News
Latest News

When did our solar system's planets form? Discovery of tiny meteorite may challenge the timeline
By Samantha Mathewson published
Analysis of an ancient meteorite suggests that rocky planets both near and distant from the sun may have formed at the same time, challenging current models of our solar system’s evolution.

'Most impressive!' Darth Vader's screen-used 'Star Wars' lightsaber could fetch $3 million in September auction
By Jeff Spry published
Propstore will also trot out this rare relic for a 3-city press tour this August

Astronomers crack 1,000-year-old Betelgeuse mystery with 1st-ever sighting of secret companion (photo, video)
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have finally imaged the long theorized companion star of Betelgeuse, solving a mystery regarding its dimming that has persisted for millennia.

ESA selects 5 rocket companies for European Launcher Challenge
By Andrew Jones published
Germany's Isar and RFA, France's Maiaspace, Spain's PLD Space, and UK-based Orbex have been pre-selected for ESA's €169 million launcher initiative.

Amateur astrophotographer captures trio of breathtaking nebulas from the Central Australian Desert (photos)
By Anthony Wood published
"There's some great targets in the southern hemisphere, including the Carina Nebula."

Astronauts collect blood aboard the ISS | Space photo of the day for July 21, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station collect blood samples as part of a project to study human health in space.

On this day in space! July 21, 1961: Gus Grissom becomes 2nd American in space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Grissom barely made it out alive, though he despite having a successful flight.

What are these strange swirls around an infant star? 'We may be watching a planet come into existence in real time'
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered a baby exoplanet "spiral architect" carving complex swirls into a disk of gas and dust around the young star HD 135344B.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!