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Mir-23 flight engineer Aleksandr Lazutkin and Michael Foale in the Base Block module.

We talk with astronaut Michael Foale about the 1997 Space Station Mir crisis: 'He took all the blame of the collision on his shoulders'

Jeff Spry Published 25 July 26

'I believe that we, as a crew, saved space station Mir that day'

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 220 — First on Mars

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 220 — First on Mars

Space.com Staff Published 25 July 26

On Episode 220 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Pascal Lee and astrobiologist Dr. Penny Boston to mark the 50th anniversary of Viking 1's landing on Mars.

Cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya performing a spacewalk during the Soyuz T-12 mission.

On this day in space! July 25, 1984: Cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya makes the 1st spacewalk by a woman

Hanneke Weitering Last updated 25 July 26

On July 25, 1984, the Russian cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman to embark on a spacewalk, also known as an extravehicular activity (EVA).

A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 25 July 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

An illustration showing two black holes next to each other against a dark background.

An off-the-shelf camera could help us find more black holes smashing together

Sharmila Kuthunur Published 25 July 26

"It doesn't require any new technology development, which is almost unheard of for solving a LIGO instrumentation problem."

a newly-docked spacecraft is seen in the foreground, backdropped by a previous capsule at a space station in Earth orbit

NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts returning to Earth on July 26: Watch it live

Mike Wall Published 25 July 26

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts will return to Earth from the International Space Station early Sunday morning (July 26), and you can watch their homecoming live.

A SpaceX Starship vehicle floats in the Indian Ocean after Flight 13 splashdown — SpaceX's Starship makes the 'softest splashdown' ever after launching next-gen Starlinks in Flight 13 test (video) SpaceX launched Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, on a critical 13th test flight on July 24, a stunning test flight that notched big success and ended with a huge surprise.
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lightning strikes a rocket in the sky — Epic photo captures lightning striking a Chinese rocket during liftoff Lightning struck a Chinese Long March-3B rocket shortly after liftoff this week, but the launch still successfully placed its satellite payload in orbit.
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Side by side images show a tall white rocket landed on the moon on the left, with a rover on its left on the grey surface. Earth is setting on the horizon against the black of space. On the right, a shorter lander, cylindrical, with a lifting platform lowered to the surface with a rover aboard. — Should Artemis IV astronauts actually land near the moon's south pole? Artemis II pilot says the lunar equator might be better NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.
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Did Little Red Dot like the one on the left evolve into globular clusters like 47 Tucanae (right)? — The James Webb Space Telescope's disappearing 'Little Red Dots' may lead to another cosmic puzzle Just as the dinosaurs didn't disappear but rather evolved into birds, cosmic dinosaurs in the form of the JWST's Little Red Dots may fade away completely.

The northern summer Milky Way through the area of the Summer Triangle, showing the change in colour as the Milky Way heads south toward the dustier regions around the galactic core Deneb in Cygnus is at top, Vega in Lyra is to the upper right, and Altair in Aquila is at bottom The dark lanes of the Cygnus Rift show up well, beginning in Cygnus and splitting the Milky Way in two on south — The easiest way to learn the summer night sky starts with these 3 stars How to use the Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — as a key to unlock your understanding of the night sky.

(L-R): Rebecca Romijn as Una, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, and Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas in season 4, episode 1, of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. — 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt should be Dinosaurs, Martians, and the fate of the human race? This could be more than your standard day at the office for the Enterprise crew.
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An outflow of matter from the helium nova V445 Puppis — Hubble telescope watches unique nova explosion fire cosmic 'bullets' through the Milky Way at 20 million mph Using Hubble, astronomers have discovered that the only known "helium nova" in the Milky Way is riddling our galaxy with cosmic bullets travelling at 20 million mph.

Skywatching

A close-up on the side of the optical tube on the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro pointing upwards.

ZWO Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope review

By Jamie Carter Published 24 July 26

Review A compact, automated smart telescope with a higher resolution upgrade

The Canon EOS R6 III with the Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L fisheye lens attached, on a brown carpet.

How much better is the Canon EOS R6 III than previous models for astrophotography?

By Harry Bennett Published 23 July 26

The latest edition of the Canon EOS R6 III adds 8 MP in resolution compared to the EOS R6 II, a CFexpress card slot and improved low-light autofocusing capability but do these upgrades actually benefit the astrophotographer?

Astrophotography

One of the best smart telescopes in-use against a starry sky

Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease

By Kimberley Lane Last updated 23 July 26

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Spaceflight

SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 during reentry

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: SpaceX 'over the moon' after Starship launch

By Josh Dinner Last updated 25 July 26

Relive SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test flight, including its launch, stunning views from space and surprising ending here.

Launches & Spacecraft

A towering SpaceX Starship rocket stands ready for Flight 13 launch amid a stunning pink sky in twilight.

SpaceX will now try to launch critical Starship Flight 13 test today after delays. Here's what to expect.

By Mike Wall Last updated 24 July 26

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today (July 24), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

Launches & Spacecraft

a huge rocket on the launch pad on the right and a graphic showing a clock with a question mark on the left

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launch today? (Full mission timeline)

By Tariq Malik Last updated 24 July 26

SpaceX will launch its next Starship, carrying the first V3 Starlink satellites, on the Flight 13 test mission today (July 24) after delays. Here's what time it flies.

Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 12th test flight, on May 22, 2026.

How to watch SpaceX launch Starship Flight 13 today

By Samantha Mathewson Last updated 24 July 26

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight will carry out the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites while testing booster recovery and upgraded flight systems in a key step toward operational missions.

Launches & Spacecraft

Bronze shiny spacecraft electronics in a room with blue padding on the walls.

Planet hunter gets the silent treatment | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 24 July 26

ESA's Plato spacecraft completes critical testing ahead of its spaceflight.

Space Exploration

Science & Astronomy

What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek

By Samantha Mathewson Published 24 July 26

The subsurface findings could transform how scientists study volcanoes across the solar system — including those on Earth.

A NASA Viking Mars lander mondel on Earth.

This Week In Space LIVE: The Viking Mars landings 50 years later

By Tariq Malik Published 24 July 26

Tune in today, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. ET for a LIVE This Week In Space taping to mark the 50th anniversary of the Viking landings on Mars.

Space Photo of the Day

Bronze shiny spacecraft electronics in a room with blue padding on the walls.

Planet hunter gets the silent treatment | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 24 July 26

ESA's Plato spacecraft completes critical testing ahead of its spaceflight.

Space Exploration

A black and white hummingbird shape appears in data of a mountaintop.

Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.

A black-and-white image of the surface of Mars with rocks and part of the Viking 1 lander.

Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 22 July 26

What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.

Entertainment

We boldly chat with 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunners about space dinosaurs and Lovecraftian horrors for season 4 (interview)

By Jeff Spry Published 24 July 26

'The minute we started talking about doing dinosaurs, we were like, 'Yeah, let’s figure out a way to do that.''

Space Movies & Shows

Nine character from a sci-fi tv show promo banner

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4: Release date & how to watch Paramount+’s sensational sci-fi series

By Jeff Spry Published 23 July 26

'We've seen a lot of strange new worlds, but we’ll never see something like this again'

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Alien life likely can't survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say

By Kiona N. Smith Published 21 July 26

For a world to maintain an atmosphere long enough for life to gain a foothold, it seems it needs to be at least as big as Mars.

Search for Life

Should we trust AI in the search for alien life? Scientists aren't so sure

By Keith Cooper Published 19 July 26

New research suggests AI can be repeatedly fooled into mistaking non-life for life.

Search for Life

a man in a suit peers up into a large telescope

White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group

By Leonard David Published 11 July 26

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of a new White House group to study UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, as they're now known.

Search for Life

Technology

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps

By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated 23 July 26

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon

By Keith Cooper Published 14 July 26

A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott Last updated 14 July 26

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.

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