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A split image of NASA's Swift observatory in orbit and the Katalyst spacecraft that will save it from falling out of space.

'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?

Launches & Spacecraft
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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.

Buying Guide
an uncrewed orbital class rocket lifts off into the pitch black sky of an early morning launch

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).

Launches & Spacecraft
A child using one of the best telescopes for kids outside while camping

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.

Buying Guide
Man using one of the best telescopes for beginners

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?

Buying Guide

Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'

By Chelsea Gohd published

Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.

Human Spaceflight
A range of space gifts around a Space.com Prime Day logo against a background of a blue-white star.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts in four days, these are the best early deals

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals Prime Day runs from June 23-26 but some deals are here early with good discounts from other retailers like Unistellar and Walmart

Deals
A Black woman wearing a pale pink skirt suit set stands in front of a control board with diagrams.

Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published

Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.

Private Spaceflight

Want to start stargazing? Here's why June is the perfect time for newcomers

By Jamie Carter published

Short nights and bright stars make the midsummer night sky surprisingly beginner-friendly.

Stargazing

Juicy new details emerge about an asteroid NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew by last year

By Keith Cooper published

Evidence of chemical alteration by liquid water has been found on the asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed further from the sun before being shoved inwards.

Asteroids
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