News
Latest News

These eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets are out now and Marvel needs to be next.
By Kim Snaith Published
From all-in-one to compatible sets, these are the eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets you won't want to miss.

Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd Published
The wildfires ripping across North America have created massive plumes of smoke.

On this day in space! Aug. 17, 1877: Asaph Hall Discovers the Martian moon Phobos
By Hanneke Weitering Published
On this day in space, Aug. 17, 1877: American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered Mars's moon Phobos.

A 'river' of cosmic gas 1 trillion miles long sent planets in the Orion constellation into tilted orbits
By Keith Cooper Published
A river of gas over a trillion miles long is streaming onto a young planet-forming system and is tipping it over.

'Star Wars: Galactic Racer': Release date, trailers, gameplay & everything we know about the return of podracing
By Fran Ruiz Last updated
Now this is podracing... and speeder racing... and speeder bike racing...

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4': Release date, plot, factions, & everything else we know about the upcoming 40K strategy game
By Fran Ruiz Last updated
In the grim darkness of the future, there's only real-time strategy as the venerable Dawn of War series returns for a fourth entry.

'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important
By Leonard David Published
The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.
Blue Origin adding second pad to Cape Canaveral launch complex amid rocket explosion repairs
By Josh Dinner Published
When life gives you lemons (exploding rocket), make lemonade (a second launch pad).
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

