How an ancient collision with another galaxy transformed the Milky Way
The Milky Way has a secret history of galaxy mergers that we are only now starting to uncover.
Skywatching
These eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets are out now and Marvel needs to be next.
From all-in-one to compatible sets, these are the eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets you won't want to miss.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! Aug. 16, 1963: Wingless M2-F1 completes 1st glide flight
On this day in space Aug. 16, 1963: NASA's M2-F1 aircraft prototype makes its first glide flight.
Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'
The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart (video)
SpaceX launched two of its Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on Saturday evening (Aug. 15), setting a new spaceflight record.
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Science & Astronomy
Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026
The wildfires ripping across North America have created massive plumes of smoke.
On this day in space! Aug. 17, 1877: Asaph Hall Discovers the Martian moon Phobos
On this day in space, Aug. 17, 1877: American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered Mars's moon Phobos.
Space Photo of the Day
Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026
The wildfires ripping across North America have created massive plumes of smoke.
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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
On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious 'Wow!' Signal boosts search for E.T.
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal, which remains unexplained to this day.
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
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Technology
The best Ruko drone to date is half-price at Amazon but you'll have to hurry
Deals Looking to take to the skies? This beginner-friendly Ruko F11 PRO 2 is a mind-blowing $280 off, but you'll have to hurry because this lightning deal ends soon.
