August 9, 2026
Here's what to expect from 5 stages of the total solar eclipse 2026
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A Anthony Wood
August 8, 2026
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)
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M Mike Wall
August 8, 2026
'Transformers: The Movie' at 40: the cartoon spin-off that traumatized a generation of kids
With many fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons bumped off in the opening act, this was not the big-screen romp '80s kids were expecting.<p>Richard's love affair with outer space started when he saw the original "Star Wars" on TV aged four, and he spent much of the ’90s watching "Star Trek”, "Babylo
R Richard Edwards
August 8, 2026
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 222 — How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps
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S Space.com Staff
August 8, 2026
On this day in space! Aug. 8, 1977: Soviet Union's Salyut 5 reconnaissance space station burns up in Earth's atmosphere
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H Hanneke Weitering
August 8, 2026
Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9
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A Anthony Wood
August 8, 2026
Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it
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J Jamie Carter
August 8, 2026
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount head review
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J Jamie Carter
August 7, 2026
SpaceX serious about building factories on the moon: 'It’s going to happen,' Elon Musk says
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M Mike Wall
August 8, 2026
'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to be lost at sea 2 weeks after epic 13th test flight, Elon Musk says
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M Mike Wall
August 7, 2026
NASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year
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E Elizabeth Howell
August 7, 2026
Inside the mystery of the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dots — and how they might be evolving
The James Webb Space Telescope's strange "little red dots" may be evolving into spiral galaxies.<p> </p>
K Keith Cooper
August 7, 2026
How to safely observe eclipses and the solar surface with a smart telescope
Solar observation is easy with a smart telescope like the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the matching filter, meaning you can capture it with no stress on big events like the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.<p>Harry joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and
H Harry Bennett
August 7, 2026
NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes
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C Chelsea Gohd
August 7, 2026
Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late
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M Mike Wall
August 7, 2026
Chinese company Landspace targets Aug. 10 for historic rocket launch and landing attempt
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A Andrew Jones
August 7, 2026
On this day in space! Aug. 7, 1980: NASA's Viking 1 Mars orbiter shuts down 4 years into a 90-day mission
On Aug. 7, 1980, NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft orbiting Mars ended its epic and historic mission to the Red Planet. Here's why it mattered.<p>Tariq is the Editor-in-Chief of Space.com based out of our New York City office and joined the team in 2001, first as an intern and staff writer, and later as an
T Tariq Malik
August 7, 2026
Cosmic treasure chest explodes with baby stars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 7, 2026
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C Chelsea Gohd
August 7, 2026
The UK is about to witness its most spectacular solar eclipse in 11 years. Here's what you need to know
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J Jamie Carter
August 7, 2026
Why you don't need a perfectly clear sky to enjoy the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
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J Jamie Carter
August 7, 2026
'One more step': NASA astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk to prep ISS for solar array upgrade
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R Robert Z. Pearlman
August 6, 2026
Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-observing satellite after 5-week delay (video, photos)
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M Mike Wall
August 6, 2026
'Strange New Worlds' latest 'Hangover'-inspired episode is a reminder that 'Star Trek' vacations are never a good idea
Seeking rest or relaxation? You're unlikely to find either on a "Star Trek" holiday<p>Richard's love affair with outer space started when he saw the original "Star Wars" on TV aged four, and he spent much of the ’90s watching "Star Trek”, "Babylon 5” and “The X-Files" with his mum. After studying ph
R Richard Edwards
August 6, 2026
SpaceX rocket's impact crater on the moon spied by Korean lunar orbiter (photos)
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M Mike Wall