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NASA X-ray spacecraft catches jet erupting from 1st supermassive black hole imaged by humanity
"We could already see changes in the jet, but never with this level of detail in X-rays."
Watch European rocket launch record-breaking mission for Amazon on June 17
An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket will launch a record-breaking load to orbit early on Wednesday morning (June 17), and you can watch the action live.
How to see the moon hide Venus in a rare daytime sky show on June 17
A rare daytime occultation will see a thin crescent moon pass directly in front of dazzling Venus on June 17.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule undocks from ISS, heads home to Earth
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (June 16), beginning its 20-hour journey back to Earth.
The Nikon Z fc is our choice as the best budget camera — this retro-inspired beauty is at its best price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
Deals Our expert was impressed with the looks and performance of this mirrorless APS-C Nikon. This excellent all-round performer is now at its best price this year
On this day in space! June 16, 1963: Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space
On June 16, 1963, Valentina Nikolayeva Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Early deals are already active on skywatching gear and space gifts
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2026 is just over ten days away, running from Jun. 23-26 and will bring three days of discounts across skywatching optics, drones and Lego! These are the best deals that you can get right now ahead of the big day.
Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video)
The fireball traveled 300 miles in a matter of seconds before disintegrating in spectacular fashion.
