News
Latest News

The precursors of life could form in the lakes of Saturn's moon Titan
By Robert Lea published
New research indicates that cellular "pockets" that are the first step toward protocells, the precursors of life, could form in the methane seas of Saturn's moon Titan.

Watch SpaceX launch the 3rd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation early on July 16
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites early Wednesday morning (July 16), the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 liftoff.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is an 'upbeat, optimistic dystopia' that pulls no punches on our corporate overlords (interview)
By Ian Stokes published
'We had an idea for a meat planet' — Revenge of the Savage Planet game director Alex Hutchinson talks strange new worlds and mocking corporate spaceflight.

The Perseid meteor shower kicks off summer 'shooting star' season this week. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao published
Each summer, skywatchers around the world look forward to the famous Perseid meteor shower, but often overlook four lesser showers that peak between July 29 and Aug. 16.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

'Boldness is all!' — 'Murderbot' is getting a season 2 on Apple TV+
By Jeff Spry published
Apple TV's excellent adaptation of Martha Wells’s witty sci-fi novels scores another mission as Murderbot is renewed for season 2.

SpaceX will launch next Starship flight in 'about 3 weeks,' Elon Musk says
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket about three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.

Deals you missed on Prime Day — get these extended deals now before they are gone
By Kat Bayly published
Deals These Prime Day deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, model rockets and drones are still live on Amazon right now.

This exclusive NordVPN offer allows you to stream, download and work online anywhere in the world with complete safety, with 79% off, free bonus months of access and a $50 Amazon voucher
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Our exclusive NordVPN deal gives you complete online security and convenience for a 79% discount, four free bonus months and a $50 Amazon voucher.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' pushes for crewed moon missions, but proposed budget cuts leave NASA science behind
By Keith Cooper published
The U.S. government's "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act finds funding for Artemis and Lunar Gateway, but nearly half of NASA's science missions are on the chopping block ahead of the 2026 budget.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!