NASA's newly launched Roman Space Telescope will 'directly' image exoplanets. But what does that mean?
"When you look up at the night sky, most of those stars have planets."
Skywatching
The best Black Friday deals 2026: telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, streaming, drones and more
Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.
Astrophotographer captures jaw-dropping view of the Crescent Nebula
Astrophotographer Kevin Boardman spent more than 16 hours capturing the intricate filaments of the Crescent Nebula.
An unmissable $450 off, we rank this vintage-style Nikon as the best camera under $2000, but it is going fast
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Spaceflight
Stoke Space raises $1 billion for fully reusable rockets, targets 'early 2027' for 1st-ever launch
Stoke is positioning Nova to fill the shoes of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which is on the road to retirement.
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On this day in space! Sept. 8, 2004: NASA's Genesis spacecraft crashed in the Utah desert, shattering its samples of solar wind particles from the sun
On Sept. 8, 2004, NASA's Genesis spacecraft crash-landed in Utah after its parachutes failed to deploy. Here's why it mattered.
2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why
A team of researchers just chased a pair of reentering satellites in a private jet to learn about the pollution caused by space debris burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
The Roman Space Telescope launched beyond Earth on Aug. 30. And one of the most amazing parts of the liftoff was the Falcon Heavy rocket's boosters returning back to our planet, safe and sound.
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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.
The rise of 'quantum gravity?' Einstein's theory seen in the quantum realm for 1st time
Scientists have spotted the first hints that Einstein's formulation of gravity operates in the quantum realm.
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Space Photo of the Day
SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
The Roman Space Telescope launched beyond Earth on Aug. 30. And one of the most amazing parts of the liftoff was the Falcon Heavy rocket's boosters returning back to our planet, safe and sound.
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Entertainment
Now 40% off, it's your last chance to grab this retired Lego Marvel Baby Rocket Raccoon's Ship, including the most adorable Lego figure ever
Deals Love Guardians of the Galaxy? Get $14 off this Lego Marvel Baby Rocket's Ship at Walmart and make your own adventures. You'll have to hurry, though, this retired set is going fast.
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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
'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important
The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.
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On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious 'Wow!' Signal boosts search for E.T.
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal, which remains unexplained to this day.
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
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Technology
This NASA-funded 'Slingshot' spacecraft idea could map minerals on planets and moons across our solar system
NASA funded an early-stage concept aiming to show new techniques for mapping minerals on the moon, asteroids or Martian moons.
