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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 53 Starlink satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 14, 2022.

Weather looks good for SpaceX Starlink launch on Tuesday

By Elizabeth Howell published

There's a 70% chance that the weather will be good enough to allow another batch of SpaceX's Starlink satellites to get off the ground from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Promotional art for "Orbital" showing off the film's impressive depictions of ring-shaped megastructures surrounding Earth.

Massive megastructures circle the Earth in trailer for sci-fi film 'Orbital'

By Jeff Spry published

Filmmaker Hashem Al-Ghaili has created a micro-budget sci-fi film with amazing visual effects in 'Orbital.'

The Super Heavy Booster 7 to support Starship rolls to the launch pad on Aug. 6.

SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket returns to launch pad (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

SpaceX's massive "Booster 7" Super Heavy rocket prototype moved back to the launch pad Aug. 5 and 6 to prep for an orbital test flight with Starship later this year.

An artist depiction close-up of the sun showing solar surface activity.

Surprise solar storm bashes Earth, with a second wave predicted for Monday

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

NOAA reported that a "moderate" solar storm struck Earth over the weekend, and another once could hit today.

Soviet cosmonaut Anatoly Filipchenko, seen here prior to his Soyuz 16 mission in 1974, died on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Cosmonaut Anatoly Filipchenko, who led two docking flight tests, dies at 94

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Soviet-era cosmonaut Anatoly Filipchenko, who launched on two docking tests, first for a possible Russian moon landing and then the first joint flight with the United States, has died at age 94.

streaking meteors

Perseid meteor shower generates early 'shooting stars' (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published

If you're worried about the full moon washing out the Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12, go out now. NASA cameras have already spotted 'shooting stars.'

Tech

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Holy Stone HS720G Drone_Drone in the air

Holy Stone HS720G review

By James Abbott published

The Holy Stone HS720G is a cheap and cheerful beginner drone offering basic 4K video and photos.

China's Shenzhou 14 crewed mission launches atop a Long March 2F rocket on June 4, 2022.

China launches mysterious reusable 'test spacecraft' to Earth orbit

By Mike Wall published

For the second time in two years, China has launched a classified reusable vehicle — thought to be a robotic space plane — on a mystery mission to Earth orbit.

Spaceflight

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 53 Starlink satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 14, 2022.

Weather looks good for SpaceX Starlink launch on Tuesday

By Elizabeth Howell published

There's a 70% chance that the weather will be good enough to allow another batch of SpaceX's Starlink satellites to get off the ground from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Super Heavy Booster 7 to support Starship rolls to the launch pad on Aug. 6.

SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket returns to launch pad (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

SpaceX's massive "Booster 7" Super Heavy rocket prototype moved back to the launch pad Aug. 5 and 6 to prep for an orbital test flight with Starship later this year.

Science & Astronomy

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An artist depiction close-up of the sun showing solar surface activity.

Surprise solar storm bashes Earth, with a second wave predicted for Monday

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

NOAA reported that a "moderate" solar storm struck Earth over the weekend, and another once could hit today.

The supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. Similar massive cosmic explosions may have spread large quantities of stardust through our solar system billions of years ago.

Powerful cosmic explosions left abundant stardust in our solar system

By Robert Lea published

More than 25%of the stardust in our planetary system may have been seeded there when supergiant stars exploded.

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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.

Martian panorama showing the view back down Mount Sharp at the center of the image and rounded hills in the distance.

Celebrate 10 years of NASA's Curiosity rover with these incredible images (gallery)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years, taking incredible photos as it goes. We take a look at some of its best images here.

Skywatching

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streaking meteors

Perseid meteor shower generates early 'shooting stars' (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published

If you're worried about the full moon washing out the Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12, go out now. NASA cameras have already spotted 'shooting stars.'

The Nickon Action 12x50 Binocular laying on a bench.

Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars review

By Jamie Carter published

Review Although heavy, the Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars offer clear, crisp and bright views from within a tough, waterproof body.

Review
Photo of the Celestron Nature DX ED resting on a wall

Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars review

By Jamie Carter published

Review The Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50s are compact and portable, but some high-end glass makes these binoculars a serious step-up option.

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Entertainment

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Promotional art for "Orbital" showing off the film's impressive depictions of ring-shaped megastructures surrounding Earth.

Massive megastructures circle the Earth in trailer for sci-fi film 'Orbital'

By Jeff Spry published

Filmmaker Hashem Al-Ghaili has created a micro-budget sci-fi film with amazing visual effects in 'Orbital.'

Promotional art for "Earth's Shadow" depicting an evil-looking alien.

Explore a mysterious exoplanet in new video game 'Earth's Shadow'

By Jeff Spry published

Earth's Shadow is a terrifying new sci-fi video game just launched on Steam that takes place on the mysterious exoplanet of Sumbra.

Buzz Lightyear Forever Stamps

Buzz Lightyear blasts from 'Infinity to Forever' with these cool new U.S. Postal Service stamps

By Jeff Spry published

The U.S. Postal Service releases a new First-Class stamp series featuring "Toy Story's" Buzz Lightyear

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Karen Nyberg drinks through a straw in microgravity conditions.

Food in space: What do astronauts eat?

By Andrew Webb published

Reference What do astronauts eat in space? Here we explore the range of food and drink that has been consumed in space and how space gastronomy has changed over the years.

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There's a lot going in space this year. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Hanneke Weitering published

Reference Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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Best tripods for astrophotography: Image shows person using camera and tripod at night

Best tripods: For astrophotography, landscape, and more

By Diana Jarvis published

Here's our round-up of the best tripods on the market, and we think every astrophotographer should have one.