Starship just reached orbit for the 1st time. What's next for the SpaceX megarocket?
SpaceX's Starship megarocket just notched a huge milestone, reaching orbit for the first time ever. But it still has a few other important boxes to check.
Skywatching
When is the next new moon?
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2026 guide.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! Sept. 28, 1962: Canada's 1st satellite Alouette 1 launches into orbit from California on a Thor-Agena rocket
On Sept. 28, 1962, Canada launched its first satellite, Alouette 1, even before there was a Canadian Space Agency. Here's why it mattered.
Wow! Watch SpaceX's Starship megarocket deploy satellites into orbit for 1st time ever (photos, video)
The 407-foot-tall (124 meters) Starship reached orbit for the first time ever on Flight 14 — and it did something productive while it was up there.
SpaceX Starship Flight 14 live updates: Mission success!
Follow live updates as SpaceX flies Starship's first orbital launch.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Strange 'coral reef' deposits reveal Mars' climate history | Space photo of the day for Sept. 28, 2026
Unusual formations in Mars' Arabia Terra region reveal the Red Planet's climate history.
Space Photo of the Day
Strange 'coral reef' deposits reveal Mars' climate history | Space photo of the day for Sept. 28, 2026
Unusual formations in Mars' Arabia Terra region reveal the Red Planet's climate history.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Microbes could survive on Saturn's moon Enceladus — and scientists think we can find them
Freezing drops of water accelerating through space could hold the truth about life beyond Earth.
Technology
'Without a single command from the ground': Asteroid-mining company to launch world's 1st autonomous space mission in 2027
AstroForge plans to launch the first-ever totally autonomous space mission in 2027, potentially paving the way for a new era of exploration.
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off
Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says
The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.