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Save $150 on the HP Reverb G2 VR headset in this Memorial Day deal

By Alexander Cox published 26 May 22

Grab the HP Reverb G2 at a bargain price in this early Memorial Day deal.

AstroForge aims to mine platinum-group metals from asteroids and return the valuable resources to Earth.

Asteroid-mining startup AstroForge raises $13 million, books launch for test mission

By Mike Wall published 26 May 22

AstroForge, which was founded in January 2022, came out of stealth mode today (May 26), announcing that it aims to become the first-ever viable asteroid mining company.

Artist's illustration showing the CAPSTONE cubesat near the moon.

NASA-funded CAPSTONE moon mission seeks to go where no cubesat has gone before

By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22

CAPSTONE, which will launch no earlier than June 6, aims to verify the stability of the lunar orbit that will be used by NASA's Gateway space station.

Image shows man using telescope with city lights in background

How we test, review and rate products on Space.com

By Space.com Staff published 25 May 22

Testing you can trust, 100% independent and authoritative.

Gas leaks detected by satellites of the greenhouse gas-monitoring GHGSat constellation.

Greenhouse gas monitoring from space to get a boost with SpaceX launch

By Tereza Pultarova published 25 May 22

Three greenhouse gas-detecting satellites will travel to space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 25 to improve emissions monitoring from space.

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

By Gemma Lavender published 25 May 22

Buying Guide Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs — whether you're observing planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky.

Buying Guide

Best cameras: Image shows photographer stood on a mirrored lake pointing camera at mountains

Best cameras for photos and videos 2022

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 May 22

Check out the best cameras for photography and video to find your perfect match.

The NASA-funded launch of CAPSTONE, a tiny cubesat for the moon, delayed to June 6

By Elizabeth Howell published 24 May 22

The little CAPSTONE spacecraft will have to wait a bit longer for its big lunar launch.

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 23 May 22

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

Mitsubishi has developed a technique that enables the 3D printing of satellite antennas in space.

3D printed satellite antennas can be made in space with help of sunlight

By Tereza Pultarova published 21 May 22

Satellite antennas can be 3D-printed in space with the help of sunlight using a new patented technique that promises to do away with clunky satellite parts that take up space in a rocket.

Clouds are often the subject of timelapses

Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2022

By Tantse Walter published 20 May 22

We've narrowed down the best cameras for shooting timelapse videos in 2022.

An illustration of a futurtisic space station with artificial gravity

Artificial gravity: Definition, future tech and research

By Robert Lea published 20 May 22

Reference This technology could provide more natural spacecraft environments for future space exploration missions and even off-Earth tourism.

Reference

Two pixelated images with a faintly visible object circled at the center

Wild Apophis asteroid spacecraft concept would loft tiny, laser-driven probes for 2029 flyby

By Elizabeth Howell published 20 May 22

An early-stage mission concept could see laser-driven light-sail probes visit a notorious asteroid.

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Best drone deals: Top discounts from DJI, Parrot, Skydio and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 20 May 22

Deals We're collating all the best drone deals you can get, highlighting top discounts on DJI drones alongside other popular brands.

Deals

The view from a camera-equipped payload launched on a high-altitude test flight by SpinLaunch from Spaceport America in New Mexico on April 22, 2022.

Watch SpinLaunch sling a payload high into the sky in epic test flight video

By Mike Wall published 20 May 22

A new video gives us a dramatic look at the space startup SpinLaunch's unique liftoff strategy.

Save over $260 on the Snapmaker A350T 3D printer at Amazon

By Alexander Cox published 19 May 22

Get a huge saving on this 3-in-1 3D printer that allows you to reliably print larger models, laser engrave, and CNC carve materials.

Anycubic Photon M3 review

By Stewart Rice published 18 May 22

The Anycubic Photon M3 combines great print quality with quick print times, making it an exceptional entry-level resin printer.

A timelapse view of the ionosphere from the International Space Station, with city lights shining below.

DARPA launches 'Ouija' project to study radio signals in Earth's atmosphere with satellites

By Elizabeth Howell published 18 May 22

The U.S. military plans to launch satellites to learn more about how radio signals behave in part of the Earth's atmosphere.

These beginner telescopes from Celestron are on sale for under $100 at Amazon

By Alexander Cox published 17 May 22

Amazon is currently holding a sale on a couple of beginner telescopes from Celestron and they're under $100.

An unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP), as captured by the sensors of a U.S. Navy jet.

US military taking 'all hands on deck' approach to understanding UFOs

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 May 22

The U.S. military aims to more systematically classify and characterize reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), officials said during a congressional hearing on Tuesday (May 17).