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What is Starfall? A look at SpaceX's mysterious new return capsule

By Mike Wall published 23 June 26

SpaceX just launched its Starfall return capsule for the first time. What does the company plan to do with the new vehicle?

Space.com just launched an app! Get your inside scoop on space exploration

By Tariq Malik published 23 June 26

Our new Space.com app takes you out of this world, every day, for the latest space mission news, astronomical discoveries, night sky guides and more.

These anti-Prime deals are giving Amazon a good run for their money

By Harry Bennett published 23 June 26

Check out these hot anti-Prime Day deals on skywatching gear from the likes of Walmart, Adorama and BH Photo & Video.

Rocket Lab launches US Space Force mission with less than 17 hours' notice — a new record

By Josh Dinner published 23 June 26

Firefly Aerospace launched the Victus Nox mission for the U.S. Space Force on Thursday night (Sept. 14), just 27 hours after receiving the liftoff order.

This might be your last chance to pick up a retired Lego Star Wars set before it flies off forever, and it's under $100 on Amazon for Prime Day

By Chris McMullen published 23 June 26

Deals This Lego Star Wars Coruscant Guard Gunship it's less than $100 for Prime Day, the cheapest it's ever been. But as a retired set, this could be your last chance to pick it up.

A 'new' star could finally appear in the night sky this week, thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime explosion

By Anthony Wood published 23 June 26

The "Blaze Star" T. Coronae Borealis could brighten dramatically this week to shine with the brilliance of the North Star Polaris. Here's where to look.

China's space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit

By Brett Tingley published 23 June 26

China's Shenlong space plane appears to have released a mystery object while in orbit, according to a private space surveillance firm.

What telescope could cause our astrophotography expert to break their hard-and-fast rule about not traveling with a telescope? This one! Now even cheaper in this Prime Day telescope deal

By Chris McMullen published 23 June 26

Deals Ready to turn your skywatching upside-down? Then snap up this ZWO Seestar S30 Pro, which offers views so stunning it made our expert bin their no telescope rule.

NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

By Leonard David published 23 June 26

NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

On this day in space! June 23, 1949: XS-1 space plane aces 117th flight

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 23 June 26

On June 23, 1949, the XS-1 space plane flew for the 117th time.