Skywatching

A few bright dots on a dark blue background

See the moon, Venus and the Pleiades make a celestial triangle in the predawn sky on June 22

By Anthony Wood published

The Pleiades, a crescent moon and Venus  —  what more could an astrophotographer want?

Stargazing
A Unistellar Odyssey Pro on a purple Space.com background.

Get relaxed views of the universe for a fraction of the price with a huge $675 off the Unistellar Odyssey Pro

By Harry Bennett published

Deals The Unistellar Father's Day sale ends in two days — grab the Odyssey Pro with $675 off

Deals
graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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Spaceflight

The ispace Resilience lunar lander crash on June 5, 2025 created a dark smudge surrounded by a subtle bright halo, as imaged here by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

NASA moon orbiter spies grave of crashed Japanese lunar lander (image)

By Leonard David published

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has imaged the crash site of Resilience, a moon lander built and operated by the Tokyo-based company ispace.

Missions
A black and white rocket with crew capsule at the top, connected to a gantry leading to a black tower. In the foreground, short bushes in front of the launch pad.

Leak on International Space Station delays SpaceX launch of Axiom-4 astronauts

By Josh Dinner published

An ongoing leak aboard the International Space Station is once again delaying the launch of Axiom Space's next private astronaut mission.

Private Spaceflight
a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Launches & Spacecraft
A Rocket Lab Electron booster carrying 13 NASA satellites, including 10 cubesats for agency's Educational Launch of Nanosatellites program, lifts off from the Mahia Peninsula of New Zealand's North Island on Dec. 16, 2018 on the ElaNa-19 mission.

High winds scrub Rocket Lab's planned launch of a secret satellite to orbit

By Mike Wall last updated

Rocket Lab planned to launch a satellite for a confidential customer early Friday morning (June 20), but Mother Nature didn't cooperate.

Launches & Spacecraft
A man stands on a metal dome in the middle of a sea.

Dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

NASA and the Department of Defense practice recovery procedures for an abort scenario in the upcoming Artemis 2 mission.

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Science & Astronomy

An illustration of our spinning universe as part of a wider multiverse

A spinning universe could crack the mysteries of dark energy and our place in the multiverse

By Robert Lea published

The universe seems to be spinning, and that could explain what dark energy is and why it's weakening while revealing our place within the multiverse.

Astronomy
A stunning image of Rubin observing the night sky over Earth as it conducts the 10-year LSST, a groundbreaking astronomical survey

1st images from the Vera C Rubin Observatory will drop on June 23. Here's why that's such a big deal

By Robert Lea published

The Rubin Observatory will reveal its first images on Monday. Space.com spoke to scientists who explained why this will be a monumental event for astronomy.

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Entertainment

Screenshots from three Pixar movies with space themes: Lifted (Left), Toy Story (Middle), and BURN-E (Right).

From 'Toy Story' to 'Elio', here's every space-themed Pixar movie and short so far

By Richard Edwards published

To infinity… and beyond! 'Elio' isn't the legendary animation studio's first adventure on the final frontier. Here's every Pixar movie and short that explores space.

To infinity… and beyond!
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Best VR headsets 2025: Explore the cosmos this Amazon Prime Day

By Gerald Lynch last updated

Here are the best VR headsets on the market as we explore the best models that offer a range of experiences, setups and prices.

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

By David Crookes, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

Search for Life

Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'

By Victoria Corless published

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

Search for Life
Could interspecies two-way communication with dolphins provide clues about how to communicate with intelligent aliens?

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

By Leonard David published

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

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Technology

A miniature-sized long grey ship made of bricks with a red stripe running down the middle is placed on a black stand in front of a grey background.

Lego Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship review

By Kim Snaith published

Its name might be a bit of a mouthful, but this Lego Star Wars ship is wonderfully pocket-sized while still packing in a lot of detail.

Technology
A complete Lego set featuring a purple helicopter, a yellow alien/robot, minifigures and a giant Spider-Man head is placed on a grey background.

Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters review

By Kim Snaith published

This 4+ Lego set is colorful and fun, ideal for young Marvel fans looking for an early introduction to building Lego.

Technology
Best beginner drones being flown by a child

Best beginner drones 2025: Begin your aerial journey with confidence

By James Abbott last updated

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

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