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On this day in space! April 30, 2015: MESSENGER spacecraft crashes into Mercury
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 30, 2015, NASA's MESSENGER mission to Mercury came to an end when the spacecraft intentionally crashed into the surface of the small, rocky planet.

Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches 32 Amazon internet satellites to orbit
By Mike Wall last updated
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
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
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
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
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
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
DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.
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