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The Milky Way has a hidden feature you've probably never noticed. Here's how to find it
By Jamie Carter Published
Summer is the ideal time to look for the Great Rift, a long series of dark dust clouds that appear to split the Milky Way from Cygnus through Sagittarius.

Our 1st look at 'Blade Runner 2099' shows replicants ruling future Los Angeles: 'It's our time now'
By Jeff Spry Published
The script is flipped in Prime Video's upcoming "Blade Runner 2099" series where replicants have rebelled and seized power from human beings in a massive uprising.

NASA is sending 2 probes to the moon to test complex 'three-body orbits'
By Brett Tingley Published
NASA is planning to send two maneuverable probes to lunar orbit in order to learn how spacecraft are affected by the complex gravity environment near the moon.

Watch SpaceX's Starship land at sea in these stunning new videos
By Elizabeth Howell Published
SpaceX used drones and a special 'buoy cam' to capture incredible footage of its Starship upper stage making a soft ocean landing after its 13th test flight on July 24.

Artemis moonsuits take a dive | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2026
By Brett Tingley Published
NASA is using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to develop the training programs it will use to prepare its astronauts to explore the lunar surface.

On this day in space! July 31, 1971: Apollo 15 astronauts drive on the moon for 1st time
By Hanneke Weitering Published
On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts drove on the moon for the first time. Here's how it happened and why it mattered.

Watching August's 2026 solar eclipse from the UK? Stay safe with the best solar eclipse glasses
By Chris McMullen Published
Deals We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from the UK.

The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch
By Joe Rao Published
Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.

Our favorite space and sci-fi Playmobil sets: From Star Trek playsets to ESA-collaborated models
By Grace Dean Published
Here are 13 of Playmobil's space and sci-fi sets — you'll be sure to find something to suit your needs.

The US government wants to bypass environmental laws for commercial launches and spacecraft reentries
By Elizabeth Howell Published
The FAA, facing a backlog in demand for space missions, is proposing to cut down on environmental reviews to accelerate launches and re-entries.
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