Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield. In the months after, the agency mea...
NASA | October 16, 2026
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Why can you see the moon during the day? This week is the perfect time to find out
You don't have to wait until dark to see the moon. Here's why it appears in broad daylight — and why this week is a particularly good time to spot it. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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'Mission: 60s' event promises passport back to the Space Age
Your invitation to revisit the Space Age has arrived.Whether you miss the days when people got dressed up to fly or wish your other ride was a rocket, Mission: 60s has a ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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7 best places to see the northern lights, according to an aurora chaser
I've chased the northern lights across the Arctic. Here are seven destinations worth considering for your next aurora adventure. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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Beyond pointing your phone at the night sky, this is how to use stargazing apps effectively
There is no shortage of stargazing apps, but unless you use these tips, you may be missing out. Here are the best ways to get the most out of them. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
Read moreI Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen
As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family watched with awe and pride. Mjoen, NASA’s operati...
NASA | October 16, 2026
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Supermassive black hole blasts out a neon 'treble clef' | Space photo of the day for Oct. 16, 2026
What looks like a neon pink treble clef floating out in space is actually a bizarre source of radio waves spotted deep in the cosmos. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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'We are getting a lot of pressure from the administrator himself': How NASA is racing to obey Trump's 'Super Intelligence' order
Internal NASA documents and meeting recordings reveal how Trump's executive order to rename AI as "super intelligence" is reshaping agency communications and digital syst...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
Read moreBlue Origin to add new Florida launch pads, seeks aggressive increase in New Glenn flight rate
The launch infrastructure improvements also include a substantial manufacturing expansion at Rocket Park and the addition of new landing barges. ...
Spaceflight Now | October 16, 2026
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