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a set of three different antennas in varying sizes. they look like white squares of plastic on tripod legs

Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation will use these sleek antennas to serve you internet

By Rahul Rao published 30 March 23

Amazon has revealed three terminals that customers might use to link up with Project Kuiper, the company's planned satellite internet program.

In this artist's impression of the breadcrumb scenario, autonomous rovers can be seen exploring a lava tube after being deployed by a mother rover that remains at the entrance to maintain contact with an orbiter or a blimp.

Mars cave-exploring robots take inspiration from Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumb trick

By Robert Lea published 30 March 23

The rovers could use communication "breadcrumbs" to keep in touch with the surface as they explore caves, oceans, and lakes on alien worlds.

PSVR 2 - Close up of VR headset and controllers.

PlayStation VR 2 review: Stress-free virtual reality

By Jordan Oloman published 30 March 23

Price tag aside, the PSVR2 is a revelation if you’re looking for a stunning, standardized way to experience the heights of modern virtual reality.

When Fermi and GRBAlpha detected the burst, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory was on the other side of the Earth and localized the burst an hour later thanks to its afterglow.

A tiny Eastern European cubesat measured a monster gamma-ray burst better than NASA. Here's how

By Tereza Pultarova published 29 March 23

The brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen blinded all of NASA's flagship gamma-ray missions last year. This tiny Eastern European cubesat, however, didn't get overwhelmed.

Anycubic Photon M3 Premium_ 3D printer in full with test prints

Save over $300 on your next 3D printer with these Anycubic flash sales

By Alexander Cox published 28 March 23

deals Anycubic are holding flash sales on their Photon M3 Premium and Photon Mono 6K 3D printers that could save you over $300.

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a satellite photo of devastation left in the wake of a powerful tornado

Devastation from deadly Mississippi tornado spotted from space (satellite photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 March 23

At least 25 people are dead across the state after a deadly tornado on Sunday (March 26).

Anycubic Photon Mono X2 review

By Will Zoobkoff published 27 March 23

The Anycubic Photon Mono X2 improves upon the original in almost every way.

Best cameras for timelapse: Image shows a cityscape spreading across mountains, with clouds in the sky.

Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023

By Tantse Walter last updated 24 March 23

Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.

still of a metal space structure bursting apart. clouds of dust fill the background. trees silhouette a cloudy sky

Boom! Sierra Space blows up final inflatable space station module in initial test series (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 23 March 23

Sierra Space just destroyed (on purpose) another space module, wrapping up a four-part test series designed to help ready its inflatable habitats for future space missions.

StarCrete, a material made of potato starch, salt and simulated Mars or moon dirt, is twice as strong as conventional concrete, its creators say.

Potatoes are better than human blood for making space concrete bricks, scientists say

By Josh Dinner published 23 March 23

Engineers have created a superstrong concrete alternative using simulated Martian or lunar soil, potato starch and salt.

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

By Ian Evenden last updated 23 March 23

The best stargazing apps for Android and iOS smartphones that can enhance your knowledge of the cosmos and identify objects in the night sky.

Ruko F11GIM2 Drone - drone in flight (16 by 9 format).

Ruko F11GIM2 review: powerful beginner drone, poor image quality

By James Abbott published 23 March 23

The Ruko F11GIM2 is a basic beginner drone that comes in a kit with everything you need to get started, but its image quality is lacking.

The second stage of Relativity Space's first Terran 1 rocket comes to life briefly after stage separation during a test launch on March 22, 2023. It failed to reach orbit.

Watch Relativity Space launch world's 1st 3D-printed rocket on March 22

By Mike Wall last updated 23 March 23

Relativity Space aims to launch its pioneering Terran 1 rocket tonight (March 22) at 10 p.m. EDT (0200 GMT on March 23). Watch it live here.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter captured this image of its own shadow on March 21, 2023, during its 48th flight on the Red Planet.

Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 48th flight on the Red Planet

By Robert Lea published 22 March 23

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took to the Martian skies again on Tuesday (March 21), making its 48th flight above the floor of Jezero Crater.

The Port in-space manufacturing facility envisioned by Arkisys for the U.S. Space Force.

US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit with $1.6 million Arkisys deal

By Jeff Spry published 22 March 23

Arkisys Inc. and its partners awarded $1.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for scalable spaceport.

Meade telescopes and binocular deals: discounts & what's in stock

By Gemma Lavender last updated 22 March 23

Deals We're keeping our eyes peeled for Meade telescopes and binoculars deals.

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Best space-themed 3D prints: Recreate iconic spacecraft and objects

By Chris McMullen published 22 March 23

Recreate famous space objects and NASA spacecraft using your 3D printer and these free print files.

Artist's illustration of a moon base powered by Rolls-Royce microreactors.

Rolls-Royce gets funding to develop miniature nuclear reactor for moon base

By Josh Dinner published 19 March 23

The U.K. Space Agency has decided to continue funding a project by Rolls-Royce to create a small nuclear-powered reactor that could serve as a long-term energy source for lunar bases.

Creality Sonic Pad review: A turbo boost for your FDM printer

By Will Zoobkoff published 17 March 23

The Creality Sonic Pad offers plug-and-play firmware modding for compatible 3D printers, giving you faster prints without compromising quality.

Sky-Watcher telescope deals available right now

By Gemma Lavender last updated 17 March 23

DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

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