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NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he's fighting for Pluto: 'I am very much in the camp of 'make Pluto a planet again'

By Mike Wall published 28 April 26

Should Pluto be a bona fide planet again? NASA is working to "revisit the discussion" on Pluto's planethood status, according to agency chief Jared Isaacman.

These astronauts are trying to uphold the US Constitution: 'We need to make sure that people are using facts and evidence'

By Chelsea Gohd published 28 April 26

When we build things on wonder, it naturally opens the mind.

Artemis 3 SLS rocket's core stage arrives in Florida for 2027 launch (photo)

By Mike Wall published 28 April 26

The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday (April 27), completing a barge journey of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers).

Best Lego space deals 2026: Out of this world savings

By Kim Snaith last updated 28 April 26

Deals You don't have to be NASA or Space X to create your own spacecraft. Build your way to the stars for less with the best Lego space deals.

Clean up Rebel scum in the upcoming Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2

By Fran Ruiz published 28 April 26

Use the Force... and soap and water.

Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'

By Elizabeth Howell published 28 April 26

Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.

A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and more

By Jamie Carter published 28 April 26

Find out what deep-space objects are, what optics you’ll need to see them and how to plan your observing.

Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 28 April 26

This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.

On this day in space! April 28, 2001: World's 1st space tourist launches to space station

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 28 April 26

On April 28, 2001, the world's first space tourist hitched a ride to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

Best Lego deals 2026: Save big with these deep discounts

By Kim Snaith last updated 28 April 26

Love Lego and want to make your money go further? We've got the best Lego Star Wars deals ahead of Star Wars Day, big savings on space Lego and astounding offers on Lego Marvel's Avengers.