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Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz

Leonard David published 28 April 26

The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.

A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 28 April 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Man looking at colorful auroras in north Iceland. Snow covered ground with stars and Northern lights dancing in the sky.

Aurora forecast April 28 — Quiet conditions tonight but activity could build tomorrow night

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 28 April 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

A ULA Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites from Florida on April 27, 2026.

Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown

Mike Wall last updated 28 April 26

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).

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Did decaying dark matter help create the universe's first supermassive black holes?

Robert Lea published 27 April 26

"With the James Webb Space Telescope now revealing more supermassive black holes in the early universe, this mechanism may help bridge the gap between theory and observation."

Screenshot from the sci-fi horror video game "Alien: Isolation"

The 1st 'Alien: Isolation 2' teaser is here, and the setting looks eerily familiar

Fran Ruiz published 27 April 26

"We're on an express elevator to hell, goin' down!"

a cube-shaped vehicle soars above a dusty grey surface dotted with craters — NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it' NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.
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A pointy nozzle on a test stand spits diamonds of fire. — Astrobotic fires next-generation 'rotating detonation rocket engine' in record-breaking test (video) Astrobotic completed a successful series of hot-fire tests of its rotating detonation rocket engine prototype, marking a key milestone for the experimental propulsion technology.
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A ULA Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites from Florida on April 27, 2026. — Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA's Europa Clipper mission from Florida on Oct. 14, 2024. — 1st SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch in 18 months delayed by bad weather SpaceX aimed to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Monday morning (April 27), but bad weather nixed that plan.
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three panel image from left to right: sunset over a sandy beach. a large iceberg reflected in water below and a castle with tall turrets. — 15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

Screenshot from The Expanse: Osiris Reborn preview. — We went hands-on with 'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn', and it's a hard sci-fi 'Mass Effect' successor with show-stealing zero-G sections We've already played a chunk of Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse, and it looks like the hard sci-fi Mass Effect successor we were hoping for.

The domed roof of the Vera Rubin Observatory sits on a high ridge with a red and purple starry night sky above it with a glowing arch of the Milky Way seen in the heavens — AI sped up James Webb Space Telescope data analysis from years to days. What can it do for the groundbreaking Rubin Observatory? AI algorithms can sharpen naturally blurry images taken by ground-based telescopes, revealing details otherwise visible only to space-borne machines like Webb and Hubble.

Skywatching

Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth

By Anthony Wood published 27 April 26

The ion tail appeared as Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS was about 45 million miles from Earth (72 million kilometers) during its closest approach.

Want to know my secret for learning the night sky? Welcome to sidewalk stargazing

By Jamie Carter published 27 April 26

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.

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On this day in space! April 27, 1961: NASA Launches Explorer 11

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 27 April 26

On April 27, 1961, NASA launched Explorer 11, a satellite that contained the first gamma ray telescope to go to space.

Spaceflight

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 25 Starlink satellites from California on April 26, 2026. It was SpaceX's 50th launch of the year.

SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)

By Mike Wall published 27 April 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (April 26). It was the company's 50th liftoff of the year already.

Launches & Spacecraft

A Russian Soyuz rocket launches the Progress 95 cargo ship toward the International Space Station on April 25, 2026.

Russia launches 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 25 April 26

Russia launched its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome on Saturday (April 25).

Launches & Spacecraft

Artemis 2 astronaut Christina Koch of NASA looks at Earth as her Orion spacecraft heads toward the moon in April 2026.

'Guess I'll be waiting a minute to surf again': Artemis 2 moon astronaut Christina Koch shares her recovery journey

By Elizabeth Howell published 24 April 26

A week after the Artemis 2 moon mission ended, NASA astronaut Christina Koch struggled to walk in a straight line during a blindfold test. But it's all part of readjusting to life on Earth.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 24 April 26

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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Ted Cruz pushes back on NASA budget cuts: 'I don't want to wake up one day and look up at the moon and realize the Chinese have beat us there'

By Josh Dinner published 24 April 26

"We'll keep [politics] out of your way so you can do your job."

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Science & Astronomy

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Backyard snapshot delivers stunning galaxy image | Space photo of the day for April 27, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 27 April 26

The Small Magellanic Cloud, a neighbor of our Milky Way galaxy, stuns in this ambassador's picture.

Vantor's WorldView Legion 4 satellite captured this photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, from a distance of 38.4 miles (61.8 kilometers).

Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)

By Mike Wall published 25 April 26

The private WorldView Legion 4 Earth-observing satellite snapped an amazing photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, a day before the obsevatory's 36th birthday.

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Backyard snapshot delivers stunning galaxy image | Space photo of the day for April 27, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 27 April 26

The Small Magellanic Cloud, a neighbor of our Milky Way galaxy, stuns in this ambassador's picture.

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Ice melts in the springtime on Mars | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 24 April 26

Springtime has arrived at the Red Planet's Chasma Boreale, as this photo by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows.

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Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 20 March 26

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration

Entertainment

astronauts discover a giant fossilized alien

All 4 original Alien movie special editions are now on HBO Max; here's how they differ from the theatrical cuts

By Jeff Spry published 27 April 26

HBO Max just added the Alien movie special editions to celebrate Alien Day; here are all the major differences between the theatrical & director's cuts

Space Movies & Shows

Best space prison movies

By Sergio Pereira published 25 April 26

Lock up our hearts and throw away the key, because we have found love in space. Space prison movies, that is.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The Topaz Solar Farm in California, which covers 9.5 square miles (25.6 square kilometers), as seen from space.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

By Leonard David published 23 April 26

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Search for Life

Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published 4 April 26

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

Search for Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published 17 March 26

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

Search for Life

Technology

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The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more

By Samantha Mathewson published 26 April 26

The 2026 Breakthrough Prize honored advances in dark matter, quantum physics, gene editing and nonlinear mathematics.

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy

By Paul Brett published 23 April 26

Deals Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

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Best drones 2026: Make the most of spring with these high-flying gadgets

By James Abbott last updated 23 April 26

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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