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'Alien: Isolation 2': Facing a ruthless and evolved Xenomorph in our Gamescom hands-on preview
By Fran Ruiz Published
Sega and Creative Assembly's long-awaited survival horror sequel hits the ground running with a new cast of characters and a fast-paced prologue.

2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do
By Meghan Bartels Published
After an 8-year trek to Mercury, BepiColombo will finally split into two spacecraft ready to track down the secrets of the least-explored planet in the inner solar system.

'Strange New Worlds'' latest episode is a soap opera spoof, but hasn't 'Star Trek' always been a soap opera in space?
By Richard Edwards Published
The latest 'Strange New Worlds' takes the silliness to warp factor nine, but soap opera plots have long been part of the 'Star Trek' mix

'A new mission starting today': 8 years after launch, BepiColombo begins Mercury arrival
By Josh Dinner Published
After nearly eight years traveling through the inner solar system, the trailblazing BepiColombo spacecraft has finally begun its arrival at Mercury.

Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades
By Anthony Wood Published
Comet McNaught brightened dramatically during two outbursts around perihelion as it made a close approach to the sun.

Mesmerizing plasma loops on the sun | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
"To see one AND catch it right on the limb AND have it happen on a clear day when I'm home and able to catch it was a real treat."

On this day in space! Sept. 3, 2006: Europe's SMART-1 spacecraft crashes into the moon in lunar death dive
By Hanneke Weitering Published
On Sept. 3, 2006, a European satellite named SMART-1 crashed into the moon! Here's why it mattered.

India launches geosynchronous Earth-imaging satellite to orbit (video)
By Mike Wall Published
India launched an Earth-imaging satellite toward geosynchronous orbit today (Sept. 3) — something it had not previously done successfully.

Rocket issues delay 1st-ever private mission to Venus: 'We are awaiting Neutron readiness'
By Leonard David Published
The first-ever private mission to Venus is still groundbound due to delays with its launch vehicle, Rocket Lab's Neutron. But team members remain bullish on the groundbreaking mission.

2 spacecraft headed to Mercury are about to begin their long-awaited arrival for Europe and Japan — watch it live today
By Mike Wall Last updated
The European-Japanese BepiColombo mission will begin its drawn-out Mercury arrival phase on Sept. 3, and you can watch the action live.
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