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Commercial space station demo, data center precursor launch on SpaceX Bandwagon-4 mission

SpaceX flew 18 payloads to a mid-inclination orbit including an intelligence-gathering satellite for the military of South Korea. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 1:09 a.m. EDT (0509 UTC).

SpaceX launches 100th Starlink flight of 2025

SpaceX launched more than 2,500 of its satellites so far this year. It executed liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday at 1:41 p.m. PDT (4:41…

Blue Origin completes New Glenn static fire test, preparing for NASA’s EscaPADE mission launch

Blue Origin lit up a pocket of Florida's Space Coast Thursday night when it hot fired its New Glenn rocket for an engine test lasting roughly 40 seconds in duration.

Former NASA Administrators urge space agency to rethink plans for Artemis Moon lander

The comments came during a fireside chat featuring former NASA administrators, Charlie Bolden and Jim Bridenstine, at the conclusion of the American Astronautical Society’s 2025 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama.

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

This was just the second time that SpaceX opted to launch 29 of its Starlink V2 Mini satellites in one batch, the current limit for the Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff of the Starlink 10-37 mission…

Blue Origin details lunar exploration progress amid Artemis 3 contract shakeup

Blue Origin's senior director of civil space shared an update on the company's progress developing the Blue Moon crew and cargo landers during the American Astronautical Society’s 2025 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium.

Astrobotic delays Griffin-1 Moon mission to NET July 2026

The mission will carry a pair of commercial, robotic rovers to the lunar surface. It was most recently scheduled to launch by the end 2025.

SpaceX breaks its California pad turnaround record with sunset Starlink launch

This was the 98th launch of Starlink satellites in 2025. SpaceX executed liftoff of the Starlink 11-21 mission from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, at 5:43 p.m. PDT (8:43 p.m. EDT /…

SpaceX marks 5th anniversary of first Starlink customer with Sunday satellite launch

This was the 230th launch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to date. SpaceX accomplished liftoff of the Starlink 10-21 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC).

SpaceX surpasses 2024 orbital launch record with Saturday Starlink mission

The mission featured the 160th landing of a booster on the drone ship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You’. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:20 a.m. PDT (10:20 a.m.…

These 5 Venus missions could launch in the next decade to study Earth's 'evil twin'

Several new missions to Venus are expected in the late 2020s and early 2030s, but some of them depend on funding that may not materialize.

The hunt for dark matter: a trivia quiz

This quiz dives into the mysterious world of dark matter — what we know, what we don't, and how scientists are chasing shadows across the cosmos.

Hubble sees spiral galaxy in Lion's heart | Space photo of the day for Nov. 4, 2025

The European Space Agency and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope recently visited the spiral galaxy NGC 3370

See 2 of Jupiter's moons cast vast shadows over the planet early on Nov. 5

The Jovian moons Io and Europa will throw their shadows over Jupiter's cloud surface in the early hours of Nov. 5.

Watch Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launch today for the 4th time ever

Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket is scheduled to loft a powerful Earth-observing satellite today (Nov. 4) on its fourth-ever launch, and you can watch the action live.

Scientists detect biggest black hole flare ever seen — with the power of 10 trillion suns

Astronomers have detected the most distant and biggest black hole flare ever seen, the result of a black hole ripping apart and devouring a star 30 times as massive as the sun.

Latvia will become 60th nation to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

The list of nations signing the Artemis Accords is growing, continuing NASA's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

A full moon with a chance of fireballs: Don't miss the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak tonight

The Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on Nov. 4-5 brings the potential for bright meteors and dramatic fireballs.

Our universe's oldest galaxies were hot messes

A new study used the James Webb Space Telescope to study how our universe's first galaxies were.

Mars is the ultimate sandbox in 'Mars First Logistics', a physics-based delivery game where you build your own rovers

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

Satellite images show parts of Jamaica in ruins after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa

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

Unistellar is offering 20% across its entire range of smart telescopes in November for Black Friday

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.

Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off

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?

Astronaut from Pakistan will be 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station

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.

Bwine F7GIM drone review

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.

Rubin Observatory basks in galactic glow | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2025

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

Don't miss the biggest full moon of the year rise on Nov. 5 — Here's what to expect

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

Want to beat the Black Friday rush and guarantee a great deal? You can save 28% on the best star projector for kids on the market right now

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 discover oldest air on record trapped in 6-million-year-old Antarctic ice

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

What's happening on the International Space Station while the government is shut down?

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

25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space

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

Meet Point Nemo, where the International Space Station will die in 2030

The International Space Station just notched a major milestone, but its days are numbered: The ISS will crash to Earth over Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean in late 2030.

India launches a huge military communications satellite to orbit using its most powerful rocket (video)

India launched the powerful CMS-03 military communications satellite to orbit on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

SpaceX launches private space station pathfinder 'Haven Demo,' 17 other satellites to orbit (video)

SpaceX launched its 140th Falcon 9 mission of the year today (Nov. 2), sending the "Haven Demo" tech demonstrator and 17 other payloads up on the Bandwagon-4 rideshare mission.

PBS celebrates 25 years of the ISS with NOVA's 'Operation Space Station' on Nov. 5

This intimate look at the design, building, and operation of the ISS airs on PBS Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 184 — Space is Scary!

On Episode 184 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik look at why space can be scary with a survey of some of the best (and most laughable) movies about critters from…

A Flash, a Boom, a New Microbe Habitat

After an asteroid struck Finland long ago, microscopic life colonized the impact site within a few million years, new research reveals.

Blue Origin fires up powerful New Glenn rocket ahead of NASA Mars mission launch (video)

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket has successfully completed a static fire test ahead of launching NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths

Research shows a full moon can modestly affect sleep, but its influence on mental health is much less certain.

Interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS is still full of surprises — an unexpected brightening has scientists baffled

"The reason for 3I’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances, remains unclear."

Satellite images show 'mesovortices' forming around the eye of deadly Hurricane Melissa

Footage from a NOAA satellite taken Oct. 28 shows Melissa’s deadly spin as it moves across the Caribbean.

Astronomers capture vast cosmic bat spreading its wings in time for Halloween (photo)

The European Southern Observatory captured a nebula bat during a survey of the Milky Way's galactic plane.

Best sci-fi horror books: Top sci-fi horror reads to haunt your Halloween

From Orwell's dystopian paranoia to Jeff VanderMeer's ecological nightmares, these science-fiction horror novels explore fear on every scale.

Trick or treat: Here's where to find comets Lemmon, SWAN and 3I/ATLAS in the Halloween sky

Read on to discover where comets Lemmon, SWAN and 3I/ATLAS are in the Halloween night sky on Oct. 21 and find out if they're a stargazing trick, or a telescopic treat.

'Ghost particles' can zoom through you without a trace. Scientists are getting to the bottom of this cosmic mystery

Scientists are searching for answers in the cosmic mystery of ghost particles known as neutrinos.

China launches Shenzhou 21 astronauts to Tiangong space station for a 6-month stay (video)

Shenzhou 21, China's latest astronaut mission, made it to the Tiangong space station after a Friday (Oct. 31) launch from the Gobi Desert.

Become the scary alien this Halloween with these 5 reverse space horror games

Many video games are full of alien horrors, but these are the best games that let players turn the tables and become the terror from outer space.

Explore the Milky Way like never before in this stunning new color map (image)

Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling, interactive cosmic panorama with unprecedented detail.

Halloween colors come to Kitt Peak Observatory | Space photo of the day for Oct. 31, 2025

For Halloween, our space photo of the day shows a brilliant orange sunset over Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona.

Halloween stargazing 2025: The moon and Saturn light the night sky for trick-or-treaters

A waxing gibbous moon and the ringed planet Saturn will enlighten our sky for treat-or-treaters this Halloween.

Watch China launch 3 astronauts toward its Tiangong space station today

China will launch three astronauts toward its Tiangong space station today (Oct. 31), and you can watch the action live.

New laser drill could help scientists explore ice-covered worlds like Jupiter's ocean moon Europa

Scientists have developed a laser-based ice drill concept that could enable deeper, low-power exploration of ice on moons and planets in our solar system.

Capture constellations easily with over $1000 off the Sony A7R V at Walmart

Our best camera for autofocus is on sale at Walmart for only $3190 in this pre-Black Friday deal.

'Anti-social' cosmic explosion could change the way we think about dying stars and supernovas

"Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision."

SpaceX looking into 'simplified' Starship Artemis 3 mission to get astronauts to the moon faster

On Oct. 30, SpaceX posted an update about its Starship moon-landing plans, which includes a reference to a possible "simplified mission architecture and concept of operations" for NASA's Artemis 3.

These top-rated binoculars deliver 'a sky-watching experience that will move your soul' — they've just hit the best price we've ever seen in this early Black Friday deal

The Celestron SkyMaster binoculars are our best binoculars for magnification, with a massive discount of over $156, now is the time to enjoy the wonders of the night sky at a bargain price.

Colorado sues Trump administration over plans to relocate US Space Command to Alabama's 'Rocket City'

Colorado's attorney general is suing the Trump administration over the White House's plans to move the headquarters of U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.

Europe is working to develop reusable rockets by the early 2030s

ArianeGroup's methane-fueled Prometheus engine and Themis demonstrator mark key steps toward a European reusable rocket program.