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Save $150 on a Panasonic Lumix G100 camera

By Alexander Cox published 16 May 22

If you're looking for a new camera then now could be the time to grab one as B&H Photo Video has discounted the Panasonic Lumix G100 by $150.

A ridgeline on Mars in imagery from NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which is aiming to assist the Perseverance rover with future activities. The image was captured April 23, 2022, during the 27th flight of Ingenuity.

Mars helicopter Ingenuity scouts rocky ridge for Perseverance rover

By Elizabeth Howell published 16 May 22

As NASA's Martian helicopter recovers from a communications glitch, data from a past flight is showing a Red Planet ridge in high definition.

Spaceflight

The six people flying on Blue Origin's NS-21 mission. Top row, left to right: Evan Dick, Katya Echazarreta and Hamish Harding. Bottom row, left to right: Victor Correa Hespanha, Jaison Robinson and Victor Vescovo.

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-21 space tourism mission

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 May 22

The six crewmembers include one person who has flown to space with Blue Origin before.

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft rolls out on May 4, 2022, to meet up with its United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

The science and cargo of Boeing's OFT-2 Starliner mission to the space station

By Josh Dinner published 17 May 22

Making sure Starliner is ready to carry astronauts involves a crucial step in the scientific process: experimentation.

Science & Astronomy

Noctilucent clouds are visible at astronomical twilight. The image shows light wispy clouds in dark blue sky with comet NEOWISE flying overhead with a long white tail.

What is astronomical twilight?

By Vicky Stein published 17 May 22

Reference Astronomical twilight is the darkest phase of twilight that a viewer sees before the last refracted sunlight leaves the horizon. It usually occurs twice a day.

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Lego's exclusive Ulysses space probe set returns for VIP members May 17!

By Tariq Malik published 16 May 22

Lego will re-release its Ulysses solar probe set exclusively to VIP members on May 17, 2022 while supplies last.

Search For Life

An unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP), as captured by the sensors of a U.S. Navy jet.

Congress holding UFO hearing Tuesday: Watch it live (and what to expect)

By Leonard David published 16 May 22

The U.S. Congress will hold a public hearing tomorrow (May 17) on reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) skirting through our skies, and you can watch it live.

Researchers from Arizona State University studied an area called the Samail Ophiolite, off the coast of Oman.

Microbes on Earth's seafloor may aid the search for alien life

By Samantha Mathewson published 13 May 22

Microorganisms living on a large slab of ancient seafloor in the Persian Gulf may reveal clues about life on other planets.

Conceptual drawing of a Mars Sample Retrieval Lander.

Mars sample return: Could Red Planet life contaminate Earth?

By Leonard David published 12 May 22

Hauling to Earth samples of Mars that might contain Red Planet life is deemed a low risk affair in terms of ecological and public safety — but that risk is not zero.

Skywatching

Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipse 2022 guide: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 17 May 22

Reference 2022 will experience two total lunar eclipses. The first occurred on May 15-16 and the second will happen on November 8.

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The eclipsed moon peeking through the solar panels of the International Space Station

Astronaut snaps Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse photos from space station

By Tereza Pultarova published 16 May 22

Astronauts at the International Space Station enjoyed stunning views of the lunar eclipse on the night of May 15.

Leica binocular deals: The lowest prices on top-tier models

By Ian Evenden published 16 May 22

Leica binocular deals may be a rare sighting, but we've rounded up the lowest prices currently available.

Entertainment

Lego's exclusive Ulysses space probe set returns for VIP members May 17!

By Tariq Malik published 16 May 22

Lego will re-release its Ulysses solar probe set exclusively to VIP members on May 17, 2022 while supplies last.

Marvel movies in chronological order

By Lauren O'Callaghan published 16 May 22

Watch every Marvel movie in chronological order from Captain America: The First Avenger to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Title card for the This Week In Space Blood Moon episode 11.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 11 — A bloody moon!

By Space.com Staff published 14 May 22

On this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik look at the Super Flower Blood Moon total lunar eclipse of May 2022.

References

Lunar eclipse 2022 guide: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 17 May 22

Reference 2022 will experience two total lunar eclipses. The first occurred on May 15-16 and the second will happen on November 8.

Reference

What is astronomical twilight?

By Vicky Stein published 17 May 22

Reference Astronomical twilight is the darkest phase of twilight that a viewer sees before the last refracted sunlight leaves the horizon. It usually occurs twice a day.

Reference

Leica binocular deals: The lowest prices on top-tier models

By Ian Evenden published 16 May 22

Leica binocular deals may be a rare sighting, but we've rounded up the lowest prices currently available.

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