SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch a reconnaissance mission for the U.S. government tonight (Oct. 1), and you can watch the action live.
Skywatching
Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.
Spaceflight
SpaceX is ‘go’ to launch NASA’s Crew-13 astronaut mission to the ISS on Oct. 1
NASA and SpaceX have given the "go" to proceed toward the Oct. 1 launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station. The Crew-13 mission will lift off at 11:10 a.m. ET, if all goes to plan.
On this day in space! Sept. 30, 2016: Europe's Rosetta spacecraft crash lands on Comet 67P, ending an epic mission
On Sept. 30, 2016, the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft purposely crashed into a comet. Here's why it mattered.
The risk of space debris falling to Earth and causing deaths and is growing, experts say
If the increase in rocket launch frequency continues as it has for the last several years, the risk of falling space debris killing someone on the ground will rise as well, experts say.
Science & Astronomy
Satellite spies blue lagoon around Venice canals | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2026
The bright blue lagoon waters of Venice and its iconic canals stand out in this true-color satellite image.
Astronomers have produced the clearest exoplanet 'ultrasound' to date and it's twins!
"We clearly see both planets shaping their environment. Now there is an image of them!"
Space Photo of the Day
Satellite spies blue lagoon around Venice canals | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2026
The bright blue lagoon waters of Venice and its iconic canals stand out in this true-color satellite image.
Entertainment
This Lego Smart Play Star Wars Millennium Falcon is the perfect shelf-sized playset and it's cheaper than ever
20% off and packed with play features, this Lego Star Wars Smart Play Millennium Falcon is sure to delight Star Wars fans young and old, even if you overlook Lego's latest innovation.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunners tells us why Season 4's time travel finale was 'almost the episode to end the show with' (interview)
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunner Akiva Goldsman told Space that the time-traveling Season 4 finale was "almost the episode to end the show with."
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Newfound 'fire amoeba' could broaden the search for alien life to planets hotter than Earth
A newfound amoeba just set a heat-tolerance record for multicellular organisms, widening the range of environments in which astrobiologists might find alien life.
Technology
'Without a single command from the ground': Asteroid-mining company to launch world's 1st autonomous space mission in 2027
AstroForge plans to launch the first-ever totally autonomous space mission in 2027, potentially paving the way for a new era of exploration.
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off
Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says
The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.