New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart (video)
SpaceX launched two of its Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on Saturday evening (Aug. 15), setting a new spaceflight record. ...
Latest from Space.com | August 16, 2026
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On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious 'Wow!' Signal boosts search for E.T.
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal, which remains unexplained to this day. ...
Latest from Space.com | August 15, 2026
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'Lanterns': Who's who in HBO's Green Lantern show?
In brightest day, in blackest night, no Lanterns character shall escape our sight! ...
Latest from Space.com | August 15, 2026
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 223 — The Lunar Domain
On Episode 223 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Dale Skran are joined by Dr. Scott Pace to discuss the future of exploration on the Moon. ...
Latest from Space.com | August 15, 2026
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We think these Nikon binoculars are excellent for variable magnification on the go
Get everything between 10x and 22x with Nikon’s new Action Zoom 10-22x50 binoculars ...
Latest from Space.com | August 15, 2026
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'Strap yourself in and feel the Gs': NASA announces 'Max Power' aerospace expo
NASA announced today (Aug. 14) that it will hold a two-day aerospace expo this November — an event whose name should draw a chuckle from "Simpsons" fans. ...
Latest from Space.com | August 14, 2026
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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." ...
Latest from Space.com | August 14, 2026
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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 Fri...
Latest from Space.com | August 14, 2026
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6 space board games to channel the political drama of 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City'
“Whoever controls space will control the Earth.” ...
Latest from Space.com | August 14, 2026
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