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A satellite is an object that orbits a celestial body, such as a planet. Satellites can be either natural (like the Moon orbiting Earth) or artificial (human-made). When discussing space technology, the term "satellite" usually refers to artificial satellites. These human-made devices are launched into space to perform various tasks, ranging from communication and navigation to scientific observation and military intelligence.

The physics-based Martian rover simulator rides out of early access, offering tons of creative tools and impeccably chill vibes.

New satellite imagery captures the complete devastation across Jamaica left in the wake of deadly Hurricane Melissa.

Unistellar is cutting 20% off all of its smart telescopes and accessories, including the Odyssey Pro and the eQuinox 2 for the whole month of November, ahead of Black Friday on Nov. 28.

You may have heard about the extensive testing facilities for spacecraft and equipment, but how do scientists prepare for the human aspect of space exploration?

A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's Tiangong space station for a short visit, marking the start of international participation in China's human spaceflight program.

The fast spin of small near-Earth asteroids suggests scientists need to revise their ideas about what holds these rocky bodies together.

We'll lose the ISS pretty soon. What might we lose with it?

The Bwine F7GIM is a lightweight beginner drone that weighs above the 250 g threshold, but it flies well, and the automatic camera is fairly good.

A new panorama from the Rubin Observatory captures the Milky Way in vivid detail.

The November full moon will be the closest and brightest full moon of the year.

If you're thinking about waiting for Black Friday for a star projector deal, you might want to consider 28% off the Govee Star Light Projector right now.

Scientists working with the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) have collected the oldest directly dated ice cores ever drilled: 6 million years old.

Space is within reach! The European Space Agency is inviting students to apply for its 2026 Student Internship Programme. Whether you're into engineering, science, IT, business, economics or social sciences, there’s a place for you among the stars.

NASA's astronauts living in space are still going to work during the government shutdown.

We wanted to show space agencies that were already planning three-year missions to Mars what they were overlooking.