NASA X-ray spacecraft catches jet erupting from 1st supermassive black hole imaged by humanity
"We could already see changes in the jet, but never with this level of detail in X-rays."
Skywatching
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Early deals are already active on skywatching gear and space gifts
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2026 is just over ten days away, running from Jun. 23-26 and will bring three days of discounts across skywatching optics, drones and Lego! These are the best deals that you can get right now ahead of the big day.
Spaceflight
Watch SpaceX launch 3 huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites from Florida early on June 17
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch three of AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early Wednesday morning (June 17), and you can watch the action live.
SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st launch as a public company (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments
NASA took an unconventional approach to informing the astronauts of Artemis 3 about their crew assignments.
Science & Astronomy
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.
NASA X-ray spacecraft discovers supernova wreckage at the heart of the Milky Way
NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft has detected the supernova wreckage of a dead star that erupted 1,700 years ago and ejected debris at 2 million miles per hour.
Space Photo of the Day
Hubble spies a swarm of stars in a strange, irregular galaxy | Space photo of the day for June 15, 2026
This faint galaxy is hard to look away from.
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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
NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?
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.
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How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter.
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Technology
Best beginner drones 2026: Make the most of the summer weather
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.
Best drones 2026: Fly high this summer
These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.
Our experts recommend these image-stabilized Canon binoculars for stunning, steady views of the night sky, now $100 off in this early anti-Prime Day deal
Deals We rank these Canon 18x50 IS binoculars as the best for shake-free, high-magnification stargazing. Take advantage of this summer binocular deal for fantastic views of June’s moon and Mercury conjunction.