Space.com Staff
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. Originally founded in 1999, Space.com is, and always has been, the passion of writers and editors who are space fans and also trained journalists. Our current news team consists of Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik; Editor Hanneke Weitering, Senior Space Writer Mike Wall; Senior Writer Meghan Bartels; Senior Writer Chelsea Gohd, Senior Writer Tereza Pultarova and Staff Writer Alexander Cox, focusing on e-commerce. Senior Producer Steve Spaleta oversees our space videos, with Diana Whitcroft as our Social Media Editor.
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![The Large Hadron Collider is the most powerful particle accelerator to date.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G6AvBKobn4SeZoYnW4c7Mh-320-80.jpg)
Particle physics science and discoveries: Latest news
By Space.com Staff published
Read the latest news about particle physics.
![Noctilucent clouds photographed from the International Space Station](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FjgFSQGjJscWkD8v3a2ZvD-320-80.jpg)
Ghostly Night-Shining Clouds Get Their Glow from Meteor Smoke
By Space.com Staff last updated
Noctilucent clouds have puzzled scientists since they were first seen in the late 19th century.
![Sunspot 1302 has already produced two X-class flares.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RWAK9t3hTtuh5cCuMDa4na-320-80.jpg)
Photos: Sunspots on Earth's Closest Star
By Space.com Staff last updated
Seeing spots on the sun has a long history. Check out some great sunspot photos.
![A Sky-Watcher telescope available for a giveaway.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zey7EPTHAepWtSqzSyoiFN-320-80.jpg)
'Out There: Oceans of Time': Win a Sky-Watcher Cassegrain Telescope in this giveaway!
By Space.com Staff published
Celebrate the space exploration game "Out There: Oceans of Time" with this Sky-Watcher telescope giveaway, but enter by June 8.
![An Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 space capsule launches.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KLUo7goJHPARoFCHRBMiUX-320-80.jpg)
Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 spacecraft test flight for NASA in amazing photos
By Space.com Staff published
See photos of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test 2 mission, the second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner astronaut taxi.
![NGC 1964](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dMaubgGEo8g7R8qkMN2ywe-320-80.jpg)
Space Image of the Day Gallery (October 2017)
By Space.com Staff last updated
See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in October 2017.
![New Moons and Rings Found at Uranus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x5SHgawj7WoNrAoRCLUDWd-320-80.jpg)
New Moons and Rings Found at Uranus
By Space.com Staff last updated
Astronomers have discovered new rings and small moons around Uranus and found surprising changes in satellite orbits around the giant planet.
![Two views of Rocket Lab's Electron booster on its launch pad on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula ahead of the company's first mid-air recovery attempt launch set for May 2, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EkPDpCTiJXxiGXZg52uzjR-320-80.jpg)
Rocket Lab will try to catch falling booster with helicopter today: Watch live
By Space.com Staff last updated
Rocket Lab will try to catch the falling first stage of its Electron rocket with a helicopter today (May 2) shortly after the launch of 34 satellites in a key reusability test. Watch live here.
![The crew of Axiom Space's Ax-1 mission pose for a photo inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft while training. They are: (from left) Mark Pathy; Larry Connor; Michael López-Alegría; and Eytan Stibbe.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qn5CsaQeYyhFmhpoKrJTze-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX Ax-1 private mission to space station: Live updates
By Space.com Staff last updated
![Maxar satellite imagery reveals burning homes and impact craters in Rivnopillya, Ukraine, on Feb. 28, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LcQErduWjj6Z9n4T7tqwCT-320-80.jpg)
Russia's invasion of Ukraine as seen in satellite photos
By Space.com Staff published
Reference See satellite images of the buildup to Russia's invasion and the resulting destruction in this Space.com gallery.
![Deliver Us Mars_main logo_KeokeN Interactive](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GL7DUxfBBBcZPERHykkmQk-320-80.jpg)
Spacefaring adventure Deliver Us Mars sets a course for consoles and PCs
By Space.com Staff published
Deliver Us the Moon sequel confirmed for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
![Piece of Newton's Apple Tree to Escape Gravity on Space Shuttle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hpsmbCeuPKZk8YRf6CLfZU-320-80.jpg)
Astronauts Give Isaac Newton a Gravity-Free Tribute
By Space.com Staff last updated
![Gale Crater Panorama in Color](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PrT9A2Q2N39H5d75nnCuh-320-80.jpg)
Weather On Mars Surprisingly Warm, Curiosity Rover Finds
By Space.com Staff last updated
Daytime temperatures have climbed above freezing during more than half of Curiosity's days on Mars.
![The view is of stars in a nebula, or gas cloud, known as N44, that is located in a nearby galaxy called the Large Magellanic Cloud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LJC5igojyPYjPZRUFitVoE-320-80.jpg)
The best Hubble Space Telescope images of all time!
By Space.com Staff, Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference We explore some of the best Hubble Space Telescope images of all time including nebulas, galaxies, planets and more!
![Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Collectible Building Toy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iWLtyeM94ZWGDxRDvdaZ4T-320-80.jpg)
Lego Star Wars helmet sets are up to $14 off with these year-end deals!
By Space.com Staff published
Deals Lego Star Wars helmet building sets that feature Scout Trooper and Darth Vader headgear are currently on sale.
![Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian Trouble on Tatooine 75299 Building Toy for Kids (276 Pieces)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UMKLWUMWyQw9nbBWL54PtD-320-80.jpg)
These Lego Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' sets are up to $12 off in Walmart/Target deals
By Space.com Staff published
Deals The holiday season may be almost over, but Star Wars streaming has just begun!
![Pimax Vision 8K X VR Headset with Dual Native 4K CLPL Displays](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6JHPUdsRzwRhhE82oqNdHE-320-80.jpg)
VR headsets on Amazon: Save up to $300 with these deals
By Space.com Staff published
Deals Cyber Monday and Black Friday have come and gone, but there are still good VR headset deals at Amazon.
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This remote controlled plush toy of The Mandalorian's Grogu (aka The Child) is now 29% off for Cyber Week
By Space.com Staff last updated
Deals This remote controlled plush toy version of Grogu is one cute option for the Mandalorian fans on your holiday shopping list.
![Celestron – Outland X 10x42 Binoculars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbcR6SnjJ89DW5LaoW6jnD-320-80.jpg)
Save 25% on Celestron's Outland X 10x42 binocular this Cyber Week
By Space.com Staff published
Deals The Celestron Outland X 10x42 binocular is now available at Amazon for $70.49, which is 25% off its regular retail price.
![Echo Dot With Grogu Stand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z269zxH8jDEdXnGkq8BRoN-320-80.jpg)
Amazon’s Baby Yoda Echo Dot Smart Speaker is 32% off for Cyber Monday!
By Space.com Staff, Jeff Spry published
Deals Amazon's 4th generation Echo Dot Smart Speaker got a "Star Wars" style upgrade with a new Amazon-exclusive stand that looks like Grogu (or "Baby Yoda) from "The Mandalorian."
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