SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: The 1st Starship V3 will launch into space today
SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.
Skywatching
Nikon Action 16x50 binoculars review
Review We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast
Spaceflight
What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch today? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)
SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Thursday (May 21).
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Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often — costing us vital science. 'Things will get worse before they get better'
Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.
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SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch
SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the rocket's 12th test flight.
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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.
Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel
An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.
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Space Photo of the Day
An astronaut's view of Argentina's snow-capped mountains | Space photo of the day for May 20, 2026
Earth is so beautiful from afar.
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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
The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?
On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.
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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.
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
