Skywatching

From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 'firsts' you can spot in the night sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published

From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest firsts.

Stargazing

A bright star will disappear for up to an hour tonight — here's what's happening

By Joe Rao last updated

The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.

Stargazing
Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE in front of a wall

Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE lens review

By James Abbott published

Review The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is a fast standard prime for astrophotography, at a competitive price.

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Spaceflight

Graphic showing the the artemis accords logo above white text reading "the artemis accords", the surface of the moon is seen in the lower portion of the image and a distant Mars peeks out from the surface of the moon.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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a man in a black suit speaks into a microphone in a large hearing room

'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts

By Mike Wall published

Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

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Space Exploration
A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches the "Kakushin Rising" mission from New Zealand on April 22, 2026.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)

By Mike Wall published

Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.

Launches & Spacecraft
Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the design of the new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan on Oct. 16, 2024.

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

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Artemis
Steve Kapala, Jesse Wang, Vlad Link and Laddy Aldridge of the U.S. Navy dive medical team pose aboard the USS John P. Murtha ahead of Artemis 2 recovery operations in the Pacific Ocean.

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

By Samantha Mathewson published

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

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Science & Astronomy

Vantor's WorldView Legion 4 satellite captured this photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, from a distance of 38.4 miles (61.8 kilometers).

Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)

By Mike Wall published

The private WorldView Legion 4 Earth-observing satellite snapped an amazing photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, a day before the obsevatory's 36th birthday.

Hubble Space Telescope
The starburst galaxy NGC 4536, seen here in a photo by the Hubble Space Telescope, has bright blue clusters of baby stars and pink clumps of ionized hydrogen gas speckled throughout its sweeping spiral arms.

Why do some starburst galaxies mysteriously shut down? New study provides clues

By Paul Sutter published

A new study suggests that most "post-starburst galaxies" cease star formation because they run out of fuel. But that's not the full story.

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Space Photo of the Day

A black and white image of the landscape of Mars with crescent-shaped dunes.

Ice melts in the springtime on Mars | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

Springtime has arrived at the Red Planet's Chasma Boreale, as this photo by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows.

Mars
a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration
SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

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Entertainment

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How did humanity end up underground in 'Silo'? Apple TV digs deep in new Season 3 teaser (video)

By Jeff Spry published

"Before we know how it all will end, we need to understand how it all began."

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an astronaut climbs along the outside of a cylindrical spacecraft above the moon

How did the USSR win the space race to beat the US to the moon in Apple TV's new 'Star City'?

By Jeff Spry published

"I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life."

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The Topaz Solar Farm in California, which covers 9.5 square miles (25.6 square kilometers), as seen from space.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

By Leonard David published

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

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Search for Life
Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

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Search for Life
The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

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Technology

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy

By Paul Brett published

Deals Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

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Hand reaches out for one of the best drones

Best drones 2026: Make the most of spring with these high-flying gadgets

By James Abbott last updated

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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

Best camera drones 2026: Capture stunning shots this spring

By James Abbott last updated

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

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