Space Technology - Space Exploration Technologies

China's Shenzhou 14 crewed mission launches atop a Long March 2F rocket on June 4, 2022.

China launches mysterious reusable 'test spacecraft' to Earth orbit

By Mike Wall published 5 August 22

For the second time in two years, China has launched a classified reusable vehicle — thought to be a robotic space plane — on a mystery mission to Earth orbit.

A visualisation of the European ExoMars rover on the surface of the Red Planet.

Europe's troubled Mars rover still vital in the search for life on the Red Planet

By Tereza Pultarova published 4 August 22

Europe's unlucky first Martian rover ExoMars can still play a big role in answering the question whether there has ever been life on the Red Planet?

Best zoom lenses

By Dave Stevenson published 4 August 22

These are the best zoom lenses you can get right now for Canon, Nikon, Sony and other cameras.

An illustration of a GPS satellite in orbit above Earth.

How satellites helped 345,000 people track Nancy Pelosi's historic flight into Taiwan

By Brett Tingley published 3 August 22

Hundreds of thousands of people used flight-tracking websites to follow the path of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's historic flight into Taiwan on Tuesday (Aug. 2).

A Russian Soyuz rocket launches the Kosmos 2558 military satellite from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Aug. 1, 2022.

Did Russia just launch a spacecraft to stalk a US spy satellite?

By Mike Wall published 3 August 22

A newly launched Russian spy satellite may be tasked with stalking one of its American counterparts.

Best DSLR camera: Image shows man using DSLR next to lake

Best DSLR cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 2 August 22

Here's our round-up of the best DSLR cameras on the market right now.

Best beginner cameras: Image shows person in woolly hat taking picture with water and mountains behind them

Best beginner cameras 2022

By Jacob Little published 2 August 22

Here are our top picks of beginner-friendly cameras to help you make the right buying decision.

Best telescopes 2022: Top picks for viewing planets, galaxies, stars and more

By Gemma Lavender published 28 July 22

Buying Guide The best telescopes of 2022, all in one in-depth round-up with models from top manufacturers.

Buying Guide

The uncrewed Airbus Zephyr in high-altitude flight above the clouds.

Experimental Zephyr drone sets new record for uncrewed flight duration

By Brett Tingley published 27 July 22

The experimental Airbus Zephyr drone has been airborne for over 42 straight days, setting a new record for an uncrewed flight.

Artist's conception of the vehicles that would participate in a Mars sample return by NASA and the European Space Agency.

Mars sample return mission adds 2 helicopters, scraps 'fetch' rover

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 July 22

The redesigned NASA-European campaign will task the Perseverance rover with delivering Red Planet samples to a rocket, with the drones as backup retrieval options.

The Oculus Quest 2 is about to get $100 more expensive - get one before the price hike

By Alexander Cox published 27 July 22

The VR headsets are rising in price to $399.99 for the 128GB model and $499.99 for the 256GB model.

Technicians dressed in orange NASA flight suits ride in a Canoo Crew Transportation Vehicle prototype for NASA.

NASA tests prototype electric astronaut van for Artemis moon missions

By Tariq Malik published 27 July 22

NASA photos show the agency's all-electric "Crew Transportation Vehicle" to drive Artemis astronauts to the launch pad.

The Lunar Pathfinder mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency and U.K. satellite company SSTL will test a novel receiver that will allow the spacecraft to determine its position in orbit around the moon using signals from constellations of navigation satellites orbiting Earth.

NASA-built instrument will help Europe explore shape of the moon

By Tereza Pultarova published 27 July 22

The European Space Agency's experimental moon satnav mission will fly a NASA-built instrument that will explore the shape and structure of Earth's celestial companion.

An adult and a child are silhouetted against a solar system map.

Interstellar probe: Has its time finally come?

By Leonard David published 26 July 22

Launching an interstellar probe sounds exceedingly lofty, ambitious, and tough to do. But there's no need to wait for new technology, say advocates.

PSVR 2 details: News, rumors, release date, price, and specs

PlayStation VR2 details: Everything we know about the PSVR 2 headset

By Georgina Young published 25 July 22

Feature We've got all the latest details on the upcoming PSVR 2, the next generation VR headset for the PS5.

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Oculus Quest 2 vs. PlayStation VR: Which VR headset should you buy?

By Luke Kemp published 25 July 22

The cheapest entry-level VR headsets right now are the Oculus Quest 2 (or Meta Quest) and PlayStation VR. We’ll help you decide which is the right one for you, and why.

The Rosenberg Space Habitat (RSH), which will serve as an experimental lab for students designed to fit in a SpaceX Starship.

Wild 3D-printed space habitat prototype designed to fit inside SpaceX Starship lands in Switzerland

By Elizabeth Howell published 24 July 22

Swiss architects team up with students to design a space habitat that can fit inside SpaceX's Starship.

Sky-Watcher telescope deals available right now

By Gemma Lavender published 22 July 22

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

DEALS

Boom Supersonic and Northrop Grumman are partnering to deliver variants of the Overture aircraft to the U.S. government and allies.

Boom Supersonic and Northrop Grumman team up to build superfast US military aircraft

By Elizabeth Howell published 20 July 22

The companies plan to deliver variants of Boom's Overture aircraft for military and emergency response missions.

Image shows the rear cameras on Samsung camera phones

Best camera phone 2022: Smartphones with stargazing capabilities

By Jamie Carter published 14 July 22

Buying guide Check out our recommended best camera phones for taking pictures and recording videos on a smartphone.

Buying guide