Skywatching

Earth's moon with a green tint

On this day in space: April 20, 2016: Moon Doesn't Turn Green, Despite Internet Rumors

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On April 20, 2016, the moon did not turn green. The moon has never been green and will probably never turn green, despite what any viral internet memes may tell you.

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Eclipses

What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

By Anthony Wood published

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week

By Joe Rao published

After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.

Meteors & Meteor Showers
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Spaceflight

Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find

By Chelsea Gohd published

It turns out that living in space can have a lasting impact on how your brain works, researchers have found.

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Human Spaceflight
Graphic showing the the artemis accords logo above white text reading "the artemis accords", the surface of the moon is seen in the lower portion of the image and a distant Mars peeks out from the surface of the moon.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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a satellite constellation with large solar array panels are seen in orbit above a blue, white and brown planet as the sun rises on the horizon

Giant BlueBird 7 mobile phone satellite will be deorbited after faulty Blue Origin launch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Blue Origin, the space launch company founded by Jeff Bezos, achieved a successful recovery of its first reused orbital-class rocket, but the payload it put into space was left in the wrong location.

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Launches & Spacecraft
Blue Origin's NG-3 rocket booster lands onthe droneship Jacklyn in the Atlantic Ocean on April 19, 2026.

Blue Origin reuses huge New Glenn rocket for 1st time, lands booster at sea — but deploys satellite into wrong orbit (launch video)

By Josh Dinner last updated

The BlueBird 7 satellite will be deorbited.

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Launches & Spacecraft
NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in one frame during the Artemis II crew’s deep space journey at 6:42 p.m. ET on the sixth day of the mission. The right side of NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen lit up by the Sun. A waxing crescent Moon is visible behind it. And then, a crescent Earth, tiny compared to the Moon, is about to set below the Moon’s horizon on the right.

Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans

By Julian Dossett published

For a few moments on April 6, the four Artemis 2 moon astronauts and the three crewmates aboard China's Tiangong space station were farther away from each other than any humans had ever been.

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Science & Astronomy

A photograph of the moon, showing a portion of its far side.

A peek at the far side of the moon | Space photo of the day for April 20, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

The Artemis 2 astronauts captured a unique image of the moon's "dark side" during their historic April 2026 flyby.

The moon
A glowing swirl of lights surrounds denser areas of pink color with stars surrounding the galaxy in a deep space image.

'Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes

By Paul Sutter published

Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.

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Space Photo of the Day

a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration
SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

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Space Exploration
An image of RCW 36 in which the Milky Way nebula appears like a vast cosmic bird of prey

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

By Robert Lea published

The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

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Entertainment

'80s sci-fi cult classic 'The Last Starfighter' finally scores a sequel, but it's a comic book! (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

'I'm honored to be a part of the team continuing this adventure for a new generation of Starfighters, both young and old.'

Entertainment

'Sunshine' was 2007's answer to 'Project Hail Mary', and it told a much darker tale of solar catastrophe

By Richard Edwards published

In space, no one can hear you ask for sun cream

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

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Search for Life
The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

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Search for Life
Artist's illustration of a free-floating "rogue" planet and its Earth-like moon.

No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.

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Technology

three people in jeans and blazers stand in front of a round crenellated structure in a field

Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable'

By Leonard David published

"They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."

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Technology
Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

The best drone deals 2026: Fly high with fantastic savings

By Alexander Cox last updated

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Drones
Hand reaches out for one of the best drones

Best Drones 2026: Fly high this spring

By James Abbott last updated

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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