'Warhammer 40,000' animated series coming to Prime Video, with Henry Cavill onboard as executive producer
Henry Cavill will executive produce this spirited spinoff of 2024's 'Secret Level' anthology.
Skywatching
Heading to Europe or the U.K. for the Aug. 12 solar eclipse? Best eclipse glasses to buy before you leave — or after you arrive
Deals We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from wherever you are.
Spaceflight
SpaceX launches 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on Falcon 9 rocket (video)
SpaceX launched three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).
On this day in space! Aug. 5, 2011: NASA's Juno spacecraft launches to Jupiter
On Aug. 5, 2011, NASA launched the Juno spacecraft on a mission to study Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system. Here's why it mattered.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 90th Falcon 9 flight of the year (video)
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit today (Aug. 4), on the 90th Falcon 9 rocket flight of 2026.
Science & Astronomy
Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?
Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks?
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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
The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026
New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.
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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
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
Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.
