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McMurdo Research Station in Antarctica.

SpaceX's Starlink internet service reaches Antarctica

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX touts the ability of its Starlink satellite constellation to beam internet service to remote areas around the world, and it doesn't get much more remote than this.

The gravitational constant can be used to calculate the gravitational pull between two objects. An illustration of the gravitational fields of the Earth and Moon distorting the fabric of space-time.

What is the gravitational constant?

By Keith Cooper published

What is the gravitational constant, how do scientists measure it, and is it really constant or can it change across time and space?

A composite image of the supernova remnant SNR 0519-69.0, created using data from NASA's Hubble and Chandra space telescopes.

Dazzling imagery of supernova remnant holds clues about star's death (video)

By Samantha Mathewson published

Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope and recently retired Spitzer Space telescope, astronomers traced the timeline of a supernova explosion called SNR 0519.

The spiral galaxy NGC 1961 captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff published

The Hubble Space Telescope captures an image of a spiral galaxy with an active black hole at its center.

international space station seen through a spacecraft window

NASA requests 2 new private astronaut missions to International Space Station

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA requested proposals for two additional private missions to the International Space Station to run between late 2023 and 2024, adding on to others approved or already flown with Axiom Space.

Watch NASA's Perseverance scientists discuss rover's first 18 months on Mars

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA plans a briefing Thursday (Sept. 15) to discuss the Perseverance Mars rover's findings so far. You can watch the briefing live at 11:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT).

Tech

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3 examples of vertical panorama drone photography shots

Drone portrait photography guide: How to shoot and edit portrait photos with your drone

By James Abbott published

Most drones can only shoot photos in landscape format, but by shooting vertical panoramic images you can capture and create high-resolution portrait format images with ease.

Best beginner drone: Image shows you boy flying a drone with FPV goggles

Best beginner drones 2022: Find the best entry-level drone for you and your budget

By James Abbott published

Discover the best beginner drones currently available to enter the exciting world of aerial photography and video.

Spaceflight

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international space station seen through a spacecraft window

NASA requests 2 new private astronaut missions to International Space Station

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA requested proposals for two additional private missions to the International Space Station to run between late 2023 and 2024, adding on to others approved or already flown with Axiom Space.

Watch NASA's Perseverance scientists discuss rover's first 18 months on Mars

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA plans a briefing Thursday (Sept. 15) to discuss the Perseverance Mars rover's findings so far. You can watch the briefing live at 11:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT).

Science & Astronomy

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The gravitational constant can be used to calculate the gravitational pull between two objects. An illustration of the gravitational fields of the Earth and Moon distorting the fabric of space-time.

What is the gravitational constant?

By Keith Cooper published

What is the gravitational constant, how do scientists measure it, and is it really constant or can it change across time and space?

The spiral galaxy NGC 1961 captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff published

The Hubble Space Telescope captures an image of a spiral galaxy with an active black hole at its center.

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a large rover on a rocky reddish surface

Space station experiment suggests Mars rovers will need to dig deep to find life

By Keith Cooper published

The search for signs of life, past or present, on Mars may have hit a stumbling blocks as new results show how the rovers will be unable to detect biomarkers on the surface.

Artist's illustration of a half-rock, half-water world orbiting a red dwarf star.

New class of exoplanet! Half-rock, half-water worlds could be abodes for life

By Charles Q. Choi published

The find could boost the search for alien life.

artist's depiction

Astronomers spot 2 intriguing alien worlds around ultracool star

By Robert Lea published

Astronomers have discovered two super-Earths orbiting an ultracool dwarf star 100 light-years away, and one of the planets could support the existence of liquid water, a vital ingredient of life.

Skywatching

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Front view of the lens against green grass

Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens review

By Kimberley Lane published

Review Is the Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master the newest must-have Sony-fit lens for astrophotography?

Review
Person with telescope looking at moon and planets in night sky

Best telescopes for seeing planets 2022

By Tom Kerss published

Buying Guide Tour the Universe with the best telescopes for seeing planets: stargaze the best views of Saturn, Jupiter and more.

Buying Guide
Best telescopes for kids: Image shows young boy using telescope near tents

Best telescopes for kids: Top picks for seeing the moon, stars, planets & more

By Gemma Lavender published

Our roundup of the best telescopes for kids includes some more affordable and compact offerings to explore the night sky.

Entertainment

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Promotional art from 'Star Trek' Day depicting many of the captains and characters from throughout the franchise's history.

'Star Trek' Day bursting with cast news, teasers and announcements

By Scott Snowden published

Worried you might have missed something? Fear not, here's our complete, all-you-need-to-know guide to all the news from this year's 'Star Trek' Day event

Rendering of the "Destination Moon" gallery opening Oct. 14, 2022 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

Claim your space: Smithsonian offers free passes for Air and Space reopening

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

With just a month left before its reopening, you can now claim your space to see the National Air and Space Museum's new galleries.

Cover art for 'Stars in Your Hand: A Guide to 3D Printing the Cosmos."

3D print the cosmos: An interview with the authors of 'Stars in Your Hand'

By Brett Tingley published

The new book 'Stars in Your Hand: A Guide to 3D Printing the Cosmos' offers an overview of how 3D printing can help anyone learn about space, spaceflight and astronomy.

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The gravitational constant can be used to calculate the gravitational pull between two objects. An illustration of the gravitational fields of the Earth and Moon distorting the fabric of space-time.

What is the gravitational constant?

By Keith Cooper published

What is the gravitational constant, how do scientists measure it, and is it really constant or can it change across time and space?

3 examples of vertical panorama drone photography shots

Drone portrait photography guide: How to shoot and edit portrait photos with your drone

By James Abbott published

Most drones can only shoot photos in landscape format, but by shooting vertical panoramic images you can capture and create high-resolution portrait format images with ease.

Best beginner drone: Image shows you boy flying a drone with FPV goggles

Best beginner drones 2022: Find the best entry-level drone for you and your budget

By James Abbott published

Discover the best beginner drones currently available to enter the exciting world of aerial photography and video.