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NASA's retired astronauts are hitting the road to get young people to vote: 'one small step for you, and one giant leap for our country.'

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

"We have to do what we can to ensure that the country makes it through the challenges that we're dealing with here, and that is the message that we're going to be taking to colleges and universities."

Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt should be

By Richard Edwards Published 23 July 26

Dinosaurs, Martians, and the fate of the human race? This could be more than your standard day at the office for the Enterprise crew.

Should Artemis IV astronauts actually land near the moon's south pole? Artemis II pilot says the lunar equator might be better

By Josh Dinner Published 23 July 26

NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.

Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease

By Kimberley Lane Last updated 23 July 26

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

The James Webb Space Telescope's disappearing 'Little Red Dots' may lead to another cosmic puzzle

By Robert Lea Published 23 July 26

Just as the dinosaurs didn't disappear but rather evolved into birds, cosmic dinosaurs in the form of the JWST's Little Red Dots may fade away completely.

China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites from a ship at sea (video)

By Mike Wall Published 22 July 26

Orienspace's Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid rocket, aced its third-ever mission on Tuesday (July 21), launching nine satellites to orbit from a ship at sea.

5 disturbing things we saw after digging into the recent 'Dune: Part 3' trailer

By Jeff Spry Published 22 July 26

Let's explore this latest look at Denis Villeneuve's epic close-out to his 'Dune' magnum opus

After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day

By Samantha Mathewson Published 22 July 26

Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope could reveal black holes ripping up stars. It's set to launch Aug. 30

By Robert Lea Published 22 July 26

NASA's next super telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, may leave nowhere to hide for black holes that violently murder and devour stars, not even cosmic noon.