Space News
Solar radio bursts reveal hidden magnetic switchbacks near the sun, Parker Solar Probe data suggest
Phys.org - 2 May 2026 21:30
Solar radio bursts are intrinsically linked to the motion of their emitting source through the coronal and heliospheric plasma. Electron transport is mostly confined to magnetic field lines. These electrons move at a sub...
Canada proposes POET mission to hunt Earth-sized planets
Phys.org - 2 May 2026 20:00
Exoplanet science and the search for life beyond Earth continue to advance at break-neck speeds, with the number of confirmed exoplanets by NASA rapidly approaching 6,300, with 223 of those exoplanets being designated as...
New for Star Wars Day, grab this Lego Star Wars model of The Mandalorian's coolest ship and get the Darksaber for free
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 18:00
Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can claim a free Lego model of the fabled Darksaber.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 - Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 17:55
On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.
From new releases to classic models, feel the force this Star Wars Day with the best Lego sets from the saga
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 16:00
Not only is Lego launching a host of new models this Star Wars Day, there are some fantastic sets out there already. We've harnessed the power of the Dark Side to bring you the very best.
Best sci-fi thriller movies of all time, ranked
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 16:00
You know it's thriller, thriller night
Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 15:00
Photos from around the space team.
See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 12:11
The Flower Moon will be followed by a rare full Blue Moon on May 31.
3 planets will put on a sky show in May - when and how to see them
SPACE.com - 2 May 2026 12:06
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.