Star Wars

A long time ago (1976, to be precise), the original "Star Wars" saga was born. What began with "A New Hope" quickly evolved into one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time, now with 12 movies and dozens of spin-off television series, video games, books and graphic novels. See the latest "Star Wars" news here!

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NASA is beaming into Comic-Con@Home 2021 to talk space exploration, science fiction and where they intersect.

NASA beams into Comic-Con@Home this weekend to talk space travel and more

By Tariq Malik

NASA is beaming into Comic-Con@Home 2021 to talk space exploration, science fiction and where they intersect.

Lego has an epic new R2-D2 droid, its biggest and best yet, available for May the 4th 2021.

The best Star Wars Lego sets of 2021: Great deals and more

By Elizabeth Howell

Here's a look at the best Lego Star Wars sets for 2021, some old, many new and all overflowing with the Force.

We're sure Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) would be thrilled with "The Mandalorian's" Emmy nominations.

'The Mandalorian' receives 24 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series

By Scott Snowden

The "Star Wars" live-action spin-off, "The Mandalorian" received a whopping 24 nominations in 19 categories for the 2021 Emmy Awards on Tuesday (July 13).

The best Star Wars deals and gifts for 2021

By Space.com Staff

We've been scouring the web for all the best Star Wars Prime Day gifts to give loved ones (including yourself of course).

The second wave of books in the "Star Wars: The High Republic" series from Disney Lucasfilm launched on June 29, 2021.

The second wave of 'Star Wars: The High Republic' novels is here. Here's what to know.

By Jeff Spry

Disney Lucasfilm Press has dropped new info regarding three new "The High Republic" books that arrive starting on June 29.

Lego's new Imperial Light Cruiser is one of three new Lego Star Wars sets unveiled at LegoCon 2021 on June 26, 2021.

Lego unveils epic Imperial Light Cruiser and more new Star Wars Mandalorian sets coming in August

By Elizabeth Howell

Three new Lego Star Wars spaceships were released Saturday (June 26) at the first-ever Lego Con.

These Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back bedsheets are $17 off in Walmart's Deals for Days event of 2021.

Get a galactic deal on these awesome 'Star Wars' bed sheets from Walmart

By Alexander Cox

May the Force be with you at bedtime with these galactic deals.

Control the galaxy in 'Star Wars: Rebellion' with this 26% off Prime Day game deal

By Elizabeth Howell

Take part in a huge battle between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance

You can save 20% on this Lego Star Wars Jedi Ski Speeder Microfighters set for Prime Day

By Elizabeth Howell

You can recreate Star Wars: The Last Jedi showdown between the Resistance and First Order in Lego form with this 20% off Prime Day deal.

Lego's A-wing Starfighter from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is 37% off for Prime Day

By Elizabeth Howell

The iconic Lego Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Resistance A Wing Starfighter is 37% off for Prime Day.

An X-wing fighter from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" undergoes restoration for display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

Iconic 'Star Wars' X-wing fighter finds a new home at the Smithsonian Museum

By Jeff Spry

Lucasfilm Ltd. has loaned an actual "Star Wars" X-wing starfighter artifact to the Smithsonian Museum for restoration and display in Washington D.C.

Steve Leuer was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 "Star Wars Holiday Contest" from LEGO.

Halfway to the holidays, check out the winning entries from Lego's 'Star Wars Holiday Contest'

By Jeff Spry

About six months until the winter holidays, the winners have been announced for LEGO's 2020 "Star Wars Holiday Contest."

Author Alexander Freed's 'Alphabet Squadron' trilogy concludes with 'Star Wars: Victory's Price'

By Jeff Spry

Yrica Quell and her rebel starfighter pilots are back for one more clash with the Empire's Shadow Wing.

Writer Charles Soule teams up with an all-star creative team in Marvel's ambitious 'Star Wars' crossover project, 'War of the Bounty Hunters.'

Boba Fett takes on the galaxy in Marvel Comics' bold new series 'Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters'

By Jeff Spry

Learn what happened to Boba Fett before taking Han Solo to Jabba The Hutt in this epic five-title event series coming in May.

Hasbro's new Galactic Snackin' Grogu lets you feed Baby Yoda and help him use the Force. Available in Fall 2021 for $79.99.

Hasbro's new animatronic Baby Yoda eats snacks, uses the Force and coos

By Elizabeth Howell

An animatronic "Baby Yoda" toy from Hasbro will blast into stores during the fall to use the Force and eat snacks.

Disney Cruise Lines will transport "Star Wars" fans to a galaxy far, far away with a new Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish in 2022.

Here's a first look at Disney Cruise Line's upcoming 'Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge'

By Jeff Spry

Disney's newest cruise liner sets sail summer of 2022 featuring an elegant new adult bar called the "Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge."

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida before launching the Telstar 18 Vantage communications satellite into orbit on Sept. 10, 2018. The same booster will launch on its ninth flight May 4, 2021 to orbit 60 Starlink internet satellites.

Watch SpaceX launch a Falcon 9 rocket packed with Starlink satellites this Star Wars Day

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX is getting in on the Star Wars Day action as it's planning to launch its own Falcon into space this May the Fourth.

"The Bad Batch," a Star Wars: Clone Wars spinoff on Disney Plus.

Celebrate Star Wars Day with an explosive premiere of 'The Bad Batch' on Disney Plus

By Jeff Spry

Meet the bad boys of Clone Force 99 in "The Bad Batch," 16-episode spinoff of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" on Disney Plus.

'Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark' is only 99 cents for May the 4th

By Elizabeth Howell

Claudia Gray's 'Into the Dark' e-book is on sale through May 7 for Star Wars Day 2021.

Star Wars video games are up to 75% off for May the 4th

By Elizabeth Howell

Popular "Star Wars" video game titles are up to 75 percent off, just in time for the annual May the 4th celebration Tuesday (May 4).