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A teenager in a spacesuit stares up into space

'The Last Starfighter' at 40: Director Nick Castle on making his sci-fi fantasy classic (exclusive)

Jeff Spry published 13 July 24

An exclusive interview with director Nick Castle for the 40th anniversary of "The Last Starfighter," which premiered on July 13, 1984.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 — Junkyard in Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 — Junkyard in Space

Space.com Staff published 13 July 24

On Episode 119 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo about orbital debris and its dangers.

Rendering and photo of a Ye-8-5 spacecraft, like Luna 15, which the Soviet Union launched to return samples from the moon.

On this day in space! July 13, 1969: Soviet Union launches Luna 15 moon mission

Hanneke Weitering last updated 13 July 24

On July 13, 1969, the Soviet Union launched its Luna 15 spacecraft on a mission to the moon.

graphic showing four moon phases side by side, the first on the left is the new moon on July 5, then the first quarter moon on July 13, then the full moon July 21 and the third quarter moon on July 27.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

Tariq Malik last updated 13 July 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

a white rocket launches into a blue sky.

Chinese company iSpace suffers 4th launch failure in 7 tries

Mike Wall published 13 July 24

iSpace's seventh Hyperbola-1 rocket suffered an anomaly on Wednesday (July 10), dragging the launch company's success rate below 50%.

Two barred spiral galaxies, known as NGC 7733 and NGC 7734, are in the process of merging. The lower galaxy has a dusty knot atop its upper arm, which marks a third galactic companion.

Is the universe still making new galaxies?

Paul Sutter published 13 July 24

It's a fun question to tackle because it lets us dig into the messy, complicated, beautiful process of galaxy formation.

Two barred spiral galaxies, known as NGC 7733 and NGC 7734, are in the process of merging. The lower galaxy has a dusty knot atop its upper arm, which marks a third galactic companion. — Is the universe still making new galaxies? It's a fun question to tackle because it lets us dig into the messy, complicated, beautiful process of galaxy formation.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 20 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on July 11, 2024. — FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure It's unclear when the Falcon 9 will be cleared to fly again.

The Chinese company iSpace's Hyperbola-1 rocket launches on Dec. 17, 2023. — Chinese company iSpace suffers 4th launch failure in 7 tries The company's seventh Hyperbola-1 rocket didn't make it to orbit on Wednesday (July 10).

nine astronauts float in a mostly-white module of a space station, all smiling for a photo. — When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know Engineers continue analyzing several issues that have cropped up during Starliner's first-ever astronaut flight.

In "Fly Me to the Moon," director Greg Berlanti faked both real and fake moon landings to let the truth shine through. — 'Fly Me to the Moon' director on faking the real and fake moon landing (interview) 'I trust that the audience is intelligent enough to discern what was historic and what's the fictional part.'

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 — Junkyard in Space — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 — Junkyard in Space The Dangers of Orbital Debris

Tech

A metal box is seen with various stickers on it.

3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity

By Victoria Corless published 10 July 24

SpaceCAL is a 3D printer that can create objects in microgravity conditions; a recent test of the device was successful.

graphic illustration of a dyson sphere concept showing a partially constructed sphere with an orange glow emanating from inside.

What are Dyson spheres, and how do we look for them?

By Keith Cooper last updated 10 July 24

Learn who first thought of the idea for Dyson spheres, as well as how they work and how we search for them with infrared telescopes.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 119 — Junkyard in Space
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Chinese company iSpace suffers 4th launch failure in 7 tries
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Is the universe still making new galaxies?
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US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognizes rising threat of cyberattacks in space

Spaceflight

a smiling man in a blue shirt sits inside the space shuttle, surrounded by equipment

Joe Engle, X-15 rocket plane and space shuttle astronaut, dies at 91

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 11 July 24

Joe Engle, the first astronaut to fly in space on two different winged vehicles, has died at the age of 91. Engle's first flights into space on the X-15 preceded his launching on the space shuttle.

Human Spaceflight

four people in dark flight suits smile and pump their fists

'Drawn to our planet:' How spaceflight changed SpaceX Inspiration4 astronaut Chris Sembroski

By Leonard David published 11 July 24

Space.com caught up with Inspiration4 crewmember Chris Sembroski to discuss the landmark 2021 SpaceX mission and how it affected him.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

a swirling circle of clouds as seen from space

Hurricane Beryl sets multiple records as 1st major storm of 2024 Atlantic season (video)

By Meredith Garofalo published 12 July 24

What started as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has now set multiple records and claimed the spot as the first hurricane to develop during the 2024 Atlantic season.

On the left side, the universe is seen through the Rubin Observatory's eyes. It's a bunch of glowing, yellowish stars and galaxies against a dark background. On the right is the universe through Roman's eyes, and it's a little more greenish looking. There are fewer speckles overall, technically.

Astronomers could use a synthetic cosmos to unravel dark matter mysteries

By Robert Lea published 12 July 24

A simulated universe created by a supercomputer should help astronomers better analyze dark matter and dark energy clues delivered by "dark universe detective" telescopes Roman and Rubin.

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Dr. Daisy Dobrijevic

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Jason Parnell-Brookes

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Robert Lea is a contributing writer for Space.com

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Search For Life

The Allen Telescope Array in Northern California is dedicated to astronomical observations and a simultaneous search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

The great silence: Just 4 in 10,000 galaxies may host intelligent aliens

By Keith Cooper published 6 July 24

Without plate tectonics, oceans and continents, complex life that is able to invent and master advanced technology might never evolve.

Search for Life

Four side by side images of an earth-like planet in outer space.

If alien terraforming emits greenhouse gases, our telescopes could detect it

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 2 July 24

A new thought experiment reveals how greenhouse gases can be used as a technosignature in the hunt for aliens.

Search for Life

Area 51 sign on fence in the Nevada Desert. The white square sign has the text "entering area 51" written in large black letters.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?

By Robert Lea last updated 1 July 24

Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

Skywatching

Expert holds one of the best binoculars while observing

Best binoculars 2024: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 20 June 24

Buying Guide The best binoculars are the perfect companion for bird watching, sports spectating or even stargazing. We've rounded up the top picks on the market.

the end of a white-capped docking port sticks up from the bottom right. Attached, a pearl-white two-windowed space capsule, with a long ribbed trunk with flat fins. In the background on the left, the milky way rises. Black space fills throughout, riddled with stars.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 12 July 24

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best space gift deals live now

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 12 July 24

Deals Amazon Prime Day 2024 is next week (July 16/17) and we're already seeing stellar deals on telescopes, cameras, binoculars, drones, Lego and more.

Entertainment

three panels: one depicting a rocket launching; one depicting a car-like robot on mars; and one depicting a satellite traveling through space

Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond

By Tariq Malik published 12 July 24

Be sure to join us at Space.com at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT) on July 17 for what promises to be an amazing discussion on the future of space exploration and astronomy.

Alien from A Quiet Place standing on long grass with a hand on something metal

'A Quiet Place's' alien monsters explained

By Fran Ruiz published 11 July 24

If you've just watched 'A Quiet Place: Day One' and have been wondering about the nature of the aliens and their origin, here's all we know.

Space Movies & Shows

Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot

Lego Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot review

By Kimberley Snaith published 11 July 24

We love this brick-built space-faring raccoon.

Space Games & Toys

References

DJI Mavic 3 Pro one of the best camera drones in flight.

Best camera drones 2024: Capture awe-inspiring aerial photos and videos

By James Abbott last updated 12 July 24

Buying guide Use one of the best camera drones to take advantage of aerial viewpoints and access locations that are inaccessible on foot.

An artist's illustration of a supermassive black hole. Swirling orange lines surround a central black circle.

Black holes: Everything you need to know

By Nola Taylor Tillman, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 19 May 23

Reference Black holes are real, they're some of the strangest objects in space. Discover what black holes are and how they form with our informative black hole guide.

A photographer uses one of the best mirrorless cameras at the coast

Best mirrorless cameras in 2024: Canon, Nikon, Sony and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 12 July 24

Buying Guide Our reviewers have rounded up the best mirrorless cameras that are suitable for a range of different photography styles and skill levels.

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