Arianespace delays double-satellite launch indefinitely to allow extra ground systems checks By Elizabeth Howell 22 October 2021 Arianespace halted plans to launch two communications satellites into orbit on Friday (Oct. 22) to allow time for more ground equipment checks.
The Mars helicopter Ingenuity is ready to fly again after interplanetary radio blackout By Meghan Bartels 22 October 2021 NASA's Mars helicopter is ready to make its first flight attempt after a two-week communications blackout caused by the sun's being directly between Earth and the Red Planet.
On This Day in Space! Oct. 22, 1992: Gene Roddenberry's ashes launch into space By Hanneke Weitering 22 October 2021 On Oct. 22, 1992, the space shuttle Columbia launched into space with the ashes of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek." See how it happened in our On This Day In Space series.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff 22 October 2021 An image captured last week by a European satellite shows an unusual early winter peat fire near Russia's town of Yekaterinburg, raging well past the end of the wildfire season.
Challenge for astronomy: Megaconstellations becoming the new light pollution By Tereza Pultarova 22 October 2021 Satellite megaconstellations are becoming a serious problem to 21st century astronomy akin to urban light pollution, and speedy action is needed to mitigate, a new report finds.
China, space junk and more: Senators voice spaceflight concerns By Meghan Bartels 22 October 2021 The risk of collisions in space, the fate of the United States in orbit after the space station retires and continuing debates over NASA's path back to the moon dominated a two-hour hearing.
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge awards $450,000 to first-round winners By Elizabeth Howell 22 October 2021 NASA and the Canadian Space Agency just announced 18 winners in Phase 1 of the Deep Space Food Challenge, which aims to spur the development of potentially game-changing food tech.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope looks squeaky clean at spaceport for December launch (photos) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 These are some of the last good looks we'll get at NASA's huge James Webb Space Telescope before it leaves this world forever.
Arianespace delays double-satellite launch indefinitely to allow extra ground systems checks By Elizabeth Howell 22 October 2021 Arianespace halted plans to launch two communications satellites into orbit on Friday (Oct. 22) to allow time for more ground equipment checks.
The Mars helicopter Ingenuity is ready to fly again after interplanetary radio blackout By Meghan Bartels 22 October 2021 NASA's Mars helicopter is ready to make its first flight attempt after a two-week communications blackout caused by the sun's being directly between Earth and the Red Planet.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope looks squeaky clean at spaceport for December launch (photos) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 These are some of the last good looks we'll get at NASA's huge James Webb Space Telescope before it leaves this world forever.
Deep-space radiation could cause have big impacts on the brain, mouse experiment shows By Chelsea Gohd 21 October 2021 In a new study, male mice exposed to simulated galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) — high-energy radiation in space more commonly known as deep-space radiation — experienced impaired spatial learning.
Perseverance rover confirms existence of ancient Mars lake and river delta By Mike Wall 07 October 2021 Photos snapped by Perseverance show that Jezero Crater did indeed host a large river-fed lake in the ancient past.
Mars: What we know about the Red Planet By Charles Q. Choi 01 October 2021 Learn about planet Mars’ atmosphere, water supply and the possibility to support life, plus findings from the various Mars rover missions.
Mars was always too small to hold onto its oceans, rivers and lakes By Mike Wall 20 September 2021 Mars was doomed to desiccation by its small size, a new study suggests.
Best telescopes under $500 By Ruth Gaukrodger 22 October 2021 We've rounded up the best telescopes under $500, so you can get into astronomy without spending your life savings.
Nikon binoculars: The best deals and discounts By Ian Evenden 22 October 2021 Here are all of the best prices on our favorite Nikon binoculars.
October's full 'Hunter's moon' of 2021 wows skywatchers (photos) By Elizabeth Howell 21 October 2021 The full moon of Wednesday (Oct. 21), known by many as the "Hunter's Moon," provided a celestial treat for skywatchers around the world.
Nerf gun deals By Alexander Cox 22 October 2021 Lock and load with these awesome Nerf gun deals, with savings on Star wars, Halo, Fortnite blasters.
Lego Star Wars The Child review By Jordan Middler 21 October 2021 Review The LEGO Star Wars The Child set is an adorable, if repetitive build.
In 'Back to Earth,' NASA astronaut brings the space station mindset home By Meghan Bartels 21 October 2021 Astronaut Nicole Stott's new book "Back to Earth" chronicles her experience on the International Space Station and how lessons there could help people on Earth.
Best telescopes under $500 By Ruth Gaukrodger 22 October 2021 We've rounded up the best telescopes under $500, so you can get into astronomy without spending your life savings.
Nikon binoculars: The best deals and discounts By Ian Evenden 22 October 2021 Here are all of the best prices on our favorite Nikon binoculars.
Marvel movies in chronological order By Lauren O'Callaghan 21 October 2021 Want to watch the Marvel movies in chronological order? Well look no further than our helpful breakdown of the MCU timeline.
