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Watch Firefly Aerospace launch 8 cubesats to orbit tonight

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket is scheduled to launch for the fifth time ever just after midnight on Tuesday (July 2), and you can watch the action ...

Watch Firefly Aerospace launch 8 cubesats to orbit tonight

Once-in-a-lifetime star explosion, visible from Earth, could happen any day now

Binary star system T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is about to go nova any day now. The recurrent nova explodes approximately every 79 or 80 years.

Once-in-a-lifetime star explosion, visible from Earth, could happen any day now

See the sun rage behind the ISS in epic time-lapse photo

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro caught the International Space Station as it crossed in front of the sun, making for a truly epic time-lapse photo .

See the sun rage behind the ISS in epic time-lapse photo

This mysterious ancient computer has a 'calendar ring' that followed the lunar year

A hand-powered calculator from 2,000 years ago, known as the Antikythera mechanism, had a calendar ring that likely followed the lunar year.

This mysterious ancient computer has a 'calendar ring' that followed the lunar year

Japan launches advanced Earth-observing satellite on 3rd flight of H3 rocket (video)

Japan's new H3 rocket launched for the third time ever tonight (June 30), sending the ALOS-4 Earth-observing satellite to orbit.

Japan launches advanced Earth-observing satellite on 3rd flight of H3 rocket (video)

Mars Odyssey celebrates 100,000 orbits, captures epic view of solar system's largest volcano

NASA's long-running Mars Odyssey orbiter celebrated its 100,000th orbit with a fresh view of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system.

Mars Odyssey celebrates 100,000 orbits, captures epic view of solar system's largest volcano

It's International Asteroid Day, and astronomers have much to celebrate

This year's events highlight the upcoming Hera mission and an Arizona-based project that uses off-the-shelf security cameras to scan meteors from roof...

It's International Asteroid Day, and astronomers have much to celebrate

The new space race: International partnerships (op-ed)

The space race of the 20th century, characterized by rivalry and high barriers to entry, has transformed, opening up unparalleled opportunities for co...

The new space race: International partnerships (op-ed)

Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 power station review

We're big fans of Ugreen products, and this 2048 Wh power station is no exception — it's ideal for multi-day festivals or overnight skywatching sessio...

Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 power station review

What are rogue planets?

Discover the strange world of rogue planets left to wander the cosmos untethered to any star.

What are rogue planets?

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 117 —A Home on the Moon

On Episode 117 of This Week In Space, Rod and guest co-host Isaac Arthur talk with Evan Jensen of ICON Build about 3D printing habitats on the moon an...

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 117 —A Home on the Moon

Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds

Why is that some planets, such as Saturn, have more than a hundred moons, while others, such as Venus, have none?

Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds

'Stellar tanning salon' brings light of alien suns to Earth

The first-ever stellar tanning salon just opened in Germany, giving a few lucky folks the chance to see what it would be like to bake on an alien beac...

'Stellar tanning salon' brings light of alien suns to Earth

'A Quiet Place: Day One' is a riveting return to the day Earth went silent (review)

A review of "A Quiet Place: Day One" from director Michael Sarnoski, which reveals how Earth went quiet following a terrifying alien invasion.

'A Quiet Place: Day One' is a riveting return to the day Earth went silent (review)

Benro Mach3 9X CF Series 3 tripod review

It's one of the most advanced tripods in Benro's catalog — we're testing the Mach3 to see how well it performs for various photographic styles, includ...

Benro Mach3 9X CF Series 3 tripod review

NASA's Juno probe reveals lava lakes across Jupiter's volcanic moon Io (image)

Infrared images showcase "fire-breathing" lakes all across the Jovian moon.

NASA's Juno probe reveals lava lakes across Jupiter's volcanic moon Io (image)

NASA delays next ISS spacewalk until end of July due to spacesuit leak issue

NASA has delayed the next ISS spacewalk until at least late July while it investigates a spacesuit leak that cut a recent EVA short.

NASA delays next ISS spacewalk until end of July due to spacesuit leak issue

Watch India's reusable space plane prototype ace its final landing test (video)

India completed a series of tests for autonomously landing its fully reusable launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country's pursuit of lo...

Watch India's reusable space plane prototype ace its final landing test (video)

Perseverance Mars rover team revives life-hunting instrument after 6 months of effort

The Perseverance rover's SHERLOC instrument has been revived to continue its search for evidence of microbial life on Mars.

Perseverance Mars rover team revives life-hunting instrument after 6 months of effort

Collins backs out of ISS spacesuit contract with NASA

Collins Aerospace has exited a contract to develop new spacesuits for NASA following talks with the agency.

Collins backs out of ISS spacesuit contract with NASA