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India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos)
India successfully tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew module ahead of its planned first-ever astronaut launch in 2027.
Perseid meteors shine with the Milky Way over an ancient Egyptian temple in breathtaking photo
The image was captured on Aug. 12 as the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on heels of California liftoff (video)
The post-golden hour launch ascended through bright blue morning skies 8 hours after a California Starlink launch.
On this day in space! Sept. 3, 2006: SMART-1 spacecraft crashes into the moon
On Sept. 3, 2006, a European satellite named SMART-1 crashed into the moon!
When is the next 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible from North America?
The total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7, 2025, won't be visible from North America, but it's only a 177-day wait until another 'blood moon.'
Which is the best home planetarium? We pit three of our favorites against one other
We have tested many home planetariums over the years (sometimes called star projectors) but which are the most realistic, scientifically accurate? These three models offer the best of the best.
Perseverance Mars rover rolls over Soroya Ridge | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2025
The Soroya Ridge was the recent destination in NASA's Perseverance rover's journey to explore the landscape of Mars.
Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.
