SpaceX's SN20 Starship prototype roars to life in 1st static fire tests (video) By Mike Wall 22 October 2021 SpaceX fired up its SN20 Starship prototype in earnest for the first time Thursday night (Oct. 21), notching a big milestone on the vehicle's planned path to orbit.
Watch live tonight: Russian cargo ship moves to new parking spot at space station By Elizabeth Howell 22 October 2021 An uncrewed Russian cargo ship is swapping parking spots at the International Space Station.
NASA stacks Orion capsule atop SLS megarocket for Artemis 1 moon mission (video) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 NASA stacked its Orion capsule atop a Space Launch System megarocket yesterday (Oct. 20), notching a major milestone for the agency and its Artemis program of crewed lunar exploration.
October's full 'Hunter's moon' of 2021 wows skywatchers (photos) By Elizabeth Howell 21 October 2021 The full moon of Wednesday (Oct. 21), known by many as the "Hunter's Moon," provided a celestial treat for skywatchers around the world.
Meet Starlab: Private space station planned to fly in 2027 By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 Nanoracks, Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin announced today (Oct. 21) that they plan to get a free-flying private space station called Starlab up and running in low Earth orbit by 2027.
Jupiter hit by another space rock in rare views captured by Japanese skywatchers By Meghan Bartels 21 October 2021 It's tough to be the biggest planet in the solar system, and this fall Jupiter is taking a beating.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope looks squeaky clean at spaceport for December launch (photos) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 These are some of the last good looks we'll get at NASA's huge James Webb Space Telescope before it leaves this world forever.
Rocket Lab to recover booster on launch next month By Mike Wall 20 October 2021 Rocket Lab plans to recover the first stage of an Electron launcher during its next mission, which is scheduled to lift off from New Zealand during a two-week window that opens on Nov. 11.
NASA stacks Orion capsule atop SLS megarocket for Artemis 1 moon mission (video) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 NASA stacked its Orion capsule atop a Space Launch System megarocket yesterday (Oct. 20), notching a major milestone for the agency and its Artemis program of crewed lunar exploration.
Meet Starlab: Private space station planned to fly in 2027 By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 Nanoracks, Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin announced today (Oct. 21) that they plan to get a free-flying private space station called Starlab up and running in low Earth orbit by 2027.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope looks squeaky clean at spaceport for December launch (photos) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 These are some of the last good looks we'll get at NASA's huge James Webb Space Telescope before it leaves this world forever.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff 21 October 2021 One month after the onset of the La Palma volcanic eruption, a series of satellite images reveals how the unstoppable force of nature bulldozed swaths of the popular holiday island.
Perseverance rover confirms existence of ancient Mars lake and river delta By Mike Wall 07 October 2021 Photos snapped by Perseverance show that Jezero Crater did indeed host a large river-fed lake in the ancient past.
Mars: What we know about the Red Planet By Charles Q. Choi 01 October 2021 Learn about planet Mars’ atmosphere, water supply and the possibility to support life, plus findings from the various Mars rover missions.
Mars was always too small to hold onto its oceans, rivers and lakes By Mike Wall 20 September 2021 Mars was doomed to desiccation by its small size, a new study suggests.
October's full 'Hunter's moon' of 2021 wows skywatchers (photos) By Elizabeth Howell 21 October 2021 The full moon of Wednesday (Oct. 21), known by many as the "Hunter's Moon," provided a celestial treat for skywatchers around the world.
How to see Uranus near the full Hunter's Moon in the night sky this week By Hanneke Weitering 21 October 2021 The full Hunter's Moon will light the way to Uranus in the early morning sky this week, and with some luck you could see a "shooting star" while looking for the celestial pair.
October's full Hunter's Moon of 2021 rises tonight! Here's what to expect. By Samantha Mathewson 20 October 2021 The Hunter's Moon rises tonight, marking the first full moon of the fall season in the northern hemisphere.
Lego Star Wars The Child review By Jordan Middler 21 October 2021 Review The LEGO Star Wars The Child set is an adorable, if repetitive build.
In 'Back to Earth,' NASA astronaut brings the space station mindset home By Meghan Bartels 21 October 2021 Astronaut Nicole Stott's new book "Back to Earth" chronicles her experience on the International Space Station and how lessons there could help people on Earth.
Book excerpt: 'Back to Earth' (Seal Press, 2021) by astronaut Nicole Stott By Nicole Stott 21 October 2021 How can going to space change the way we live on Earth? Sure, spaceflight leads to new technologies, but it also offers new philosophies.
Marvel movies in chronological order By Lauren O'Callaghan 21 October 2021 Want to watch the Marvel movies in chronological order? Well look no further than our helpful breakdown of the MCU timeline.
New Horizons: Exploring Pluto and Beyond By Elizabeth Howell 20 October 2021 New Horizons was the first spacecraft to visit dwarf planet Pluto and Kuiper Belt object Arrokoth. The spacecraft is still actively exploring the solar system.
Vortex binoculars: Deals and discounts By Ian Evenden 20 October 2021 We've picked out our favorite Vortex binoculars – and found the best prices for them, too.
