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Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches 32 Amazon internet satellites to orbit

By Mike Wall last updated 30 April 26

Liftoff occurred at 4:57 a.m. EDT on Thursday (April 30).

An Amazon rainforest river from space | Space photo of the day for April 30, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 30 April 26

The Ucayali River snakes across the rainforest in this image captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir from the International Space Station.

'This is the Way': Lego goes big with 9 new sets for this year's May the 4th Star Wars drop, including the first Star Wars UCS set of 2026

By Paul Brett published 30 April 26

May the 4th 2026 includes the Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter, which will be seen in the upcoming Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie

'This is going to be what makes the Earth secure.' How one California company plans to protect us from dangerous asteroids

By Leonard David published 30 April 26

Exploration Labs has proposed the first commercial deep space ride share mission, known as Apophis EX, to rendezvous with potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis.

Best VPN services we recommend 2026

By Alexander Cox last updated 30 April 26

Want to watch what you want, where you want? Aside from keeping you safe online, VPNs let you watch your favorite shows when you're travelling and we've rounded up the best.

We love this star projector's incredible displays and at $25 it's never been cheaper

By Chris McMullen published 30 April 26

Deals Want to transform a whole room with a stunning stellar display? This Fliti Galaxy Projector offers incredible coverage and it's nearly 40% off.

The best streaming deals 2026: unlock a galaxy of sci-fi for less

By Alexander Cox last updated 30 April 26

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

'The Martian' becomes real life: Meet 'Spudnik,' the space potato

By Chelsea Gohd published 30 April 26

Fuzzy, purple, and edible, Spudnik is a marvel.

Aurora forecast April 30 — Northern lights may strengthen tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 30 April 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Trump invited the Artemis 2 moon astronauts to the Oval Office. Here's what happened

By Mike Wall published 29 April 26

President Trump hosted the Artemis 2 moon astronauts at the White House today (April 29), congratulating the quartet and musing about the possibility of going to space himself.