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 Splendor of the Orion Nebula (Photos)
By Space.com Staff last updated
The Orion nebula is one of the most famous and eye-catching displays in the cosmos.
![Celestron's Nature DX 8x42 binoculars are 32% off for Black Friday 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/86npHMRYtrgbQL4qC2rMXM-320-80.jpg)
EXPIRED: Celestron's Nature DX 8x42 binoculars reduced by 32%
By Space.com Staff last updated
The popular 8x42 binoculars were just $102.49, or 32% off from the regular price. Unfortunately, this deal is now over.
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PlayStation VR review
By Space.com Staff last updated
PlayStation VR’s second iteration is still going strong, but is now the right time to pick one up?
![A collage shows Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, the company's suborbital New Shepard launch system and actor William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk in "Star Trek."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SHjtaWRbJxovkWUq2btKh9-320-80.jpg)
William Shatner's Blue Origin launch on New Shepard: Live updates
By Space.com Staff published
Read live updates of William Shatner's launch into space on Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital spacecraft on Oct. 13, 2021.
![Blue Origin's suborbital New Shepard vehicle fires up to launch William Shatner, Chris Boshuizen, Glen de Vries and Audrey Powers to the final frontier on Oct. 13, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MDV2CA9XaU5xa22DvdPvs8-320-80.jpg)
In photos: William Shatner launches to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard
By Space.com Staff published
Blue Origin launched 'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and three other people flew to space on Oct. 13, 2021. See photos of their historic flight.
![NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft captured this image of the planet Uranus on Dec. 18, 1986. In a new study, researchers suggest the possible presence of subsurface oceans on Uranus' moons.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e6r6wBmmBoK8SbhqATSBgg-320-80.jpg)
Watch live: See live views of Uranus from the Royal Astronomical Society
By Space.com Staff published
The 8-hour webcast begins at 4 a.m. EDT (0800 GMT).
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In photos: Russian film crew launching to the International Space Station
By Space.com Staff published
On Oct. 5, 2021, Russia will launch a film crew to the International Space Station for a 12-day mission to film part of a movie in space. See photos of the crew and their mission here!
![Chris Sembroski, Hayley Arceneaux, Sian Proctor and Jared Isaacman pose in front of their SpaceX launch pad, Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, March 29, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hRJmGxkS3L6LUAgLmdpHCd-320-80.jpg)
Inspiration4: SpaceX's historic private spaceflight in photos
By Space.com Staff last updated
See photos of the Inspiration4 mission, which launched on Sept. 15, 2021 with the first all-civilian crew.
![Space shuttle Endeavour night landing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pGgsPsDhUS3fLLhCz8pPsK-320-80.jpg)
Best Spaceflight and Space History Books
By Space.com Staff last updated
Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle.
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Future Genius: Discover our new knowledge magazine for kids aged 7 to 11, out now!
By Space.com Staff published
Packed with puzzles, activities and videos, each edition of Future Genius takes you on an epic journey of STEAM discovery — from the solar system to Ancient Greece.
![Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity launches billionaire Richard Branson and a crew of five others to suborbital space and back in a flight from Spaceport America, New Mexico on July 11, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUaA9c8CTfyuCoVWm2bYt4-320-80.jpg)
In photos: Virgin Galactic's 1st fully crewed spaceflight with billionaire Richard Branson
By Space.com Staff published
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For a limited time only you can grab fantastic deals on annual, quarterly or monthly digital magazine subscriptions
![Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope is on sale for Prime Day.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Pa3dSZgJEQJK8AbPmGmrh-320-80.jpg)
Save 30% on Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ telescope for Prime Day
By Space.com Staff published
Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ telescope is on sale this Amazon Prime Day for $195.99, down 30% from the usual price of $279.96.
![Beachgoers in Australia watch the full moon rise on May 26, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JFLUe6sHaLZR8gqpJrkpom-320-80.jpg)
Super Flower Blood Moon: Amazing photos of the total lunar eclipse of 2021
By Space.com Staff last updated
A total lunar eclipse dazzled skywatchers on May 26, 2021. See incredible photos of the celestial spectacle.
![Neil Armstrong photo after his historic moonwalk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3pEHUAQcMdWbUdNXNLa2QQ-320-80.jpg)
NASA's moonwalking Apollo astronauts: Where are they now?
By Space.com Staff published
A look at the 18 men who flew on manned moon landing missions.
![Fifty years ago on May 5, 1961 only 23 day after Yuri Gagarin of the then-Soviet Union became the first person in space, NASA astronaut Alan Shepard launched at 9:34 a.m. EDT aboard his Freedom 7 capsule powered by a Redstone booster to become the first A](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JWFA3HtKobgJWZbWhvFMhf-320-80.jpg)
Photos: Freedom 7, America's 1st Human Spaceflight
By Space.com Staff published
Alan B. Shepard, Jr., made the first U.S. manned spaceflight on May 5, 1961.
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Star Wars: The latest news, movies, TV shows and more
By Space.com Staff published
A long time ago (1977, to be precise), the original "Star Wars" saga was born, quickly evolving into one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time. See the latest "Star Wars" news here!
![From left, NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, Victor Glover and Mike Hopkins, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi are seen inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" spacecraft on board the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship shortly after splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida, on May 2, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ntkfnp4PkbLEqtam6FB558-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX's Crew-1 astronaut mission to the International Space Station in photos
By Space.com Staff published
See photos of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
![NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, Victor Glover and Mike Hopkins and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi will fly on SpaceX's Crew-1 mission.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oBJxTP5LKFTprhg9HAC77-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX's Crew-1 astronaut mission for NASA: Live updates
By Space.com Staff last updated
SpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020.
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Best Star Wars-themed kitchen accessories
By Space.com Staff published
If you love Star Wars, or are shopping for someone who does, why not consider a fun, yet practical Star Wars-themed kitchen accessory?
![Space Books Recommended Reading](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bus6DXvWhbWmTqhKWx43RF-320-80.jpg)
Best Space Books
By Space.com Staff published
Check out our reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.
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