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A 'new' star could finally appear in the night sky this week, thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime explosion

Anthony Wood published 23 June 26

The "Blaze Star" T. Coronae Borealis could brighten dramatically this week to shine with the brilliance of the North Star Polaris. Here's where to look.

a white airplane-like spacecraft floats above a blue and white planet, with a starry background behind both

China's space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit

Brett Tingley published 23 June 26

China's Shenlong space plane appears to have released a mystery object while in orbit, according to a private space surveillance firm.

The international space station can be seen in the foreground with the blue and white of Earth behind it.

NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

Leonard David published 23 June 26

NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

XS-1 space plane

On this day in space! June 23, 1949: XS-1 space plane aces 117th flight

Hanneke Weitering last updated 23 June 26

On June 23, 1949, the XS-1 space plane flew for the 117th time.

With Amazon Prime Day 2026 in full swing, here are the space deals you can save big on

Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 23 June 26

Deals Looking for a dynamite deal this Prime Day? With just over three days left, our experts have rounded up the very best offers, including drones, telescopes, Lego and much more.

Four cartoon characters in a lava living room

'Rick and Morty' cast talk vocal health, hot viscous liquids, and their favorite season 9 moments (interview)

Jeff Spry published 23 June 26

'With all the wacky hijinks that take place, we’re in for a really amazing season and some real good science fiction.'

a flat space capsule reenters Earth's atmosphere — SpaceX launches its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff SpaceX launched its first-ever Starfall spacecraft, demonstrating the new vehicle's ability to operate in space and return safely back to Earth.
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An illustration of an improbable planetary system including the massive brown dwarf TOI-201 c, the warm Jupiter TOI-201 b, the rocky super-Earth TOI-201 d, and the host star TOI-201 — This 'improbable' exoplanet system is so wonky because of a weird object within "This discovery provides a crucial insight into how planets form even around massive, eccentric objects."

The reamains of a Type Ia supernova RCW 86 a type of cosmic explosion at the heart of recent dark energy confusion — Dark energy is still accelerating the expansion of the universe, and astronomers are relieved. 'Thankfully, we have averted this crisis' The expansion of the universe is still accelerating under the influence of dark energy, despite recent claims to the contrary averting a cosmological crisis, according to new research.
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a long barge in the background arrives at a small offloading dock. In the foreground, and American flag in the center, and a digital display that says, "Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope". — NASA's Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida ahead of SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch this summer The Nancy Roman Grace Telescope has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for final preparations ahead of launching to join the orbital ranks of Hubble, Webb, Spitzer and Chandra.

a meteor shower outburst graphic in the background shows multiple shooting stars in the foreground is yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside. — The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks this week. Here's what to expect The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts.

The Unistellar eQuinox 2 pointing to the left with a starry sunset in the background and a black Space.com Prime Day deals badge in the upper left corner. — You can still get 15% off the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the rest of their smart telescope range for Father's Day Unistellar's Father's Day sale is running from now until July 2 and is delivering 15% off their entire range of smart telescopes, backpacks and solar filters.

A view out of the window of the ISS sees the SpaceX Dragon capsule with Earth in the background. — SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026 The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.

Skywatching

The Unistellar Odyssey Pro helped me feel in touch with the universe and it's now 15% off

By Harry Bennett published 23 June 26

Deals The go-to tracking and sharp autofocus afforded by the Odyssey Pro allowed me to start taking sharp images of the deep sky. It's now available from Unistellar with 15% off.

This beginner-friendly travel telescope is the reason I turned into a skywatcher

By Chris McMullen published 23 June 26

Deals Now, for around $80, you can get the same telescope in the Amazon Prime Day sales and join me in looking up at the stars.

Our expert thinks this pocket-friendly drone is brilliant for beginners, and it's $30 off ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By Chris McMullen published 22 June 26

Deals Looking to take to the skies but are new to drone flying? This DJI Neo is super simple to use and it's the best drone deal at 15% off before Prime Day begins tomorrow

Spaceflight

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 25 Starlink satellites from California on April 26, 2026. It was SpaceX's 50th launch of the year.

Launch monster: SpaceX has lofted more satellites than everyone else in history, combined

By Mike Wall published 22 June 26

SpaceX has now launched more satellites than the rest of humanity combined — and the gap will continue to widen over time.

Launches & Spacecraft

a timelapse exposure of a daytime rocket launch results in a bright beam of light climbing into the overcast sky

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 June 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft

astronauts in bulky space suits walk on a dusty grey surface among glass-domed habitats under a black starless sky

Do we need a lunar building code to build moon bases safely?

By Leonard David published 20 June 26

As NASA pushes to build a sustained human presence on the moon, one expert says what's needed is a lunar building code.

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A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

By Josh Dinner published 19 June 26

Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.

A split image of NASA's Swift observatory in orbit and the Katalyst spacecraft that will save it from falling out of space.

'No one thought it was going to be possible.' A space telescope is falling out of space. This is NASA's daring plan to save it. (video)

By Tariq Malik published 19 June 26

NASA's Swift space observatory is falling out of orbit. Can a commercial company build a spacecraft in nine months to save it?

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 23 June 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

This ball of stars named Terzan 5 may be one of the Milky Way's original building blocks

By Keith Cooper published 22 June 26

Terzan 5 is a globular cluster with some unusual properties that have led a team of astronomers to suspect that it is more than meets the eye.

Space Photo of the Day

The James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month shows the giant molecular cloud Orion A, an area of the sky replete with star-forming clouds.

James Webb Space Telescope captures the star-forming clouds of Orion A in stunning detail | Space photo of the day for June 22, 2026

By Robert Lea published 22 June 26

The Orion A region has never looked as colorful and vibrant.

James Webb Space Telescope

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Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 19 June 26

Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.

Private Spaceflight

An aerial view of a reddish-orange piece of land with some valleys.

These Mars valleys are hiding 30 dust devils | Space photo of the day for June 18, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 18 June 26

Europe's Mars Express orbiter recently imaged a huge valley system on the Red Planet — and dust devils dot the alien landscape.

Entertainment

Ignite a child's imagination with the stars: Our expert-picked Astronaut Galaxy Star Projector is a Prime Day steal at just $25

By Chris McMullen published 23 June 26

Deals After the historic Artemis 2 crew looping around the moon back in April, kids everywhere are eager to follow in their footsteps. This Astronaut star projector is the perfect way to bring the wonder of their new heroes home, and with this Prime Day deal, it’s an absolute bargain.

Lanterns: Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about DC Studios' Green Lantern show

By Fran Ruiz last updated 23 June 26

After Superman, Peacemaker season 2, and Supergirl, the DCU will expand with a new live-action take on the Green Lanterns for HBO.

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Searching for alien life: New model could help scientists home in on habitable exoplanets

By Samantha Mathewson published 23 June 26

A new exoplanet model screens rocky worlds by their ability to retain atmospheres over geologic timescales, helping narrow the search for potentially habitable planets beyond Earth.

Search for Life

An illustration of our solar system. The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter, separating our system into what we refer to as the inner and outer regions.

Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?

By Kiona N. Smith published 17 June 26

Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.

Search for Life

a cylindrical telescope in space looks at earth, both on a starry black background

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?

By Paul Sutter published 10 June 26

A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

Search for Life

Technology

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott last updated 17 June 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 17 June 26

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

DJI Mavic 3 Pro one of the best camera drones in flight.

Best camera drones 2026: Capture spectacular summer snaps

By James Abbott last updated 17 June 26

Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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