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SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 Ship and Super Heavy booster on the pad by a Gateway to Mars sign.

SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st-ever Starship V3 test gets new launch date

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik, Mike Wall last updated 18 May 26

SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.

Scientists found stardust trapped in Antarctic ice. What could it tell us about our solar system?

Chelsea Gohd published 18 May 26

"This dust can penetrate the shielding of the solar system and end up on Earth."

a helmeted sci-fi warrior and a green baby alien

Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way

Sergio Pereira published 18 May 26

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release… and it maybe shouldn't exist at all

a black and silver slice of a sci-fi book cover

'Voidverse' is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from 'The OA's' Damien Ober (interview)

Jeff Spry published 18 May 26

'For the atmosphere and world of 'Voidverse' to work, I needed the characters and the prose to meld with the setting.'

SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 Ship and Super Heavy booster on the pad by a Gateway to Mars sign.

What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 20? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)

Tariq Malik published 18 May 26

SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Wednesday (May 20).

Artist's illustration of the European-Chinese SMILE space weather satellite attached to its Vega C rocket in space.

Watch Vega C rocket launch European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit tonight

Mike Wall published 18 May 26

A Vega C rocket will launch the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit tonight (May 18), and you can watch the action live.

a streak of white gas stretches across a nearly dark twilight sky above a freeway lined with palm trees — SpaceX Starlink and other satellite megaconstellations are creating an 'unregulated geoengineering experiment', scientists say The space industry's plans to launch millions of satellites worry scientists as the rise in high-altitude air pollution threatens to alter Earth's climate.
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image of a map showing aurora visibility over the US tonight and in the background is a ribbon of green light dancing in the sky - northern lights show overhead. — Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward Earth Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

This image captured during NASA’s Apollo 17 moon mission in December 1972 contains three “dots” in a triangular formation in the lower right quadrant of the lunar sky that is clearly visible upon magnification of the image. — These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. Why are people talking about them now? Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.

Orbital paths are shown on a laptop screen that floats against a deep space background of blue-white stars. — Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online TODAY The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.
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SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 Ship and Super Heavy booster on the pad by a Gateway to Mars sign. — What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 20? (Starship Flight 12 timeline) SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Wednesday (May 20).

a helmeted sci-fi warrior and a green baby alien — Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release… and it maybe shouldn't exist at all

stars swirl in space. — Artemis 2 moon astronauts snap gorgeous shot of swirling stars | Space photo of the day for May 18, 2026 What a view from the Orion capsule.

Skywatching

Manhattanhenge 2026 is coming this month: Here's when and where to see the sunset spectacle

By Joe Rao published 18 May 26

Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.

new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2026: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 May 26

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2026 guide.

Aurora forecast May 18 - Northern lights possible tonight as glancing solar storms approach Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 May 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.

Spaceflight

NASA's Artemis 2 Orion capsule separates from its service module shortly before reentering Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.

This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it

By Josh Dinner published 18 May 26

A new NASA video shows the Artemis 2 Orion capsule's separation from its service module just before the spacecraft slammed into Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.

The Apollo 10 command module above the lunar surface.

On this day in space! May 18, 1969: Apollo 10 launches for lunar landing dress rehearsal

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 18 May 26

On May 18, 1969, Apollo 10 launched on a mission to the moon.

Space Exploration

a white spacecraft with a solar array panel covering one half of its trunk approaches docking with a space station

SpaceX Dragon capsule delivers science and supplies to space station

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 May 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft delivered 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

International Space Station

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Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.'

By Julian Dossett published 17 May 26

A giant radio telescope in West Virginia tracked Artemis 2's Orion spacecraft around the moon for five days, gathering precise observations on its movements during the historic mission.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 16 May 26

NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.

Asteroid & Comet Missions

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 May 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

An illustration of a helicopter delivering a payload over the planet Mars

Watch NASA's new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video)

By Josh Dinner published 17 May 26

NASA is testing the limits of future Mars aircraft as it works to develop a next-generation fleet of helicopters that will fly through the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet.

Space Photo of the Day

A circular, yellow honeycomb pattern reflector that is semi-transparent overlaps in front of the left third of Earth against the black of space.

Earth photobombs a satellite deploying its giant reflector | Space photo of the day for May 14, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 14 May 26

ViaSat's ViaSat-3 F2 satellite has bloomed.

The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 13 May 26

M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, looks incredible in this new snap by the James Webb Space Telescope.

A white, snowy artic landscape has large swirling patterns with small holes or gaps at their center with what appears to be dark water underneath.

Mesmerizing vortexes swirl near an Antarctic volcano | Space photo of the day for May 12, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 12 May 26

The arctic winds have created something truly stunning.

Entertainment

three blue-skinned aliens playing in the water

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' finally has a Disney+ release date, but you'll have to wait a while longer

By Jeff Spry published 18 May 26

Director James Cameron's third chapter in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise lands June 24

Space Movies & Shows

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 210 — ESCAPADES at Mars

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 210 — ESCAPADES at Mars

By Space.com Staff published 16 May 26

On Episode 210 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE mission.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help

By Keith Cooper published 14 May 26

Scientists say amino acids produced by life are distributed differently and more diversely than amino acids produced by non-living chemical reactions, thereby providing a truer signature of life.

Search for Life

A "football-shaped" UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomenon) observed by an infrared sensor on a U.S. military platform in 2024. The Pentagon released this observation on May 8, 2026.

Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'

By Mike Wall published 8 May 26

The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.

Search for Life

The Topaz Solar Farm in California, which covers 9.5 square miles (25.6 square kilometers), as seen from space.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

By Leonard David published 23 April 26

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Search for Life

Technology

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera – it's perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal

By Paul Brett published 15 May 26

Deals Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price

The team at Cowboy Space Corp., which aims to launch and operate AI data centers in Earth orbit.

Cowboy Space raises $275 million to launch AI data centers on brand-new rocket

By Elizabeth Howell published 12 May 26

The newly rebranded Cowboy Space Corp. will use the money to develop and operate AI data centers in orbit, which it will launch on a homegrown rocket.

A rendering of Star Catcher's orbital energy grid, which will use optical power beaming to deliver up to 10 times more power on demand to client satellites’ existing solar panels with no retrofit required.

Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers

By Mike Wall published 12 May 26

Star Catcher Industries just raised $65 million to build a constellation of power-beaming satellites, which the Florida company thinks will supercharge the off-Earth economy.

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