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LightSail 2 celebrates 3rd space birthday as end of mission approaches

By Elizabeth Howell published 25 June 22

LightSail 2 is now marking three years of spaceflight, but is unlikely to celebrate a fourth anniversary.

Save up to $110 on the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro 3D printer at Amazon

By Alexander Cox published 24 June 22

That's a huge discount on a 3D printer we've tested and rate very highly

Spaceflight

There's a lot going in space this year. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Hanneke Weitering published 27 June 22

Reference Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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A Rocket Lab Electron booster on the launch pad with the CAPSTONE mission and purple clouds.

Watch NASA's CAPSTONE cubesat launch to the moon to test unique lunar orbit

By Tariq Malik published 26 June 22

Rocket Lab will launch NASA's CAPSTONE cubesat to the moon from New Zealand atop an Electron booster and you can watch it live online.

Science & Astronomy

Watch NASA's CAPSTONE cubesat launch to the moon to test unique lunar orbit

By Tariq Malik published 26 June 22

Rocket Lab will launch NASA's CAPSTONE cubesat to the moon from New Zealand atop an Electron booster and you can watch it live online.

Marvel at the majestic galaxies in this classic Hubble telescope photo

By Jeff Spry published 26 June 22

NASA revisits a spectacular Hubble Space Telescope shot of the dwarf galaxy ESO 318-13 in this stunning photo.

Search For Life

Extreme microbes in salty Arctic water could aid search for life on Mars

By Keith Cooper published 25 June 22

Never-before-seen microbes living deep beneath the permafrost at one of the coldest and saltiest water springs on Earth could provide a blueprint for life on Mars.

On alien worlds, exotic form of ice may transport nutrients to hidden oceans

By Keith Cooper published 22 June 22

Alien life in the deep global ocean of a water world could receive its nutrients through a shell of high-pressure ice around the planet's core.

China's 'alien' signal almost certainly came from humans, project researcher says

By Ben Turner published 17 June 22

Despite the false alarm, SETI researchers are still pretty sure we're not alone in the universe.

Skywatching

Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Hanneke Weitering published 27 June 22

Reference Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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A Celestron advanced vx 8-inch edge hd telescope in front of a brick wall

Celestron Advanced VX 8 Edge HD telescope: Full review

By Michael Covington published 25 June 22

Review This portable telescope setup is ideal for intermediate amateur astronomers who want to get serious.

Review

Graphic showing Venus close to the slim crescent moon in the predawn sky.

Don't miss Venus meet the moon before dawn on Sunday in gorgeous photo opportunity

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 25 June 22

A gorgeous photo opportunity will greet skywatchers on Sunday (June 26) when the slim crescent moon meets Venus in the early morning sky.

Entertainment

Buzz Lightyear launches into space in Disney's new "Lightyear" film from Pixar, an origin story for the iconic Space Ranger.

Buzz Lightyear has really flown in space. Here are the videos to prove it.

By Elizabeth Howell published 26 June 22

At 468 days in space, Buzz Lightyear has spent the longest time ever in space on a single mission.

'Blade Runner' at 40: Director Ridley Scott's dystopian masterpiece continues to reverberate today

By Jeff Spry published 25 June 22

Director Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic "Blade Runner" celebrates its 40th anniversary in June 2022.

This Week In Space Episode 17 title card with Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 17 — Incoming comms (we talk to YOU!)

By Space.com Staff published 25 June 22

On this episode of This Week in Space, Rod and Tariq are back to argue across the generational divide about the best and worst space sci-fi on TV ever.

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Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Hanneke Weitering published 27 June 22

Reference Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

Reference

Telescope Deals: Image shows man with telescope against twilight background.

Telescope deals: Top picks from Celestron, Sky-Watcher and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 24 June 22

Deals We keep this best telescope deals guide up to date all year round — so keep checking back for the best discounts today.

Deals

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography: Image shows milky way over stream

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2022

By Ian Evenden published 24 June 22

Make your night sky images shine brighter by using one of the best photo editing apps for astrophotography.

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