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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 211 — Oysters in Space

By Space.com Staff published 23 May 26

On Episode 211 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space.

On this day in space! May 23, 2017: NASA astronauts take impromptu spacewalk

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 23 May 26

On May 23, 2017, NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer took an urgent and unplanned spacewalk to replace a broken data relay box outside of the International Space Station.

SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet

By Elizabeth Howell published 23 May 26

Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon.

'For All Mankind's' Costa Ronin on ruling Mars, honoring cosmonaut history, and learning to tie his tie (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 23 May 26

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and that goes for Red Planet rulers as well as Earth. 

Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them

By Anthony Wood published 23 May 26

Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.

Watch China launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to its Tiangong space station on May 24

By Andrew Jones published 23 May 26

China's Shenzhou 23 mission to Tiangong will relieve an overdue crew and could see the beginning of the country's first year-long stay in orbit. Watch it live on Sunday (May 24).

SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (video)

By Josh Dinner published 23 May 26

SpaceX's Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, just roared off its launch pad in a spectacular show of power and technology.

SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: Starship V3 Ship makes fiery splashdown in Indian Ocean as planned

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik, Mike Wall last updated 22 May 26

SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.

'Once you try these, you won’t want anything else'— Our binoculars expert rated these as the best small binoculars they'd ever tested. Now at their best price of the year

By Paul Brett published 22 May 26

Deals Expert tester Jase Parnell-Brookes rated the Nikon 12x25 Binoculars with a flawless review and was impressed with the image stabilization, their small, lightweight and pocketable versatility that makes them perfect for on-the-go stargazing.

'For All Mankind's' Ruby Cruz and Ines Asserson on wearing those 'clunky' cool spacesuits and training with a Green Beret (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 22 May 26

"The spacesuits are like real spacesuits! They're so complicated and much heavier than you'd ever expect."