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Best Lego space deals 2026: Out of this world savings

By Kim Snaith last updated 21 April 26

Deals You don't have to spend a fortune to build your own spacecraft. On the heels of Artemis 2's success, we've rounded up the biggest savings on space-based Lego sets.

NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)

By Mike Wall published 21 April 26

NASA rolled the Artemis 3 core stage out from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Monday (April 20). The next stop is the launch site: Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 April 26

Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

On this day in space: April 21, 1997: 1st Space Funeral Launches on 'Founders Flight'

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 21 April 26

On April 21, 1997, the cremated remains of 24 people were launched into space in the first-ever space funeral. One of those people was Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek."

Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 21 April 26

NASA's Jessica Meir spotted the Lyrids from aboard the space station.

NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory

By Elizabeth Howell published 21 April 26

NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on April 21, and you can watch the event live here at Space.com.

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 21 April 26

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

Best VPN services we recommend 2026

By Alexander Cox last updated 21 April 26

VPNs do more than keep you safe on the internet, they let you watch your favorite sci-fi shows and movies anywhere. We've rounded up the best VPN services to free your viewing.

NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there

By Leonard David published 21 April 26

NASA's Curiosity rover has found a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.

Aurora forecast April 21 — Northern lights linger as geomagnetic activity continues to ease

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 April 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.