On This Day In Space: June 26, 1954: NACA research station moves to new base By Hanneke Weitering published 26 June 22 On June 26, 1954, NACA moved their headquarters to Edwards Air Force Base in California. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
Marvel at the majestic galaxies in this classic Hubble telescope photo By Jeff Spry published 26 June 22 NASA revisits a spectacular Hubble Space Telescope shot of the dwarf galaxy ESO 318-13 in this stunning photo.
Buzz Lightyear has really flown in space. Here are the videos to prove it. By Elizabeth Howell published 26 June 22 At 468 days in space, Buzz Lightyear has spent the longest time ever in space on a single mission.
See the moon shine near Mercury before dawn on Monday as it concludes its planet tour By Daisy Dobrijevic published 26 June 22 The moon will pass close to Mercury in the predawn sky on Monday (June 27). Find out how and where to see this skywatching event.
You can watch the rare 5-planet alignment in a live webcast for free today By Elizabeth Howell published 26 June 22 You can watch the five naked-eye planets align for free on a livestream that will be running Sunday (June 26).
Flashes from neutron star tidal waves may signal impending mergers By Paul Sutter published 26 June 22 Researchers have found a new way to detect some of the most cataclysmic mergers in the universe before they happen.
LightSail 2 celebrates 3rd space birthday as end of mission approaches By Elizabeth Howell published 25 June 22 LightSail 2 is now marking three years of spaceflight, but is unlikely to celebrate a fourth anniversary.
Save up to $110 on the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro 3D printer at Amazon By Alexander Cox published 24 June 22 That's a huge discount on a 3D printer we've tested and rate very highly
On This Day In Space: June 26, 1954: NACA research station moves to new base By Hanneke Weitering published 26 June 22 On June 26, 1954, NACA moved their headquarters to Edwards Air Force Base in California. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
China launches 4 satellites with 2 rockets in 2 days By Andrew Jones published 25 June 22 China is continuing its quest to carry out more than 50 orbital launches this year with a pair of missions lifting off within just over 24 hours of each other.
Marvel at the majestic galaxies in this classic Hubble telescope photo By Jeff Spry published 26 June 22 NASA revisits a spectacular Hubble Space Telescope shot of the dwarf galaxy ESO 318-13 in this stunning photo.
Gaia mission: 5 revealing insights from its latest data By Andrew Norton, Adam McMaster published 26 June 22 The Gaia star-mapping mission gives us brand new information about star formation and moons around asteroids, as well as secrets about the Milky Way's origins and possible future.
Extreme microbes in salty Arctic water could aid search for life on Mars By Keith Cooper published 25 June 22 Never-before-seen microbes living deep beneath the permafrost at one of the coldest and saltiest water springs on Earth could provide a blueprint for life on Mars.
On alien worlds, exotic form of ice may transport nutrients to hidden oceans By Keith Cooper published 22 June 22 Alien life in the deep global ocean of a water world could receive its nutrients through a shell of high-pressure ice around the planet's core.
China's 'alien' signal almost certainly came from humans, project researcher says By Ben Turner published 17 June 22 Despite the false alarm, SETI researchers are still pretty sure we're not alone in the universe.
Celestron Advanced VX 8 Edge HD telescope: Full review By Michael Covington published 25 June 22 Review This portable telescope setup is ideal for intermediate amateur astronomers who want to get serious.
Don't miss Venus meet the moon before dawn on Sunday in gorgeous photo opportunity By Daisy Dobrijevic published 25 June 22 A gorgeous photo opportunity will greet skywatchers on Sunday (June 26) when the slim crescent moon meets Venus in the early morning sky.
Telescope deals: Top picks from Celestron, Sky-Watcher and others By Ruth Gaukrodger published 24 June 22 Deals We keep this best telescope deals guide up to date all year round — so keep checking back for the best discounts today.
Buzz Lightyear has really flown in space. Here are the videos to prove it. By Elizabeth Howell published 26 June 22 At 468 days in space, Buzz Lightyear has spent the longest time ever in space on a single mission.
'Blade Runner' at 40: Director Ridley Scott's dystopian masterpiece continues to reverberate today By Jeff Spry published 25 June 22 Director Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic "Blade Runner" celebrates its 40th anniversary in June 2022.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 17 — Incoming comms (we talk to YOU!) By Space.com Staff published 25 June 22 On this episode of This Week in Space, Rod and Tariq are back to argue across the generational divide about the best and worst space sci-fi on TV ever.
Telescope deals: Top picks from Celestron, Sky-Watcher and others By Ruth Gaukrodger published 24 June 22 Deals We keep this best telescope deals guide up to date all year round — so keep checking back for the best discounts today.
Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2022 By Ian Evenden published 24 June 22 Make your night sky images shine brighter by using one of the best photo editing apps for astrophotography.
Space weather: What is it and how is it predicted? By Daisy Dobrijevic, Andrew May published 24 June 22 Reference Space weather refers to conditions in the region of space that is affected by the sun. It is tricky to predict and can wreak havoc on the technological world.
