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US Mint begins sales of $1 coin honoring innovative NASA space shuttle
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The United States Mint is ready to launch the next $1 coin in its American Innovation series, honoring NASA's retired space shuttle.

Amateur astronomer captures Cigar Galaxy and Bode's Galaxy swimming in a spectral nebula (photo)
By Anthony Wood published
The galaxies are found about 12 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major

SpaceX's next private astronaut launch to ISS, Ax-4, delayed to June 8
By Mike Wall published
Houston company Axiom Space's next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, a mission called Ax-4, has been pushed back by 10 days, to June 8.

The best streaming deals 2025: watch great sci-fi content for less
By Alexander Cox last updated
DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

5 Lego deals not to be missed this Spring
By Kim Snaith last updated
We've rounded up the best deals currently available on Lego sets — from Star Wars, space-themed to Marvel, we've found something for everyone.

On this day in space! May 15, 1963: Last flight of NASA's Mercury program
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 15, 1963, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper launched on the sixth and final crewed flight of the Mercury Program.

VR headset deals 2025: the best offers and discounts available
By Chris McMullen last updated
Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on Meta and HTC models.

Perseverance Mars rover becomes 1st spacecraft to spot auroras from the surface of another world
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover made skywatching history in March, becoming the first robot to witness auroras from the surface of another planet.
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