Science fiction author Frank Herbert is renowned for the richly-detailed worlds he created. None of his work is more well-known than “Dune,” which took him six years to complete. Like his other work, Dune is full of detail, including the description of planet Dune, or as the Fremen call it, Arrakis.
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Amazon to launch 1st prototype internet satellites for Kuiper constellation in 2022
Amazon aims to launch the first two prototype satellites for its huge Project Kuiper broadband constellation in 2022.
SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut launch for NASA delayed by 'minor medical issue'
SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut launch for NASA has been delayed until at least Saturday (Nov. 6) by a "minor medical issue" affecting a crewmember.
Space station astronauts eat tacos with space-grown chile peppers
An astronaut declared the feast her "best space tacos yet."
China's fresh moon rocks are younger than the Apollo samples and no one knows why
New analyses of moon rocks delivered to Earth by China's Chang'e 5 mission confirm that volcanism occurred later than previously known, but also deepen the mysteries surrounding that activity.
DJI Air 2S review
Compact, lightweight and powerful in many ways, the DJI Air 2S is a small drone with big features
Did We Find a Planet in Another Galaxy?
Astronomers using an innovative method have detected the signal of what could be an extragalactic exoplanet. But confirming its existence will be difficult.
This awesome 834-piece Lego Darth Vader helmet is 20% off at Amazon
The Lego Star Wars Darth Vader helmet is 20% off on Amazon and it comes with a display stand.
November: A Flying Horse and Star Fish
With darkness coming earlier now, take advantage of November's clear evenings to explore the nighttime sky with our audio guided tour.
DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone review
The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is an easy-to-use prosumer drone offering excellent stills and video capabilities
Bacteria Could Make Rocket Fuel on Mars
There are many types of rocket fuel. Some are more useful on a particular planet. And some can be created by bacteria. A team from Georgia Tech has found a rocket fuel with an interesting mix of those characteristics that might be a focal point of in-situ resource utilization – on Mars.
What would happen if the speed of light was much lower?
Here's what would happen if the speed of light were orders of magnitude slower.
Opticron Adventurer T WP 8x42 review
Opticron's Adventurer T WP 8x42 binoculars have great light-gathering power in a lightweight package, but lack either a bargain price or premium feel
Ultrahot, ultrafast explosion called 'the Camel' has astronomers puzzled
An ultrabright, ultrafast explosion called the Camel lit up the sky for a month in 2020. Astronomers think it might have been the birth of a black hole or neutron star.
NASA's Juno probe reveals secrets of Jupiter's atmosphere in 3D
We've got more information than ever on how the gas giant's cyclones and water operate, deep in the atmosphere.
Climate change takes center stage at COP26 summit in Scotland this week
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) has kicked off in the Scottish city of Glasgow, welcoming world leaders, experts and activists to look for ways to slow down climate change.
ESA accelerates space-based climate action at COP26
ESA is poised to showcase how satellite data underpins global efforts to avert climate catastrophe at pivotal international talks held in the UK.
Best lightsabers 2021: Toys, replicas, and props
The best lightsabers you can actually buy. Credits will do fine.
Blue Origin Announces the “Orbital Reef,” the Space Station they Plan to Build in Orbit
Blue Origin has certainly stepped up its game of late! After stepping down as the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos has made it his personal mission to take the company he founded in 2000 and turn it into a powerhouse of the commercial space sector. Between some high-profile missions involving the New Shepard – which included passengers like Wally Funk, William Shatner, and even himself and his brother – Bezos has also been outspoken about his long-term vision.
Halloween in space! These wild astronaut costumes are just out of this world
Halloween in space can be just as fun as the spooky holiday on Earth. Check out these amazing Halloween costumes by astronauts

