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New moon of May 2026 brings stunning views of the Milky Way, Venus and Mars
By Anthony Wood published
See dazzling planets, the Milky Way and a trio of celestial animals brightening the spring sky around May's new moon.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.

Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery
By Keith Cooper published
If the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory had begun its science validation phase a few weeks earlier, it might have been up and running in time to discover 3I/ATLAS first.

SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.

The devil may wear Prada on Earth, but NASA Artemis astronauts will on the moon. Here's why.
By Joanna Thompson published
What the devil does the fashion industry in The Devil Wears Prada 2 have to do with NASA?

'Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes' is a relentlessly oppressive roguelite inspired by FTL
By Ian Stokes published
The Cylons are hot on the trail of a fleet of survivors, and rejoining the Battlestar Galactica is their only hope in this brutal roguelite.

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera – it's perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal
By Paul Brett published
Deals Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price

Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing, with top models from Celestron, Unistellar and ZWO. Grab one for the Blue Moon on May 31.

Mars orbiter captures striking images of 'chaos and craters' carved by ancient floods
By Samantha Mathewson published
ESA's Mars Express orbiter captured dramatic new views of a rugged Martian landscape shaped by catastrophic floods billions of years ago.

I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. This telescope proved me wrong
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.
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