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SpaceX Starlink satellites face Russia space debris 'squalls' in orbit: report

By Elizabeth Howell published

An Aug. 6 close encounter saw hundreds of Starlink satellites get uncomfortably close to debris generated in a Russian anti-satellite test in November 2021.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in its deployed form as seen in an artist's illustration.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

A multispectral satellite images of an artillery battalion actively firing in a southeasterly direction on March 11, 2022 as seen by the WorldView-2 satellite for Maxar Technologies.

Ukraine invasion's impacts on space exploration: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published

The Russia-Ukraine war has already stretched into space, with satellites providing internet and intel and longstanding international relations in outer space shifting rapidly.

Cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky shared this photo of the International Space Station on Twitter on Sept. 29, 2021. He and two colleagues were relocating a Russian Soyuz spacecraft from one port to another at the time.

International Space Station: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published

Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.

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August new moon 2022: Planet Mercury reaches greatest elongation

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The new moon of August occurs on Aug. 27 at 4:17 a.m. EDT (0817 GMT). Our guide describes which planets and constellations are visible during August's new moon 2022.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in August

By Scott Snowden published

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

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Best cameras for photos and videos 2022

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

Check out the best cameras for photography and video to find your perfect DSLR or mirrorless companion.

Two Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGVs) pose for a picture at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on July 28, 2022.

US Space Force tests robot dogs to patrol Cape Canaveral

By Brett Tingley published

The Space Force has conducted a demonstration using "robot dogs" for security patrols and other repetitive tasks.

Spaceflight

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SpaceX Starlink satellites face Russia space debris 'squalls' in orbit: report

By Elizabeth Howell published

An Aug. 6 close encounter saw hundreds of Starlink satellites get uncomfortably close to debris generated in a Russian anti-satellite test in November 2021.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in its deployed form as seen in an artist's illustration.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Science & Astronomy

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An aerial view of Jezero Crater on Mars

Probing the Red Planet: Finding past life at Jezero Crater

By Leonard David published

Perseverance Mars rover is gathering up samples of Martian rock and soil that could help tease out an answer concerning past life on Mars.

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Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff published

NASA astronauts test a prototype spacesuit for lunar exploration at the agency's Kennedy Space Center.

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An aerial view of Jezero Crater on Mars

Probing the Red Planet: Finding past life at Jezero Crater

By Leonard David published

Perseverance Mars rover is gathering up samples of Martian rock and soil that could help tease out an answer concerning past life on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected its 12th Red Planet rock sample on Aug. 3, 2022.

Perseverance Mars rover bags 12th Red Planet rock sample

By Mike Wall published

NASA's car-sized Perseverance Mars rover drilled out and sealed up its 12th rock sample on Wednesday (Aug. 3), its fourth such operation in less than a month.

robot on dusty Martian rocks

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years. Here's what we've learned.

By Stefanie Waldek published

Curiosity landed on Mars on Aug. 5, 2012, with one main goal: to determine whether the planet was once habitable. In 10 years, it has answered that question and many others.

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Image of new moon

August new moon 2022: Planet Mercury reaches greatest elongation

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The new moon of August occurs on Aug. 27 at 4:17 a.m. EDT (0817 GMT). Our guide describes which planets and constellations are visible during August's new moon 2022.

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Best mirrorless cameras

Best mirrorless cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

We've scoped out the best mirrorless cameras available to buy in 2022 to cover any budget and skill range.

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Best Night Vision Binoculars 2022

By Russ Swan published

Buying guide In the dark, these are the best night vision binoculars, monoculars, and goggles for seeking out subjects.

Buying guide

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The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in August

By Scott Snowden published

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

Top sci-fi movies and TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime in August

By Scott Snowden published

Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on

Star Trek movies, ranked worst to best

Star Trek movies, ranked worst to best

By Susan Arendt published

Journey into the strange new worlds of the Star Trek movies, ranked worst to best. Live long and get some popcorn.

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Image of new moon

August new moon 2022: Planet Mercury reaches greatest elongation

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The new moon of August occurs on Aug. 27 at 4:17 a.m. EDT (0817 GMT). Our guide describes which planets and constellations are visible during August's new moon 2022.

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The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in August

By Scott Snowden published

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

Top sci-fi movies and TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime in August

By Scott Snowden published

Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on