Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system
Scientists think permanently shadowed lunar craters offer the perfect foundation for navigation on the moon.
Skywatching
Aurora forecast May 19 - Northern lights possible again tonight as speedy solar winds continue
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Spaceflight
SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 will now launch on May 21
SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.
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On this day in space! May 19, 2000: STS-101 launches with 1st 'glass cockpit'
On May 19, 2000, the space shuttle Atlantis launched with the very first "glass cockpit."
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This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it
A new NASA video shows the Artemis 2 Orion capsule's separation from its service module just before the spacecraft slammed into Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.
Science & Astronomy
Galactic starlight will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for May 19, 2026
The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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.
Space Photo of the Day
Galactic starlight will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for May 19, 2026
The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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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
These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?
Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.
Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help
Scientists say amino acids produced by life are distributed differently and more diversely than amino acids produced by non-living chemical reactions, thereby providing a truer signature of life.
Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'
The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.
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Technology
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera – it's perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal
Deals Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price
