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(Main) The first image of the sun's south pole as seen by the ESA's Solar Orbiter (Inset) Magnetism around the south pole of the sun

Humanity takes its 1st look at the sun's poles: 'This is just the first step of Solar Orbiter's stairway to heaven' (images)

By Robert Lea published

The Solar Orbiter has captured humanity's first look at the south pole of the sun, revealing messy magnetic fields and particles being ejected at high speeds.

The Sun
a large glowing crystal-like structure rises out of a field as two people, who appear tiny next to it, approach

'We're out of time.' Watch Apple TV+'s thrilling new 'Foundation' Season 3 trailer (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Apple TV+ released a Season 3 trailer for its far-future sci-fi saga 'Foundation'.

Entertainment
a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Launches & Spacecraft
The Bushnell 10x42mm Trophy binoculars on a purple Space.com deals background

Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? These Bushnell binoculars are brilliant value with this $60 price cut

By Paul Brett published

Deals Get the Bushnell 10x42mm Trophy at its best price this year — a fantastic pair of budget binoculars for skywatching on the go.

Deals

Best Lego deals 2025: save on Star Wars, space, Marvel & DC Lego sets

By Kim Snaith last updated

We've rounded up the best Lego deals on the market ahead of Amazon Prime Day, which is fast approaching, as Star Wars, Marvel, space and DC sets are discounted.

Space Toys & Lego
rings of orange and yellow sit on a dark background

Cosmic rings reveal new planet being born| Space photo of the day for June 11, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Star RIK 113 is busy making a new planet in its protoplanetary disk as seen in this new image from the Very Large Telescope.

Stars
The full Strawberry Moon is pictured next to the spire of the Empire State Building skyscraper in New York.

June's Strawberry Moon treats skywatchers to a rare low-riding show (photos)

By Anthony Wood published

Here are the best photos of the lowest full moon in over a decade.

Stargazing
(Main) The Cosmic Microwave Background light left over from the very origin of the universe (Inset) the CLASS telescopes can detect cosmic microwave light signals from the Comic Dawn.

Astronomers see the 1st stars dispel darkness 13 billion years ago at 'Cosmic Dawn'

By Robert Lea published

The CLASS telescope array has taken a fresh look at the infant universe to hunt for polarized light in the Cosmic Microwave Background that resembles light bouncing off a cosmic car hood.

Astronomy
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly the Ax-4 private astronaut mission stand on the pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Propellant leak delays SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronaut mission to the ISS

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX is standing down from the planned June 11 launch of the Ax-4 private astronaut mission due to a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. No new target date has been announced.

Private Spaceflight
portrait of four astronauts — three men and one woman — in black and white spacesuits

SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates

By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

Human Spaceflight
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