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Astronomers have discovered a huge cavity 500 light-years wide in the Milky Way galaxy believed to have been carved out by a supernova 10 million years ago.

Inspiration4 was the world's first orbital spaceflight unsupervised by professional astronauts, using commercial equipment to launch civilian space enthusiasts into orbit.

A Funko Pop!-themed Baby Yoda (Grogu) from "The Mandalorian" will become the first "Star Wars" balloon to debut at the traditional Turkey Day event.

Here our beginner's guide on how to photograph the aurora, which includes the best techniques and camera settings for capturing the Northern Lights.

Space 220, Disney's new restaurant offering guests a chance to dine in Earth orbit, opened this week after a five-year countdown. Even without NASA being involved, Space 220 has nods to space history.

The mobile game 'Star Trek Fleet Command' is now available on PC and there's new exclusives for players who download the game.

New astronaut and satellite images of an active volcano on the island of La Palma reveal the frightening beauty of the eruption, as well as its dangerous proximity to humans.

The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens is crazy-sharp and makes taking astro images even easier thanks to its simple design and five stops of image stabilization

A few minutes getting to know how your binoculars work is time well spent, if you're planning on using them in your stargazing sessions.

Our pick of the best Star Wars costumes from across the galaxy.

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is one of their most popular top-quality wide-angle zoom lenses. We see how it fares for nightscape photography.

Texas' new anti-abortion law could have an unforeseen side effect: upending the space industry.

NASA's InSight lander has detected its three most powerful marsquakes yet, potentially giving scientists an even clearer picture of the Red Planet's interior.

The specter of NASA's 30-year space shuttle program loomed large as congressional representatives sought details about the agency's plans for orbital spaceflight after the International Space Station.

A virtual reality-themed International Space Station series just got an Emmy.

A swanky new telescope offers a whole new way to observe the cosmos. With automated controls and a smartphone app instead of an eyepiece, the Stellina smart telescope takes all the hassle out of skywatching — but it comes at a hefty price.

We look at the physics behind one of the coolest moments in The Last Jedi and ask: would it work, and what would it really do?

Though we can now be certain the asteroid Apophis will not strike Earth in 2029, its close passage offers us a unique scientific opportunity.

Watching a meteor shower on a clear, dark night is an unforgettable experience.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is getting ready for its 14th Red Planet flight, but the thinning Martian air is making such sorties more and more challenging.

The FAA's draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship operations suggests the program can likely proceed with its first orbital launch, although protecting wildlife could be a stumbling block.