'Everybody wanted to be the first': Apollo astronauts were more competitive, Artemis 2 pilot says
NASA's Artemis moon program differs from Apollo in many ways, including the attitudes of its astronauts.
Skywatching
You can get my favorite image-stabilized binoculars for their cheapest ever price in this incredible anti-Prime Day deal
Deals The Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-L 1640 image-stabilized binoculars are the best for steady stargazing at high magnification. Walmart is selling them for their cheapest ever price but it could jump up at any moment.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! June 23, 1949: XS-1 space plane aces 117th flight
On June 23, 1949, the XS-1 space plane flew for the 117th time.
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SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026
The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.
SpaceX launches its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff
SpaceX launched its first-ever Starfall spacecraft, demonstrating the new vehicle's ability to operate in space and return safely back to Earth.
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Science & Astronomy
This 'improbable' exoplanet system is so wonky because of a weird object within
"This discovery provides a crucial insight into how planets form even around massive, eccentric objects."
This ball of stars named Terzan 5 may be one of the Milky Way's original building blocks
Terzan 5 is a globular cluster with some unusual properties that have led a team of astronomers to suspect that it is more than meets the eye.
Space Photo of the Day
SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026
The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.
Entertainment
This might be your last chance to pick up a retired Lego Star Wars set before it flies off forever, and it's under $100 on Amazon for Prime Day
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Northern lights - live updatesThe 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 todayFollow 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 tonightFind 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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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Searching for alien life: New model could help scientists home in on habitable exoplanets
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.
Technology
This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone just got even cheaper, $60 off for Prime Day
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!
