Starship in space! See highlights of SpaceX megarocket's epic Flight 13 test launch (video)
The 13th test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket went pretty well — and provided some amazing visuals, too. See the highlights here.
Skywatching
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ZWO Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope review
Review A compact, automated smart telescope with a higher resolution upgrade
How much better is the Canon EOS R6 III than previous models for astrophotography?
The latest edition of the Canon EOS R6 III adds 8 MP in resolution compared to the EOS R6 II, a CFexpress card slot and improved low-light autofocusing capability but do these upgrades actually benefit the astrophotographer?
Spaceflight
On this day in space! July 26, 2005: Space shuttle Discovery returns to flight
On July 26, 2005, the space shuttle Discovery launched on the first return-to-flight mission following the Columbia disaster that killed seven crewmembers a little over two years earlier.
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I'm not an astronaut, but I went to the International Space Station (sort of)
"Just the fact that it exists, just the fact that it continues to exist. We should marvel at that."
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: SpaceX 'over the moon' after Starship launch
Relive SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test flight, including its launch, stunning views from space and surprising ending here.
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SpaceX will now try to launch critical Starship Flight 13 test today after delays. Here's what to expect.
SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today (July 24), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.
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Science & Astronomy
X-ray spacecraft finds supermassive black hole stirring up the 'red potato' galaxy: 'There may be a cook in this cosmic kitchen'
Using the Chandra X-ray spacecraft, astronomers have seen a jet from a feeding supermassive black hole churning gas surrounding a galaxy nicknamed the "red potato."
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Space Photo of the Day
Planet hunter gets the silent treatment | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026
ESA's Plato spacecraft completes critical testing ahead of its spaceflight.
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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
Alien life likely can't survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say
For a world to maintain an atmosphere long enough for life to gain a foothold, it seems it needs to be at least as big as Mars.
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Technology
Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.
