Is empty space really empty? This magnetic star may finally solve a 90-year-old mystery "We're not just studying astronomical objects anymore; we're using them to test the laws of nature." Space · Aug 14
6 space board games to channel the political drama of 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City' “Whoever controls space will control the Earth.” Space · Aug 14
Cards Against Humanity wants to erect a monument to 'honor' Elon Musk Cards Against Humanity isn't done with its scorched-Earth campaign against SpaceX and Elon Musk, and is planning to erect an "Elon Musk is a Sad Little B----- with No Friends" monument near SpaceX's Starbase site. Space · Aug 14
Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground? We need rules to prevent space companies from dumping their old rockets onto the moon's surface in the future, experts say. Space · Aug 14
US Space Force gives Rocket Lab $397 million to build threat-tracking 'Flatellites' The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab $397 million to manufacture a new fleet of "Flatellites" designed to detect and track airborne threats from space. Space · Aug 14
Can Venus cast a shadow? Here's how to see it for yourself As Venus gets close to its greatest brilliancy in the evening sky, it’s a good time to test one of astronomy’s less believable claims. Space · Aug 14
Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signal The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Water can survive surprisingly close to the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, James Webb Space Telescope finds Water and cosmic dust can survive in the harsh environment near Sagittarius A*, new observations reveal. Space · Aug 14
ISS photobombs the sun during solar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Aug. 14, 2026 The silhouette of the ISS transiting across the sun's face during the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Space · Aug 14
India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on its Moon Base program, which aims to build a permanent human outpost near the lunar south pole. Space · Aug 14
SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor. Space · Aug 14
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years at the space agency NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has retired from NASA after 30 years of public service, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishments and leadership including two-time commander of the International Space Station and Chief of the Astronaut Office’s Commercial Crew Branch. Space · Aug 13
Supermassive black hole spews energy 300,000 light years into deep space That's three times longer than the Milky Way galaxy. Space · Aug 13
NASA's canceled lunar space station tech will help build the Artemis moon base Northrop Grumman plans to take technology built into the HALO module for NASA's canceled lunar space station and repurpose it to help develop the Artemis moon base. Space · Aug 13
Space · Aug 13 'The X-Files' creator Chris Carter says new director's cut of 'I Want to Believe' is 'the horror movie that we really wanted to make' (interview) Chris Carter, creator of "The X-Files", is revisiting the 2008 film "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" in an new R-rated director's cut coming to Hulu on Aug. 14.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 ‘Colander sales jumped nearly 40%’: how Britons viewed the solar eclipse Safety advice was followed by almost all the public but the historic event left behind huge quantities of litter and abandoned Lime bikes
Space · Aug 13 Virgin Galactic delays next commercial spaceflight to 2027 Virgin Galactic has pushed the resumption of its commercial flights back by a few months, to February 2027. The company hasn't been to space since June 2024.
Space · Aug 13 The Perseid meteor shower peak was spectacular: Here are our favorite photos The Perseid meteor shower never disappoints, and we've got some great photos this year to prove it.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 ‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse Readers recall the breathtaking sight and community spirit of the rare celestial treat – and the handmade contraptions they saw it through
Space · Aug 13 Total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2026 This photo, snapped just as the Aug. 12 solar eclipse was about to enter its totality phase, really captures the drama of the moment.
Space · Aug 13 'Strange New Worlds' latest lookalike episode is part of a long line of 'Star Trek' doppelganger stories Haven't we seen your face before? On the final frontier, your identical face twin is never far away…
Space · Aug 13 New private 'Perceptor' probes will keep an eye on satellites high above Earth Astranis' newly announced Perceptor spacecraft will monitor satellite activity in geostationary orbit, a distant and increasingly contested domain.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 The best pictures as stargazers treated to astral delight with eclipse and meteor shower on same evening There was a 650% increase in the number of people searching ‘sore eyes’ on Google after the eclipse
Space · Aug 12 This year's 'Masters of the Universe' movie wasn't Hollywood's first attempt at capturing the power of He-Man; they tried back in 1987, and failed then too How bad timing, a studio in financial turmoil, and a movie that looked nothing like the cartoon conspired to defeat the most powerful man in the universe.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland