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This was a seriously iconic lineup.

James Webb Space Telescope spies colossal cosmic cloud | Space photo of the day for Sept. 16, 2026

Just a little help from its friends.

A dune field on Mars, as seen by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

This new satellite image shows Vasquez Rocks in southern California, where Captain Kirk once faced off against the Gorn.

Anak Krakatau erupted, and satellites were watching.

The Roman Space Telescope launched beyond Earth on Aug. 30. And one of the most amazing parts of the liftoff was the Falcon Heavy rocket's boosters returning back to our planet, safe and sound.

The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a spectacular 'super bubble' in our Milky Way's nearest neighbor the Large Magellanic Cloud. Check out our space photo of the day.

"To see one AND catch it right on the limb AND have it happen on a clear day when I'm home and able to catch it was a real treat."

An incredible launch photo captures fire spewing from a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket during the launch of NASA's Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30, 2026.