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NASA has picked a new telescope to head into space, where it will peer out in search of the most powerful light emissions made in the universe.

The Hunter's Moon rises tonight, marking the first full moon of the fall season in the northern hemisphere.

The annual Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak today (Oct. 20), but could have some competition with the full Hunter's Moon set to rise tonight, too.

The valve problem that has kept Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi grounded for the past 10 weeks may soon be solved.

We've picked out our favorite Vortex binoculars – and found the best prices for them, too.

FPV drones offer perhaps the most immersive flying experience you could have with drones, but that First Person View comes with its own challenges, benefits and equipment.

October's full moon and the peak of the Orionid meteor shower are happening on the same day this week.

The United States Senate's largest committee wants NASA to choose a second company to build its new moon lander.

During these next few mornings, we'll have a chance to see a few pieces of Halley's Comet zipping through our atmosphere in the form of meteors.

Many writers have looked back at the moon landings and found chances to ask "what if?" For Chris Hadfield, he saw the makings of "The Apollo Murders," a thriller set within the real events of 1973.

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield discusses his first foray into fiction with "The Apollo Murders."

SpaceX conducted a brief engine test at its South Texas facilities last night (Oct. 18) with SN20, which the company is prepping to make the Starship program's first-ever orbital test flight.

Flying a drone at night can produce some outstanding night time photography, but it's important to be aware of the law and guidance

Save over $28 on this amazing inflatable BB-8 costume for Halloween.

The Canon 5D Mark IV is an excellent upgrade on its predecessor thanks to its new autofocus system and sensor, wider ISO range, touch screen control and built-in Wi-Fi.

Journey through cinema history as we run down the best time travel movies of all time.

A crew of 12 "disability ambassadors" successfully completed a weightless flight Sunday (Oct. 17) in the pursuit to make space accessible for all.

The European Space Agency nearly lost its gamma-ray space telescope Integral last month when a charged particle disabled one of the reaction wheels that keep its solar arrays pointed at the sun.

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

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We ranked the best movie robots of all time - from dangerous androids in the pursuit of mortality and meaning, to adorable trash collectors who fall in love.