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Best space prison movies

Sergio Pereira published 25 April 26

Lock up our hearts and throw away the key, because we have found love in space. Space prison movies, that is.

Vantor's WorldView Legion 4 satellite captured this photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, from a distance of 38.4 miles (61.8 kilometers).

Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)

Mike Wall published 25 April 26

The private WorldView Legion 4 Earth-observing satellite snapped an amazing photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, a day before the obsevatory's 36th birthday.

A three panel image showing Jupiter on the left, an astronaut standing on the moon in the middle and a starry night sky on the right.

From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 'firsts' you can spot in the night sky tonight

Anthony Wood published 25 April 26

From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest firsts.

The starburst galaxy NGC 4536, seen here in a photo by the Hubble Space Telescope, has bright blue clusters of baby stars and pink clumps of ionized hydrogen gas speckled throughout its sweeping spiral arms.

Why do some starburst galaxies mysteriously shut down? New study provides clues

Paul Sutter published 25 April 26

A new study suggests that most "post-starburst galaxies" cease star formation because they run out of fuel. But that's not the full story.

A Soyuz rocket launches the Progress 94 cargo spacecraft from Baikonur Cosmodrome on March 22, 2026.

Watch Russia launch 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station today

Mike Wall published 25 April 26

Russia will launch its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.

night sky image showing a bright blue star in the center, surrounded by thousands of smaller stars ranging from yellow, orange, blue and white in color.

A bright star will disappear for up to an hour tonight — here's what's happening

Joe Rao last updated 25 April 26

The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.

A man in a blue and black checkered plaid jacket stands at a podium and extends his arm to the left. — Ted Cruz pushes back on NASA budget cuts: 'I don't want to wake up one day and look up at the moon and realize the Chinese have beat us there' Sen. Ted Cruz told engineers on NASA's Artemis program, "we'll take care of the politics...so you can do your job," amid steep cuts to NASA's funding in the Presidents fiscal year 2027 budget request.
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a cloud of blue, white with a ring of red light around it on a black background — James Webb Space Telescope peers into a dying star surrounded by mysterious buckyballs: 'The structures we're seeing now are breathtaking' The James Webb Space Telescope captured the first detailed images of planetary nebula Tc 1, revealing new details of what happens after a sun-like star dies.
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A Soyuz rocket launches the Progress 94 cargo spacecraft from Baikonur Cosmodrome on March 22, 2026. — Watch Russia launch 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station today Russia will launch its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.

An illustration of a super-Earth exoplanet orbiting its star with very different siblings — NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers a weird system of exoplanets unlike anything seen before "Most planetary systems appear as 'peas in a pod.' This is not the case in the TOI-201 system."
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a close up view of the sun in space, a large fiery solar flare lifts off the sun in the upper right corner. — Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth The twin eruptions briefly disrupted radio signals across the dayside of Earth.

Artemis 2 astronaut Christina Koch of NASA looks at Earth as her Orion spacecraft heads toward the moon in April 2026. — 'Guess I'll be waiting a minute to surf again': Artemis 2 moon astronaut Christina Koch shares her recovery journey A week after the Artemis 2 moon mission ended, NASA astronaut Christina Koch struggled to walk in a straight line during a blindfold test. But it's all part of readjusting to life on Earth.

A comet is pictured in coronagraph data flying past the sun. — Comet PanSTARRS approaches Earth on April 26. Here's how to catch it in satellite imagery this weekend Comet PanSTARRS recently survived its close brush with the sun.

Skywatching

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Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE lens review

By James Abbott published 24 April 26

Review The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is a fast standard prime for astrophotography, at a competitive price.

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On this day in space! April 24, 1970: China launches its 1st satellite

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 24 April 26

On April 24, 1970, China became the fifth nation to independently launch a satellite into orbit.

Aurora forecast April 24-26 — Northern lights relatively quiet tonight ahead of possible weekend boost

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 24 April 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

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Spaceflight

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

By Robert Lea last updated 24 April 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.

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'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts

By Mike Wall published 23 April 26

Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

Space Exploration

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches the "Kakushin Rising" mission from New Zealand on April 22, 2026.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)

By Mike Wall published 22 April 26

Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.

Launches & Spacecraft

Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the design of the new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan on Oct. 16, 2024.

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

By Elizabeth Howell published 22 April 26

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

Steve Kapala, Jesse Wang, Vlad Link and Laddy Aldridge of the U.S. Navy dive medical team pose aboard the USS John P. Murtha ahead of Artemis 2 recovery operations in the Pacific Ocean.

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

By Samantha Mathewson published 22 April 26

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

Science & Astronomy

This X-ray image shows our solar system 'breathing'

By Robert Lea published 24 April 26

The eROSITA spacecraft has built the most precise map of soft X-rays over Earth, observing a fascinating phenomenon driven by solar winds from the sun.

Famous asteroid Ryugu may have been bombarded by a swarm of tiny space rocks 1,000 years ago

By Robert Lea published 24 April 26

Samples of Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft show that the asteroid bears the scars of a recent bombardment by tiny space rocks.

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Ice melts in the springtime on Mars | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 24 April 26

Springtime has arrived at the Red Planet's Chasma Boreale, as this photo by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows.

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Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 20 March 26

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration

SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published 9 March 26

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

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Entertainment

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How did humanity end up underground in 'Silo'? Apple TV digs deep in new Season 3 teaser (video)

By Jeff Spry published 24 April 26

"Before we know how it all will end, we need to understand how it all began."

an astronaut climbs along the outside of a cylindrical spacecraft above the moon

How did the USSR win the space race to beat the US to the moon in Apple TV's new 'Star City'?

By Jeff Spry published 24 April 26

"I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life."

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The Topaz Solar Farm in California, which covers 9.5 square miles (25.6 square kilometers), as seen from space.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

By Leonard David published 23 April 26

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Search for Life

Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published 4 April 26

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

Search for Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published 17 March 26

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

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Technology

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy

By Paul Brett published 23 April 26

Deals Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

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Best drones 2026: Make the most of spring with these high-flying gadgets

By James Abbott last updated 23 April 26

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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

Best camera drones 2026: Capture stunning shots this spring

By James Abbott last updated 22 April 26

Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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