Celebrate Asteroid Day 2022 with free online broadcast this week By Samantha Mathewson published 27 June 22 Asteroid research and planetary defense is of great interest to scientists around the world, which is why June 30 marks international Asteroid Day.
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.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 7 teases the return of an epic character By Scott Snowden published 24 June 22 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 7 teases the return of an epic character in a nuanced episode that is great for additional viewing.
Astronaut cosplays as 'Gravity' spacefarer in epic space station shot By Elizabeth Howell published 24 June 22 Samantha Cristoforetti channeled her inner Sandra Bullock in a space station nod to "Gravity."
Funko to can NASA astronauts as limited-edition Soda vinyl figures By Robert Z. Pearlman published 24 June 22 NASA astronauts are finally crossing into "Pop" culture. Funko, the collectibles company best known for its line of Pop! vinyl figures, has revealed its first product depicting a NASA astronaut.
Lego NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander review By Jordan Middler published 23 June 22 Lego NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander is a set that doesn’t quite live up to its intergalactic potential.
Unprecedented! 'The Orville' Season 3 Episode 3 scores a perfect 10 from us By Scott Snowden published 22 June 22 Imagine a nightmare-induced, Indiana Jones-style, trap-avoiding treasure hunt.
How Octavia E. Butler mined her boundless curiosity to forge a new vision for humanity By Alyssa Collins published 22 June 22 A scholar of Octavia E. Butler explores how the writer envisioned the future in her work.
Playmobil Star Trek USS Enterprise review By Ian Stokes published 22 June 22 It wasn't quite a five-year mission, but we've finally built the Playmobil USS Enterprise and it's everything we wanted and more.
Propstore auctions rare screen-used 'Red Leader' X-wing model from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' (exclusive) By Jeff Spry published 21 June 22 Propstore is auctioning off a screen-matched 'Red Leader' X-wing model from 1977’s "Star Wars."
Five actors who nearly played Doctor Who By Chris McMullen published 21 June 22 After much speculation, Ncuti Gatwa has been announced as the new Doctor Who. But what about the actors who, over the years, just missed out on taking the Tardis for a spin?
Best Lego deals: Space, Star Wars, Marvel and DC Lego deals By Alexander Cox published 21 June 22 Whether you’re looking for Marvel, Star Wars, DC or space kits, here are all the best Lego deals from across the web.
In the new Disney Pixar movie Lightyear, time gets bendy. Is time travel real, or just science fiction? By Sam Baron published 21 June 22 Time becomes Buzz Lightyear's biggest enemy in the new Disney Pixar movie, Lightyear. Here we explore whether time travel is real or just the stuff of science fiction.
Review: 'Lightyear' sputters upon liftoff in Pixar's new Buzz Lightyear origin movie By Jeff Spry published 20 June 22 Pixar Studios' new Buzz Lightyear origin story, "Lightyear," fails to ignite the imagination.
NASA channeled its inner Buzz Lightyear with this wild Z-1 spacesuit concept By Elizabeth Howell published 20 June 22 The project is no longer active, but may assist with future lunar spacesuit development.
Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon review By Jordan Middler published 20 June 22 The pinnacle of Star Wars Lego, the Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is perhaps the best Lego set ever.
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' episode 5: The force unleashed By Mike Harris published 19 June 22 Old Ben’s penultimate outing isn’t perfect, but it sets the stage for a high-stakes season finale and delivers a couple of moments fans have been clamoring to see.
Robotics expert Robin Murphy explains why 'Star Wars' robots don't reflect reality By Jeff Spry published 19 June 22 The sci-fi droids in the Star Wars TV shows The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett are super cool, but don't reflect robotics reality.
