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NASA's asteroid-smashing DART spacecraft hit so hard, it changed its target space rocks' orbit around the sun
By Keith Cooper published
The mission without a doubt proves that we could deflect a hazardous asteroid away from Earth — so long as we discover it in the nick of time.

Jupiter appears to change direction in the night sky tonight: Here's why
By Anthony Wood last updated
The change is subtle and happens over many nights.

SpaceX launches 15,000-pound TV satellite to orbit on its 30th mission of the year (photos, video)
By Mike Wall published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the 15,000-pound EchoStar XXV TV satellite to orbit from Florida's Space Coast just after midnight on Tuesday (March 10).

The 1st trailer for HBO's 'Lanterns' drops with no green, no aliens, and a boatload of f-bombs
By Jeff Spry published
'Don't get too hung up on the jewelry, junior, you're just a f***ing substitute teacher.'

April full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Pink Moon
By Anthony Wood last updated
Your guide to April's full Pink Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

China's 1st moon astronauts could land in Rimae Bode, a 'geological museum' on the lunar near side
By Andrew Jones published
A new study highlights the volcanic Rimae Bode region as a scientifically promising destination for China's first crewed moon landing mission, which the nation wants to achieve by 2030.

Spectacular fireball over Europe sends meteorite crashing through roof of German home
By Tereza Pultarova published
A meteorite has crashed through the roof of a house after thousands observed a stunning fireball streak across the sky in western Europe.

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.

Smart telescope buying made easy: Your guide to Unistellar, ZWO, Celestron, Dwarflab, and Vaonis
By Gemma Lavender published
Our expert gives you a rundown of the main smart telescope brands and models.

Future spacecraft could fix their own damage using 'self-healing' materials
By Samantha Mathewson published
Spacecraft of the future may be able to detect and repair their own structural damage in orbit, a capability that could make long-duration missions and reusable launch vehicles more resilient.
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