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The Crew-5 SpaceX Dragon Endurance approaches the International Space Station for docking on Oct. 6, 2022.

SpaceX's Crew-5 astronaut mission arrives at the International Space Station

By Josh Dinner published

The SpaceX Dragon capsule Endurance arrived at the space station today (Oct. 6), ending a 29-hour orbital chase.

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World Space Week 2022: 'Learning Lunchbox' science kits reach kids across the US

By Elizabeth Howell published

Ohio's Center of Science and Industry launched a 'Learning Lunchbox' initiative to help their community in 2020. 2 years later, it has the attention of NASA and the White House.

Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit on display near the Apollo 11 command module "Columbia" in the "Destination Moon" gallery at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Ready to launch: National Air and Space Museum set to reopen with new galleries

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The Smithsonian is ready to reopen the National Air and Space Museum and debut eight new galleries in Washington, DC. The reimagined exhibits include "Destination Moon" and "Exploring the Planets."

The reignatable upper stage of Europe's new, heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket undergoing its first hot fire test.

Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff published

The European rocket-maker ArianeGroup has successfully tested the upper stage of its new, delayed, heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6.

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NASA's tiny CAPSTONE probe still struggling en route to the moon

By Elizabeth Howell published

The little CAPSTONE spacecraft is stable, but engineers haven't yet regained full control as it flies towards the moon.

A line of light stretches across a star-studded sky next to a little white lighthouse perched on the rocks.

Orionid meteor shower 2022: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Orionid meteor shower peaks between Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 and is visible until early November. We explore the annual shower in more detail here.

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Encalife Ambience Star Projector

Encalife Ambience Galaxy star projector now 50% off: Save $60

By Alexander Cox published

The Encalife Ambience Galaxy Star Projector is now less than $60 for a huge discount of 50% off and features in our best star projectors guide.

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Nanoracks tests tech to slice up space junk in orbit for 1st time

By Elizabeth Howell published

A robotic arm softened up metal in space in an aim to address the growing space debris problem.

Spaceflight

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Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit on display near the Apollo 11 command module "Columbia" in the "Destination Moon" gallery at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Ready to launch: National Air and Space Museum set to reopen with new galleries

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The Smithsonian is ready to reopen the National Air and Space Museum and debut eight new galleries in Washington, DC. The reimagined exhibits include "Destination Moon" and "Exploring the Planets."

satellite flying above the moon with earth far in the background

NASA's tiny CAPSTONE probe still struggling en route to the moon

By Elizabeth Howell published

The little CAPSTONE spacecraft is stable, but engineers haven't yet regained full control as it flies towards the moon.

Science & Astronomy

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two people hold signs as a third person, in back, holds up a kit. the signs read "honk if you love space" and "honk if you love science" and have cartoon illustrations showing beakers and other science symbols

World Space Week 2022: 'Learning Lunchbox' science kits reach kids across the US

By Elizabeth Howell published

Ohio's Center of Science and Industry launched a 'Learning Lunchbox' initiative to help their community in 2020. 2 years later, it has the attention of NASA and the White House.

The reignatable upper stage of Europe's new, heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket undergoing its first hot fire test.

Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff published

The European rocket-maker ArianeGroup has successfully tested the upper stage of its new, delayed, heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6.

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'Pale blue dot' planets like Earth may make up only 1% of potentially habitable worlds

By Keith Cooper published

Earth's delicate balance of land and water might be a cosmic rarity, with a new model suggesting that most planets are landlocked desert worlds.

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Missing element for life may be present in ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus

By Keith Cooper published

The underground ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus may contain significant amounts of phosphorus, which is vital for life as we know it.

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

Contact with ET: How would humanity react?

By Leonard David published

The knowledge that we're not alone in the universe could have far-reaching effects on our view of ourselves and our place in the universe. But it's tough to get more specific than that.

Skywatching

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A line of light stretches across a star-studded sky next to a little white lighthouse perched on the rocks.

Orionid meteor shower 2022: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Orionid meteor shower peaks between Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 and is visible until early November. We explore the annual shower in more detail here.

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A large bright streak of light across the star-studded background with the aurora borealis shining below as a ribbon of green light.

Taurid meteor shower 2022: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams that peak around a month apart. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

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Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals and discounts available online

By Ruth Gaukrodger published

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Entertainment

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Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit on display near the Apollo 11 command module "Columbia" in the "Destination Moon" gallery at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Ready to launch: National Air and Space Museum set to reopen with new galleries

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The Smithsonian is ready to reopen the National Air and Space Museum and debut eight new galleries in Washington, DC. The reimagined exhibits include "Destination Moon" and "Exploring the Planets."

'Andor' episode 4 soars as we finally meet the Rebels of 'Star Wars'

By Scott Snowden published

Episode 4 of 'Star Wars' spinoff 'Andor' depicts Cassian Andor's first introduction to rebel forces on the planet Aldhani.

The creative cosplay costumes on display at New York Comic Con is without a doubt one of the highlights

New York Comic Con 2022: The space fan's ultimate guide

By Scott Snowden published

We've scanned the schedule and pulled out the essential panels that space lovers should make their top priority for New York Comic Con.

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A line of light stretches across a star-studded sky next to a little white lighthouse perched on the rocks.

Orionid meteor shower 2022: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Orionid meteor shower peaks between Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 and is visible until early November. We explore the annual shower in more detail here.

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Star Trek: Discovery season 5

Everything that we know about Star Trek: Discovery Season 5

By Keith Cooper published

We go back to the future with a look at what lies ahead for Michael Burnham and her crew in Star Trek: Discovery season 5.

A large bright streak of light across the star-studded background with the aurora borealis shining below as a ribbon of green light.

Taurid meteor shower 2022: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams that peak around a month apart. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

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