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SpaceX launches final GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force

This is the final spacecraft of this generation of precision, navigation, and timing satellites before the U.S. Space Force shifts to launching GPS IIIF satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station…

Blue Origin launches third New Glenn rocket, but payload ends up in wrong orbit

Blue Origin launched the company's third New Glenn rocket Sunday, re-flying and successfully recovering a previously used first stage. But the rocket's payload, a direct-to-cellphone communications satellite, ended up in the wrong orbit, the company…

Third flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to feature 1st reuse of booster

Blue Origin plans to launch its third New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Sunday during a two-hour window that opens at 6:45 a.m. EDT (1045 UTC). It will carry AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite to…

SpaceX makes 600th Falcon booster landing during West Coast Starlink mission

The Starlink 17-22 mission launched 25 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base occurred at 9:03:09 a.m. PDT (12:03:09 pm EDT / 1603:09 UTC).

Blue Origin hot fires its first previously flown booster, prepares for weekend launch

The engine test, called a static fire, saw the company ignite all seven of its BE-4 engines for less than half a minute. Local maritime and aviation hazards suggest a launch could happen as soon…

Blue Origin one step closer to launching New Glenn from Vandenberg Space Force Base

The U.S. Space Force said that it down-selected the company owned by Jeff Bezos to potentially develop a new launch site in California.

West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites

Liftoff of the Starlink 17-27 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East happened at 9:29:49 p.m. PDT (12:29:49 a.m. EDT / 0429:49 UTC).

SpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of 2026 on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-24 mission will add another 29 satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 5:33:10 a.m. EDT (0933:10 UTC).

Space Station captures, berths Cygnus XL ’S.S. Steven R. Nagel’ cargo spacecraft

The vehicle launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday, April 11, at 7:41 a.m. EDT (1141 UTC). Capture by the space station’s Canadarm2 is happened on Monday,…

NASA confident Artemis 2 heat shield will protect crew during re-entry

When the Artemis 2 Orion crew capsule returns to Earth after flying around the moon, it will hit the discernible atmosphere some 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at a blistering 24,000 mph, fast enough…

From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality

Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit tonight

Rocket Lab will launch eight Japanese satellites to orbit tonight (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna, and you can watch the action live.

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2

This Earth Day, we reflect on our home planet and look at Earth from space through history.

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which failed to deliver a satellite to the proper orbit during its third-ever launch on Sunday (April 19).

Celebrate Earth Day with this Artemis 2 shot | Space photo of the day for April 22, 2026

Celebrating Earth Day with an image of Earth captured by NASA's Artemis 2 mission around the moon.

See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look

The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.

Mysterious rings around Uranus point to hidden moons orbiting the ice giant

The two most puzzling rings around Uranus are gradually giving up their secrets, only to deepen the mystery of the Uranian system.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch.

Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope

Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.

You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war

NASA Force aims to recruit industry talent to the space agency for relatively short stints. Applications are open now in the wake of the Artemis 2 moon mission.

'Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns

Astronomers have discovered that jets from a cannibalistic black hole are erupting with the power of 10,000 suns.

The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset tonight

A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.

NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)

NASA rolled the Artemis 3 core stage out from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Monday (April 20). The next stop is the launch site: Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026

NASA's Jessica Meir spotted the Lyrids from aboard the space station.

NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory

NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on April 21, and you can watch the event live here at Space.com.

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there

NASA's Curiosity rover has found a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.

NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space

NASA engineers have shut down another instrument on Voyager 1 to preserve the power of the most distant spacecraft ever sent into space.

600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600th landing of a Falcon first stage.

Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?

A huge geological structure on Mars resembling a bathtub ring may be evidence of an ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet.

Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find

It turns out that living in space can have a lasting impact on how your brain works, researchers have found.

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams

Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

A peek at the far side of the moon | Space photo of the day for April 20, 2026

The Artemis 2 astronauts captured a unique image of the moon's "dark side" during their historic April 2026 flyby.

'80s sci-fi cult classic 'The Last Starfighter' finally scores a sequel, but it's a comic book! (exclusive)

'I'm honored to be a part of the team continuing this adventure for a new generation of Starfighters, both young and old.'

What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.

'Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes

Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.

Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica

A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap (video, photos)

SpaceX launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21) — a mission that was originally supposed to fly on a competitor's rocket.

Giant BlueBird 7 mobile phone satellite will be deorbited after faulty Blue Origin launch

Blue Origin, the space launch company founded by Jeff Bezos, achieved a successful recovery of its first reused orbital-class rocket, but the payload it put into space was left in the wrong location.

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week

After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.

Telescope livestream: Watch the moon pass in front of the Pleiades on April 19

Watch the crescent moon cross the blue-white stars of the Pleiades on April 19 from the comfort of your home.

Synthetic universe allows you to 'see and hear' galaxies evolving from the dawn of time (video)

Scientists have used a synthetic universe to observe how the first galaxies evolved and grew. In fact, it is so close to the real thing that it's tricking some astronomers.

Pragmata's tale of AI slop, humanity, & lunar conquest makes it the timeliest sci-fi game of the year

Capcom's new IP is a welcome throwback to simpler action games, but its story and themes are shockingly well-timed and refreshingly optimistic.

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight: Where to look in the night sky

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.

Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans

For a few moments on April 6, the four Artemis 2 moon astronauts and the three crewmates aboard China's Tiangong space station were farther away from each other than any humans had ever been.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 206 — I Want to Believe

On Episode 206 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University to discuss what happens after the discovery of an alien life form.

Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19

Look out for earthshine on the crescent moon as it shines near Venus and the 1,000-strong Pleiades star cluster.

This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch

SpaceX will launch Europe's life-hunting Rosalind Franklin rover toward Mars in 2028 — but not aboard the company's Starship megarocket.

Blue Origin reuses huge New Glenn rocket for 1st time, lands booster at sea — but deploys satellite into wrong orbit (launch video)

Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launched into space for the third time ever Sunday morning (April 19) — but, in a first for the company, it soared into orbit powered by a previously flown…

New moon of April 2026 brings incredible views of the constellation Hydra, Jupiter, Venus and more this week

The new moon is the perfect time to spot faint constellations, galaxies and a quartet of planets in the dawn sky.

'Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave

The size of waves on alien worlds will depend as much on the characteristics of the liquid as well as the gravity.

'For All Mankind' alternative timeline vs reality: How Apple TV's sci-fi show diverges from history

How do "For All Mankind"'s six decades of space exploration "history" compare with the real thing?

Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight

Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms tonight, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.