SpaceX launches its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff
SpaceX launched its first-ever Starfall spacecraft, demonstrating the new vehicle's ability to operate in space and return safely back to Earth.
Skywatching
This beginner-friendly travel telescope is the reason I turned into a skywatcher
Deals Now, for around $80, you can get the same telescope in the Amazon Prime Day sales and join me in looking up at the stars.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! June 22, 2000: Possible evidence of liquid found on Mars
On June 22, 2000, NASA announced possible evidence of present-day liquid water on Mars.
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Launch monster: SpaceX has lofted more satellites than everyone else in history, combined
SpaceX has now launched more satellites than the rest of humanity combined — and the gap will continue to widen over time.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Science & Astronomy
'Let's not fool the public': Why moon art should be more realistic in the Artemis age
As NASA's Artemis program hits its stride, there's an urgent need to guard against artistic misrepresentations of the moon, experts say.
Our sun is destined to 'kick and spit' its way across the solar system when it dies
Scientists have discovered that dying stars don't go down without a fight, with red giants spitting out blobs of plasma and receiving a corresponding "kick."
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Space Photo of the Day
Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026
Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?
Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.
NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?
A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.
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How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter.
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Technology
The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026
Gift guide Looking to get into drone flying or upgrade from an old model? DJI is one of the most trusted names in drone manufacturer and we've picked out the company's best.
