'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.
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.
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.
The top space stories of the week! By Elizabeth Howell published 25 June 22 Artemis 1 rehearsal declared a success, the International Space Station dodges Russian space debris, and NASA's InSight lander favors science over energy at its mission end.
On This Day In Space: June 25, 1997: Spacecraft collides with Mir space station By Hanneke Weitering published 25 June 22 On June 25, 1997, a Russian Progress M-34 spacecraft collided with the Russian Mir space station. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
Space photos: The most amazing images this week! By Elizabeth Howell published 25 June 22 See the best photos on Space.com this week.
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.
NASA to launch 3 sounding rockets from Northern Territory in boost for Australian space efforts By Melissa de Zwart published 25 June 22 NASA to launch three rockets from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory of Australia
Stunning Mars photos by the Curiosity rover show ancient climate shift By Elizabeth Howell published 25 June 22 The Curiosity rover might be spotting signs of the Martian climate drying up in ancient times.
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.
NASA eyeing late August for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission By Josh Dinner published 25 June 22 NASA officials have declared the Artemis 1 moon rocket's most recent "wet dress rehearsal" a success and are hopeful the mission can get off the ground as soon as late August.
'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.
See the rare alignment of 5 planets and the moon in this stunning night sky photo By Elizabeth Howell published 24 June 22 The rare sight of five bright planets lining up with the moon wowed skywatchers around the world Friday and you can still see it this weekend.
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."
Harmful pig poop lagoons mapped from space (images) By Jeff Spry published 24 June 22 North Carolina State University scientists are using satellite images to monitor the expansion of the state's swine waste lagoons.
NASA's metal asteroid mission Psyche won't launch before mid-2023 (and could face cancellation) By Elizabeth Howell published 24 June 22 NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is facing an uncertain future after software testing issues forced an extended launch delay expected to last at least until July 2023.
Rogue rocket's moon crash site spotted by NASA probe (photos) By Mike Wall published 24 June 22 The grave of a rocket body that slammed into the moon more than three months ago has been found.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day By Space.com Staff published 24 June 22 The solar-sailing spacecraft LightSail 2 has sent a selfie home as it completes its third year in orbit around Earth.
Europe's veteran Mars orbiter gets upgrade to key instrument for seeking water By Andrew Jones published 24 June 22 The European Space Agency is upgrading software on its venerable Mars Express orbiter to enable it to see beneath the surface of Mars and its moon Phobos in greater detail than before.
