SpaceX launching next-gen US spy satellites early May 22
SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office's "proliferated architecture" early Wednesday morning (May 22).
By Mike Wall published
Ninety-year-old Ed Dwight got to live out his long-delayed spaceflight dream with a suborbital launch this weekend. Here's what he had to say about it.
By Or Graur published
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the sun and the moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way?
By Michael Garrett published
The rise of AI might explain why the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has yet to detect the signatures of advanced technical civilizations elsewhere in the galaxy.
By Brett Tingley published
Elon Musk isn't convinced that aliens have ever visited Earth, according to remarks the SpaceX CEO and founder made during a conference on Tuesday (May 7).
By Joe Rao published
For the third time this year, the bright red star Antares will be occulted or hidden by the moon on Thursday, May 23.
By Joe Rao published
The International Space Station, the largest and brightest object now orbiting Earth, will provide excellent views for skywatchers across much of the Northern Hemisphere for much of May.
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the space clues that are open for discussion in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best photo editing apps for astrophotography can reduce noise, boost colors and make your astro images pop — here's a roundup of our favorites.