Watch live: Sophie Adenot becomes 1st French woman to make a spacewalk

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon will take a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (Aug. 18), staring at about 8:35 a.m. EDT (1235 GMT). Adenot will become the first French woman ever to perform an extravehicular activity. Watch it live here and read our preview story.

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Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing

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Buying Guide October will offer stunning views of bright Saturn, perfect for wowing young stargazers. We have the best child-friendly telescopes to enjoy this and other stunning sights.

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Best telescopes 2026: Observe planets, stars and galaxies

By Gemma Lavender Last updated

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These eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets are out now and Marvel needs to be next.

By Kim Snaith Published

From all-in-one to compatible sets, these are the eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets you won't want to miss.

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Spaceflight

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Blue Origin adding second pad to Cape Canaveral launch complex amid rocket explosion repairs

By Josh Dinner Published

When life gives you lemons (exploding rocket), make lemonade (a second launch pad).

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On this day in space! Aug. 16, 1963: Wingless M2-F1 completes 1st glide flight

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On this day in space Aug. 16, 1963: NASA's M2-F1 aircraft prototype makes its first glide flight.

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Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'

By Leonard David Published

The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.

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New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart (video)

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SpaceX launched two of its Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on Saturday evening (Aug. 15), setting a new spaceflight record.

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NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft flew its second flight on March 20, 2026, near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.

'Strap yourself in and feel the Gs': NASA announces 'Max Power' aerospace expo

By Mike Wall Published

NASA announced today (Aug. 14) that it will hold a two-day aerospace expo this November — an event whose name should draw a chuckle from "Simpsons" fans.

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Science & Astronomy

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By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

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The Milky Way has a secret history of galaxy mergers that we are only now starting to uncover.

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Space Photo of the Day

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Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026

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The wildfires ripping across North America have created massive plumes of smoke.

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The silhouette of the ISS transiting across the sun's face during the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse.

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Total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2026

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This photo, snapped just as the Aug. 12 solar eclipse was about to enter its totality phase, really captures the drama of the moment.

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Entertainment

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After the fantastic Total War: Warhammer trilogy, Creative Assembly is marching into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40K's far future.

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The 1st 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' season 2 trailer finally gives us a release date (video)

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Our first look at 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' season 2 promises huge space battles, Clone Wars flashbacks, and a lot more Anakin Skywalker.

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'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important

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The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.

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Technology

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Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps

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