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A photo of a nearly full moon. The image was taken one day prior to the supermoon, or a moon that appears larger due to being the closest to Earth in its orbit.

Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok published

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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Perseid meteor shower 2022 webcast: Watch the 'shooting stars' live online tonight!

By Samantha Mathewson published

The annual Perseid meteor shower is approaching its peak, and you can enjoy the event live online.

large full moon rises up behind a hill.

The last supermoon of the year rises Thursday: Watch it online for free

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Watch the last supermoon of the year rise over Rome with the Virtual Telescope Project's free livestream, which starts on Aug. 12 at 1:30 a.m. ET.

"The Orville" Season 3, episode 10 "Future Unknown"

'The Orville' Season 3 finale gives us Moclan mating rituals, Malloy's missing egg sandwich and more

By Scott Snowden published

Other seasons of sci-fi shows come and go, but 'The Orville' will almost certainly be missed the most.

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus NG-16 cargo ship.

Northrop Grumman picks Firefly to replace Russian engines on Antares rocket

By Tariq Malik published

Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket is about to get an all-American upgrade with the help of Firefly Aerospace.

President Joe Biden signs the CHIPS Act into law on Aug. 9, 2022.

President Biden signs CHIPS Act, approving International Space Station extension to 2030

By Mike Wall published

Today (Aug. 9), President Joe Biden signed into law the CHIPS Act, which includes a NASA authorization bill — the first one to pass Congress in five years.

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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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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus NG-16 cargo ship.

Northrop Grumman picks Firefly to replace Russian engines on Antares rocket

By Tariq Malik published

Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket is about to get an all-American upgrade with the help of Firefly Aerospace.

President Joe Biden signs the CHIPS Act into law on Aug. 9, 2022.

President Biden signs CHIPS Act, approving International Space Station extension to 2030

By Mike Wall published

Today (Aug. 9), President Joe Biden signed into law the CHIPS Act, which includes a NASA authorization bill — the first one to pass Congress in five years.

Science & Astronomy

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two bright spiral galaxies with mingling stars

'Cosmic butterfly' wings shimmer in image of violently colliding galaxies

By Robert Lea published

Astronomers have spotted the initial stages of a clash and merger between two spiral galaxies using the Gemini North telescope, offers a glimpse at the fate of our galaxy.

Retired Senator Barbara Mikulski poses with Kenneth Sembach, director of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in front of framed space memorabilia from Mikulski's collection.

Senator who helped save Hubble donates space telescope collection

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A politician who helped save the Hubble Space Telescope has now donated her space souvenirs to the operations center that runs the observatory, the Space Telescope Science Institute.

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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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A photo of a nearly full moon. The image was taken one day prior to the supermoon, or a moon that appears larger due to being the closest to Earth in its orbit.

Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok published

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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Several meteors can be seen streaking across a starry night sky.

Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, but don't expect much

By Samantha Mathewson published

The peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower shares the sky with August's full moon this week, meaning it will be difficult to view the iconic shooting stars.

Best cameras for astrophotography: Image shows Milky Way behind durdle door in Dorset

Best cameras for astrophotography 2022

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

Shoot amazing photos of the solar system and beyond with one of the best cameras for astrophotography.

Entertainment

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"The Orville" Season 3, episode 10 "Future Unknown"

'The Orville' Season 3 finale gives us Moclan mating rituals, Malloy's missing egg sandwich and more

By Scott Snowden published

Other seasons of sci-fi shows come and go, but 'The Orville' will almost certainly be missed the most.

Retired Senator Barbara Mikulski poses with Kenneth Sembach, director of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in front of framed space memorabilia from Mikulski's collection.

Senator who helped save Hubble donates space telescope collection

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A politician who helped save the Hubble Space Telescope has now donated her space souvenirs to the operations center that runs the observatory, the Space Telescope Science Institute.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket undergoes a crucial fueling test on June 20, 2022.

Celebrate NASA's Artemis 1 mission by sharing your 'moon snaps'

By Mike Wall published

NASA is asking people to share their "moon snaps" to celebrate Artemis 1, which is scheduled to launch on an uncrewed mission around the moon no earlier than Aug. 29.

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A photo of a nearly full moon. The image was taken one day prior to the supermoon, or a moon that appears larger due to being the closest to Earth in its orbit.

Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok published

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Reference
Best cameras for astrophotography: Image shows Milky Way behind durdle door in Dorset

Best cameras for astrophotography 2022

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

Shoot amazing photos of the solar system and beyond with one of the best cameras for astrophotography.

Photographer taking images of the northern lights

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.