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SpaceX will set rocket-reuse record on 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year early Aug. 25: Watch it live
SpaceX will set a new rocket-reuse record early Tuesday morning (Aug. 25), on its 100th Falcon 9 flight of the year. You can watch the action live.
Why do we care so much that Pluto isn't a planet?
Twenty years after Pluto became a dwarf planet, people are still fighting over its status. Experts explain why the debate feels so personal.
Is the Perseid meteor shower going to get even more spectacular? Jupiter could send more 'shooting stars' towards Earth in 2028
Jupiter's gravity could trigger an outburst of Perseid meteors as the 2028 shower hits its peak.
At 25% off, this beginner-friendly Celestron telescope will bring the lunar eclipse closer
Deals Want great views of this week's partial lunar eclipse or a closer look at Saturn as it reaches opposition in October? This Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ, nearly 50% off at Walmart, is just what you need.
Satellite sees Greenland's most significant floating ice loss in over a decade | Space photo of the day for Aug. 24, 2026
A fractured "ice tongue" is visible in the imagery.
On this day in space! Aug. 24, 2006: Pluto loses its planet status
On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided that Pluto wasn't a planet anymore.
Partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27-28 live updates: 3 days to go, here's what you need to know
Follow our live coverage as we count down to the best lunar eclipse until December 2028, with the latest news, viewing tips and live updates.
The earliest galaxy 'swallowed' by the cannibal Milky Way left a scar at its heart
The earliest example of the Milky Way cannibalising a smaller galaxy for its growth involved a cosmic meal that left a scar at the heart of our galaxy.
