS5, a…

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander arrived in orbit around the moon on Tuesday (May 6), a month ahead of its p…

Scientists have finally gathered direct proof of how the universe forges its heaviest elements, a process that has rema…

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked on May 5-6, and the astrophotography community were there to watch it unfold.

Save 20% on this super-compact Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope, ideal for kids and absolute beginners, but i…

Asteroid experts are pondering the scientific output from the NASA Lucy spacecraft after it shot by its celestial desti…

Crewmembers on upcoming Artemis missions could potentially return samples from the moon's mantle back to Earth, pro…

Crack out the deck chairs, we're going Eta Aquarid meteor hunting. Here's when and where to look.

Time moves faster on the moon, and now we're one step closer to getting a lunar time zone to keep track of it.

A dramatic aircraft chase of a falling spacecraft has provided new insights into the fiery processes that accompany the…

Living up to its Star Wars' namesake, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took flight again, delivering 29 Starlink satellites…

There's no lightsabers or planet-killing super-weapons (yet), but the latest season of the 'Rogue One' preq…

Luke found life on Tatooine to be boring, but he should be glad, because as we have seen, binary stars have the potenti…

Lego has launched the first new Lego Star Wars set of 2025, and it's an absolute beauty, packed with details and 2,…

The 2314-piece collectible Lego Star Wars R2-D2 is 30% off at its lowest-ever price for Star Wars Day this May 4th!

On Episode 159 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by David Bell to talk about the current and f…

Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski has captured a striking view of the moon and Jupiter in the sky over Lake Ohrid, one o…

The discovery of 2024 PT5, a small, rocky body dubbed a "minimoon" during its discovery last year, hints at a…

The soon-to-reenter Soviet Cosmos 482 Venus probe is getting increased attention by satellite trackers – and new imager…

Orion, the next spacecraft to fly humans around the moon, has been delivered to NASA for prelaunch preparations ahead o…

The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3.

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Vesta won't reach opposition with Earth again until Oct. 13, 2026.

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a "visual feast of galaxies," including objec…

The annual Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is due to peak on the morning of May 6. thanks to debris left by the famous Halley…

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplan…