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Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

This incredible image was captured during the launch of the fourth crew to China's Tiangong space station today (Nov. 29)

China's Shenzhou 15 mission launches on Nov. 29

China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station for 1st crew handover

By Andrew Jones published

A Long March 2F rocket launched the three-person Shenzhou 15 mission toward the Tiangong space station today (Nov. 29) at 10:08 a.m. EST (1508 GMT).

Composite image of the center of the Perseus galaxy cluster. Red is the radio emission received by LOFAR. Blue is X-rays by the Chandra telescope. White is hydrogen from the H-alpha map of the WIYN telescope. And the background is the night sky in optical light from the Hubble telescope.

Breathtaking image of galaxy cluster made by merging X-ray and radio data

By Elizabeth Rayne published

A structure in the heart of the Perseus galaxy cluster can now be seen as an otherworldly display of reds and blues thanks to a new technique that involves merging X-ray and radio data.

Graphic illustration showing the layers of Mars against the backdrop of space.

Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.

Launch of the third group of Yaogan 36 satellites from Xichang spaceport on Nov. 27, 2022.

China sends new trio of mysterious spy satellites into orbit

By Andrew Jones published

China's latest launch on Sunday (Nov. 27) put three new secretive Yaogan spy satellites into orbit as questions arise about their purpose.

On Nov. 28, 2022, NASA's Orion spacecraft reached its maximum distance from Earth during the Artemis 1 mission when it was 268,563 miles (432210 kilometers) away from our home planet.

Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft hits halfway point of epic moon mission

By Mike Wall published

NASA's Orion spacecraft hit the halfway point of its historic Artemis 1 moon mission in fine form.

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Artist's illustration of ICON's envisioned Project Olympus lunar construction system in action on the moon.

Building on the moon: NASA awards Texas company $57 million for lunar construction system

By Mike Wall published

NASA just awarded the Texas-based company ICON $57.2 million for its Project Olympus, which is working to develop technology that will allow humanity to build outposts on the moon and Mars.

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Cyber Monday Deals live now: Telescopes, VR headsets, Lego and more

By Tariq Malik last updated

Deals Our Cyber Monday space deals coverage is underway with the freshest deals on telescopes, star projectors, drones, Lego and more.

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Graphic illustration showing the layers of Mars against the backdrop of space.

Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.

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Launch of the third group of Yaogan 36 satellites from Xichang spaceport on Nov. 27, 2022.

China sends new trio of mysterious spy satellites into orbit

By Andrew Jones published

China's latest launch on Sunday (Nov. 27) put three new secretive Yaogan spy satellites into orbit as questions arise about their purpose.

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rocket launches with the partially lit moon in the background

Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

This incredible image was captured during the launch of the fourth crew to China's Tiangong space station today (Nov. 29)

Composite image of the center of the Perseus galaxy cluster. Red is the radio emission received by LOFAR. Blue is X-rays by the Chandra telescope. White is hydrogen from the H-alpha map of the WIYN telescope. And the background is the night sky in optical light from the Hubble telescope.

Breathtaking image of galaxy cluster made by merging X-ray and radio data

By Elizabeth Rayne published

A structure in the heart of the Perseus galaxy cluster can now be seen as an otherworldly display of reds and blues thanks to a new technique that involves merging X-ray and radio data.

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Graphic illustration showing the layers of Mars against the backdrop of space.

Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.

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An artist's depiction of the exoplanet WASP-39b.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals alien planet's atmosphere like never before

By Tereza Pultarova published

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an exoplanet's atmosphere in unprecedented detail, allowing scientists to understand the planet's past and test methods for detecting alien life.

rocky structures covered by dots and blobs

Surprise finding at Arctic vent site could help in the search for extraterrestrial life

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A vent deep under the Arctic ice is surprisingly similar to what may occur on Saturn's icy moon, Enceladus.

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Cyber Monday space deals

Cyber Monday Deals live now: Telescopes, VR headsets, Lego and more

By Tariq Malik last updated

Deals Our Cyber Monday space deals coverage is underway with the freshest deals on telescopes, star projectors, drones, Lego and more.

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera on a table outside

Snap up $225 off the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV this Cyber Monday

By Alexander Cox published

Deals The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is $225 off this Cyber Monday and it comes with a 14-42mm II R lens.

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The Unistellar evscope 2 telescope which is on offer this black friday

Save up to $1000 with these Unistellar Cyber Monday deals

By Alexander Cox last updated

Deals The Unistellar eQuinox is $1000 off and the eVscope 2 is still available, discounted by $900 in this supermassive Cyber Monday deal.

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Streaming Deals: Watch great sci-fi content for less with Cyber Monday discounts

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DEALS These streaming deals will give you tons of great sci-fi content for you to enjoy.

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Cyber Monday Deals live now: Telescopes, VR headsets, Lego and more

By Tariq Malik last updated

Deals Our Cyber Monday space deals coverage is underway with the freshest deals on telescopes, star projectors, drones, Lego and more.

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The Lego Star Wars Bad Batch Attack Shuttle

You can still save $20 on this Lego Star Wars The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle for Cyber Monday

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Deals The Lego Star Wars: The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle is marked down 20% for Cyber Monday at just $79.99, a discount of $20.

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Graphic illustration showing the layers of Mars against the backdrop of space.

Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.

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Graphic showing the moon phases and dates in November. The full moon is Nov. 8, the Third Quarter is Nov. 16, the New Moon is Nov. 23 and the First Quarter is Nov. 30.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2022

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2022, and when you can see them.

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view of Neptune from the surface of Triton, Neptune's largest moon. The bright blue orb of Neptune can be seen in the distance.

Neptune moons: Facts about the elusive moons of the Neptunian system

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Explore all 14 of Neptune's moons along with their names and dates of discovery. The Neptunian system hosts some very strange and elusive moons.

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