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1st images from the Vera C Rubin Observatory will drop on June 23. Here's why that's such a big deal
By Robert Lea published
The Rubin Observatory will reveal its first images on Monday. Space.com spoke to scientists who explained why this will be a monumental event for astronomy.

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By Harry Bennett published
Deals The Unistellar Father's Day sale ends in two days — grab the Odyssey Pro with $675 off

SpaceX traces Starship test-stand explosion to failure of pressurized nitrogen tank
By Mike Wall published
The giant explosion that destroyed a SpaceX Starship vehicle on the test stand this week was likely caused by the failure of a pressurized nitrogen tank, the company said.

Leak on International Space Station delays SpaceX launch of Axiom-4 astronauts
By Josh Dinner published
An ongoing leak aboard the International Space Station is once again delaying the launch of Axiom Space's next private astronaut mission.

Ahead of Prime Day this Lego Star Wars set has hit its cheapest ever price — get the brilliant Acclamator-Class Assault Ship now, before it's gone, far, far away...
By Paul Brett published
Deals Seen in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones" the Acclamator-Class Lego set comes packed with authentic detail, has 450 pieces, and is part of a collectible Star Wars series.

Summer solstice 2025 is here! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere
By Anthony Wood published
The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.

Satellite streaks block out the Arctic sky | Space photo of the day for June 20, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Researchers created a satellite tracking system to track satellite streaks across the Arctic for the first time ever.

Blue Origin reveals passengers for 13th space tourism launch
By Mike Wall published
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will launch six people to suborbital space on Saturday (June 21), and you can watch the action live.

On this day in space! June 20, 1983: Challenger launches Palapa B satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Crew aboard the space shuttle Challenger deployed an Indonesian communications satellite known as Palapa-B1 into orbit

Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the Moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could
By Michelle L.D. Hanlon published
The moon is a key step in the journey of space exploration, but making it habitable brings up lots of questions around space law and policy
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