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Watch live: Rocket Lab launching Japanese Earth-observing satellite today

Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective today (June 26) during a window that opens at 1:43 p.m. EDT (1743 GMT). Watch it live here and read our preview story.

Rocket Lab - '10 Owl Of 10' Launch - YouTube

Rocket Lab - '10 Owl Of 10' Launch - YouTube

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a large T-shaped space station is seen from above with Earth below it

China plans to double the size of its Tiangong space station while the ISS nears its end

Andrew Jones published 26 June 26

China plans to add three new modules to Tiangong along with a co-orbiting space telescope, as the ISS heads for a Pacific splashdown.

A Rocket Lab Electron launches a Strix Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective from New Zealand on June 26, 2026.

Rocket Lab launches 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission, sending up Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite (video)

Josh Dinner last updated 26 June 26

Rocket Lab launched the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation.

Composite of the Veil Nebula and stars inside the lenses of the Fujifilm Techno-Stabi 1640 binoculars with hands holding the body.

Moore's law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?

Harry Bennett published 26 June 26

With the prices of the newest smart telescope and image-stabilized binocular models running into the thousands, older models should be cheaper, but we are seeing a range of different factors at play affecting prices from the top to the bottom.

Best streaming services for science-fiction fans 2026: Disney Plus, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus, and more

Alexander Cox last updated 26 June 26

With so many new and historic sci-fi shows and movies to stream, where do you start? From first contact to face-hugging, we've rounded up the best streaming services for sci-fi fans.

a man stands shining a laser to messier 7 which is in the tail of the scorpius constellation.

Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky

Joe Rao published 26 June 26

Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it.

A laptop floats against a deep space scene dominated by blue-white stars.

Watch a 'Potentially hazardous asteroid' the size of a skyscraper close in on Earth live online tonight

Anthony Wood published 26 June 26

"An asteroid of this size comes this close roughly once every ten years".

A collage of a a Katalyst spacecraft and the NASA Swift observatory it will try to save after launch — NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it? NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory , which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.

A Rocket Lab Electron launches a Strix Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective from New Zealand on June 26, 2026. — Rocket Lab launches 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission, sending up Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite Rocket Lab launched the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation.

Technicians at Thales Alenia Space in Turin, Italy prepare the HALO habitat module for transport to the United States. — NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds A memo issued by NASA Office of Inspector General highlights huge cost increases and extended timelines for Artemis program hardware that has since been canceled.
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a close up orange hue moon rising behind silhouetted trees — June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.

A Canon EOS R5 camera, viewed from above. — This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on 'a camera of epic proportions' A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you'll have to be fast.

A side by side showing the 6 galaxies that are merging. — James Webb Space Telescope catches 6 galaxies merging into one of the largest galaxies in the universe A supermassive black hole is also coming together at the heart of this galaxy maelstrom.
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A collage of Space.com news on the new Space.com app for Android and Apple phones. — Space.com just launched an app! Get your inside scoop on space exploration Our new Space.com app takes you out of this world, every day, for the latest space mission news, astronomical discoveries, night sky guides and more.

Skywatching

Beam me up to 4K: Your ultimate sci-fi collection for less than $25 on Prime Day

By Tantse Walter published 26 June 26

Deals Amazon is practically giving the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus away for Prime Day. Grab one while it's at half price, or upgrade for just $10 more. Last chance today!

Amazon Prime Day 2026: The final day of Prime Day is here

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 26 June 26

Deals We are on the fourth day of four of Amazon Prime Day. There are still plenty of great deals from major retailers and while we can't say when these deals will end, we don't expect them to last forever.

June full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Strawberry Moon

By Anthony Wood last updated 26 June 26

Your guide to June's full Strawberry Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Spaceflight

This NACA sign, the emblem for NASA's predecessor the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, hung over the doorway to the 8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel at the agency's Langley Research Center in Virginia since 1953. It is now on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

On this day in space! June 26, 1954: NACA research station moves to new base

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 26 June 26

On June 26, 1954, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics moved their headquarters to a brand new facility.

Space Exploration

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 26 June 26

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

The space shuttle Endeavor stands upright in a museum.

I got a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home in California, and it's breathtaking (photos)

By Chelsea Gohd published 25 June 26

The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.

Human Spaceflight

A rendering of one of SpaceX's planned "Starmind" AI satellites in orbit.

Another 'Star' is born: SpaceX names AI megaconstellation 'Starmind'

By Mike Wall published 25 June 26

SpaceX will call its planned AI megaconstellation "Starmind," continuing the company's stellar naming theme.

Launches & Spacecraft

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 24, 2026.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 25 June 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two dozen Starlink satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday night (June 24).

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

Neon green, purple, and red auroras over Earth.

Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 26 June 26

This is truly a view like no other.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 26 June 26

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

Neon green, purple, and red auroras over Earth.

Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 26 June 26

This is truly a view like no other.

the Earth from space with a shadow on its left side.

Summer solstice seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 25, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 25 June 26

Just after the summer solstice, a European weather satellite managed to capture a striking image of this celestial moment from space.

Three boxes contain a glowing center that in the left box is blue, the middle box is yellow, and the right box is red.

NASA looks for the origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 24 June 26

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finding clues that are leading scientists toward the origins of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.

Entertainment

Turn your room into a galaxy: The best Prime Day deals on star projectors for aspiring astronomers

By Chris McMullen published 26 June 26

Deals Whether light pollution is foiling your stargazing or you just want to transform a room, there are great star projector deals this Prime Day and I've picked out the best.

Supergirl's brilliant poster is a reminder that they don't make sci-fi movie posters like they used to

By Richard Edwards published 25 June 26

What's with all the boring montages of Jedi and superheroes? It's time to resurrect a lost art.

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Search For Life

Searching for alien life: New model could help scientists home in on habitable exoplanets

By Samantha Mathewson published 23 June 26

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.

Search for Life

An illustration of our solar system. The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter, separating our system into what we refer to as the inner and outer regions.

Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?

By Kiona N. Smith published 17 June 26

Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.

Search for Life

a cylindrical telescope in space looks at earth, both on a starry black background

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?

By Paul Sutter published 10 June 26

A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

Search for Life

Technology

Only a few hours left! This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone is $60 off for Prime Day

By Tantse Walter published 26 June 26

Deals Drone expert James Abbott thinks this DJI Neo is perfect for beginners. $139 for this drone idea for newcomers is a steal.

New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you 'everything you could possibly need' and it's $133 off

By Chris McMullen published 25 June 26

Deals Our expert awarded this DJI Mini 4K drone five stars, and thanks to Prime Day, it's nearly 35% off. With two batteries for extra flight time and excellent wind resistant, it's a must buy for beginners.

This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone just got even cheaper, $60 off for Prime Day

By Chris McMullen last updated 24 June 26

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!

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