Kristen Stewart will play Sally Ride, the 1st American woman in space, as Amazon finally greenlights mini-series 'The Challenger'
In her TV series debut, 'The Twilight Saga' star will portray the first American woman in space.
Skywatching
Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space
The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.
This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale
Deals Ideal for adults and children alike, this super-compact tabletop Celestron Firstscope is perfect for fast, fuss-free skywatching. I'd never part with mine and it's even cheaper thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
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Science & Astronomy
Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case
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Space Photo of the Day
Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026
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Northern lights - live updates
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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Search For Life
Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us
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Technology
Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth
From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!
