3+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) Alien, Predator, Star Wars, Marvel and many more " this streaming deal starts before Black Friday and gives you full access to best sci-fi franchises on the planet. Get a subscription to Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited for just $29.99 a month. As well as the classic Star Wars, Alien and Predator movies, these sci-fi franchises are still producing excellent new shows and movies which are all available to watch in this bundle. What's more, this streaming deal comes. Save $72 on a 12-month subscription to Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited, and get access to a host of brilliant sci-fi shows and movies, plus an array of sports channels. It's not all Disney Plus shows, of course; there's plenty of great sci-fi TV on Hulu too. The channel is home to Futurama, The Handmaid's Tale, Paradise, Rick and Morty, Legion, Firefly,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (438+ words) Eros will pass within 2 degrees of the Andromeda Galaxy's core on Nov. 30. The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a great choice for exploring distant solar system objects and you can currently get it for $200 off during the Black Friday sales! Check out our Black Friday deals page for more! Tune in on Sunday (Nov. 30) to see live telescopic views as the near-Earth asteroid (433) Eros appears to buzz the Andromeda Galaxy, courtesy of a livestream hosted by the Virtual Telescope Institute in partnership with the Asteroid Foundation. Sunday's livestream is due to start at 3 p.m. EST (2000 GMT) and will feature expert commentary from Virtual Telescope Project founder Gianluca Masi alongside live views of Andromeda and Eros taken from the organization's wide-field robotic telescopes in Manciano, Italy " weather permitting, of course. "Having such an important near-Earth asteroid just a couple of degrees away from the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (332+ words) By Mike Wall published 5 November 25 President Donald Trump has tapped billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to be NASA chief, five months after pulling his nomination for the same post. By Mike Wall published 30 October 25 On Oct. 30, SpaceX posted an update about its Starship moon-landing plans, which includes a reference to a possible "simplified mission architecture and concept of operations" for NASA's Artemis 3. Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail. By Jeff Spry published 27 October 25 Elon Musk's rocket company is clearing out its "gravel, tractors and space junk" from a once-pristine plot of South Texas land. By Mike Wall published 22 October 25 Elon Musk has hammered acting NASA chief Sean Duffy repeatedly on social media over the past few days, calling him "Sean Dummy" and claiming…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at'Space.com.'Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods. High atop the arid plateaus of Chile's Atacama Desert, one of humanity's most powerful astronomical instruments peers into the depths of the cosmos: the Very Large Telescope (VLT). Operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the VLT has long been at the forefront of astronomical discovery, as scientists use its cutting-edge technology to explore distant galaxies, and some, like our own Milky Way, that are closer to home. Three of the VLT's massive domes were recently treated to this view of the Milky Way. Above the observatory, a soft green and red glow, known as airglow, helps to tinge the horizon. Airglow…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) The Orion crew module gets stacked onto the Space Launch System in preparation for the upcoming Artemis 2 mission in early 2026. NASA has reached one of its key steps on the road to returning humans to the moon, as NASA's Exploration Ground Systems team successfully lifted and integrated the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The operation marks a major step toward the Artemis 2 mission, which is set to send astronauts around the moon in early 2026. This image was taken at High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis 2 is a foundational step toward establishing a sustained human presence on and around the moon. Its success will support future construction of the Gateway lunar orbiting platform, development of lunar surface infrastructure and preparation for eventual crewed missions to Mars, according…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago (172+ words) Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at'Space.com.'Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods. This image was taken at the Paranal facility in the Atacama Desert in Chile. Why is it amazing? In total, he captured almost 300 images. "You can't see the result immediately," he explained in a statement. "Fortunately, the calculation and orientation to the South were accurate." The payoff is evident: a gorgeously composed starwheel set against one of the world's premier astronomical sites. Want to learn more? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Space.com. Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) Anthony Wood joined'Space.com'in April 2025 after contributing articles to outlets including IGN, New Atlas and Gizmodo. He has a passion for the night sky, science, Hideo Kojima, and human space exploration, and can't wait for the day when astronauts once again set foot on the moon. The sun's gravity will pull the moon farther away from Earth than it's been in over five years on Nov. 19, though it'll be impossible for you to witness the lunar milestone for yourself with the naked eye in Earth's sky. Each new lunar orbit is subtly different from the last, thanks in part to the overbearing gravitational influence of the sun, which tugs at the moon, forcing it to take an elliptical path around our planet that would appear as a slightly squashed circle if viewed from above. As a result, the Earth-moon distance…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (106+ words) This breathtaking view of the night sky shows the growing challenge that satellites pose to ground-based astronomy The Gemini North Observatory is one-half of the international Gemini Observatory, paired with its southern twin in Chile. Over the decades, Gemini North has contributed to advancements in exoplanet imaging, black hole research and the study of the early universe. Gemini North resides at Mauna Kea in Hawaii. For astronomers using these telescopes, when looking up into the night sky, these streaks might just be the next hurdle " or the next breakthrough " when studying our cosmos. You can learn more about ground-based observatories and satellite streaks....

5+ day, 9+ hour ago (140+ words) Satellites are becoming more and more common in our atmosphere, but how much do you know about them? From the earliest artificial satellites to today's sophisticated space telescopes and GPS constellations, these marvels of engineering have revolutionized how we communicate, navigate, observe, and explore. Satellites come in all shapes and sizes, each designed for a specific mission. Some monitor weather patterns and natural disasters, others beam your favorite shows to your living room, and a few even help scientists unlock the secrets of the universe. But how much do you really know about their history, technology, and impact on our daily lives? Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the wonders above, this quiz will test your knowledge of the machines that keep watch over Earth and beyond. Try it out below and see how well you score!...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (606+ words) I've rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals from telescopes to Lego to help you find the ideal gift for your space-obsessed loved one. With Black Friday upon us, we've spent days scouring the internet for the best Black Friday deals, covering telescopes, binoculars, drones, star projectors, Lego sets and so much more. And, as now is the perfect time to think about buying your Christmas gifts, we've put together this handy guide to gift buying in order to save you lots of dollars. If you have any family or friends who are space fans, this is the page for you. We've rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals that we feel will make ideal Christmas gifts. Whether you're looking for a budget option or a premium one, we've got you covered. Kat has been freelancing…...