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Amazon Prime Day 2026: The final day of Prime Day is here

Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 26 June 26

Deals We are on the fourth day of four of Amazon Prime Day. There are still plenty of great deals from major retailers and while we can't say when these deals will end, we don't expect them to last forever.

Technicians at Thales Alenia Space in Turin, Italy prepare the HALO habitat module for transport to the United States.

NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds

Josh Dinner published 26 June 26

A memo issued by NASA Office of Inspector General highlights huge cost increases and extended timelines for Artemis program hardware that has since been canceled.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

Robert Lea last updated 26 June 26

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

A collage of a a Katalyst spacecraft and the NASA Swift observatory it will try to save after launch

NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it?

Tariq Malik published 26 June 26

NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory , which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.

a close up orange hue moon rising behind silhouetted trees

June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why

Jamie Carter published 26 June 26

Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.

A diagonal line of orange-red full moons rise above a city skyline at night in a composite photograph.

June full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Strawberry Moon

Anthony Wood last updated 26 June 26

Your guide to June's full Strawberry Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

A collage of a a Katalyst spacecraft and the NASA Swift observatory it will try to save after launch — NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it? NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory , which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.

a close up orange hue moon rising behind silhouetted trees — June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.

A rendering of one of SpaceX's planned "Starmind" AI satellites in orbit. — Another 'Star' is born: SpaceX names AI megaconstellation 'Starmind' SpaceX will call its planned AI megaconstellation "Starmind," continuing the company's stellar naming theme.
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a dense field of glowing stars with cloudy wisps of gas scattered throughout — This is the largest and most detailed image of our Milky Way — with over 60 million stars and 50 exoplanet systems The ESA's dark universe detective spacecraft Euclid, has studied the heart of the Milky Way, creating the largest and most detailed photo of this region ever made.

A side by side showing the 6 galaxies that are merging. — James Webb Space Telescope catches 6 galaxies merging into one of the largest galaxies in the universe A supermassive black hole is also coming together at the heart of this galaxy maelstrom.
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Screenshot from the space scene in Fast and Furious 9 (2021) — 'F9' took a car into space, but 5 years on, just how ridiculous was the scene? We asked the experts Even Universal Pictures thought it was silly when Fast & Furious took a car into space in 2021. Pump the brakes on the jokes, though, as the experts reveal there's more to this scene than meets the eye.
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A collage of Space.com news on the new Space.com app for Android and Apple phones. — Space.com just launched an app! Get your inside scoop on space exploration Our new Space.com app takes you out of this world, every day, for the latest space mission news, astronomical discoveries, night sky guides and more.

Skywatching

This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on 'a camera of epic proportions'

By Chris McMullen published 25 June 26

Deals A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you'll have to be fast.

Hosting a solar eclipse viewing party? Get money off solar eclipse multipacks this Prime Day

By Harry Bennett published 25 June 26

Deals Grab some solar eclipse glasses so you and a big group can enjoy one of the most impressive natural wonders in safety. Multipacks are available from Galaxium, Helioclipse and Rainbow Symphony.

Traveling to see the total solar eclipse this August? This solar binocular Prime Day deal is a total-ly bright idea!

By Chris McMullen published 25 June 26

Deals These Celestron EclipSmart 12x50 solar binoculars are perfect for watching the total solar eclipse safely this August 12, but you can use them the rest of the year, too.

Spaceflight

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches the “Daughter of the Stars” mission for the European Space Agency on March 28, 2026.

Watch live: Rocket Lab launching 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission for Synspective today

By Josh Dinner published 26 June 26

Rocket Lab is poised to launch the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation. Watch it live here.

Launches & Spacecraft

The space shuttle Endeavor stands upright in a museum.

I got a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home in California, and it's breathtaking (photos)

By Chelsea Gohd published 25 June 26

The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.

Human Spaceflight

The Russian space station Mir as seen from NASA's space shuttle Endeavour during a Shuttle/Mir mission on Jan. 29, 1998.

On this day in space! June 25, 1997: Russian cargo craft collides With Mir space station

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 25 June 26

On June 24, 1999, NASA's Cassini probe to Saturn flew by Venus!

Space Exploration

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 24, 2026.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 25 June 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two dozen Starlink satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday night (June 24).

Launches & Spacecraft

A bit orange rocket rolls out of a giant white building, with an extra launch tower in the background.

NASA's aging infrastructure can't handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns

By Josh Dinner published 24 June 26

NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle.

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 26 June 26

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

An illustration of the super-puff exoplanets TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, with densities lower than that of candy floss they are the lightest planets ever discovered

Two 'super-puff' cotton candy exoplanets are the lightest gas giants ever discovered

By Robert Lea published 25 June 26

Astronomers have discovered two "super-puff" exoplanets orbiting the same star that have densities lower than cotton candy, making them the lightest worlds ever seen.

Space Photo of the Day

the Earth from space with a shadow on its left side.

Summer solstice seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 25, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 25 June 26

Just after the summer solstice, a European weather satellite managed to capture a striking image of this celestial moment from space.

Three boxes contain a glowing center that in the left box is blue, the middle box is yellow, and the right box is red.

NASA looks for the origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 24 June 26

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finding clues that are leading scientists toward the origins of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.

A view out of the window of the ISS sees the SpaceX Dragon capsule with Earth in the background.

SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 23 June 26

The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.

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Entertainment

Turn your room into a galaxy: The best Prime Day deals on star projectors for aspiring astronomers

By Chris McMullen published 26 June 26

Deals Whether light pollution is foiling your stargazing or you just want to transform a room, there are great star projector deals this Prime Day and I've picked out the best.

Supergirl's brilliant poster is a reminder that they don't make sci-fi movie posters like they used to

By Richard Edwards published 25 June 26

What's with all the boring montages of Jedi and superheroes? It's time to resurrect a lost art.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Searching for alien life: New model could help scientists home in on habitable exoplanets

By Samantha Mathewson published 23 June 26

A new exoplanet model screens rocky worlds by their ability to retain atmospheres over geologic timescales, helping narrow the search for potentially habitable planets beyond Earth.

Search for Life

An illustration of our solar system. The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter, separating our system into what we refer to as the inner and outer regions.

Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?

By Kiona N. Smith published 17 June 26

Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.

Search for Life

a cylindrical telescope in space looks at earth, both on a starry black background

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?

By Paul Sutter published 10 June 26

A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

Search for Life

Technology

New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you 'everything you could possibly need' and it's $133 off

By Chris McMullen published 25 June 26

Deals Our expert awarded this DJI Mini 4K drone five stars, and thanks to Prime Day, it's nearly 35% off. With two batteries for extra flight time and excellent wind resistant, it's a must buy for beginners.

This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone just got even cheaper, $60 off for Prime Day

By Chris McMullen last updated 24 June 26

Deals Our expert thinks this DJI Neo is perfect for beginners and, double the previous discount, it's a steal at $139. Snap it up this Prime Day and make your summer!

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott last updated 17 June 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.

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