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SpaceX's giant Starship vehicle towers above turquoise waters in gorgeous photo

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's Starship vehicle towers above sparkling turquoise waters in a stunning image that the company shared via social media over the weekend.

two clusters of sparkling light radiate purple streaks across a black canvas

The James Webb Space Telescope's early galaxy images were oddly bright. Now we know why

By Keith Cooper published

Distant galaxies that existed a few hundred million years after the Big Bang are brighter than expected in JWST images because they were experiencing bursts of intense star formation.

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Meet the crew of Virgin Galactic's 4th commercial spaceflight launching on Oct. 6

By Josh Dinner published

The crewmembers of Virgin Galactic's fourth commercial spaceflight are excited to tell the world they're going to the final frontier.

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NASA's Eclipse Explorer 2023 lets you track the Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse with new interactive map

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

On Oct. 14 an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, you can follow the eclipse in unprecedented detail with NASA's new interactive map "Eclipse Explorer 2023."

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James Webb Space Telescope's stunning mosaic of Orion Nebula uncovers rogue planets (photos)

By Keith Cooper published

Two new infrared mosaics of the Orion Nebula showcase the JWST's abilities while revealing new insights into this familiar star-forming region.

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World Space Week 2023 kicks off Oct. 4 to highlight the growing private space economy

By Josh Dinner published

World Space Week 2023 will run from Wednesday, Oct. 4, through Tuesday, Oct. 10, with a theme of "Space and Entrepreneurship."

Tech

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Space Forge's satellite are miniature orbital factories.

UK startup readies new satellite that will make semiconductors in space

By Tereza Pultarova published

A U.K. startup is preparing to send a satellite to space that will manufacture new semiconductor materials that could be used in electronic devices on Earth.

Incredible Technology
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Giant Magellan Telescope project casts 7th and final mirror (photos)

By Rahul Rao published

The Giant Magellan Telescope project just cast its seventh and final primary mirror segment, a huge milestone that keeps the scope on target to begin operations in the late 2020s.

Incredible Technology

Spaceflight

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a big silver rocket stands beneath a cloud-studded blue sky, with a turquoise bay in the foreground.

SpaceX's giant Starship vehicle towers above turquoise waters in gorgeous photo

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's Starship vehicle towers above sparkling turquoise waters in a stunning image that the company shared via social media over the weekend.

SpaceX
This illustration, updated in April 2022, depicts NASA's Psyche spacecraft approaching the asteroid 16 Psyche.

The Psyche mission: A visit to a metal asteroid

By Adam Mann, Vicky Stein last updated

Reference Psyche is a NASA mission that will explore a 140-mile-wide (225 kilometers) metallic asteroid called 16 Psyche. To provide an insight into planetary formation.

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Science & Astronomy

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two clusters of sparkling light radiate purple streaks across a black canvas

The James Webb Space Telescope's early galaxy images were oddly bright. Now we know why

By Keith Cooper published

Distant galaxies that existed a few hundred million years after the Big Bang are brighter than expected in JWST images because they were experiencing bursts of intense star formation.

James Webb Space Telescope
an early solar system with a star at the center and the first planets forming in a disk around it

'Modest, humble, and uncommonly smart': How a Soviet mathematician quietly solved the mystery of planet formation

By Dan Levitt published

"For years, he had the field of planetary formation, which he had created, virtually to himself. Most Soviet colleagues were skeptical and uninterested; his research appeared so speculative, so far removed from any evidence."

Solar System

Meet The Team

Search For Life

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a book cover showing a flying saucer picking up a cow with a tractor beam with the words "Is There Anybody Out There? by Laura Krantz"

How to talk to your kids about aliens: 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

By Brett Tingley published

Space.com spoke with author Laura Krantz about her new book "Is There Anybody Out There?" that takes a scientific look at the search for life and even UFOs.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials
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How methane studies on Earth could inform the search for alien life in our solar system

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A new class of proteins found in methane deposits on Earth's seafloor could help inform the search for alien life.

Earth
Illustration of a planet and its cool red dwarf star. In the foreground on the right is the planet, which fills most of the frame. The planet is various shades of blue, with wisps of white scattered throughout. The left edge of the planet (the side facing the star) is lit, while the rest is in shadow. In the background at the lower left is the star, which appears smaller. The star has a bright red glow. Also in the background is another planet, which appears as a small crescent. The black background of space is speckled with a few small stars.

Possible hints of life found on distant planet – how excited should we be?

By Ian Whittaker published

The exoplanet K2-18b might host a water ocean.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials

Skywatching

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Celestron EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers Solar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse Glasses Observing Kit review

By Jamie Carter published

Review These two great value packages include essential eye protection and exhaustive guides to the two upcoming solar eclipses in North America.

Review
Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart in 2023: Deals on the best models from Celestron and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

There are several discounts on Celestron telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals and discounts available online

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Entertainment

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'Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History' goes behind the scenes with the eclectic crew of the original Enterprise

By Jeff Spry published

Titan Publishing will release 'Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History: The Original Cast' in December.

Space Books
Still from the adult animated superhero T.V. show Invincible. Here we see 17-year-old superhero Invincible. He has short black hair slicked back. He has opaque lens over his eyes. He is wearing a skin-tight yellow suit with blue/green shoulders and dark gray arms. He is bleeding from the nose and it is dripping onto his clothes. In the background is a tree-lined field with 5 knocked out monsters.

Everything we know about Invincible season 2: release date, plot, cast & more

By Fran Ruiz published

Season 2 of Robert Kirkman's hit animated superhero show Invincible hits Prime Video soon. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Space Movies
a man in a cloak carrying a rifle stands behind a small child whose head is half-robotic

'The Creator' delivers a derivative yet dynamic portrait of pure AI paranoia (review)

By Jeff Spry published

Director Gareth Edwards fuels the debate over artificial intelligence in the cautionary sci-fi fable "The Creator."

Space Movies

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This illustration, updated in April 2022, depicts NASA's Psyche spacecraft approaching the asteroid 16 Psyche.

The Psyche mission: A visit to a metal asteroid

By Adam Mann, Vicky Stein last updated

Reference Psyche is a NASA mission that will explore a 140-mile-wide (225 kilometers) metallic asteroid called 16 Psyche. To provide an insight into planetary formation.

Reference
Still from the adult animated superhero T.V. show Invincible. Here we see 17-year-old superhero Invincible. He has short black hair slicked back. He has opaque lens over his eyes. He is wearing a skin-tight yellow suit with blue/green shoulders and dark gray arms. He is bleeding from the nose and it is dripping onto his clothes. In the background is a tree-lined field with 5 knocked out monsters.

Everything we know about Invincible season 2: release date, plot, cast & more

By Fran Ruiz published

Season 2 of Robert Kirkman's hit animated superhero show Invincible hits Prime Video soon. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Space Movies
Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart in 2023: Deals on the best models from Celestron and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

There are several discounts on Celestron telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!