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A Chinese Long March 2f rocket launches into space carrying 3 Shenzhou 16 astronauts

China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 16 spacecraft (video)

By Andrew Jones last updated

China's next crew of three astronauts is all set to launch for the country's Tiangong space station tonight (May 29) on a Long March 2F rocket and you can watch it live.

Apollo astronauts Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt and Rusty Sweickart join active NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik on the grand marshals float in the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C..

National Memorial Day Parade 2023 honors Apollo astronauts in US capital (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated

Apollo lunar module pilots Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt and Rusty Schweickart joined active NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC.

Ax-2 astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi floats in weightlessness on space station

Space pictures! See our image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Saudi Space Commission astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi takes a break from science experiments on the International Space Station to pose for a fun snapshot during her Ax-2 mission.

The Axiom Space Ax-2 private astronaut crew smiles in their Dragon capsule

Axiom Space Ax-2 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Live updates

By Brett Tingley last updated

Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-2 mission to the International Space Station, the second-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.

earth as seen from the international space station

NASA's UFO task force meets on May 31 and you can watch it online with this free livestream

By Brett Tingley published

On Wednesday (May 31), NASA will hold a meeting of the "independent study group" the agency created to study data related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP. Here's how to watch it live.

Graphic showing the four main moon phases in May 2023, Full Moon: May 5 Last Quarter: May 12 New Moon: May 19 First Quarter: May 27

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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DJI Mavic 3 Pro-Drone in flight (16 by 9 format).

DJI Mavic 3 Pro review

By James Abbott published

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the world’s first consumer drone featuring three cameras and provides a highly versatile option that comfortably straddles the consumer and prosumer markets.

Celestron telescope – Astro Fi 102

Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2023

By Gemma Lavender last updated

Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.

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The Axiom Space Ax-2 private astronaut crew smiles in their Dragon capsule

Axiom Space Ax-2 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Live updates

By Brett Tingley last updated

Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-2 mission to the International Space Station, the second-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.

The May 29 total solar eclipse in 1919.

On This Day In Space: May 29, 1919: Einstein's Theory of Relativity tested with total solar eclipse

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On May 29, 1919, a total solar eclipse helped to prove Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Science & Astronomy

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Ax-2 astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi floats in weightlessness on space station

Space pictures! See our image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Saudi Space Commission astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi takes a break from science experiments on the International Space Station to pose for a fun snapshot during her Ax-2 mission.

earth as seen from the international space station

NASA's UFO task force meets on May 31 and you can watch it online with this free livestream

By Brett Tingley published

On Wednesday (May 31), NASA will hold a meeting of the "independent study group" the agency created to study data related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP. Here's how to watch it live.

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An artist's depiction of the Trace Gas Orbiter at work around Mars.

'Alien' signal beamed to Earth from Mars in SETI test

By Mike Wall published

A European Mars orbiter beamed a coded message to Earth today (May 24), kicking off a weeks-long project designed to help us prep for a real signal from E.T.

The Allen Telescope Array in Northern California is dedicated to astronomical observations and a simultaneous search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

How would we decode a message from ET? New project will give us a trial run

By Mike Wall published

A new project called 'A Sign in Space' will give scientists and laypeople around the world practice at decoding a message from intelligent aliens.

Artist's impression of the newfound exoplanet LP 791-18 d, a roughly Earth-size world that may be quite volcanically active.

Volcanoes may carpet surface of newfound Earth-size exoplanet

By Mike Wall published

A newfound exoplanet that lies 90 light-years from Earth may be studded with active volcanoes, whose emissions could sustain an atmosphere.

Skywatching

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the half-lit moon in the night sky

Watch the half moon of May shine by Leo the Lion in the night sky tonight

By Robert Lea published

Skywatchers can see the lunar face half illuminated by the sun at the weekend when the moon enters the first quarter phase of its 29.5-day cycle on Saturday, May 27.

a blue-green comet in the night sky

40 years ago, a comet came out of the blue in a surprise Earth flyby. Here's what we know now.

By Joe Rao published

Forty years ago this month, there came a show stopping celestial sight — literally a bolt out of the blue — as a new comet was discovered close to Earth.

a spiral galaxy in deep space

Watch a new supernova explode on May 26 with free telescope livestream

By Robert Lea last updated

A newly discovered supernova can be watched as it develops in real-time online and for free. The livestream will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) on Friday, May 26.

Entertainment

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Still from the video game Surviving Mars - best space settlement games.

Best space settlement games: Manage bases & build cities on other worlds

By Fran Ruiz published

We're still a ways off from living on other planets in the real world, but the best space settlement games let you tame the unknown today.

Scene from "Star Wars: A New Hope" showing the ceremony honoring Han Solo and Luke Skywalker.

Princess Leia's original 'Star Wars' ceremonial dress could fetch $2 million at auction (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Princess Leia's ceremonial dress costume from 'Star Wars' goes up for auction in June and could draw some staggering bids.

Solar astrophysicist C. Alex Young against a backdrop of the sun.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 63 —The angry sun explained with NASA's Dr. C. Alex Young

By Space.com Staff last updated

The sun brings life to Earth, but it's also a giant ball of gas covered in solar storms that can affect our planet.

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Graphic showing the four main moon phases in May 2023, Full Moon: May 5 Last Quarter: May 12 New Moon: May 19 First Quarter: May 27

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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Still from the video game Surviving Mars - best space settlement games.

Best space settlement games: Manage bases & build cities on other worlds

By Fran Ruiz published

We're still a ways off from living on other planets in the real world, but the best space settlement games let you tame the unknown today.

graphic illustration of Enceladus showing plumes of material being ejected from the surface with Saturn in the background.

Enceladus: Everything you need to know about Saturn's bright, icy moon

By Rebecca Sohn last updated

Reference Enceladus is one of Saturn's many moons. The tiny icy world has the potential to harbor life and is one of the most intriguing destinations in the solar system.

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