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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

The mission is the 40th launch of the year from SpaceX, dedicated to flying its broadband internet satellites. Liftoff of the Starlink 17-14 mission happened at 8:23:09 p.m. PDT (11:23:09 p.m. EDT / 0323:09 UTC).

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 occurred at 2:53 a.m. EDT…

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 said.

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 provide direct to cell phone…

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 as Sunday, April 19.

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, April 13, at 12:19 pm…

Best space prison movies

Lock up our hearts and throw away the key, because we have found love in space. Space prison movies, that is.

Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)

The private WorldView Legion 4 Earth-observing satellite snapped an amazing photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, a day before the obsevatory's 36th birthday.

From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 'firsts' you can spot in the night sky tonight

From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest firsts.

Why do some starburst galaxies mysteriously shut down? New study provides clues

A new study suggests that most "post-starburst galaxies" cease star formation because they run out of fuel. But that's not the full story.

Watch Russia launch 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station today

Russia will launch its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.

How did humanity end up underground in 'Silo'? Apple TV digs deep in new Season 3 teaser (video)

"Before we know how it all will end, we need to understand how it all began."

This X-ray image shows our solar system 'breathing'

The eROSITA spacecraft has built the most precise map of soft X-rays over Earth, observing a fascinating phenomenon driven by solar winds from the sun.

Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE lens review

The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is a fast standard prime for astrophotography, at a competitive price.

How did the USSR win the space race to beat the US to the moon in Apple TV's new 'Star City'?

"I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life."

Famous asteroid Ryugu may have been bombarded by a swarm of tiny space rocks 1,000 years ago

Samples of Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft show that the asteroid bears the scars of a recent bombardment by tiny space rocks.

'Guess I'll be waiting a minute to surf again': Artemis 2 moon astronaut Christina Koch shares her recovery journey

A week after the Artemis 2 moon mission ended, NASA astronaut Christina Koch struggled to walk in a straight line during a blindfold test. But it's all part of readjusting to life on Earth.

A Lego 'Project Hail Mary' set just soared into the stratosphere, breaking the Guinness World Record for highest flight

Amaze, amaze, amaze! A Lego version of the 'Project Hail Mary' spaceship soared into the stratosphere and set an altitude record.

Ice melts in the springtime on Mars | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2026

Springtime has arrived at the Red Planet's Chasma Boreale, as this photo by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows.

A bright star will disappear for up to an hour tonight — here's what's happening

The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.

Hubble Telescope celebrates 36th anniversary with gorgeous new image of famous Trifid Nebula

This latest image from Hubble forms just one of more than 1.7 million observations that the space telescope has made over the past 36 years since it launched on April 24, 1990.

Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth

The twin eruptions briefly disrupted radio signals across the dayside of Earth.

Ted Cruz pushes back on NASA budget cuts: 'I don't want to wake up one day and look up at the moon and realize the Chinese have beat us there'

Sen. Ted Cruz told engineers on NASA's Artemis program, "we'll take care of the politics...so you can do your job," amid steep cuts to NASA's funding in the Presidents fiscal year 2027 budget request.

Could 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' restore the 'Star Wars' spark? Watch the electrifying final trailer and decide if this is the way

The latest trailer for the next Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is an explosive return to form for the sci-fi franchise from a galaxy far away.

What will happen when our sun starts dying? These 'stellar archaeologists' may have found a clue

Acting as stellar archaeologists, scientists have found fossilized magnetism on long-dead white dwarf stars, which may help to explain how stars evolve.

These 'interstellar glaciers' could give water to young star systems. Could they support alien life, too?

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope reveals widespread water ice in Cygnus X, showing how dust shields molecules in star-forming regions across the Milky Way.

Ancient volcanic ash seen blowing across Mars in new spacecraft images

New images from the Mars Express spacecraft show ancient volcanic ash spreading across the Red Planet.

James Webb Space Telescope peers into a dying star surrounded by mysterious buckyballs: 'The structures we're seeing now are breathtaking'

The James Webb Space Telescope captured the first detailed images of planetary nebula Tc 1, revealing new details of what happens after a sun-like star dies.

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system

"Each interstellar comet brings a little bit of its history, its fossils, from elsewhere."

NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers a weird system of exoplanets unlike anything seen before

"Most planetary systems appear as 'peas in a pod.' This is not the case in the TOI-201 system."

Nebula sparkles in new Hubble snapshot | Space photo of the day for April 23, 2026

Hubble revisits the Trifid Nebula in a spectacular image, revealing it's expansive splendor.

Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad

The complex MMX mission aims to shed light on the origins of Mars' two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, bringing Phobos material back to Earth in 2031.

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy

Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts

Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

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.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)

Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.

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.

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.

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.

'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.