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China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites from a ship at sea (video)

By Mike Wall Published 22 July 26

Orienspace's Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid rocket, aced its third-ever mission on Tuesday (July 21), launching nine satellites to orbit from a ship at sea.

5 disturbing things we saw after digging into the recent 'Dune: Part 3' trailer

By Jeff Spry Published 22 July 26

Let's explore this latest look at Denis Villeneuve's epic close-out to his 'Dune' magnum opus

After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day

By Samantha Mathewson Published 22 July 26

Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope could reveal black holes ripping up stars. It's set to launch Aug. 30

By Robert Lea Published 22 July 26

NASA's next super telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, may leave nowhere to hide for black holes that violently murder and devour stars, not even cosmic noon.

If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech

By Brett Tingley Published 22 July 26

The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force had some stark words in his last public speech, stating that "none of us will be able to avoid the war zone" should conflict extend to space.

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: Liftoff scheduled for tomorrow

By Josh Dinner Last updated 22 July 26

SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next big test launch.

'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is time-travelling back into theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release

By Jeff Spry Published 22 July 26

Grab your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle because it's time to party like it’s the summer of 1991.

Upcoming space & sci-fi TV shows for 2026: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S4, 3 Body Problem, Vought Rising, Blade Runner 2099 & more

By Grace Dean Last updated 22 July 26

Here’s everything we know about the sci-fi TV shows coming out in 2026 and beyond.

Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system — or is it something weirder?

By Robert Lea Published 22 July 26

Have astronomers observed the first exomoon, or have they spotted a weird object that could challenge the very concept of planets and moons?

On this day in space! July 22, 1972: Venera 8 spacecraft lands on Venus

By Hanneke Weitering Last updated 22 July 26

The Soviet Union's Venera capsule design.