SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit on Falcon 9 launch from California (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-17-40-b1088-vsfb-ocisly
The Strawberry Moon rises tonight. Here's what to expect from June's full moon
Don't miss June's full Strawberry Moon rise tonight (June 29), marking the first full moon of summer with a golden glow and an eye-catching moon illusion. Source: https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-strawberry-moon-rises-june-29-here-is-what-to-expect-from-june-full-moon
The James Webb Space Telescope peered into one of the universe's oldest galaxy clusters, and scientists can't explain what they saw
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted a massive and densely packed galaxy cluster at "cosmic noon" before such structures were thought to be possible. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/the-james-webb-space-telescope-peered-into-one-of-the-universes-oldest-galaxy-clusters-and-scientists-cant-explain-what-they-saw
NASA Moon Base Update
Check out this video from NASA: "NASA Moon Base Update" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXTBJz5MGbA
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 216 — Dark Matter Intelligence
On Episode 216 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson about other intelligences is beyond our scope. Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-216-dark-matter-intelligence
SpaceCamp at 40: A wish-fulfillment fantasy brought down to earth by NASA's real-life disaster
After the Challenger tragedy, nobody wanted to see a film about five kids on an adventure in space. Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/spacecamp-at-40-a-wish-fulfillment-fantasy-brought-down-to-earth-by-nasas-real-life-disaster
'Logan's Run' at 50: Remembering this disco-age sci-fi classic on its golden anniversary
Check your life-clock crystal and make sure it’s not blinking red! Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/logans-run-at-50-remembering-this-disco-age-sci-fi-classic-on-its-golden-anniversary
Independence Day Wishes from the Space Station
Check out this video from NASA: "Independence Day Wishes from the Space Station" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-H-i9ctkE
U.S. Spacewalk Preview News Conference (June 25, 2026)
Check out this video from NASA: "U.S. Spacewalk Preview News Conference (June 25, 2026)" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNfhTwmYso
'50% superhero and 50% noir, but 100% totally new': 'Spider-Noir' composers on injecting retro style into the superhero multiverse (interview)
'I feel like we were encouraged to fail in the best way possible, where we never felt any idea was too crazy for this team.' Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/50-percent-superhero-and-50-percent-noir-but-100-percent-totally-new-spider-noir-composers-on-injecting-retro-style-into-the-superhero-multiverse-interview
This is the largest and most detailed image of our Milky Way — with over 60 million stars and 50 exoplanet systems
The ESA's dark universe detective spacecraft Euclid, has studied the heart of the Milky Way, creating the largest and most detailed photo of this region ever made. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/this-is-the-largest-and-most-detailed-image-of-our-milky-way-with-over-60-million-stars-and-50-exoplanet-systems
NASA's aging infrastructure can't handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns
NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-aging-infrastructure-cant-handle-artemis-launches-without-usd1-billion-in-upgrades-watchdog-warns
This might be your last chance to pick up a retired Lego Star Wars set before it flies off forever, and it's under $100 on Amazon for Prime Day
This Lego Star Wars Coruscant Guard Gunship it's less than $100 for Prime Day, the cheapest it's ever been. But as a retired set, this could be your last chance to pick it up. Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-toys-lego/this-might-be-your-last-chance-to-pick-up-a-retired-lego-star-wars-set-before-it-flies-off-forever-and-its-under-100-dollars-on-amazon-for-prime-day
What is Starfall? A look at SpaceX's mysterious new return capsule
SpaceX just launched its Starfall return capsule for the first time. What does the company plan to do with the new vehicle? Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/what-is-starfall-a-look-at-spacexs-mysterious-new-return-capsule
These anti-Prime deals are giving Amazon a good run for their money
Check out these hot anti-Prime Day deals on skywatching gear from the likes of Walmart, Adorama and BH Photo & Video. Source: https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/these-anti-prime-deals-are-giving-amazon-a-good-run-for-their-money
Rocket Lab launches US Space Force mission with less than 17 hours' notice — a new record
Firefly Aerospace launched the Victus Nox mission for the U.S. Space Force on Thursday night (Sept. 14), just 27 hours after receiving the liftoff order. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-launches-us-space-force-mission-with-less-than-17-hours-notice-a-new-record
Space.com just launched an app! Get your inside scoop on space exploration
Our new Space.com app takes you out of this world, every day, for the latest space mission news, astronomical discoveries, night sky guides and more. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/space-com-just-launched-an-app-get-your-inside-scoop-on-space-exploration
Could we actually terraform Mars? Scientists are trying to find out
Scientists have drawn up a research blueprint for assessing the viability of warming the Red Planet, outlining what it might take to make Mars a place in space where Earth life can thrive. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/could-we-actually-terraform-mars-scientists-are-trying-to-find-out
The Ultimate Away Game: World Cup Fever on the ISS 🌌🏆
Check out this video from NASA: "The Ultimate Away Game: World Cup Fever on the ISS 🌌🏆" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fUrlyCjL8JA
Astronauts on the Space Station Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Check out this video from NASA: "Astronauts on the Space Station Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84id2dzpwU0