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After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day

Samantha Mathewson Published 22 July 26

Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.

An illustration shows a black hole ripping apart and devouring a star in a tidal disruption event (TDE).

NASA's Roman Space Telescope could reveal black holes ripping up stars. It's set to launch Aug. 30

Robert Lea Published 22 July 26

NASA's next super telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, may leave nowhere to hide for black holes that violently murder and devour stars, not even cosmic noon.

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If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech

Brett Tingley Published 22 July 26

The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force had some stark words in his last public speech, stating that "none of us will be able to avoid the war zone" should conflict extend to space.

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SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: Liftoff scheduled for tomorrow

Josh Dinner Last updated 22 July 26

SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next big test launch.

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'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is time-travelling back into theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release

Jeff Spry Published 22 July 26

Grab your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle because it's time to party like it’s the summer of 1991.

A split image showing three upcoming sci-fi shows: Lanterns, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Vought Rising

Upcoming space & sci-fi TV shows for 2026: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S4, 3 Body Problem, Vought Rising, Blade Runner 2099 & more

Grace Dean Last updated 22 July 26

Here’s everything we know about the sci-fi TV shows coming out in 2026 and beyond.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 12th test flight, on May 22, 2026. — 'The court has to intervene now': Indigenous groups and conservationists condemn SpaceX's South Texas land swap A coalition of environmental and tribal groups filed an emergency injunction to stop a land swap between SpaceX and the federal government, saying courts should rule on its legality.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the MRV-MEV satellite-servicing mission for Northrop Grumman on July 21, 2026. — SpaceX launches satellite repair drone with 10-foot robotic arms to Earth orbit (video) SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's trailblazing MRV-MEP satellite-servicing mission to Earth orbit today (July 21).
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A slightly blurry view of a cratered surface. — New timelapse video shows NASA's Psyche spacecraft zooming by Mars "We didn't anticipate big discoveries, given how extensively the planet has been studied, but we did complement Mars science with the data we collected through Psyche's unique perspective."

A giant chrome rocket and a small space capsule dock in low Earth orbit. — Four astronauts, 3 spacecraft, 2 weeks in orbit: Artemis III will be NASA's most complicated mission ever NASA's Artemis III mission is shaping up to be NASA's most complex mission in history, coordinating the launch and rendezvous of three different spacecraft.
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An illustration of the weird star system of CD-35 2722, the foreground object in a brown dwarf, the background object a star, but is the middle body an exomoon? — Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system — or is it something weirder? Have astronomers observed the first exomoon, or have they spotted a weird object that could challenge the very concept of planets and moons?

A yellowish crescent pointing downward on a dark background. — Scientists discover mystery molecule on Pluto and Saturn's moon Titan: 'We cannot say what it is' Despite being separated by billions of miles, Saturn's moon Titan and the dwarf planet Pluto share an unexplained surface signature.
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a metallic sphere on a sandy beach — Metal spheres found in Australia show how little we still know about falling space debris, experts say The latest space debris incident in Australia shows just how much we still don't know about what happens to rockets and other debris when it falls from space.

Skywatching

Billions of miles and thousands of years in the making: This is the life of a Perseid shooting star

By Anthony Wood Published 21 July 26

Exile, an interplanetary odyssey and a fateful encounter, this is the journey taken by each Perseid meteor.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Man uses one of the best telescopes and binoculars to look at the night sky as the sun sets and telescopes are on tripods around him

Best telescopes 2026: Observe planets, stars and galaxies

By Gemma Lavender Last updated 20 July 26

Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing, with top models from ZWO, Celestron and Unistellar.

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Get stabilized views of the cosmos with the Canon 18x50 IS binoculars, now almost 30% off

By Harry Bennett Published 20 July 26

Deals This amazing pair of binoculars is almost 30% off their retail price on Amazon and we think they are a great pair for stargazing with their 50mm objective lenses and excellent image stabilization.

Spaceflight

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On this day in space! July 22, 1972: Venera 8 spacecraft lands on Venus

By Hanneke Weitering Last updated 22 July 26

The Soviet Union's Venera capsule design.

Space Exploration

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SpaceX will launch Starship, the world's largest rocket, on critical Flight 13 test on July 23. Here's what to expect.

By Mike Wall Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 on Monday (July 20), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

Launches & Spacecraft

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What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launch on July 23? (Full mission timeline)

By Tariq Malik Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX will launch its next Starship, carrying the first V3 Starlink satellites, on the Flight 13 test mission on Thursday, July 23. Here's what time it flies.

Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 12th test flight, on May 22, 2026.

How to watch SpaceX launch Starship Flight 13 on July 23

By Samantha Mathewson Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight will carry out the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites while testing booster recovery and upgraded flight systems in a key step toward operational missions.

Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX's Starship rocket stands on the pad ahead of its 13th test flight.

SpaceX targets July 23 for crucial Starship Flight 13 test launch after abort

By Mike Wall Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX is now targeting Thursday (July 23) for Flight 13 of its giant Starship rocket, after the first launch attempt aborted at the last second on July 16.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

A black-and-white image of the surface of Mars with rocks and part of the Viking 1 lander.

Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 22 July 26

What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 22 July 26

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

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Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 22 July 26

What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.

A black space background is speckled by yellow, white, blue and orange stars including blue stars with long diffraction spikes.

James Webb Space Telescope looks back in time 4.4 billion years | Space photo of the day for July 21, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 21 July 26

The James Webb Space Telescope captured this image of a young galaxy cluster, MACS J0553.4-3342.

Sandy-colored large and small rocks on the Mars surface.

Ancient sandstorm leaves behind wreckage on Mars | Space photo of the day for July 20, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 20 July 26

Remnants from Martian history stay scattered across the planet's surface.

Entertainment

The 'Avengers Doomsday' trailer is cool, but it's missing something... where's all the space stuff?

By Matthew Razak Published 21 July 26

Out of space.

Space Movies & Shows

The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Thunderbolts in Avengers Doomsday

The 1st 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer is here, and it's stuffed to bursting with superheroes

By Jeff Spry Published 20 July 26

Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom makes his true debut (sort of) in this cluttered but colorful preview for the December blockbuster.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Alien life likely can't survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say

By Kiona N. Smith Published 21 July 26

For a world to maintain an atmosphere long enough for life to gain a foothold, it seems it needs to be at least as big as Mars.

Search for Life

Should we trust AI in the search for alien life? Scientists aren't so sure

By Keith Cooper Published 19 July 26

New research suggests AI can be repeatedly fooled into mistaking non-life for life.

Search for Life

a man in a suit peers up into a large telescope

White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group

By Leonard David Published 11 July 26

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of a new White House group to study UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, as they're now known.

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Technology

1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon

By Keith Cooper Published 14 July 26

A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott Last updated 14 July 26

Gift guide Looking to get into drone flying or upgrade from an old model? DJI is one of the most trusted names in drone manufacturer and we've picked out the company's best.

Best cheap drones under $500: Fly high without breaking the bank

By James Abbott Last updated 14 July 26

These are the best drones under $500 that deliver some of the latest drone technology despite their competitive prices.

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