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Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live
By Stefanie Waldek published
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.

SpaceX’s Transporter 14 launch will carry more than 150 capsules of DNA, human remains
By Jeff Spry last updated
Houston-based Celestis and The Exploration Company are teaming up to fly a memorial payload on SpaceX's Transporter 14 rideshare mission on Monday (June 23).

How to capture drone imagery at night
By James Abbott published
Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure
By Sara Webb published
Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?

On this day in space! June 22, 2000: Possible evidence of liquid water found on Mars
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On June 22, 2000, NASA announced possible evidence of present-day liquid water on Mars.

May 2024 solar storm cost $500 million in damages to farmers, new study reveals
By Tereza Pultarova published
GPS positions were off by up to 230 feet during the Gannon Solar Storm in May 2024 in a disruption that lasted for up to two days, a new study has revealed.

Blue Origin launch of 6 people to suborbital space delayed again due to weather
By Mike Wall last updated
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to launch six people to suborbital space on the NS-33 mission are on hold due to local weather conditions in West Texas.

Royal Observatory Greenwich: The birthplace of modern astronomy turns 350
By Anthony Wood published
That's a lot of standard candles.
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