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Watch live today: SpaceX launching 59 satellites, landing rocket

SpaceX plans to launch 59 satellites and land the returning first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket today (May 25). Liftoff of the mission, known as Transporter 5, is scheduled to take place during a 57-minute window that opens at 2:27 p.m. EDT (1827 GMT). Read more here.

SpaceX launches 59 small satellites, lands rocket back on Earth The Transporter 5 mission is going smoothly so far.

Boeing's Starliner capsule returning to Earth today. Here's how to watch live. Starliner will land at 6:49 2:36 p.m. EDT (2249 GMT) Wednesday (May 25) after 5 days in space.

Perseverance Mars rover figures out how devils and winds fill the Red Planet's skies with dust

Happy 45th birthday, 'Star Wars': The Force is still strong with George Lucas's little space opera that could

NASA shows off early plans to send astronauts to Mars for 30 days The agency also wants feedback about its concept.

Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1.

Tech

Gas leaks detected by satellites of the greenhouse gas-monitoring GHGSat constellation.

Greenhouse gas monitoring from space to get a boost with SpaceX launch

By Tereza Pultarova published 25 May 22

Three greenhouse gas-detecting satellites will travel to space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 25 to improve emissions monitoring from space.

Best telescopes 2022: Top picks for viewing planets, galaxies, stars and more

By Gemma Lavender published 25 May 22

Buying Guide Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs — whether you're observing planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky.

Buying Guide

Spaceflight

Photo of Boeing's Starliner approaching the ISS by astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.

Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published 25 May 22

Read live updates of Boeing's second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to return home from the International Space Station on May 25.

Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly represents the state of Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

Former astronaut Mark Kelly urges action on gun control after Texas school shooting

By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 22

Arizona senator and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly said he and his wife are heartbroken by a tragic school shooting in Texas.

Science & Astronomy

InSight's 'final selfie' of April 24, 2022, shows a solar-powered lander caked in Martian dust.

NASA's Mars InSight lander snaps dusty 'final selfie' as power dwindles

By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 22

NASA's InSight lander is completely caked with a thick layer of Martian dust in its latest selfie, which the agency says will likely be the last of the mission.

A plume of discolored water surrounds the Kavachi Volcano in the Solomon Islands in this satellite image taken May 14, 2022.

'Sharkcano' view from space shows an undersea volcano erupting

By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 22

Superheated, acidic water surrounds an underwater volcano dubbed "sharkcano" in fresh imagery from the Landsat 9 satellite.

Search For Life

An unidentified aerial phenomenon, imaged by a U.S. Navy.

What's next for UFO studies after landmark congressional hearing?

By Leonard David published 18 May 22

Tuesday's (May 17) event was the first open congressional hearing about UFOs in more than 50 years.

An unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP), as captured by the sensors of a U.S. Navy jet.

US military taking 'all hands on deck' approach to understanding UFOs

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 May 22

The U.S. military aims to more systematically classify and characterize reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), officials said during a congressional hearing on Tuesday (May 17).

Congress holding UFO hearing today: How to watch live (and what to expect)

By Leonard David published 16 May 22

The U.S. Congress will hold a public hearing tomorrow (May 17) on reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) skirting through our skies, and you can watch it live.

Skywatching

Canon EOS R6 with vari-angle touchscreen deployed

Canon EOS R6 review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 May 22

A mid-level full-frame mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R6 provides enthusiasts with a wide range of features for both photography and movie shooting, even featuring next-level autofocus detection

Best mirrorless cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 May 22

We identify the best mirrorless cameras available to buy in 2022.

Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Galaxy Star Projector

Encalife Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Star Projector review

By Tantse Walter published 25 May 22

Simulate the aurora borealis at home with this fantastic star projector and Bluetooth speaker combo.

Entertainment

HP Reverb G2 VR Headset and Controllers.

HP Reverb G2 review

By Ian Stokes published 25 May 22

The HP Reverb G2 offers great value for money, firmly nailing down the mid-range VR headset niche.

Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter's Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaut chronograph.

Mercury astronaut's long-lost space-flown watch found in Breitling archives

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 25 May 22

The first Swiss watch worn in space has been found in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its mission. Breitling revealed the watch Scott Carpenter used on the second U.S. orbital spaceflight.

Lego space deals: discounts on spaceships, space stations and NASA kits

By Alexander Cox published 25 May 22

Deals Blast off with these amazing Lego space deals for space fans young and old.

Deals

References

Best mirrorless cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 May 22

We identify the best mirrorless cameras available to buy in 2022.

5 ways to save money when buying photography equipment

By Kimberley Lane published 25 May 22

With the cost of living continuously rising, here are our best tips on saving money when buying photography equipment.

Best cameras: Image shows photographer stood on a mirrored lake pointing camera at mountains

Best cameras for photos and videos 2022

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 May 22

Check out the best cameras for photography and video to find your perfect match.

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