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DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch

By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 26

DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' wastes a potentially brilliant era of 'Star Wars'

By Richard Edwards published 25 May 26

The franchise's latest big-screen outing gets sidetracked in less interesting corners of that galaxy far, far away

On this day in space! May 25, 2008: Phoenix Spacecraft Lands on Mars

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 25 May 26

On May 25, 2008, NASA's Phoenix lander arrived on Mars.

What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?

By Anthony Wood published 25 May 26

Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26

Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 25 May 26

Scientists just found a supercharged supernova — powered up by a magnetic star corpse

By Robert Lea published 25 May 26

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of a highly magnetic dead star, or magnetar.

Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars

By Tom Brown published 25 May 26

Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.

China launches 3 astronauts, including 1st ever from Hong Kong, to Tiangong space station (video)

By Andrew Jones last updated 24 May 26

China's Shenzhou 23 astronaut mission launched Sunday (May 24) to relieve an overdue crew on the Tiangong space station.

The original (and best) 'Transformers' movie is rolling back out into theaters for its 40th anniversary

By Jeff Spry published 24 May 26

Relive the trauma when Autobots and Decepticons reassemble in this animated cult classic.

Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January!

By Harry Bennett published 24 May 26

Deals Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.