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A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX
By Josh Dinner published
Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.

'This is not like life that we’ve experienced' 'Star City' cast on struggling to relate to the brutality of Soviet existence in Apple TV's For All Mankind' spin-off
By Jeff Spry published
"I don’t have a relatable thing. This is not like life that we’ve experienced."

The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here's what to expect
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts.

'No one thought it was going to be possible.' A space telescope is falling out of space. This is NASA's daring plan to save it.
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Swift space observatory is falling out of orbit. Can a commercial company build a spacecraft in nine months to save it?

The best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies, with some models expected to get cheaper for Amazon Prime Day on June 23.

SpaceX launches new batch of US spy satellites from California
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched the latest batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government early Friday morning (June 19).

Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will impress young stargazers or allow older kids a chance at improving their astronomy skills, with prices expected to get cheaper for Amazon Prime Day on June 23.

The best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopes
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

