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Casio's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' watches will show you the time, as well as the way

By Jeff Spry published 2 June 26

Casio G-Shock takes timely inspiration from the galaxy far, far away  

SpaceX wins $4 billion Space Force contract for satellites that target 'airborne threats' anywhere on Earth

By Julian Dossett published 2 June 26

The U.S Space Force has awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion to help the military track airborne targets using satellites.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Jun. 23-26

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 2 June 26

Deals Amazon has announced the dates for their 2026 Prime Day event and will be running for three days start on Jun. 23, with discounts expected across skywatching optics, technology and Lego!

Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease

By Kimberley Lane last updated 2 June 26

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

'Total War: Warhammer 40,000': Release window, gameplay, factions & everything else we know about this upcoming grimdark sci-fi strategy game

By Fran Ruiz published 2 June 26

After the fantastic Total War: Warhammer trilogy, Creative Assembly is marching into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40K's far future.

'Hot Jupiter' winds blasting at over 15,000 mph reveal 1st evidence of exoplanets with magnetic fields

By Robert Lea published 2 June 26

Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of magnetic worlds beyond the solar system thanks to their high-speed, violent winds, representing a major step forward in exoplanet research.

10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations

By Jamie Carter published 2 June 26

From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.

Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 2 June 26

Hundreds of students came together to design, build, and test rovers on an Earth obstacle course to prepare for the moon as part of a NASA challenge.

Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms

By Elizabeth Howell published 2 June 26

Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.

On this day in space! June 2, 1966: Surveyor 1 becomes 1st American spacecraft to soft-land on the Moon

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 2 June 26

NASA's space shuttle Endeavour.