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SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: SpaceX delays Starship launch to July 24

Josh Dinner Last updated 23 July 26

Join us Friday, July 24, at 6:15 p.m. EDT (2215 GMT) for live coverage of Starship Flight 13.

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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4: Release date & how to watch Paramount+’s sensational sci-fi series

Jeff Spry Published 23 July 26

'We've seen a lot of strange new worlds, but we’ll never see something like this again'

A filtered sun that's yellow and purple. A solar flare is visible to the left.

Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the sun's missing silver

Rahul Rao Published 23 July 26

Scientists say the sun has a little more silver than we thought.

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps

Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated 23 July 26

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Former NASA astronauts (from left to right) Ellen Ochoa, Charlie Bolden and Steve Smith.

NASA's retired astronauts are hitting the road to get young people to vote: 'one small step for you, and one giant leap for our country.'

Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

"We have to do what we can to ensure that the country makes it through the challenges that we're dealing with here, and that is the message that we're going to be taking to colleges and universities."

The Chandra X-Ray Observatory and its upper stage are seen in this photo taken by an astronaut on the space shuttle Columbia just after the space telescope was deployed in orbit on July 23, 1999.

On this day in space! July 23, 1999: Chandra X-Ray Observatory deployed by STS-93

Hanneke Weitering Last updated 23 July 26

The Chandra X-Ray Observatory and its upper stage are seen in this photo taken by an astronaut on the space shuttle Columbia just after the space telescope was deployed in orbit on July 23, 1999.

A towering SpaceX Starship rocket stands ready for Flight 13 launch amid a stunning pink sky in twilight. — SpaceX will launch Starship, the world's largest rocket, on critical Flight 13 test today. Here's what to expect. SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today on a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.
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Did Little Red Dot like the one on the left evolve into globular clusters like 47 Tucanae (right)? — The James Webb Space Telescope's disappearing 'Little Red Dots' may lead to another cosmic puzzle Just as the dinosaurs didn't disappear but rather evolved into birds, cosmic dinosaurs in the form of the JWST's Little Red Dots may fade away completely.

Side by side images show a tall white rocket landed on the moon on the left, with a rover on its left on the grey surface. Earth is setting on the horizon against the black of space. On the right, a shorter lander, cylindrical, with a lifting platform lowered to the surface with a rover aboard. — Should Artemis IV astronauts actually land near the moon's south pole? Artemis II pilot says the lunar equator might be better NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.
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(L-R): Rebecca Romijn as Una, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, and Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas in season 4, episode 1, of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. — 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt should be Dinosaurs, Martians, and the fate of the human race? This could be more than your standard day at the office for the Enterprise crew.

a huge rocket on the launch pad on the right and a graphic showing a clock with a question mark on the left — What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launch today? (Full mission timeline) SpaceX will launch its next Starship, carrying the first V3 Starlink satellites, on the Flight 13 test mission on Thursday, July 23. Here's what time it flies.
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An illustration of the weird star system of CD-35 2722, the foreground object in a brown dwarf, the background object a star, but is the middle body an exomoon? — Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system — or is it something weirder? Have astronomers observed the first exomoon, or have they spotted a weird object that could challenge the very concept of planets and moons?
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SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 12th test flight, on May 22, 2026. — 'The court has to intervene now': Indigenous groups and conservationists condemn SpaceX's South Texas land swap A coalition of environmental and tribal groups filed an emergency injunction to stop a land swap between SpaceX and the federal government, saying courts should rule on its legality.
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Skywatching

The Canon EOS R6 III with the Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L fisheye lens attached, on a brown carpet.

How much better is the Canon EOS R6 III than previous models for astrophotography?

By Harry Bennett Published 23 July 26

The latest edition of the Canon EOS R6 III adds 8 MP in resolution compared to the EOS R6 II, a CFexpress card slot and improved low-light autofocusing capability but do these upgrades actually benefit the astrophotographer?

Astrophotography

One of the best smart telescopes in-use against a starry sky

Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease

By Kimberley Lane Last updated 23 July 26

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Perseid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 23 July 26

Reference The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.

Spaceflight

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 12th test flight, on May 22, 2026.

How to watch SpaceX launch Starship Flight 13 today

By Samantha Mathewson Last updated 23 July 26

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight will carry out the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites while testing booster recovery and upgraded flight systems in a key step toward operational missions.

Launches & Spacecraft

Orienspace's Gravity-1 rocket launches nine satellites to orbit from a ship at sea on July 21, 2026.

China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites from a ship at sea (video)

By Mike Wall Published 22 July 26

Orienspace's Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid rocket, aced its third-ever mission on Tuesday (July 21), launching nine satellites to orbit from a ship at sea.

Launches & Spacecraft

a man in a black military uniform with four silver stars on each shoulder waves while standing at a podium behind microphones

If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech

By Brett Tingley Published 22 July 26

The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force had some stark words in his last public speech, stating that "none of us will be able to avoid the war zone" should conflict extend to space.

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Metal spheres found in Australia show how little we still know about falling space debris, experts say

By Leonard David Published 22 July 26

The latest space debris incident in Australia shows just how much we still don't know about what happens to rockets and other debris when it falls from space.

Launches & Spacecraft

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the MRV-MEV satellite-servicing mission for Northrop Grumman on July 21, 2026.

SpaceX launches satellite repair drone with 10-foot robotic arms to Earth orbit (video)

By Mike Wall Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's trailblazing MRV-MEP satellite-servicing mission to Earth orbit today (July 21).

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

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Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 23 July 26

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

Space Photo of the Day

A black and white hummingbird shape appears in data of a mountaintop.

Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.

A black-and-white image of the surface of Mars with rocks and part of the Viking 1 lander.

Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 22 July 26

What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.

A black space background is speckled by yellow, white, blue and orange stars including blue stars with long diffraction spikes.

James Webb Space Telescope looks back in time 4.4 billion years | Space photo of the day for July 21, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 21 July 26

The James Webb Space Telescope captured this image of a young galaxy cluster, MACS J0553.4-3342.

Entertainment

5 disturbing things we saw after digging into the recent 'Dune: Part 3' trailer

By Jeff Spry Published 22 July 26

Let's explore this latest look at Denis Villeneuve's epic close-out to his 'Dune' magnum opus

Space Movies & Shows

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'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is time-travelling back into theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release

By Jeff Spry Published 22 July 26

Grab your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle because it's time to party like it’s the summer of 1991.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Alien life likely can't survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say

By Kiona N. Smith Published 21 July 26

For a world to maintain an atmosphere long enough for life to gain a foothold, it seems it needs to be at least as big as Mars.

Search for Life

Should we trust AI in the search for alien life? Scientists aren't so sure

By Keith Cooper Published 19 July 26

New research suggests AI can be repeatedly fooled into mistaking non-life for life.

Search for Life

a man in a suit peers up into a large telescope

White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group

By Leonard David Published 11 July 26

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of a new White House group to study UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, as they're now known.

Search for Life

Technology

1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon

By Keith Cooper Published 14 July 26

A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott Last updated 14 July 26

Gift guide Looking to get into drone flying or upgrade from an old model? DJI is one of the most trusted names in drone manufacturer and we've picked out the company's best.

Best cheap drones under $500: Fly high without breaking the bank

By James Abbott Last updated 14 July 26

These are the best drones under $500 that deliver some of the latest drone technology despite their competitive prices.

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