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NASA's aging infrastructure can't handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns

By Josh Dinner published 24 June 26

NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle.

This is the largest and most detailed image of our Milky Way — with over 60 million stars and 50 exoplanet systems

By Robert Lea published 24 June 26

The ESA's dark universe detective spacecraft Euclid, has studied the heart of the Milky Way, creating the largest and most detailed photo of this region ever made.

On this day in space! June 24, 1999: Cassini spacecraft flies by Venus

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 24 June 26

On June 24, 1999, NASA's Cassini probe to Saturn flew by Venus!

'50% superhero and 50% noir, but 100% totally new': 'Spider-Noir' composers on injecting retro style into the superhero multiverse (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 24 June 26

'I feel like we were encouraged to fail in the best way possible, where we never felt any idea was too crazy for this team.'

Did NASA just find evidence of ancient life on Mars? Perseverance rover spots complex carbon in Red Planet rocks

By Chelsea Gohd published 24 June 26

"Measurements of two mudstones show hundreds of organic detections, making this the most robust organic detection in Jezero crater."

SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from California tonight: Watch it live

By Mike Wall published 24 June 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch two dozen Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight (June 24), and you can watch it live.

Launch your sci-fi binge with these top streaming deals I found during Prime Day

By Chris McMullen published 24 June 26

Deals Are you trying to avoid the temptation of Prime Day? From Project Hail Mary to Superman, we've got the best summer streaming deals to see you through.

NASA sent a FIFA World Cup 2026 ball to the ISS so astronauts can test their footwork in zero gravity (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 24 June 26

Soccer balls are tricky to design for proper spin. NASA highlighted how it is helping with FIFA ball design — and providing entertainment for ISS astronauts.

As 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' hits Disney+, we look at 3 of the weirdest alien creatures in the 'Avatar' movies

By Fran Ruiz published 24 June 26

As 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' hits Disney+, we delve into the jungles of Pandora to learn about three of the Avatar series’ coolest alien creatures.

“Seeing this Nikon Z8 deal is painful — especially since I bought mine at full price!” Our Senior Manager took the hit so you don’t have to!

By Tantse Walter published 24 June 26

Deals When Jase found out about Walmart's lowest-ever price tag for one of our favorite cameras for astrophotography, we almost didn't share it with them.