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An illustration of a futurtisic space station with artificial gravity

Artificial gravity: Definition, future tech and research

By Robert Lea published 20 May 22

Reference This technology could provide more natural spacecraft environments for future space exploration missions and even off-Earth tourism.

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Best drone deals: Top discounts from DJI, Parrot, Skydio and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 20 May 22

Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

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Spaceflight

An artist's illustration of NASA's Pioneer 12 spacecraft, also known as Pioneer Venus Orbiter, which explored the cloudy planet for 14 years from orbit.

On This Day In Space: May 20, 1978: NASA launches Pioneer Venus Orbiter

By Hanneke Weitering published 20 May 22

On May 20, 1978, NASA launched a spacecraft to Venus. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches Boeing's Starliner capsule.

Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2: Live updates

By Space.com Staff published 20 May 22

Read live updates of Boeing's second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on May 19.

Science & Astronomy

A small white dwarf star pulls material off a companion star

This tiny space rock might be the 1st physical evidence of a rare supernova

By Stefanie Waldek published 20 May 22

Scientists who analyzed the chemical composition of a space rock called the Hypatia stone suspect they have discovered evidence of a rare type of supernova.

An artist's image of an alien starship as viewed from a planet's surface.

Why have aliens never visited Earth? Scientists have a disturbing answer

By Ben Turner published 20 May 22

Aliens could be forced to give up cosmic expansion to avoid catastrophe.

Search For Life

An unidentified aerial phenomenon, imaged by a U.S. Navy.

What's next for UFO studies after landmark congressional hearing?

By Leonard David published 18 May 22

Tuesday's (May 17) event was the first open congressional hearing about UFOs in more than 50 years.

An unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP), as captured by the sensors of a U.S. Navy jet.

US military taking 'all hands on deck' approach to understanding UFOs

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 May 22

The U.S. military aims to more systematically classify and characterize reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), officials said during a congressional hearing on Tuesday (May 17).

Congress holding UFO hearing today: How to watch live (and what to expect)

By Leonard David published 16 May 22

The U.S. Congress will hold a public hearing tomorrow (May 17) on reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) skirting through our skies, and you can watch it live.

Skywatching

'Out There: Oceans of Time': Win a Sky-Watcher Cassegrain Telescope in this giveaway!

By Space.com Staff published 20 May 22

Celebrate the space exploration game "Out There: Oceans of Time" with this Sky-Watcher telescope giveaway, but enter by June 8.

Encalife Atmosphere Smart Galaxy Star Projector review

By Tantse Walter published 20 May 22

Encalife's Smart Galaxy Star Projector boasts plenty of features to create the perfect night-sky inspired mood.

An M-class solar flare that occurred on May 19, 2022.

Sun busts out trio of moderate solar flares that might herald more activity

By Elizabeth Howell published 19 May 22

A trio of moderate flares blasted off from the sun on Thursday, and there might be more in store.

Entertainment

'Out There: Oceans of Time': Win a Sky-Watcher Cassegrain Telescope in this giveaway!

By Space.com Staff published 20 May 22

Celebrate the space exploration game "Out There: Oceans of Time" with this Sky-Watcher telescope giveaway, but enter by June 8.

A still image of J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek on an alien planet in "Night Sky."

'Night Sky' revealed: Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons on his strange sci-fi series on Prime Video (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published 20 May 22

Actor J.K. Simmons discusses his starring role in Amazon Prime Video’s “Night Sky”

Concept art for the video game Starfield. At the bottom center is a glowing golden city with t talle skyscraper inthe middle. Light extends upwards to the top of the image. On the left is a close up of two astronauts faces. On the right the head of a blonde woman with shoulder length hair who is looking off to the top right. Below her there is a bulky humanoid-shaped robot.

Everything we know about Starfield: Release window, platforms, trailers & more

By Cian Maher published 19 May 22

With Bethesda’s highly anticipated spacefaring RPG just around the corner, we’ve compiled everything we know about Starfield to bring you up to light-speed.

References

Artificial gravity: Definition, future tech and research

By Robert Lea published 20 May 22

Reference This technology could provide more natural spacecraft environments for future space exploration missions and even off-Earth tourism.

Reference

Best drone deals: Top discounts from DJI, Parrot, Skydio and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 20 May 22

Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

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Everything we know about Starfield: Release window, platforms, trailers & more

By Cian Maher published 19 May 22

With Bethesda’s highly anticipated spacefaring RPG just around the corner, we’ve compiled everything we know about Starfield to bring you up to light-speed.

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