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Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover

Breathing in moon dust can still give you what one astronaut called "lunar hay fever."

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.

This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds

Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.

When it comes to auroras, pink is the new white, astronaut says | On the ISS this week June 16 - 20, 2025

With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week.

Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.

How to capture drone imagery at night

Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?

May 2024 solar storm cost $500 million in damages to farmers, new study reveals

GPS positions were off by up to 230 feet during the Gannon Solar Storm in May 2024 in a disruption that lasted for up to two days, a new study has revealed.

SpaceX’s Transporter 14 launch will carry more than 150 capsules of DNA, human remains

Houston-based Celestis and The Exploration Company are teaming up to fly a memorial payload on SpaceX's Transporter 14 rideshare mission on Monday (June 23).

The 2025 Bootid meteor shower peaks June 27: Here's what to expect

You'll need luck on your side to spot these shooting stars.

Hommkiety Galaxy Projector review

This no-name galaxy projector has blown us away with its projection quality and interchangeable disks.

'Cocoon' at 40: Ron Howard's sci-fi smash is proof they don't make them like they used to

The beloved 'oldies and aliens' blockbuster is a movie out of sync with Hollywood norms.

World's 1st multimedia performance in microgravity will bring together Cirque du Soleil, National Geographic and NASA

Miami-based multimedia superstar Natasha Tsakos discusses this historic fall flight aboard Zero-G's 'G-Force One' aircraft.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 166 — Live From the Swamps, ISDC 2025

On Episode 166 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik broadcast live from the National Space Society's International Space Development Conference in Orlando.

Nobel laureate concerned about AI-generated image of black hole at the center of our galaxy

Researchers used an AI model to create a new image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, with some concern from experts.

A spinning universe could crack the mysteries of dark energy and our place in the multiverse

The universe seems to be spinning, and that could explain what dark energy is and why it's weakening while revealing our place within the multiverse.

See the moon, Venus and the Pleiades make a celestial triangle in the predawn sky on June 22

The Pleiades, a crescent moon and Venus  —  what more could an astrophotographer want?

NASA moon orbiter spies grave of crashed Japanese lunar lander (image)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has imaged the crash site of Resilience, a moon lander built and operated by the Tokyo-based company ispace.

From 'Toy Story' to 'Elio', here's every space-themed Pixar movie and short so far

'Elio' isn't the legendary animation studio's first adventure on the final frontier. Here's every Pixar movie and short that explores space.

This galaxy cluster has mysterious cosmic tendrils over 200,000 light-years long (image)

Astronomers have taken an unprecedentedly detailed look at the tendrils and filaments that wrap around supermassive black hole-dominated galaxies of Abell 2255.

1st images from the Vera C Rubin Observatory will drop on June 23. Here's why that's such a big deal

The Rubin Observatory will reveal its first images on Monday. Space.com spoke to scientists who explained why this will be a monumental event for astronomy.

Get relaxed views of the universe for a fraction of the price with a huge $675 off the Unistellar Odyssey Pro

The Unistellar Father's Day sale ends in two days — grab the Odyssey Pro with $675 off

SpaceX traces Starship test-stand explosion to failure of pressurized nitrogen tank

The giant explosion that destroyed a SpaceX Starship vehicle on the test stand this week was likely caused by the failure of a pressurized nitrogen tank, the company said.

Leak on International Space Station delays SpaceX launch of Axiom-4 astronauts

An ongoing leak aboard the International Space Station is once again delaying the launch of Axiom Space's next private astronaut mission.

Ahead of Prime Day this Lego Star Wars set has hit its cheapest ever price — get the brilliant Acclamator-Class Assault Ship now, before it's gone, far, far away...

Seen in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones" the Acclamator-Class Lego set comes packed with authentic detail, has 450 pieces, and is part of a collectible Star Wars series.

Lego Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship review

Its name might be a bit of a mouthful, but this Lego Star Wars ship is wonderfully pocket-sized while still packing in a lot of detail.

Summer solstice 2025 is here! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere

The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.

Satellite streaks block out the Arctic sky | Space photo of the day for June 20, 2025

Researchers created a satellite tracking system to track satellite streaks across the Arctic for the first time ever.

Blue Origin launch of 6 people to suborbital space delayed again due to weather

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to launch six people to suborbital space on the NS-33 mission are on hold due to local weather conditions in West Texas.

Space law doesn't protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could

The moon is a key step in the journey of space exploration, but making it habitable brings up lots of questions around space law and policy

Powerful X-class solar flare erupts from sun, knocking out radio signals across the Pacific (video)

Sunspot region 4114 has done it again! This time unleashing a colossal X1.9 solar flare.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers planets forming in space's most punishing environments

James Webb Space Telescope finds exoplanets in extreme environments that could potentially be habitable.

High winds scrub Rocket Lab's planned launch of a secret satellite to orbit

Rocket Lab planned to launch a satellite for a confidential customer early Friday morning (June 20), but Mother Nature didn't cooperate.

Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes

For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why.

New technique promises clearer, more frequent views of black holes

A powerful new technique is poised to revolutionize how astronomers observe black holes, by producing sharp, multicolored images that could reveal their dynamic evolution in real time.

Summer solstice 2025 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20

The sun will reach its most northern point on June 20, marking the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters review

This 4+ Lego set is colorful and fun, ideal for young Marvel fans looking for an early introduction to building Lego.

Dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2025

NASA and the Department of Defense practice recovery procedures for an abort scenario in the upcoming Artemis 2 mission.

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-33 tourism launch to the edge of space

Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (June 21), carrying a private crew of six.

Tiny galaxies may have helped our universe out of its dark ages, JWST finds

"These small galaxies punch well above their weight."

Astronomers discover the largest comet from the outskirts of the solar system is exploding with jets of gas

The monsterous 85-mile-wide comet C/2014 UN271 isn't just the largest icy rock in the Oort Cloud, it's the second most distant that is chemically active.

Northern lights may be visible in these 9 US States tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New Hampshire as geomagnetic activity remains unsettled.

'The models were right!' Astronomers locate universe's 'missing' matter in the largest cosmic structures

Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have discovered a vast 23 million light-year-wide tendril connecting galactic clusters and containing much of the universe's missing matter.

SpaceX's Starship explodes in Texas during preparations for 10th test flight

SpaceX's newest Starship vehicle exploded on a stand in Texas late Wednesday night (June 18), as it was being prepped for the program's 10th-ever test flight.

See the moon rise alongside the giant planets Neptune and Saturn predawn on June 19

The alignment occurs hours after the moon hits its third quarter phase.

2 Chinese spacecraft just met up 22,000 miles above Earth. What were they doing?

A new Chinese refueling spacecraft met up with an older satellite in high Earth orbit this month, apparently marking a step forward in orbital servicing.

Mars joins the Spring Triangle this week: Here’s when and how to see it

Mars will remain in the Spring Triangle until mid-September.

Watch Honda launch (and land) its 1st reusable rocket in this wild video

The Japanese automaker Honda just hit a key milestone in rocket reusability with a near-bullseye landing during a vertical test flight in Hokkaido.