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SpaceX launches first of three missions for Amazon’s Project Kuiper constellation

This is the first of three planned Falcon 9 missions Amazon booked for its internet relay satellites. Liftoff is scheduled for 2:30 a.m. EDT (0630 UTC) from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

The Starlink 15-2 mission was the 30th orbital launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2025. SpaceX achieved liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4 East at 7:05 p.m. PDT (10:05 p.m. EDT, 0205 UTC).

NASA, SpaceX target July 31 for Crew-11 launch to the ISS

The four-person crew will launch onboard Dragon Endeavour from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. It will be the first time a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has flown for a sixth time.

SpaceX launches Israeli satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX disclosed neither the payload nor the customer for this mission but hours after the launch Israel Aerospace Industries said it the Falcon 9 carried its Dror 1 communications satellite. Liftoff occurred at 1:04 a.m. EDT (0504 UTC).

Axiom Space, Oakley partner on spacesuit visor for Artemis missions

The high-end sunglasses brand is the latest non-traditional partner to join Axiom Space in designing its spacesuits for exploring the Moon as part of the Artemis Program.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy picked as Interim NASA Administrator

The Wednesday night announcement comes more than five weeks after the President pulled the nomination of Jared Isaacman for the position.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-28 mission delivered 28 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 4:21 a.m. EDT (0821 UTC).

Republican-backed reconciliation bill passes, includes funding for ISS, Artemis programs, Space Shuttle relocation

This bill, H.R. 1, is separate from the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Those include the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) bill, which will be marked up by the House Appropriations Committee at a later time.

ULA begins stacking its 1st Vulcan rocket supporting a national security mission

This is the second time the rocket is being prepared for launch following a months long delay in certifying the launch vehicle. ULA hasn’t announced a specific launch date, but it’s expected sometime this summer.

SpaceX launches its 500th Falcon 9 rocket

The Starlink 10-25 mission will also set a new reuse milestone for the first stage booster, which is flying for a record-setting 29th time. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 2:28 a.m. EDT…

NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals secrets of a powerful, spinning neutron star

Observations of a pulsar, consisting of a dead star spinning 600 times a second, and feasting on a stellar companion reveal the source powering its emissions.

NASA won't publish key climate change report online, citing 'no legal obligation' to do so

NASA will not host the U.S. government's primary climate assessment reports on its website after all, despite a White House claim that they would be available via the space agency.

Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos

These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.

'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir is 'really psyched' about the sci-fi film's epic 1st trailer (exclusive)

The fan favorite author of 'The Martian' admits, 'I'm really happy with how the film is turning out.'

Satellite images track Grand Canyon wildfires burning across thousands of acres

Lightning-ignited Grand Canyon wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres, as NOAA’s GOES satellites continue to monitor the fires.

Dust devils on Mars leave 'fingerprints' that can guide future Red Planet missions

The high winds that birth dust devils can also revitalize robots by cleaning their solar cells.

Astronomers discover a cosmic 'fossil' at the edge of our solar system. Is this bad news for 'Planet 9'?

Astronomers using the Subaru Telescope have discovered a strange new body in a weird orbit at the edge of the solar system, which could be bad news for Planet Nine theories.

The largest Mars meteorite on Earth has sold for $4.3 million

Sotheby's in New York City auctioned off a giant chunk of Mars found in Africa. It sold for $4.3 million.

Best binoculars by price — Find the perfect pair for your budget

Bring the universe closer — here’s our round-up of the best binoculars by price for those looking for something cheap, looking to invest a little more or those 'forever home' binoculars

Astrophotographer captures galactic fireworks near the Seahorse Nebula in eerie deep-space photo

10 supernova explosions have been seen brightening the Fireworks Galaxy over the past century.

JWST finds unusual black hole in the center of the Infinity Galaxy: 'How can we make sense of this?'

Everything about the Infinity Galaxy, recently discovered by the JWST, is strange. One odd feature could be the 1st evidence of a "direct collapse" black hole.

Astronomers witness the birth of a planetary system for the 1st time (video)

Astronomers have witnessed the birth of an entirely new star system for the first time. The budding planets are forming around the infant star HOPS-315.

NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 feels the supersonic wind blow in test tunnel | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2025

NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) tested a model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel to measure the noise underneath the jet.

Our Milky Way galaxy may be surrounded by 100 undetected 'orphan' galaxies

New research suggests that the Milky Way should be surrounded by as many as 100 undetected tiny and faint "orphan" galaxy companions.

If aliens existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, they would have needed umbrellas

"Our work is a new piece of evidence that suggests that Mars was once a much more complex and active planet than it is now."

Colossal eruption carves 250,000-mile-long 'canyon of fire' into the sun (video)

A massive filament eruption carved a 250,000-mile-long "canyon of fire" into the sun — and sent a CME sailing into space.

Why is the moon's far side so weird? China's lunar sample-return mission may have figured it out

The impact that carved out the moon's huge South Pole-Aitken basin may explain the puzzling differences between the lunar near and far sides.

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 26 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit after lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on July 15, 2025.

The precursors of life could form in the lakes of Saturn's moon Titan

New research indicates that cellular "pockets" that are the first step toward protocells, the precursors of life, could form in the methane seas of Saturn's moon Titan.

SpaceX launches 3rd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

SpaceX launched 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites early Wednesday morning (July 16), the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 liftoff.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is an 'upbeat, optimistic dystopia' that pulls no punches on our corporate overlords (interview)

'We had an idea for a meat planet' — Revenge of the Savage Planet game director Alex Hutchinson talks strange new worlds and mocking corporate spaceflight.

The Perseid meteor shower kicks off summer 'shooting star' season this week. Here's how to see it

Each summer, skywatchers around the world look forward to the famous Perseid meteor shower, but often overlook four lesser showers that peak between July 29 and Aug. 16.

'Boldness is all!' — 'Murderbot' is getting a season 2 on Apple TV+

Apple TV's excellent adaptation of Martha Wells’s witty sci-fi novels scores another mission as Murderbot is renewed for season 2.

Astronomers hike up Mount Blanc for the view | Space photo of the day for July 15, 2025

Four mountaineers and astronomy lovers hiked the tallest peak in Western Europe.

SpaceX will launch next Starship flight in 'about 3 weeks,' Elon Musk says

SpaceX plans to launch the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket about three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.

Deals you missed on Prime Day — get these extended deals now before they are gone

These Prime Day deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, model rockets and drones are still live on Amazon right now.

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Our exclusive NordVPN deal gives you complete online security and convenience for a 79% discount, four free bonus months and a $50 Amazon voucher.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' pushes for crewed moon missions, but proposed budget cuts leave NASA science behind

The U.S. government's "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act finds funding for Artemis and Lunar Gateway, but nearly half of NASA's science missions are on the chopping block ahead of the 2026 budget.

The largest Mars rock on Earth is up for auction in NYC — it could be yours for $4 million (or more)

The largest Mars rock on Earth will soon be auctioned off in NYC, and could sell for at least $2 million.

Astronomers discover giant alien planet 35 times more massive than Earth hiding in a known star system

"It remains possible that there are other unseen planets in the system. The challenge is finding them!"

Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission (video)

The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station.

China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)

A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China's Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station.

Ravenous 'vampire' stars may use cosmic accomplices to help devour stellar victims

Astronomers have discovered that vampire white dwarfs that feast on victim companion stars have assistance in acquiring prey in the form of lurking third stars.

'Foundation' stars Laura Birn & Lee Pace talk heavy burdens and being an intergalactic stoner for Season 3 (exclusive)

Join two of the brightest stars in Apple TV's sci-fi saga based on Isaac Asimov's sci-fi trilogy.

Happy anniversary, Mariner 4! NASA probe got 1st-ever up-close look at Mars 60 years ago today

Since then, a multitude of spacecraft have rocketed Marsward from a variety of nations.

NASA just took the closest-ever images of the sun, and they are incredible (video)

NASA has released remarkable video captured during the Parker Solar Probe's record-breaking 2024 flyby, offering the closest views of the sun ever recorded.

Don't miss the moon pass close to Saturn and Neptune tonight

The moon, Saturn and Neptune will rise a little before midnight for those in the U.S.

Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm, heating up the case for a new planetary mission

Scientists have found that Uranus emits its own internal heat, contradicting data from NASA's Voyager 2 probe nearly four decades ago.

Snow covers the SOAR Telescope in Chile | Space photo of the day for July 14, 2025

An unexpected dusting high in the Andes mountains caused some concern.

Fly DJI FPV drones like a pro with DJI's motion controllers

Learn more about DJI's motion controllers and how they can make FPV drone flight incredibly easy for everyone.

Who is Shalla-Bal, the female Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps''?

Here's everything we know about Galactus' shiny new herald, and why she's a lady this time around.

Deals that are even better than Prime Day — hurry before they're gone!

We've scoured the internet to find you deals that are even better than Prime Day — here's our round-up of the best deals left.

Astronomers discover monster exoplanet hiding in 'stellar fog' around young star

A monster exoplanet as big as 10 times the size of Jupiter has emerged from the stellar gas and dust surrounding a young star, thanks to the telescope tag team of Gaia and ALMA.

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane

U.S. President Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill Act," H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) X-37B military spacecraft program.

Private Ax-4 astronauts depart ISS after unexpected extended stay (video)

The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station.

Gravitational waves reveal most massive black hole merger ever detected — one 'forbidden' by current models

Gravitational wave detectors have "heard" the ripples in space caused by the most massive black hole merger yet. One "forbidden" by current theoretical models.

Private Ax-4 astronauts heading back to Earth early July 14: Watch it live

The private Ax-4 astronaut mission will undock from the International Space Station on Monday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action live.

'Pebble' beaches around young stars join together to form planets

Planetary construction sites around other stars are filled with pebbles, and for the first time radio telescopes have detected these tiny chunks of rock that stick together to form planets.

Experts ask where the center of the universe is

With the universe constantly expanding, scientists have a hard time finding where its center is.