Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.
Latest articles by Chris McMullen

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We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

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Deals You don't have to be NASA or Space X to create your own spacecraft. Build your way to the stars for less with the best Lego space deals.

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Love Lego and want to make your money go further? We've got the best Lego Star Wars deals ahead of Star Wars Day, big savings on space Lego and astounding offers on Lego Marvel's Avengers.

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Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.

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Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

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With so many streaming services out there, sci-fi fans are spoiled for choice. From Amazon Prime to Netflix and beyond, we've rounded up the best value streaming services for science fiction.

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Deals Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.

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Deals Want to make the most of the long spring and summer days? Take to the air with 25% off this Potensic Atom 2 drone, complete with three batteries for an hour-and-a-half of flight time.

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Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning shots of space.

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Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

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Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.

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NASA's Artemis 2 mission is now in its final few days before returning to Earth on Friday, April 10. You may not be there for splashdown but you can show your support with Artemis-themed space-flight merch, from Lego and hoodies to mission patches and metal posters.

By Chris McMullen Published
Love Doctor Who? Then you'll be over the moon that two previously lost episodes, The Nightmare Begins and Devil's Planet, have been recovered. Here's how to watch them wherever you are.

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After a handful of hitches, the historic Artemis 2 mission heads to the moon today. Mark this momentous occasion with the best NASA Artemis 2 merch, from Lego and stickers to mugs and hoodies.

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It's the final day of the Amazon Spring Sale, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals With the perfect balance of humour and heart, Star Trek: Lower Decks is your next stop after Starfleet Academy. Thanks to this Paramount Plus deal, you can enjoy it ad-free for just $2.99 a month for two months.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Ideal for adults and children alike, this super-compact tabletop Celestron Firstscope is perfect for fast, fuss-free skywatching. I'd never part with mine and it's even cheaper thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

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Deals While you wait for Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2, step back through time with Ahsoka's Clone Wars-era ship, now $9 off at Walmart.

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Deals Want to show your solidarity with the crew of the Artemis 2? Launch your own mini-mission with this anti-Amazon deal, saving 17% on this Estes 2411 hobby rocket.

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Deals Flying right out of Disney+'s Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, this Lego Dark Falcon set is packed with exclusive minifigures and, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can save 16% on this Sith version of Han Solo's ship.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway, and it's your chance to make your money go further. Right now, there are big savings on star projectors, drones, Lego, streaming deals and more.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals With Season 4 on the way, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is your next Trek fix, especially if you love TOS. Now, you can explore the galaxy for less with this Paramount Plus streaming deal, up to 79% off for two months.

By Chris McMullen Published
Has Project Hail Mary left you craving more of Andy Weir's work? We've rounded up the best of Andy Weir's sci-fi books, from The Martian to Artemis.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Have you been holding off on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy till you can binge-watch it? Stream every episode, plus every other Trek show and movie, for just $2.99-a-month ad-free on Paramount Plus.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Artemis 2's launch may have been pushed back but you build your own adventure with these Lego Ideas and Lego Technic Artemis Space Launch System sets, up to 20% off in Amazon UK's Big Spring Deal sales.
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