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NASA, Boeing pivot Starliner-1 mission from 4-person astronaut flight to cargo-only

The change comes days after the mission’s previous commander was promoted to lead NASA’s Astronaut Office. NASA and Boeing are also reducing the required number of missions to the International Space Station from six down to four.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on brand new Falcon 9 rocket

Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, occurred for 12:48 a.m. PST (3:48 a.m. EST / 0848 UTC).

Falcon 9 rocket continues Starlink deployments with launch from Cape Canaveral

Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred at 2:53 a.m. EST (0753 UTC).

Falcon 9 Starlink mission marks 100th launch of the year from Florida’s Space Coast

The Starlink 6-78 mission, carrying 29 satellites for SpaceX’s internet service, is targeted to roar away from launch complex 39A at 10:39 p.m. EST (0339 UTC).

SpaceX resumes early evening launches after FAA restrictions lifted

The Starlink 6-94 mission is scheduled to liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, at 7:12 p.m. EST (0012 UTC), carrying 29 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink internet service.

SpaceX launches joint NASA-European sea level monitor

SpaceX launched a joint NASA-European environmental research satellite early Monday, the second in an ongoing billion-dollar project to measure long-term changes in sea level, a key indicator of climate change.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch international satellite to keep watch on rising sea levels

The Sentinel-6B satellite will liftoff atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:21:42 p.m. PST (12:21:42 a.m. EST / 0521:42 UTC), almost exactly five years after its twin, the Sentinel-6 Michael…

SpaceX completes second fastest turnaround between Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral

The mission is one of two Starlink flights scheduled to fly from Florida within a four-hour window of opportunity. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-85 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 1:44 a.m. EST…

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

This was the first of planned back-to-back Falcon 9 launches from Florida, less than four hours apart. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-89 mission happened at 10:08 p.m. EST (0308 UTC).

Blue Origin launches twin Mars probes for NASA as New Glenn makes first landing

Blue Origin launched its second heavy-lift New Glenn rocket Thursday, putting two small NASA satellites onto a long, looping course to Mars to learn more about how the sun has slowly blown away the red planet's once thick atmosphere.

Scientists may have finally 'seen' dark matter for the 1st time

The NASA gamma-ray spacecraft Fermi may have enabled scientists to "see" dark matter, the universe's most mysterious stuff, for the first time.

Icy moons in our solar system may have boiling oceans — but life could potentially still survive

Small icy moons in the outer reaches of our solar system may hide boiling oceans underneath their surfaces, a new study finds.

If you're a sci-fi fan looking for a Black Friday streaming deal, then saving 70% on HBO Max as a Hulu add-on is worth getting

You can save 70% on a year of HBO Max when you get it as an add-on to Hulu and stream the Dune movies and TV show, along with the Alien and Predator franchises.

Stream Borderlands and other recent sci-fi hits on STARZ for just $2.99 a month when added to Hulu in this Black Friday streaming deal

STARZ is the home to the Borderlands movie as well as some Marvel hits and is now just $2.99 a month in this Black Friday streaming deal as a Hulu add-on.

An unmissable Black Friday streaming deal for sci-fi fans — get Paramount+ for just $2.99 a month

Save up to 77% on Paramount Plus and get complete access to Star Trek, Transformers, Halo, The X Files, A Quiet Place and many top movies and TV shows

The cheapest way to stargaze? The best premium monocular we've tested is 25% off for Black Friday

Our best premium monocular, the Bushnell Legend Ultra 10x42, is $50 cheaper in this early Black Friday sale from Amazon.

Trump administration targets former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a former NASA astronaut, is under investigation for his participation in a short video reminding members of the U.S. military not to obey illegal orders.

After 5 years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover may have found its 1st meteorite (photos)

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.'

Photographer captures eerie red halo hovering over the Italian Alps in rare 'elve' sighting (photo)

High above a storm, a mysterious red ring appeared for a split second. Here's how one photographer captured the elusive "elve."

Watch China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)

China's uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at the Tiangong space station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25), giving the three astronauts living there a safe way to get home.

Satellite data reveals a huge solar storm in 2024 shrank Earth's protective plasma shield

When last year's solar superstorm Gannon slammed into Earth, it not only painted the sky with beautiful auroras, but also shrunk one of the planet's protective layers to just one-fifth its usual size.

Stargaze for less this Thanksgiving with these beginner-friendly super-sharp Nikon binoculars, $63 off for Black Friday

Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving downtime? These Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binoculars are brilliant for everything from stargazing to nature-watching, and they're 40% off for Black Friday.

Satellite space quiz: What's orbiting Earth?

This quiz dives into satellites and explores what is orbiting Earth.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as a speedy solar wind is set to spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

I can't find it any cheaper, $450 off this Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is my favorite Black Friday camera deal so far

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a powerhouse of a camera, capable of capturing gorgeous images of the night skies and everything beneath them. And, with this Amazon-beating Black Friday deal, it's $450 off.

New video takes you into the cockpit for 1st flight of NASA's new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet

NASA's historic first flight of the X-59 last month was captured on video, showing the quiet supersonic jet soaring over the Mojave Desert.

Fly high this Black Friday with the best early drone deals we can find

Whether you're new to drone flying or are looking to upgrade, now is your chance to soar higher for less. We've rounded up the best Black Friday drone deals, to suit all budgets.

Star trails over telescope in Chile | Space photo of the day for Nov. 25, 2025

Chilean astrophotographer Osvaldo Castillo captured this breathtaking view.

We don't mean to drone on but this five-star DJI Mini 4K drone is 20% cheaper for Black Friday

Want to explore the world from above, or capture stunning aerial action shots? This beginner-friendly DJI Mini 4K camera drone is just what you need, and it's 20% off in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Boeing's next Starliner spacecraft to fly won't carry NASA astronauts when it launches in April 2026

NASA and Boeing are also reducing the number of astronaut flights Boeing's Starliner will fly to the International Space Station.

Black Friday Disney Plus deal: Save over 60% and get Disney Plus for just $4.99 a month or $90 for a year

You can save over 60% on this Disney Plus Black Friday deal as the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle is reduced to just $4.99 a month: Great value for sci-fi fans.

China launches uncrewed Shenzhou capsule for 3 astronauts stuck on Tiangong space station (video)

China launched its Shenzhou 22 mission tonight (Nov. 24), sending up an uncrewed spacecraft to be the ride home for the three astronauts currently living on the Tiangong space station.

Give any room a stunning, stellar makeover with these Black Friday star projector deals

Want to save big on star projectors? Whether it's for education, meditation or just to transform a room, we've rounded up the best Black Friday star projector deals.

NASA's next-gen Roman Space Telescope is surprising scientists with its capabilities. It hasn't even launched yet

When it launches, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be tuned to the frequency needed to measure oscillations on over 300,000 red giants, which will aid in better understanding the planets that orbit them.

China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era

Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.

Evidence of ancient life on Mars could be hidden away in colossal water-carved caves

The discovery of the skylights and their associated caves was made using archival data from three NASA missions, showing how important findings can be made years or even decades after a mission has ended.

SETI's 'Noah’s Ark' – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life

An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Watch fractured comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) race away from the sun in free livestream tonight

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) fractured following a close brush with the sun on Oct. 8.

China to launch an empty Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help stranded astronauts on Tiangong space station

China will launch an empty spacecraft to provide stranded astronauts a ride home, and you can watch the action live.

Take your astrophotography to new heights for less, save $165 on this powerhouse Sony mirrorless camera

Looking for an amazing quality camera, capable of capturing everything from landscapes to the night sky? This Black Friday, Walmart has beaten Amazon by slashing $165 off this Sony A7R IV.

These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E

Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.

Could satellite-beaming planes and airships make SpaceX's Starlink obsolete?

"When the Stratomast is flying, all these old satellites are going to be in museums."

'An absolute behemoth' of a camera for astro — Nikon Z8 now the cheapest it's been since June 2025

Save yourself a huge $803 on a camera we've ranked as the best mirrorless camera for astrophotography.

The best image stabilized binocular you can buy is now $324 cheaper for Black Friday

One of our favorite image stabilized binoculars — offering great quality optics for night sky viewing, now with $324 off.

Scientists want to search for life in this double star system devoid of giant exoplanets. Here's why

The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

Get closer to the stars with $64 off these rugged multi-purpose binoculars

These beginner-friendly Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 binos are 28% off this Black Friday — perfect for moon gazing.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on new Falcon 9 rocket from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, flying for the first time, launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Nov. 17, 2025: What does the I in comet 3I/ATLAS stand for?

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

How a medieval Oxford friar used light and color to find out what stars and planets are made of

Contemporary astrophysics has, of course, vindicated Fishacre's position

'The Second World' shows how humanity makes mistakes in futuristic society

Jake Korell’s debut novel 'The Second World' envisions a newly independent Mars shaped by real space-policy debates, near-future technology, and the very human absurdities we’ll bring with us when we leave Earth.

Does the universe have extra dimensions hiding in plain sight?

While the existence of extra dimensions is a cool idea, it's currently not supported by any evidence

Canon 8x20 IS binocular review

Canon’s lightest IS binos provide ample image stabilization and good optical clarity — great for enthusiastic, traveling stargazers.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on its 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year (video)

A SpaceX rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on the company's 150 Falcon 9 mission of 2025.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 187 — An Inspired Enterprise

On Episode 187 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Glen Swanson, author of the new Star Trek history book "Inspired Enterprise."

A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo

The Lion Nebula is located 10,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus

Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say

The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity.

'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."

'It was an incredible moment.' Skydiver plunges across the face of the sun jaw-dropping astrophotographer photo

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured skydiver Gabe Brown falling across the sun in this precisely planned aircraft alignment, solar altitude, and jump, resulting in the striking image “The Fall of Icarus.”