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graphic illustration of what Starlink satellites look like orbiting above Earth.

Starlink satellites: Everything you need to know about the controversial internet megaconstellation

By Tereza Pultarova, Elizabeth Howell last updated 23 November 22

Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

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artist's conception of a small spacecraft firing its engines while deploying a rolling lander on the surface of the moon. an orange spiral suggests the lander's movements

Artemis 1's tiny Japanese probe abandons moon landing try

By Elizabeth Howell published 22 November 22

A tiny cubesat moon lander riding with Artemis 1 could not establish contact in time to reach its destination, but it may be able to do some other deep-space work.

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Save up to $100 on these beginner-friendly Vantop drones this Black Friday

By Kimberley Lane published 22 November 22

Deals Best Buy is currently offering Black Friday savings on Vantop Snaptain drones, with prices as low as $69.99.

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Encalife Lightsabers review: push the button and let it glow

By Ian Stokes published 21 November 22

Review Ah, these Encalife lightsabers will make a fine addition to our collection.

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Technicians work with the recently landed robotic X-37B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 12, 2022.

What was the US military's secret space plane doing on its record-breaking mission?

By Ben Turner published 20 November 22

The uncrewed X-37B space plane touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Station on Nov. 12 having spent a record 908 days in orbit

An illustration of the LightSail 2 spacecraft disintegrating in Earth's atmosphere.

LightSail 2 spacecraft ends its solar-sailing mission in a blaze of glory

By Robert Lea published 19 November 22

LightSail 2's 3.5-year mission came to an end on Nov. 17 when the sunshine-riding craft burned up upon reentry to Earth's atmosphere.

PlayStation VR2 details: PSVR 2 pre-order registration live, launches Feb 22

By Georgina Young last updated 18 November 22

Feature We've got all the latest details on the PSVR 2, including the official release date, price, and pre-order details.

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Save $25 on the retro Lego Galaxy Explorer in Black Friday deal at Walmart

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 18 November 22

Deals The Lego Galaxy Explorer is perfect for kids and adults alike, and at 25% off it's a bargain too.

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NASA's LOFTID inflatable heat shield demonstrator sits on the deck of a recovery ship shortly after its splashdown on Nov. 10, 2022.

Boots on Mars: Artemis 1 launch and heat shield test take NASA closer

By Mike Wall published 18 November 22

NASA's Artemis 1 moon launch and LOFTID heat shield test successfully demonstrated hardware that could be key to landing astronauts on Mars.

An illustration of how solar power could be beamed from space.

Space-based solar power could really work, experiment shows

By Tereza Pultarova published 17 November 22

European aerospace giant Airbus demonstrated how solar power could be beamed from space in a new experiment.

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 17 November 22

Our picks of the best stargazing apps for Android and iOS can enhance your sky watching enjoyment and knowledge.

Take flight and save up to $650 on Autel drones in early Black Friday deals at Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 16 November 22

Deals Save big on the Autel Evo+ Lite & Autel EVO Nano+ premium bundles in Best Buy's early Black Friday drone deal.

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artemis 1 rocket lifting off from launch pad in illustration

How to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission launch live in a 360-degree VR experience

By Elizabeth Howell published 16 November 22

"Artemis Ascending" will use virtual reality to let participants feel like they're beside the Artemis 1 mission as it lifts off no earlier than Wednesday (Nov. 16).

sun shines over solar panels with black of space in behind

BlueWalker 3 satellite unfurls biggest commercial communications array ever

By Elizabeth Howell published 14 November 22

AST SpaceMobile's BlueWalker 3 satellite unveiled an array that is about the same size as a small apartment, to provide high-speed communications from orbit.

Save $220 on this excellent Anycubic 3D printer, down to just $309

By Lloyd Coombes published 9 November 22

Deals The Anycubic Photon Mono X is now just over $300 direct from the Anycubic website, alongside a host of other November deals.

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rocket prototype in silver on the left, canadian flag on the wall in behind, and a person leaning on equipment on the right

Canadian town residents ask startup SpaceRyde to stop loud rocket engine tests

By Elizabeth Howell published 9 November 22

Residents and municipal officials in a small Canadian town are asking SpaceRyde, which is building a small rocket, to stop engine testing in their community.

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Anycubic Photon M3 Premium review: bigger and better

By Will Zoobkoff last updated 4 November 22

Large scale resin printing has never been easier thanks to the phenomenal Anycubic Photon M3 Premium 3D printer.

An image of the new B-21 Raider hidden under a shroud.

US Air Force will unveil its advanced new B-21 Raider stealth bomber on Dec. 2.

By Brett Tingley published 3 November 22

On Dec. 2, the world will finally get a glimpse at the B-21 Raider, a new stealth bomber that has been described as "the most advanced military aircraft ever built."

People watch a TV at the Seoul Railway Station in South Korea showing a file image of a North Korean missile launch on March 24, 2022.

Did North Korea lie about its big ICBM test launch?

By Mike Wall last updated 2 November 22

The first launch of North Korea's powerful new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this spring apparently didn't go well after all.

China's mysterious orbital space plane may be similar to the U.S. Space Force's robotic X-37B, seen here in a 2009 photo.

Is China's mysterious space plane about to return to Earth?

By Mike Wall published 2 November 22

China's mysterious space plane ejected an object on Oct. 31, perhaps signaling that its time in orbit is nearly up.