Is life widespread throughout the cosmos? Complex organic molecules found in planet-birthing disk

Space

August 1^st 2025 at 12:04 am

Complex organic molecules that could be the precursors to the building blocks of life as we know it have been discovered in a disk of gas and dust swirling around an infant star.

SpaceX launches 19 Starlink satellites from California, lands rocket on ship at sea (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 31^st 2025 at 10:17 pm

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 19 Starlink satellites from California's central coast today (July 31), then came back to Earth for a landing on a ship at sea.

Satellites reveal a hidden lake burst through Greenland Ice Sheet in 2014, causing major flooding and a deep crater

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 9:30 pm

A hidden lake beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet unexpectedly drained more than a decade ago, fracturing the ice surface and forming a large crater — an event only recently uncovered by Earth-observing satellites.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will launch next space tourism mission on Aug. 3

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 31^st 2025 at 8:30 pm

Blue Origin is targeting Sunday (Aug. 3) for the launch of its next suborbital tourism mission, which will send crypto billionaire Justin Sun and five other people to the final frontier.

SpaceX, NASA scrub Crew-11 astronaut launch due to weather (video)

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 31^st 2025 at 8:16 pm

SpaceX scrubbed the launch of its Crew-11 astronaut mission for NASA just a minute before liftoff today (July 31) after clouds intruded.

Sculptor galaxy image provides brilliant details that will help astronomers study how stars form

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 5:30 pm

The Sculptor galaxy is a treasure trove of information that astronomers around the world cannot wait to pick apart.

Venus reaches its highest point in the eastern predawn sky on Aug. 1: Here's how to see it

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 5:30 pm

Venus reaches its highest altitude above the eastern horizon in 2025 on Aug. 1.

ERIS spots spiral disc around young star | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2025

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 4:30 pm

A possible planet may be carving the disc around the young star

Step aside, Captain Kirk! Spock is the Enterprise's real interstellar ladies' man

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 4:30 pm

Spock may be renowned for his impeccable logic, but "Strange New Worlds" has offered a glimpse of the Vulcan's surprisingly complicated love life

New world record! Weather satellites detect 515-mile-long lightning flash

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 3:30 pm

Meet the astonishing phenomenon of megaflash lightning.

Nearby super-Earth K2-18 b may be a water-rich ocean planet: 'This has certainly increased the chances of habitability'

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 1:30 pm

The search for life beyond the solar system is heating up. Though biosignatures around super-Earth K2-18b remain unconfirmed, the JWST has found the planet could be a water-rich ocean world.

Watch SpaceX launch Crew-11 astronauts to the ISS for NASA today

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 31^st 2025 at 7:31 am

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission are scheduled to launch toward the International Space Station today (July 31), and you can watch the action live.

SpaceX, NASA say Crew-11 astronaut mission is 'go' for launch to ISS on July 31

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 31^st 2025 at 1:41 am

Mission managers with NASA and SpaceX polled 'go' to proceed with a launch attempt of the Crew-11 astronaut mission to the ISS on Thursday (July 31).

JWST sees beauty in the death of a star, offers a preview of what's in store for our sun

Space

July 31^st 2025 at 1:30 am

The James Webb Space Telescope's investigations of the planetary nebula NGC 6072 suggest a second star played a hand in sculpting the death of the primary star.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is a love letter to the Space Age we always dreamed of

Space

By: tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)

July 31^st 2025 at 12:30 am

From rocketships and exoplanets, to FTL and black holes, there's something for every space fan in Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

Artemis 2 astronauts stress importance of their moon mission as NASA faces budget, workforce cuts: 'We have to move the needle.'

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 30^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

NASA's next moon astronauts underscored the importance of their upcoming Artemis 2 mission despite a turbulent time for the space agency full of budget cuts and workforce reductions.

US Space Force’s mysterious X-37B space plane launching Aug. 21 to test quantum sensor and laser-communications tech

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 30^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

The U.S. Space Force plans to launch the eighth mission of its mysterious X-37B space plane on Aug. 21 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The flight will study experimental technology in orbit.

Kate Rubins, 1st astronaut to sequence DNA in space, leaves NASA

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 30^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

NASA astronaut Kathleen “Kate” Rubins has retired from the space agency after 16 years, two missions on the International Space Station, four spacewalks and 300 days in space.

Good news for Mars settlers? Red Planet glaciers are mostly pure water ice, study suggests

Space

By: cqchoi@sciwriter.us (Charles Q. Choi)

July 30^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

Martian glaciers are mostly pure ice across the Red Planet, suggesting they might potentially be useful resources for any explorers that might land there one day, a new study finds.

Saturn's largest moon Titan casts a colossal shadow in breathtaking amateur portrait (photo)

Space

July 30^th 2025 at 7:32 pm

Efrain Morales captured the image of Titan's shadow darkening Saturn on July 18, while the gas giant was over 800 million miles from Earth.

Collaboration or collapse: Why Earth observation must be a global mission

Space

By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 30^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Satellites don't stop at borders and neither should science.

Powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite loaded up for launch in India | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2025

Space

July 30^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

The satellite will scan the Earth twice every 12 days.

'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum resists Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' plan to move space shuttle to Houston

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 30^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The Smithsonian Institution says NASA relinquished full ownership of Space Shuttle Discovery, but Congress wants to force the vehicle's relocation.

'The most sophisticated radar we've ever built': US-Indian NISAR satellite launches to track tiny changes on Earth's surface (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 30^th 2025 at 4:21 pm

The U.S. and India just launched NISAR, a powerful radar satellite that will be able to monitor changes in Earth's surface that are as small as a centimeter.

James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star

Space

July 30^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have made the shock discovery that giant rogue exoplanets can grow their own planetary systems without needing a parent star.

Hubble Space Telescope spots rogue planet with a little help from Einstein: 'It was a lucky break'

Space

July 30^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a new rogue planet that was orphaned from its home planetary system. The discovery was possible with a little luck and some help from Einstein.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida (video)

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 30^th 2025 at 7:20 am

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 30^th 2025 at 4:12 am

Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.

SpaceX moves Starship to launch pad for testing ahead of Flight 10 (photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 30^th 2025 at 1:30 am

SpaceX has moved its Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the vehicle's 10th flight, which is expected to take place next month.

The 1st trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' promises a stunning three-way battle for the future of Pandora (video)

Space

July 30^th 2025 at 12:30 am

James Cameron's third Avatar movie is turning the rules upside down, introducing a nefarious Na'vi clan as the human invaders go all-out.

Watch India and NASA launch the powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite on July 30

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 30^th 2025 at 12:00 am

India will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort of ISRO and NASA, on July 30, and you can watch the action live.

Waterworld we live in: 30 years on from 'Waterworld', Kevin Costner's watery 'Mad Max' is better than you remember

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

Unfairly dismissed as a flop on release, 'Waterworld' is a spectacular example of the '90s action genre. If only they didn't give him gills…

Biggest cosmic explosion on record since the Big Bang is revealing the secrets of gamma-ray bursts

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

The BOAT is the ruler of all gamma-ray bursts, releasing as much energy in seconds as the sun will in 10 billion years — and it could be revealing the secrets of these extreme cosmic blasts.

Astronaut arteries are A-OK after living on the International Space Station, per a new study

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

Living in space changes the human body — but arteries seem particularly resilient to microgravity's effects.

Here we go again! Controversial paper questions whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'possibly hostile' alien tech in disguise

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

A controversial new paper questions whether the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is a potentially dangerous alien probe, similar to claims made about 'Oumuamua. But experts have called it "nonsense".

See the crescent moon shine beside blue star Spica at sunset on July 30

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Spica and the moon will appear over the southwestern horizon at sunset

A familiar face returns to Starfleet in 1st trailer for 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' (video)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 29^th 2025 at 7:00 pm

'You here now. You weave together the future. So go out and seek, explore'

India rolls out rocket for July 30 launch of powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 29^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

India recently rolled out the rocket that will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort between ISRO and NASA. Liftoff is scheduled for the morning of July 30.

SpaceX quiz: Test your private rocket knowledge

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Whether you're a Falcon 9 fan or want to go to Mars, this quiz is your chance to prove it.

James Webb Space Telescope finds black holes that waited patiently before devouring stars in dusty galaxies

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers hunted supermassive black holes devouring stars in dusty galaxies — but laying in wait for their stellar victims.

ISS astronauts spot lightning strike from space | Space photo of the day for July 29, 2025

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Residents both on the ISS and in Singapore were treated to a spectacular show at 3:18 am local time.

Best Sony lenses in 2025: Make the most of your Sony camera

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

The best Sony lenses are the best glass you can get for your Sony camera. Our guide takes you through models that suit a range of budgets and photography styles.

Act now to save $50 on these stargazing Celestron binoculars, perfect for observing August's sturgeon moon

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 3:02 pm

Want to bring the cosmos closer? Save nearly 40% on these Celestron Skymaster 15x70 binoculars, but with Prime Day ending soon you'll have to be fast!

John Cena searches for love in parallel dimensions in the new 'Peacemaker' Season 2 trailer (video)

Space

July 29^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Christopher Smith and the gang deal with parallel realities and ARGUS in the second trailer for DC Studios and HBO Max's Peacemaker season 2.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reopens 5 renovated galleries starring SpaceX rocket parts, a 3D-printed Mars habitat and more

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 29^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Hundreds of people lined up outside of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Monday (July 28) to see five newly renovated galleries devoted to aviation and space exploration history.

'Predator: Badlands' director teases return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and drops a 15-minute preview at Comic Con

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

The hottest Hall H panel of the past weekend gave Predator fans a look at the first 15 minutes of Badlands, a new Killer of Killers ending, and more.

What time is SpaceX's Crew-11 astronaut launch to the ISS on July 31?

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

Here's how to watch the July 31 launch of SpaceX's Crew‑11 mission, which will send NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov to the ISS.

Scientists behind controversial 2010 arsenic-based life study clap back as paper gets pulled: 'We do not support this retraction'

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 9:15 pm

A retraction intends to bring to an end the acrimonious debate about the validity of the 15-year old findings that threatened to upend what we thought we know about life.

Sony A1 II mirrorless camera review

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

The updated Sony A1 II flagship borrows AI-enabled features from the company's most recent mirrorless cameras, including the A9 III. Does this make it a smart option for enthusiasts and pros?

Captain Pike gets a muppet makeover for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4 teaser trailer (video)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 28^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

The valiant commander of the Enterprise takes center seat as an adorable Starfleet puppet.

We've tested these Ruko drones and they're now at their lowest-ever prices, nearly 50% off

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 28^th 2025 at 8:26 pm

We praised both the Ruko F11PRO 2 and U11MINI 4K drones in our reviews and they're now nearly half price and at their lowest-ever cost.

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 G Master lens review

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

We put the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 G Master prime lens through its paces to see if this premium-performance optic justifies a premium price tag.

Scientists analyze 76 million radio telescope images, find Starlink satellite interference 'where no signals are supposed to be present'

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Astronomers have long voiced concerns about Starlink's satellite constellation interfering with observations of the universe, and a new survey by Curtin University confirms those fears.

What could be the '7 wonders of the universe' visible in the night sky?

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

What could we choose as the seven most remarkable celestial objects visible either with our eyes or with a small telescope?

Vera Rubin Observatory glows under recalibration LEDs | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2025

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 6:13 pm

The glowing light shows the intricate details that make this cutting-edge telescope work.

Dune patterns in California desert hold clues that help researchers map Mars’ shifting sands

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Looking at dunes and other rock formations on both Earth and Mars can tell scientists the environmental conditions that created them

Earth's continents are drying out at unprecedented rate, satellite data reveal

Space

By: tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova)

July 28^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The US West Coast is the world's worst mega-drying region.

Rapidly spinning dead star's strange 'glitches' are oddly regular

Space

July 28^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Ultimately, we do not understand where glitches come from or exactly what's going on inside pulsars.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' cast explains those wild and funky wigs in Season 3 (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 27^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

The cast of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has to cover a wide range of dramatic genres, aided in part by the show's ample stockpile of wigs.

Go behind the gory scenes of Hulu's 'Alien: Earth' with gruesome aliens and crawling eyeballs (video)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 27^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

A new behind-the-scenes featurette from Hulu's upcoming 'Alien: Earth' show why the series will be pure nightmare fuel.

Troubled balloon-tourism pioneer Space Perspective bought by Spanish company

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 27^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The European company Eos X Space has acquired Space Perspective, one of its key rivals in the nascent field of stratospheric balloon tourism.

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

Space

July 27^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites.

See Mars shine close to the waxing crescent moon after sunset on July 28

Space

July 27^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Mars will be less than four degrees from the crescent moon around sunset on July 28.

SpaceX launch from California marks 2nd Starlink mission in 24 hours (video)

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 27^th 2025 at 8:16 am

After an early morning launch from Florida, SpaceX sent another 24 Starlink satellites into orbit on a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California early on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to space station (video)

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 26^th 2025 at 9:26 pm

The NASA, JAXA and Roscosmos crew members set to launch next to the International Space Station arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 170 — Atomic Space Batteries!

Space

By: info@space.com (Space.com Staff)

July 26^th 2025 at 5:41 pm

On Episode 170 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Robert O'Brien to discuss powering spacecraft by radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs).

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida on Saturday doubleheader (video)

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 26^th 2025 at 5:32 pm

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink internet broadband satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

'It starts with a bang this season and we don't give you room to breathe': 'Foundation' Season 3's stars on completing the far-future sci-fi saga (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 26^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

'Foundation' Season 3 stars Jared Harris & Lou Llobell discuss the upcoming season of Apple TV+'s adaptation of Isaac Asimov's science fiction epic.

Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and wifi are blocking the view

Space

July 26^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Scientists working to study black holes use specific radio frequencies to track black holes, the same frequencies often used by phones and wifi.

See a razor-thin moon shine close to Regulus in the evening sky tonight

Space

July 26^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

The bright star Regulus will appear close to the waxing crescent moon at sunset on July 26

NASA losing nearly 4,000 employees to Trump administration's 'deferred resignation' program

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 26^th 2025 at 7:54 am

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees have chosen to accept the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" option, reducing the agency's workforce by more than 20%.

How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?

Space

July 26^th 2025 at 3:30 am

Webb has been orbiting more than a million miles from Earth, capturing breathtaking images of deep space. But how does it actually work?

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule 'Endeavour' arrives at pad ahead of July 31 astronaut launch (photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 26^th 2025 at 1:30 am

The Crew Dragon capsule that will fly SpaceX's Crew-11 astronaut mission to the ISS for NASA has arrived at Kennedy Space Center ahead of its planned July 31 launch.

European Vega C rocket launches CO2-mapping satellite, 4 Earth-observation spacecraft to orbit (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 26^th 2025 at 12:11 am

A Vega C rocket launched the MicroCarb carbon dioxide mapper and four Earth-observation satellites tonight (July 25) from South America.

Rogue black hole found terrorizing unfortunate star in distant galaxy

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 11:44 pm

The Hubble Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory saw an enigmatic intermediate-mass black hole lighting up in X-rays, potentially revealing a way of finding more of them in the future.

Astronaut makes 'space kimchi fried rice' in orbit as crew starts packing for trip home | On the ISS this week July 21-25, 2025

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 25^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

The four members of SpaceX's Crew-10 mission on the Expedition 73 crew began packing for home, while also calling down to Earth to share their ongoing work aboard the ISS.

Not so fantastic: the less than glorious history of the Fantastic Four on the big screen

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 10:00 pm

Unlike other superhero superstars, the Fanastic Four have traditionally struggled with the transition to the big screen.

Meet the SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts launching to the ISS on July 31

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 25^th 2025 at 9:37 pm

Crew-11 will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 31 atop a Falcon 9 rocket, if all goes to plan.

Blue Origin to fly AI-powered space surveillance sensor on 1st flight of Blue Ring spacecraft

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 25^th 2025 at 7:47 pm

Blue Origin has announced the payload for the first-ever flight of its Blue Ring spacecraft —Scout Space's Owl space domain awareness sensor.

Senegal becomes 56th country to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Senegal has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 56th nation — and the fourth African country — to commit to a shared vision for peaceful and transparent space exploration.

NASA or the Space Force: Who should protect Earth from dangerous asteroids?

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

NASA currently leads the nation's planetary defense efforts, but some are calling for the Space Force to take control.

SpaceX Dragon carrying 4 astronauts zooms back to Earth | Space photo of the day for July 25, 2025

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

The spacecraft streaks through the darkness of space to reenter Earth's atmosphere.

Why do the Klingons have beef with Dr. M'Benga in 'Strange New Worlds' episode 'Shuttle to Kenfori'

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 3:01 pm

It's no coincidence that a Klingon with a grudge follows the Enterprise's away mission to Kenfori.

'NASA is under attack.' Space agency employees and lawmakers protest mass layoffs, science cuts amid budget turmoil

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 25^th 2025 at 2:30 pm

NASA employees and allies protested sweeping science cuts they say are gutting the agency from within. As Congress pushes back on NASA leadership, workers warn the damage is already underway — and the future of U.S. space exploration is at risk.

Cosmic rays gave the Fantastic Four their incredible powers — but what do they really do?

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

It's 1961, and four intrepid cosmic explorers journey to space under the leadership of Reed Richards, where they encounter cosmic rays that change them forever. But what are cosmic rays?

Russia launches satellite for Iran toward orbit alongside 2 space weather probes (photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 25^th 2025 at 9:46 am

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched the Ionosfera-M 3 and 4 satellites, along with an Iranian spacecraft and 17 cubesats, toward orbit early Friday morning (July 25).

Weird space weather seems to have influenced human behavior on Earth 41,000 years ago – our unusual scientific collaboration explores how

Space

July 25^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Thanks to auroras and other space weather, humans have adapted techniques to overcome these issues.

Spain offers 400 million euros to revive Thirty Meter Telescope as Trump suggests cancelling project

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

The Spanish government may have a way to save the Thirty Meter Telescope.

Wild new 'Skyfall' Mars mission would drop 6 scout helicopters onto the Red Planet from the air (video)

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 11:25 pm

"With six helicopters, Skyfall offers a low-cost solution that multiplies the range we would cover, the data we would collect, and the scientific research we would conduct."

Scientists just made the 1st antimatter 'qubit.' Here's why it could be a big deal

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

Scientists made an antimatter qubit made from an antiproton that is in a state of quantum superposition. This breakthrough will allow the strength of the particle's magnetic moment to be measured with unprecedented precision.

Satellite data reveals 2023 was record-breaking for marine heatwaves — are we at a 'climate tipping point?'

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 10:00 pm

The impacts ripple into human systems — reducing fishery yields, straining aquaculture and affecting industries that rely on stable ocean conditions.

'The ocean is no longer too big to watch': How AI and satellite data are helping rid Earth's seas of illegal fishing

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

Protected regions of the ocean are doing their job and keeping illegal fishing at bay, according to new research combining satellite imagery with artificial intelligence.

These gorgeous new images of the cosmos from NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope took our breath away (video)

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 9:00 pm

NASA has unveiled a dazzling new collection of cosmic images from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, capturing spectacular stars and galaxies in unprecedented detail.

No, the whole world won't go dark on Aug. 2 — but a once-in-a-century eclipse is coming

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 8:44 pm

A viral claim says the world will go dark on Aug. 2. It won't — but a record-breaking solar eclipse is coming in 2027.

This 'super-Earth' exoplanet 35 light-years away might have what it takes to support life

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

A super-Earth exoplanet has been detected within the habitable zone of a nearby red dwarf star, where liquid water might exist on its surface under the right atmospheric conditions.

Astronomers calculate that the universe will die in 33 billion years — much sooner than we thought

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

The theorists predict that the beginning of the end will be in about 10 billion years — less than the present age of the universe.

New moon of July 2025 sees Saturn swim with the fishes tonight

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Saturn will be quite distinct in the Pisces constellation.

'Here today, Gorn tomorrow:' Showrunners talk putting a classic alien adversary to rest in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 24^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

'Here today, Gorn tomorrow. I think it's now time for other scary things to take their place.'

New fiber optic telescope 4MOST channels 'The Fantastic Four' | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2025

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Marvel's new superhero movie isn't the only thing featuring some of the brightest stars.

Largest-ever supernova catalog ever provides further evidence dark energy is weakening

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

A catalog of over 2,000 exploding white dwarf vampire stars, the largest ever gathered, has provided further evidence that dark energy is weakening.

2 Earth weather satellites accidentally spy on Venus

Space

July 24^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Japan's Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites, designed to study weather here on Earth, have also been quietly collecting valuable data on Venus for nearly a decade, scientists recently discovered.

New Neil Armstrong Prize to honor achievements in space

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 23^rd 2025 at 11:30 pm

Purdue University's new Neil Armstrong Space Prize, named for the school's most famous astronaut-alum, will honor achievements in "space discovery, innovation and human achievement."

See Tianzhou 9 cargo mission dock at China's Tiangong space station (video)

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 23^rd 2025 at 10:30 pm

The Tianzhou 9 freighter arrived at China's Tiangong space station last week, packed with supplies. Watch its arrival in this video.

Scientists may have solved a chemistry mystery about Jupiter's ocean moon Europa

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 9:30 pm

A long-standing mystery about the presence of hydrogen peroxide on Jupiter's icy ocean moon Europa may be closer to being solved.

Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 23^rd 2025 at 8:53 pm

The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create such an ambitious space-based missile defense system already exist.

Interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS is packed with water ice that could be older than Earth

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 8:30 pm

Scientists have examined the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, finding evidence that it is packed with water that could be older than the solar system.

Ozzy Osbourne's journey through space, time and sci-fi: A Tribute to the 'Prince of Darkness'

Space

By: sspaleta@space.com (Steve Spaleta)

July 23^rd 2025 at 7:59 pm

A Space.com obituary for the ‘Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne.

How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 6:30 pm

The 2024 YR4 asteroid may come close to Earth, but how do experts calculate this potential impact?

The Milky Way brightens the moonless summer sky this week: Here's where to look

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 5:30 pm

Our galaxy will make for a particularly splendid sight on the dark nights surrounding the new moon phase on July 24.

This star escaped a supermassive black hole's violent grips — then returned for round 2

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 4:30 pm

A death-defying star survived destruction by a ravenous supermassive black hole in a tidal disruption event, and came back to let the cosmic titan take another bite!

Rare sight from space: Snow dusts the dry Atacama Desert | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2025

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 4:00 pm

The Atacama Desert in Chile recently received some snowfall, causing issues for the ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) telescope.

Sharp-eyed US-Indian satellite set to launch July 30 to monitor Earth's surface, warn of natural disasters

Space

July 23^rd 2025 at 1:30 pm

NISAR, a joint mission of NASA and ISRO set to launch on July 30, will be able to see shifts in the landscape smaller than a centimeter to give warning of potential natural disasters.

SpaceX launches 2 powerful internet satellites, lands rocket on ship at sea (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 23^rd 2025 at 12:54 am

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two of SES's O3b mPOWER communications satellites toward medium-Earth orbit today (July 22), then aced its landing on a ship at sea.

This 200-light-year-wide structure could be feeding our galaxy's center: 'No one had any idea this cloud existed'

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 10:36 pm

Astronomers have discovered a 200-light-year-wide Giant Molecular Cloud dubbed the Midpoint cloud that seems to be feeding star-building material to the heart of the Milky Way.

Don't miss the crescent moon cozy up to Jupiter early on July 23

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 9:30 pm

The thin crescent moon and Jupiter will be visible to the naked eye for early risers on July 23.

'They are coming here.' AI soldiers invade Earth in thrilling new 'Tron: Ares' trailer

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 22^nd 2025 at 9:01 pm

'A malfunctioning program who wants to live. Why is that?'

Stunning twilight photo captures comet bidding farewell to Earth for 80,000 years

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 8:30 pm

Miguel Claro took one last look at Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas as it bid farewell to Earth for the next 80,000 years.

How to safely photograph the sun: As detailed by an expert

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 8:30 pm

Solar expert Dr. Ryan French explains how to safely photograph the sun and all of its wondrous features!

Makenzie Lystrup stepping down as director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 22^nd 2025 at 7:30 pm

Makenzie Lystrup will step down as head of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center on Aug. 1. She'll be the second NASA center director to depart in just a two-month span.

Photograph the Perseids on August 12 with over $1000 off the Sony A7R V

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 7:30 pm

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12 so be ready with the Sony A7R V, on sale for $3198 from Walmart.

Now is your last chance to watch the Marvel movies in order with over 40% off ahead of "Fantastic Four: First Steps"

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 22^nd 2025 at 6:51 pm

You can save over 40% on a range of Disney Plus subscriptions, which is perfect for catching up on Marvel content ahead of Fantastic Four's release.

Nearly 300 NASA scientists sign 'Voyager Declaration' to protest Trump space science budget cuts

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 6:30 pm

Nearly 300 current and former NASA employees — including astronauts, engineers and scientists — have signed the "Voyager Declaration," a formal statement raising alarm over recent actions and steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

New 'Predator: Badlands' trailer confirms an unexpected alliance with ties to the 'Alien' universe

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 6:00 pm

The second Predator: Badlands trailer is full of alien beasts, gorgeous sci-fi vistas, and a Yautja hero who finds an unlikely ally in a synthetic.

SpaceX launches NASA's TRACERS mission to protect Earth from space weather (video)

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 5:46 pm

NASA's TRACERS mission blasted off July 23 on a Falcon 9 rocket with three other small agency satellites that will act as technology demonstrators to monitor space weather.

Europe tests largest-ever Mars parachute in the stratosphere above the Arctic (video)

Space

By: tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova)

July 22^nd 2025 at 5:30 pm

A giant parachute built for the beleaguered European ExoMars mission has aced a drop test in the Arctic stratosphere.

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun will fly on Blue Origin's next space tourism launch

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 22^nd 2025 at 4:30 pm

Justin Sun, the billionaire founder of the blockchain platform Tron, is one of the six people who will fly to suborbital space on Blue Origin's next tourist mission.

Night sky glows purple above Vera Rubin Observatory | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2025

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 4:00 pm

The Vera Rubin Observatory in the Atacama Desert recalibrated under a purple night sky.

Hubble spots interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 1:30 pm

The long-serving space telescope saw the third interloper to enter the solar system from beyond its limits late on Monday morning (July 21).

SpaceX aborts satellite launch 11 seconds before liftoff (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 22^nd 2025 at 2:51 am

SpaceX aborted the planned launch of two of SES' O3b mPOWER communications satellites just before liftoff on Monday evening (July 21). The company will try again tomorrow (July 22).

'Chaos' reigns beneath the ice of Jupiter moon Europa, James Webb Space Telescope reveals

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 1:30 am

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are painting a new picture of Jupiter's moon Europa and revealing the hidden chemistry of the icy moon's interior.

Eclipse chasers share insider tips, travel advice and skywatching secrets for the 2026 total solar eclipse

Space

July 22^nd 2025 at 12:30 am

Our expert travel guide to the 2026 total solar eclipse in Greenland, Iceland and Spain is packed with insider tips, travel advice and skywatching secrets from seasoned eclipse chasers.

This new 'CosmoCube' moon orbiter could eavesdrop on whispers from the early universe

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 11:30 pm

U.K. scientists plan to send a small spacecraft to the moon's far side to detect faint radio signals emitted shortly after the Big Bang.

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolls out for its 1st test drive (video)

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 21^st 2025 at 10:30 pm

NASA recently took its new X-59 "quiet' supersonic jet for a drive during taxi tests, one of the final hurdles between the aircraft and its first flight.

These 3 popular skywatching star clusters may be branches of the same family tree

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 9:30 pm

The Orion Nebula, the Pleiades and the Hyades open clusters could represent the different phases of star clusters: baby, adolescent and elderly.

When did our solar system's planets form? Discovery of tiny meteorite may challenge the timeline

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 8:30 pm

Analysis of an ancient meteorite suggests that rocky planets both near and distant from the sun may have formed at the same time, challenging current models of our solar system’s evolution.

'Most impressive!' Darth Vader's screen-used 'Star Wars' lightsaber could fetch $3 million in September auction

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 21^st 2025 at 7:30 pm

Propstore will also trot out this rare relic for a 3-city press tour this August

Astronomers crack 1,000-year-old Betelgeuse mystery with 1st-ever sighting of secret companion (photo, video)

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 6:30 pm

Astronomers have finally imaged the long theorized companion star of Betelgeuse, solving a mystery regarding its dimming that has persisted for millennia.

ESA selects 5 rocket companies for European Launcher Challenge

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 21^st 2025 at 6:12 pm

Germany's Isar and RFA, France's Maiaspace, Spain's PLD Space, and UK-based Orbex have been pre-selected for ESA's €169 million launcher initiative.

Amateur astrophotographer captures trio of breathtaking nebulas from the Central Australian Desert (photos)

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 4:30 pm

"There's some great targets in the southern hemisphere, including the Carina Nebula."

Astronauts collect blood aboard the ISS | Space photo of the day for July 21, 2025

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 4:00 pm

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station collect blood samples as part of a project to study human health in space.

What are these strange swirls around an infant star? 'We may be watching a planet come into existence in real time'

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 3:30 pm

Astronomers have discovered a baby exoplanet "spiral architect" carving complex swirls into a disk of gas and dust around the young star HD 135344B.

Earth will spin faster today to create 2nd-shortest day in history

Space

July 21^st 2025 at 1:30 pm

Our planet has been rotating at its fastest since records began in 1973.

South Korea wants to build a moon base by 2045

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 20^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

South Korea just laid out its long-term space exploration road map, which features the planned construction of a moon base two decades from now.

This wild bioplastic made of algae just aced a Mars pressure test. Can astronauts use it to build on the Red Planet?

Space

July 20^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Scientists have grown algae in bioplastic habitats under Mars-like conditions, a step that could bring long-term space colonization closer to reality.

Discover where the Eagle might have landed: How to find Apollo 11's backup sites on the moon

Space

July 20^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

Find the locations of the five landing zones considered as the setting for humanity's first steps on another world.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope could discover 100,000 new cosmic explosions: 'We're definitely expecting the unexpected'

Space

July 20^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Supernovas, kilonovas, gamma-ray bursts... oh my! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will uncover 100,000 of these explosions and many more powerful and violent cosmic events.

See the moon cross the Pleiades for the last time this year on July 20

Space

July 19^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

The moon's crescent limb will cloak and uncover stars from the iconic cluster before sunrise.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 169 — The Day Mars Died

Space

By: info@space.com (Space.com Staff)

July 19^th 2025 at 5:50 pm

On Episode 169 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning to look back at the Mariner 4 Mars mission 60 years later.

10 unique tours and experiences for the 2027 'eclipse of the century'

Space

July 19^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

From "Star Wars" film sets to baboons in Saudi Arabia, here's how to experience the "eclipse of the century" in style on Aug. 2, 2027.

Twin NASA Mars probes will fly on 2nd-ever launch of Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 19^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket now has a payload for its second-ever flight —NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission.

2 new NASA satellites will track space weather to help keep us safe from solar storms

Space

July 19^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

The new TRACERS mission will track magnetic reconnection that drives particles down into Earth's atmosphere when space weather turns bad.

Friday night light: SpaceX launch from California sends two dozen new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (video)

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 19^th 2025 at 7:35 am

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Astronomers discover strange solar system body dancing in sync with Neptune: 'Like finding a hidden rhythm in a song'

Space

July 19^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Astronomers have discovered an object at the edge of the solar system that is locked in a strange rhythmic dance with the ice giant Neptune.

Newly discovered 'cosmic unicorn' is a spinning dead star that defies physics: 'We have a real mystery on our hands'

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

Two teams of astronomers have simultaneously discovered a strange, spinning dead star that seems to defy our current understanding of both neutron stars and white dwarfs.

The 2025 Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower is upon us! Here's what you need to know

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

The Southern Delta Aquariids are active alongside the trusty Perseid meteor shower.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Jess Bush and Martin Quinn talk feeling comfortable in their characters for Season 3 (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 18^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

'I'm trying to make it as realistic as possible, so that a modern day Scottish person could see themselves in space one day.'

Record-breaking high-altitude shot of sun's surface captured from one of Europe's tallest mountains (photo)

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

"The mountaineer defies gravity; the astronomer looks up. Both seek to reach the unreachable."

Space station astronauts bid farewell to private Ax-4 crew | On the ISS this week July 14-18, 2025

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 18^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews wrapped up their time together as science and maintenance activities continued aboard the International Space Station.

Meteor impact may have triggered massive Grand Canyon landslide 56,000 years ago

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 7:09 pm

A meteorite impact thousands of years ago may have triggered a landslide in the Grand Canyon and reshaped the Colorado River that runs through the national park.

Stratospheric skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in tragic paragliding accident

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 7:00 pm

Baumgartner is most well-known for breaking the sound barrier with his body during a freefall from the stratosphere in 2012.

See Venus, the moon and fiery star Aldebaran form a dawn triangle this weekend

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Rise and shine! Venus, Aldebaran and the moon team up for a dazzling dawn display.

The new 'Alien: Earth' trailer is here, and we can't wait to be terrified by xenomorphs once again (video)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 18^th 2025 at 6:00 pm

Hulu released a new trailer for "Alien: Earth," a new sci-fi horror miniseries from "Fargo" creator Noah Hawley that premieres on Aug. 12.

The Vera Rubin Observatory could find dozens of interstellar objects

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 18^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

As astronomers rush to study a newly discovered comet from beyond our solar system, a powerful new observatory may turn rare interstellar sightings into routine events.

This excellent value for money star projector is on sale for less than $14

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 18^th 2025 at 5:24 pm

We've tested numerous star projectors and one of the best value options, the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights projector, is 26% off on Amazon, now under $14.

'The future for this baby planet doesn’t look great.' Exoplanet is shrinking before the X-ray eyes of NASA's Chandra space telescope

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

Astronomers have used the Chandra X-ray telescope to observe an exoplanet as it disintegrates because its parent star is bombarding it with radiation.

A lunar eclipse steals the show in a colorful sky | Space photo of the day for July 18, 2025

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 4:00 pm

A lunar eclipse was seen over the U.S. Naval Observatory Deep South Telescope in Chile.

NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 18^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Workers from within NASA will protest the space agency leadership's "preemptive over-compliance" of the White House's proposed budget, gutting science and eliminating jobs.

Who is Dr Roger Korby? A brief history of Christine Chapel's new boyfriend in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 2:30 pm

Dr Korby once crossed paths with Kirk's Enterprise, though he was a very different man at the time…

A doomed exoplanet is caught in a 'death spiral' around its star. Can it survive?

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

A massive doomed exoplanet on a death spiral toward its parent star has three possible catastrophic fates.

What's the deal with Lex Luthor's pocket universe in James Gunn's 'Superman'?

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Superman is full of awesome sci-fi elements, but the most fascinating one might be Lex Luthor's pocket dimension. How does that even work?

Scientists extracted water and oxygen from moon dust using sunlight. Could it work on the lunar surface?

Space

July 18^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Soil excavated from the moon could be used to produce oxygen and methane, which could be used by lunar settlers for breathing and for rocket fuel.

Lunar lava tubes on Earth? China completes underground moon simulation test area (video)

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 17^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

China has taken a new step in its long-term planning for lunar exploration with the completion of a "simulated moon underground space."

Europe working to launch 'Invictus' hypersonic space plane by 2031 (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 17^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

The European Space Agency is funding the development of a hypersonic space plane pathfinder, which will start flying by 2031, if all goes according to plan.

2 billion-year-old moon rock found in Africa reveals secret lunar history

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

The basaltic meteorite is a piece of lunar rock that formed in a lava flow 2.35 billion years ago, long after volcanism on the moon was supposed to have ended.

A vast shadow will sweep over Saturn's cloud tops early on July 18: Here's how to see it

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

Titan shadow transit seasons occurs just once every 15 years.

Best tabletop telescopes for stargazing in 2025

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

All of the telescopes here are easy to set up on a tabletop, making them an easy option for beginners and professional stargazers.

China's Tianwen 2 asteroid-sampling probe snaps gorgeous shots of Earth and the moon (video, photos)

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 17^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

China's Tianwen 2 mission captured stunning views of Earth and the moon from deep space just days after launch.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Rebecca Romijn and Christina Chong on Una and La'an living their best lives in Season 3 (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 17^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

'It's fun to see Una come down on someone. We don't get to see that very often.'

Bad news for alien life? Earth-size planets may be less common than we thought

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Up to 200 worlds investigated by NASA's exoplanet-hunting TESS satellite could be bigger than predicted, a finding that could impact our search for alien life.

Telescope spies rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming through our solar system (photos)

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Astronomers unveiled a striking view of the new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS on its journey toward the inner solar system.

Best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

These are the best telescopes for professional astrophotography and will allow you to capture high-definition images of planets, nebulas and galaxies.

50 years after a historic handshake in space, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's legacy still resonates

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 17^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

On July 17, 1975, an American Apollo crew and a Soviet Soyuz crew met up in Earth orbit for the first time, setting the foundation for continued cooperation in space over the past 50 years.

Who are the Gorn? 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' reptilian menace, explained

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

These modern-day Gorn are a major upgrade on the lizard man Captain Kirk battled in the Original Series.

NASA preps key piece of Artemis IV moon rocket for lunar mission | Space photo of the day for July 17, 2025

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

NASA moved its payload adapter at the Space Flight Center in Huntsville to prepare for the upcoming Artemis IV mission

Don't miss the third quarter moon shine near Saturn in the eastern sky tonight

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 3:19 pm

The left-hand side of the moon will appear lit by direct sunlight, with the right bathed in shadow.

'Doghouse' days of summer — Boeing's Starliner won't fly again until 2026, and without astronauts aboard

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 17^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

NASA and Boeing are still working on the thruster issues that Starliner experienced on its first crewed flight last year, and the spacecraft's next mission will likely launch without astronauts.

NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals secrets of a powerful, spinning neutron star

Space

July 17^th 2025 at 1:30 am

Observations of a pulsar, consisting of a dead star spinning 600 times a second, and feasting on a stellar companion reveal the source powering its emissions.

NASA won't publish key climate change report online, citing 'no legal obligation' to do so

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 17^th 2025 at 12:30 am

NASA will not host the U.S. government's primary climate assessment reports on its website after all, despite a White House claim that they would be available via the space agency.

'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir is 'really psyched' about the sci-fi film's epic 1st trailer (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 16^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

The fan favorite author of 'The Martian' admits, 'I'm really happy with how the film is turning out.'

Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.

Satellite images track Grand Canyon wildfires burning across thousands of acres

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 11:08 pm

Lightning-ignited Grand Canyon wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres, as NOAA’s GOES satellites continue to monitor the fires.

Dust devils on Mars leave 'fingerprints' that can guide future Red Planet missions

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

The high winds that birth dust devils can also revitalize robots by cleaning their solar cells.

Astronomers discover a cosmic 'fossil' at the edge of our solar system. Is this bad news for 'Planet 9'?

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

Astronomers using the Subaru Telescope have discovered a strange new body in a weird orbit at the edge of the solar system, which could be bad news for Planet Nine theories.

The largest Mars meteorite on Earth has sold for $5.3 million

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 8:35 pm

Sotheby's in New York City auctioned off a giant chunk of Mars found in Africa. It sold for $4.3 million.

Astrophotographer captures galactic fireworks near the Seahorse Nebula in eerie deep-space photo

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

10 supernova explosions have been seen brightening the Fireworks Galaxy over the past century.

Best binoculars by price — Find the perfect pair for your budget

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

Bring the universe closer — here’s our round-up of the best binoculars by price for those looking for something cheap, looking to invest a little more or those 'forever home' binoculars

JWST finds unusual black hole in the center of the Infinity Galaxy: 'How can we make sense of this?'

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Everything about the Infinity Galaxy, recently discovered by the JWST, is strange. One odd feature could be the 1st evidence of a "direct collapse" black hole.

Astronomers witness the birth of a planetary system for the 1st time (video)

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 6:31 pm

Astronomers have witnessed the birth of an entirely new star system for the first time. The budding planets are forming around the infant star HOPS-315.

NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 feels the supersonic wind blow in test tunnel | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2025

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 4:37 pm

NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) tested a model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel to measure the noise underneath the jet.

Our Milky Way galaxy may be surrounded by 100 undetected 'orphan' galaxies

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

New research suggests that the Milky Way should be surrounded by as many as 100 undetected tiny and faint "orphan" galaxy companions.

If aliens existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, they would have needed umbrellas

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

"Our work is a new piece of evidence that suggests that Mars was once a much more complex and active planet than it is now."

Colossal eruption carves 250,000-mile-long 'canyon of fire' into the sun (video)

Space

By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 16^th 2025 at 3:06 pm

A massive filament eruption carved a 250,000-mile-long "canyon of fire" into the sun — and sent a CME sailing into space.

Why is the moon's far side so weird? China's lunar sample-return mission may have figured it out

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

The impact that carved out the moon's huge South Pole-Aitken basin may explain the puzzling differences between the lunar near and far sides.

SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California (video)

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 16^th 2025 at 5:48 am

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 26 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit after lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on July 15, 2025.

The precursors of life could form in the lakes of Saturn's moon Titan

Space

July 16^th 2025 at 1:30 am

New research indicates that cellular "pockets" that are the first step toward protocells, the precursors of life, could form in the methane seas of Saturn's moon Titan.

SpaceX launches 3rd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 15^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

SpaceX launched 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites early Wednesday morning (July 16), the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 liftoff.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is an 'upbeat, optimistic dystopia' that pulls no punches on our corporate overlords (interview)

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

'We had an idea for a meat planet' — Revenge of the Savage Planet game director Alex Hutchinson talks strange new worlds and mocking corporate spaceflight.

The Perseid meteor shower kicks off summer 'shooting star' season this week. Here's how to see it

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

Each summer, skywatchers around the world look forward to the famous Perseid meteor shower, but often overlook four lesser showers that peak between July 29 and Aug. 16.

'Boldness is all!' — 'Murderbot' is getting a season 2 on Apple TV+

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 15^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Apple TV+'s excellent adaptation of Martha Wells’s witty sci-fi novels scores another mission as 'Murderbot' is renewed for season 2.

Astronomers hike up Mount Blanc for the view | Space photo of the day for July 15, 2025

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Four mountaineers and astronomy lovers hiked the tallest peak in Western Europe.

SpaceX will launch next Starship flight in 'about 3 weeks,' Elon Musk says

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 15^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

SpaceX plans to launch the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket about three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.

Deals you missed on Prime Day — get these extended deals now before they are gone

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 6:08 pm

These Prime Day deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, model rockets and drones are still live on Amazon right now.

This exclusive NordVPN offer allows you to stream, download and work online anywhere in the world with complete safety, with 79% off, free bonus months of access and a $50 Amazon voucher

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 15^th 2025 at 5:42 pm

Our exclusive NordVPN deal gives you complete online security and convenience for a 79% discount, four free bonus months and a $50 Amazon voucher.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' pushes for crewed moon missions, but proposed budget cuts leave NASA science behind

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

The U.S. government's "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act finds funding for Artemis and Lunar Gateway, but nearly half of NASA's science missions are on the chopping block ahead of the 2026 budget.

The largest Mars rock on Earth is up for auction in NYC — it could be yours for $4 million (or more)

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The largest Mars rock on Earth will soon be auctioned off in NYC, and could sell for at least $2 million.

Astronomers discover giant alien planet 35 times more massive than Earth hiding in a known star system

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 2:30 pm

"It remains possible that there are other unseen planets in the system. The challenge is finding them!"

Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission (video)

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 15^th 2025 at 1:20 pm

The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station.

China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 15^th 2025 at 1:50 am

A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China's Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station.

A Long March 7 rocket launches the Tianzhou 9 cargo mission to China's Tiangong space station on July 14, 2025.

Ravenous 'vampire' stars may use cosmic accomplices to help devour stellar victims

Space

July 15^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Astronomers have discovered that vampire white dwarfs that feast on victim companion stars have assistance in acquiring prey in the form of lurking third stars.

An illustration shows a vampire white dwarf feeding on a victim star, but did the star lurking in the background bring them together

'Foundation' stars Laura Birn & Lee Pace talk heavy burdens and being an intergalactic stoner for Season 3 (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 14^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

Join two of the brightest stars in Apple TV's sci-fi saga based on Isaac Asimov's sci-fi trilogy.

Split image showing a serious-looking woman in a grey uniform, and a shirtless man looking very relaxed

Happy anniversary, Mariner 4! NASA probe got 1st-ever up-close look at Mars 60 years ago today

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

Since then, a multitude of spacecraft have rocketed Marsward from a variety of nations.

This image of Mariner 4 superimposed on an image of Mars was used to promote the 1964-65 mission.

NASA just took the closest-ever images of the sun, and they are incredible (video)

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 10:23 pm

NASA has released remarkable video captured during the Parker Solar Probe's record-breaking 2024 flyby, offering the closest views of the sun ever recorded.

bright wisps of light on a starry background

Don't miss the moon pass close to Saturn and Neptune tonight

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

The moon, Saturn and Neptune will rise a little before midnight for those in the U.S.

Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm, heating up the case for a new planetary mission

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 14^th 2025 at 8:38 pm

Scientists have found that Uranus emits its own internal heat, contradicting data from NASA's Voyager 2 probe nearly four decades ago.

A light blue planet set against the darkness of space

Snow covers the SOAR Telescope in Chile | Space photo of the day for July 14, 2025

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

An unexpected dusting high in the Andes mountains caused some concern.

A telescope sits on a cliff covered in snow

Fly DJI FPV drones like a pro with DJI's motion controllers

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 6:38 pm

Learn more about DJI's motion controllers and how they can make FPV drone flight incredibly easy for everyone.

Who is Shalla-Bal, the female Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps''?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 14^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Here's everything we know about Galactus' shiny new herald, and why she's a lady this time around.

a silver-skinned female superhero shown in the comic books (left) and in The Fantastic Four: First Steps live-action movie (right)

Deals that are even better than Prime Day — hurry before they're gone!

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 6:00 pm

We've scoured the internet to find you deals that are even better than Prime Day — here's our round-up of the best deals left.

Canon EOS R5 with a Space.com Prime Day deals badge.

Astronomers discover monster exoplanet hiding in 'stellar fog' around young star

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

A monster exoplanet as big as 10 times the size of Jupiter has emerged from the stellar gas and dust surrounding a young star, thanks to the telescope tag team of Gaia and ALMA.

(Main) an illustration of a massive exoplanet emerging friom stellar fog (inset) MP Mus and its protoplanetary disk as seen by ALMA

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

U.S. President Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill Act," H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) X-37B military spacecraft program.

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility shortly after touching down on Nov. 12, 2022.

Private Ax-4 astronauts depart ISS after unexpected extended stay (video)

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 14^th 2025 at 3:27 pm

The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station.

A white space capsule hangs upright, docked to the port of a space station. A robotic arm hangs to the left in the foreground.

Gravitational waves reveal most massive black hole merger ever detected — one 'forbidden' by current models

Space

July 14^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Gravitational wave detectors have "heard" the ripples in space caused by the most massive black hole merger yet. One "forbidden" by current theoretical models.

Private Ax-4 astronauts heading back to Earth early July 14: Watch it live

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 13^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

The private Ax-4 astronaut mission will undock from the International Space Station on Monday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action live.

The occupants of the International Space Station as of July 11, 2025. The four private Ax-4 astronauts are in blue flight suits.

'Pebble' beaches around young stars join together to form planets

Space

July 13^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Planetary construction sites around other stars are filled with pebbles, and for the first time radio telescopes have detected these tiny chunks of rock that stick together to form planets.

An illustration of a disk of dust and gas with a new star in the middle

Experts ask where the center of the universe is

Space

July 13^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

With the universe constantly expanding, scientists have a hard time finding where its center is.

Clouds of red and purple sit on a dark background

Feast your eyes on the shortlisted pics for the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards (photos)

Space

July 13^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

The winners will be announced during a ceremony in September.

Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time. Where do they come from?

Space

July 13^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

"It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers away."

several crater-marked grey rocks on a black background

SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 13^th 2025 at 8:51 am

SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13).

a white and black rocket launches into the dark of night, its bright white thrust lighting up its launch pad and surrounding area.

'Mycopunk' is what happens when 'Borderlands' gets a nasty fungal infection (Interview)

Space

July 12^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Robots take on a dangerous and world-consuming fungus in Mycopunk, a new co-op shooter set in outer space. We chatted to the developers about how the fungal menace was created.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 168 — "Survivor: NASA"

Space

By: info@space.com (Space.com Staff)

July 12^th 2025 at 6:57 pm

On Episode 168 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik jump into the headlines. including Sean Duffy being named interim NASA Administrator.

This Week in Space podcast 168 — "Survivor: NASA"

Who is Metamorpho, the shape-shifting miracle in James Gunn's 'Superman'?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 12^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

This B-List DC Comics character is about to shine in the limelight of James Gunn's new superhero epic.

A weird-looking bald superhero with luminous blue eyes

Inside New Brunswick's ambituous plan for the world's densest dark-sky corridor

Space

July 12^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Astrotourism is coming to Canada, thanks to an ambitious plan for a chain of six dark-sky sites along 100 miles of the spectacular Bay of Fundy coastline.

A tent sits under the night sky watching the stars

We've tested loads of space tech and these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals still available — star projectors, model rockets, drones and more

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 12^th 2025 at 5:18 pm

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is now over, but there are still plenty of space tech deals still available with discounts on model rockets, star projectors and drones.

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Don't miss the stars of the Summer Triangle twinkling in the eastern sky this weekend

Space

July 12^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The Summer Triangle is a formation of stellar bodies called an asterism, made up of the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair.

Could asteroid mining actually work? Maybe if we start with impact sites on the moon

Space

July 12^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

"Can humanity enjoy the benefits of both asteroid and lunar mining without compromise, or do we have to choose one at the expense of the other?"

A metal machine with two outstretched solar panels sits in an empty warehouse

Chinese company Landspace aims to debut its reusable methane rocket this year (video)

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 12^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Landspace aims to debut its stainless steel Zhuque-3 rocket later this year, marking a bold step forward for China's commercial launch sector.

The Chinese company Landspace conducts an engine test with the first stage of its methane-fueled Zhuque-3 rocket in June 2025.

Act fast to get the best cameras for less — Amazon Prime Day ends tonight

Space

July 12^th 2025 at 1:00 am

The end of Prime Day is in sight — savings won't last for long on these top Canon and Sony cameras.

The Sony A1 on a white granite surface with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper-left corner.

Want a last minute steal? Save $200 on this pro-level Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera as Walmart takes on Amazon

Space

July 12^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Prime Day is brilliant, but the best savings aren't always at Amazon. Walmart has beaten the online giant's price for this Sony A7R IV camera, by over $200, but it could be ending soon!

A Sony A7 R IV camera on decking near grass.

'Darkness is coming.' 'Foundation' Season 3 arrives today on Apple TV+

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 12^th 2025 at 12:30 am

The Mule makes a murderous entrance in today's premiere episode, 'A Song For the End of Everything'.

a long-haired, bearded man in rags screams in agony inside a stone corridor

Keeping wastewater flowing into tomorrow's coffee | On the ISS this week July 7 - 11, 2025

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 11^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their second of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.

seven people in polo shirts and slacks gather around a table to enjoy a meal together aboard a space station

Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo)

Space

By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 11^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

Astrophotographer Philippe Tosi captured explosive Ellerman bombs on the sun's surface as an active sunspot turned toward Earth.

a fiery orange orb crackles with flames and a large block spot, around which can be seen bright pinpoints of light

Prime Day is over but savings are still active — invest in some new optics for the return of Saturn to late-night skies

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

Prime Day finished on July 11 and there are still some late savings on telescopes and binoculars, but they won't last forever.

The Unistellar eQuinox 2 smart telescope against a blue and orange sunset with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper-left corner.

I couldn't keep quiet about $1000 off the Sony A7R V in this anti-Prime Day deal

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 9:52 pm

The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera plunges to just $3200 at Walmart, a staggering $1000 saving that eclipses Amazon's Prime Day price!

The Sony A7R on a wooden table with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper left corner.

The Fortress of Solitude: Every live-action incarnation of Superman's iconic ice hideout

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

As the newest Superman film hits theaters, we cast our X-ray vision back on every live-action incarnation of the Fortress of Solitude, from its 1978 debut to its 2025 return.

Split image showing three incarnations of the Fortress of Solitude in the original Superman movie, James Gunn's 2025 Superman, and Man of Steel.

Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 9:17 pm

"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."

A crowd looks at the sunset in Manhattan

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 9:08 pm

It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!

The ZWO Seestar S50 on a background of flowers with blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper-left corner.

Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 11^th 2025 at 8:14 pm

We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today's your last chance to save 26%.

A black round object with a bulb coming out of the top is standing on a stand on a brown wooden surface with the Space.com logo in the top left corner.

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 11^th 2025 at 8:01 pm

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

Artist's rendering of the exterior of the planned Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.

An illustration shows the asteroid 2024 YT4 streaking toward the moon

Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 11^th 2025 at 6:02 pm

You can save a massive $165 on the DJI Air 3, one of the best camera drones, which we think is the perfect balance of power and portability.

A Grey quadcopter with a black camera lens on the front is hovering in front of blue skies and the top of a tree line with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

Today is your last chance to save 20% on the most iconic starship in the Star Wars universe this Amazon Prime Day

Space

By: paul.brett@futurenet.com (Paul Brett)

July 11^th 2025 at 5:39 pm

The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is a faithful reproduction of the most legendary Star Wars starship; you'll have to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs to grab one, though.

As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

Space

By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 11^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.

photographs from the ESA Living Planet Symposium 2025, Vienna, Austria.

NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 4:54 pm

The test encountered an anomaly.

A giant flame spews horizontally from a metal cylinder.

US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event

Space

By: brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)

July 11^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."

three men in camouflage uniforms address a crowd of people also in camouflage uniforms outside a hangar on a concrete tarmac

Never lose your tech or skywatching gear again as the Apple AirTag is 31% off on the final day or Amazon Prime Day

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 11^th 2025 at 3:13 pm

It's the final day of Prime Day and the Perseid meteor shower starts shortly, so now is the perfect time to save big on the Apple AirTag.

A series of small disks are attached to keyrings on a white background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

Love Fujifilm? These are the best prices on the last day of Amazon Prime Day

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 2:28 pm

These are the best prices for Fujifilm cameras on the last day of Amazon Prime Day — prices could jump up at any moment!

A Fujifilm X-M5 with XF 15-45mm OIZ PZ lens attached in a field with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper left corner.

July 2025 full 'Buck Moon' dazzles skywatchers worldwide (photos)

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 1:38 pm

The July full moon didn't disappoint as it rode low across the horizon last night and we've got the photos to prove it.

An orange full moon is pictured rising over a sandy beach, on which sits a large pier. The sky is turning a dark blue, and sunlight can be seen reflected in the windows of a building on the pier.

Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 11^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (center left, in blue suit and striped tie) and family at his ceremonial swearing-in by Vice President J.D. Vance in January 2025.

Astronomers say new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'very likely to be the oldest comet we have ever seen'

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 12:31 pm

3I/ATLAS isn't just fascinating because it is the third interstellar visitor found in the solar system; new research suggests it's also the oldest comet ever seen, at over 7 billion years old.

An illustration of 3I/Atlas shedding material as it passes close to the sun

$249 off these Canon image stabilized binoculars — make stargazing easy

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 10:30 am

Grab the Canon 10x42L IS WP Binoculars for just $1210 at Newegg and gaze at the lunar surface during the Buck moon!

The Canon 10x42 L IS WP binoculars on a brick wall with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper left corner.

NASA, SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of Crew-11 astronaut mission to ISS

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 11^th 2025 at 1:48 am

NASA and SpaceX are targeting July 31 for the launch of the four-astronaut Crew-11 mission, which will fly a mix of rookies and spaceflight veterans to the ISS.

Four humans in blue jumpsuits sit in a spacecraft.

10 best Lego Star Wars sets of 2025 so far: Amazon Prime Day

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 1:00 am

In a galaxy not so far, far away, here are the 10 best Lego Star Wars sets released so far this year, now that Prime Day is underway.

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 3 years of science with dazzling 'toe beans' image of Cat's Paw Nebula

Space

July 11^th 2025 at 12:30 am

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is celebrating three years of transformational science with a striking new image of the Cat's Paw Nebula.

a round, colorful cloud of gas on a starry background

Senators push back on Trump's proposal to cut NASA science funding by 47%

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 11:39 pm

The Senate appropriations committee initially voted in favor of a bill rejecting Trump's NASA budget cuts, but discussions are still ongoing.

the white dome of the u.s. capitol building is lit up at night

Last chance to save up to 51% on these show-accurate Star Wars Force FX lightsabers this Prime Day

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 10:55 pm

Today is your last chance to save up to 51% on these Baylen Skoll and Sabine Wren Black Series Force FX lightsabers this Amazon Prime Day.

Superman's biggest weakness isn't kryptonite; It's that every Man of Steel movie to date has a disappointing ending

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

He may be faster than a speeding bullet, but Superman has a long-standing problem with final acts.

Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel

Now under $30, transform any room into a cosmic wonderland with this Cadrim star projector

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

This room-filling Cadrim star projector has never been cheaper, an absolute steal at 20% off. It's perfect for parties, game rooms or as a night light and even projects the moon!

A Cadrim star projector, next to a remote, projecting stars onto a wall.

Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 streaming deals — last chance to get over 90% off

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 10^th 2025 at 9:27 pm

These are the best Amazon Prime Day streaming deals that are still on offer, but you'll have to hurry, as Prime Day ends today.

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James Webb Space Telescope unwraps the dusty shrouds of dying stars

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have probed the dusty shells that surround dying stars called Wolf-Rayet stars.

The Wolf Rayet stars WR48a (left) and WR112 (right) as seen in infrared by the JWST

Less than $10! This cheap camera lens cleaning set would stop me from resorting to my t-shirt

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 8:06 pm

$10 or under for all these different camera accessories, SD memory card, carry bag, lens cleaning set and more this Amazon Prime Day.

The Sony A7 IV, Nikon ZIII and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV against a blue planet background with a Space.com Prime Day badge in the left corner.

Want $600 off the Unistellar eQuinox 2? This anti-Prime Day deal ends July 13

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 7:48 pm

This is your last chance to get our best smart telescope with $600 off in this anti-Prime Day deal from BH Photo and Video.

The Unistellar eQuinox 2 against a starry night sky showing Orion with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the corner.

Silver Surfer proclaims Earth's doom in chilling new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' clip (video)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 10^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

'Your world will be consumed by The Devourer. There is nothing you can do to stop him.'

A silver-skinned female superhero hovering over a city scape

ENDING TODAY: Break the streaming barrier with nearly $700 off NordVPN, four months free and an $50 Amazon voucher

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 7:11 pm

Want to stream anything, anywhere, in complete safety? Our exclusive NordVPN offer saves you up to $691, including four months free and a $50 Amazon voucher! But it ends today, so hurry!

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You can still get one of the best budget binoculars for under $35 this Prime Day

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 7:02 pm

One of the best binoculars on the market and the best binoculars for kids, the Celestron Cometron 7x50, are now under $35 for Amazon Prime Day.

Cometron 7x50 binoculars being held in a hand with Space.com Prime Day badge in left corner.

Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes show 2 sides of star cluster duo | Space photo of the day for July 10, 2025

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

In a combined image from the two space telescopes, two star clusters shine in the darkness of space.

Swirling clouds of pink and blue dust sit in front of a starry cluster in the darkness of space

Only $51! Last chance to grab this beginner telescope for great views of the full moon

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 5:50 pm

Perfect for families and kids — the Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ is now only $51, allowing you to enjoy views of the night sky without breaking the bank.

Man and boy using a telescope with a Space.com Prime Day badge.

Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 10^th 2025 at 5:12 pm

Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.

Two men in dark suits sit at a brown wooden table with a single glass of water. The man on the right has his hands raised and his lips pursed.

Are you a Canon fan? These anti-Prime deals save you hundreds off top models including R8, R5 II and R6 II

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 4:51 pm

Walmart is serving up some hot anti-Prime Day deals on Canon EOS R cameras with hundreds of dollars off the best models!

The Canon EOS R8 against some red leaves with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper left corner.

Why scientists are so excited about the newfound interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (op-ed)

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The scientific and cultural impact of 3I/ATLAS over the coming months and years will serve as an exemplar of what astronomy can learn and why it matters.

graphic showing the projected path of the new interstellar visitor through our solar system.

Did you feel it? Earth just had one of its shortest days ever and 2 more are coming

Space

By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 10^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

As Earth spins faster than it has in decades, atomic clocks are catching the difference, and shorter days are on the horizon.

graphic showing a rotating Earth and a vector of a speedometer showing maximum speed

Cheapest ever! Feel the force with 20% off this stunning Lego Star Wars C-3PO set, its lowest ever price

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 2:30 pm

Has the price put you off this seriously cool Lego Star Wars C-3PO? Save a fantastic $28 on this set for Prime Day, the cheapest it's ever been.

A person building a LEGO Star Wars C-3PO Buildable Droid Figure figure.

Lego Thanos-snapped this awesome Avengers set away, but Amazon has blipped it back for Prime Day

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 1:55 pm

$37 off for Prime Day, this Lego Avengers set is an action-packed reminder of when the MCU was good. But you'll have to move fast if you want to claim it!

A Lego Marvel Avengers Endgame Final Battle set, assembled, on a tabletop.

July full moon 2025 rises tonight: Everything you need to know about the low-riding 'Buck Moon'

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

The 'Buck Moon' will be the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025.

A full moon is pictured against a dark sky, with antler-like horns protruding from either side of its fully-lit disk.

We loved this star projector for kids and now it's 37% off for Prime Day

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 10^th 2025 at 11:54 am

The Govee Star Light Projector is the best overall star projector for kids, and it excels in environments with background noise — now 37% off for Prime Day.

Spotted! All the best hidden binocular deals this Amazon Prime Day!

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 11:51 am

Many top binoculars from Nikon, Canon and Bushnell are on sale for cheap this Amazon Prime Day.

The Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 binoculars, Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars and Canon 10x42 IS L WP binoculars on a purple space background with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper left corner.

My go-to pair of budget binoculars are now even cheaper this Prime Day

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 6:30 am

Explore the night sky with your family — Get the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars for less than $35 this Amazon Prime Day.

The perfect binoculars for casual stargazing are now under $100 for Amazon Prime Day

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 1:30 am

Grab the Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 binoculars for $50 savings in this Amazon Prime Day deal!

Private Ax-4 astronauts aboard ISS are filling their time with science, views of Earth and pierogis (video)

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 10^th 2025 at 1:30 am

As the Axiom-4 mission approaches its two-week mark before returning to Earth, the private space mission crew discusses science and pierogis.

Scientists discover ice in space isn't like water on Earth after all

Space

July 10^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Scientists had assumed that the ice in space was purely amorphous, but new experiments show it can have a partly crystalline structure similar to ice on Earth.

a pale blue and white orb with streaks throughout its surface

NASA's asteroid-crash Earth defense tactic has a complication — DART ejected large boulders into space

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 11:40 pm

"You can think of it as a cosmic pool game. We might miss the pocket if we don't consider all the variables."

A side by side comparison of the impact of two asteroids (white bursts of light) on a dark background in space

Smart telescope, smarter deal — save $600 off the Unistellar eQuinox 2

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

Grab the Unistellar eQuinox 2 (the best smart telescope) for $2199 in this anti-Prime Day deal from BH Photo and Video

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Astronomers trace mysterious blast of X-rays to 'Die Hard' star that refuses to perish (video)

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

Astronomers have traced a mysterious blast of X-rays to a star that, like a cosmic action hero, just refused to die.

The fading light of the supernova SN 2025kg which was followed by a blast of X-rays

This is the star projector I’d pick for perfect views of the night sky

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

One of the best star projectors, the Pococo Galaxy Star projector, has 24% off this Amazon Prime Day.

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Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

The letter warns that the proposed FY2026 budget would halt dozens of missions, gut future programs and threaten U.S. leadership in space science.

NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

This DJI Mini 4K drone is brilliant for beginners and it's $60 cheaper for Prime Day

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 7:50 pm

We gave this entry-level DJI Mini 4K drone a fantastic five stars and now it's an even bigger bargain at 20% off for Prime Day.

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Saturn makes its long-awaited return to the late night sky this week: Here's how to see it

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

The ringed giant had previously risen in the early morning and predawn hours as a "morning star."

The planet Saturn is shown from above, shining against the blackness of space. Cloud bands line its cloud surface and a great hexagonal storm pattern is visible crowning its north polar region. A vast system of rings encircle the gas giant.

Who is Mister Terrific, the super-smart hero aiding Lois Lane in James Gunn's 'Superman'

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 9^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

With a name like Mister Terrific, you better believe this mysterious masked man has a big reputation to live up to!

Get up to 37% off with the Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 Lego deals

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 9^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

We've rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day Lego deals as the annual sales event is in full swing and there are plenty of discounts on offer.

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I search for deals for a living and I think I've found the best space-themed Amazon Prime Day Lego deal out there — it's 30% off

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 9^th 2025 at 6:10 pm

Unquestionably, one of the best Amazon Prime Day Lego deals available is 30% off the near-2000-piece Lego Technic NASA Lunar Roving Vehicle.

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Hate Amazon? The best telescope for deep space is cheaper at Adorama this Prime Day

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 5:48 pm

The telescope we've named best for deep space is cheaper than Amazon and comes with a free eyepiece set and carry case worth $210.

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ISS astronaut spies sunglint from Lake Titicaca | Space photo of the day for July 9, 2025

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 5:42 pm

The astronaut was able to capture the lake reflecting direct sunlight at the camera.

A silvery surface of a large lake is in front of a brown surface

It's the cheapest we've ever seen! This Sony A1 camera deal saves over $1,400 — have we just found the best deal of Prime Day?

Space

By: paul.brett@futurenet.com (Paul Brett)

July 9^th 2025 at 5:20 pm

If you're looking for a Prime Day camera deal, then getting 22% off the powerhouse that is the Sony A1 could well be what you're after.

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JWST finds cosmic monster ruling tiny early galaxy: Was it forged by black holes from the Big Bang?

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

The discovery of a monster-sized black hole in a pristine galaxy unspoiled by stellar death suggests growth via mergers between primordial black holes formed during the Big Bang.

An illustration of many black holes spir4alinging into a larger central black hole

The 'sound of the Big Bang' hints that Earth may sit in a cosmic void 2 billion light-years wide

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

The "Hubble tension," one of the most frustrating and lingering problems in science, could be solved if Earth and the Milky Way sit in a low-density void.

Best Amazon Prime Day telescope deals 2025: Hurry to save big on skywatching

Space

July 9^th 2025 at 2:04 pm

You've got less than two days to snap up these Amazon Prime Day 2025 telescope deals, saving up to $600 on skywatching gear.

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See interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zoom through solar system in new telescope imagery (video)

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 9^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

The European Southern Observatory has captured the clearest images yet of the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as it moves inward through the solar system.

Trump explains why he pulled Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 9^th 2025 at 12:30 am

President Donald Trump says he withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator after learning of his donations to Democratic political candidates.

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Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

Astronomers use algorithms to analyze the numerous images coming from space, but how accurate are they?

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Could NASA's Mars Sample Return be saved? Lockheed Martin proposes $3 billion plan to haul home Red Planet rocks (video)

Space

By: andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)

July 8^th 2025 at 10:30 pm

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new proposal to take over NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return mission for less than half the current cost while achieving key science goals.

An illustration of a white capsule floating in front of the large red surface of Mars.

Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 model rocket deals

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 8^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

These are the best Amazon Prime Day model rocket deals available as we count down the top offers on rockets and accessories during the sales event.

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The ocean on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus has the right pH for life — barely

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

"We know that some microbes on Earth can tolerate the range of pH found on Enceladus."

A series of white spouts are seen next to a gray surface and dark background

Intelligent aliens could be drawn to Earth by 'leaking' airports

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

Radar signals from "leaky" civilian and military aviation systems could act as a beacon to alien life, revealing intelligent life on Earth while helping us pinpoint them.

An illustration of Earth transmitting signals that could reveal the prescence of intelligent life

What time is the full moon tonight?

Space

By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 8^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

Find out what time the full moon rises on July 10, 2025, how to see the Buck Moon from your location, and why it looks bigger near the horizon.

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 8^th 2025 at 6:56 pm

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on July 8, 2025.

a timelapse exposure captures the arching streak of a rocket launching into space in the early morning, pre-dawn sky.

How your smartphone is powered by debris from a nova star explosion

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

The discovery could explain why younger stars seem to have more lithium than the Big Bang theory says they should have.

An artist's impression of a binary system where a red giant star is being stripped of its matter by a white dwarf. The stolen matter forms a spiraling disc onto the white dwarf.

The best viral star projector is now 25% off for Amazon Prime Day

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 8^th 2025 at 4:54 pm

The Orzorz Star Projector, the best viral model and best under $100, is now 25% off this Amazon Prime Day in one of the best star projector deals.

A projector is mounted on a wide-based stand and connected at either side, is surrounded by a faint white glow on a purple starry background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

How Trump's budget cuts could affect 2 iconic space telescopes: Hubble and James Webb

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

At the 246th American Astronomical Society meeting in Alaska last month, scientists discussed how Trump's budget cuts could affect operations for the Hubble Space Telescope and JWST.

A side by side view of two different versions of the Pillars of Creation. One on the right has more stars visible; one on the left has a more sturdy-looking structure.

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works on experiment in microgravity | Space photo of the day for July 8, 2025

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Aboard the International Space Station, Ayers pulls out physics research hardware inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

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Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 drone deals: grab them before they're gone

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 8^th 2025 at 2:13 pm

We've rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day drone deals but they're really flying so you'll have to hurry!

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Anti-Prime Day camera deal from Walmart — be ready to capture the crescent moon crossing the Pleiades on July 20

Space

July 8^th 2025 at 2:01 pm

The Sony A7 III is $1380 from Walmart on this anti-Prime deal and is a huge $118 cheaper than Amazon!

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Can Canada get to orbit? Companies NordSpace and ProtoSpace hope to launch country's 1st space mission (exclusive)

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 8^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Canadian company NordSpace hopes to be the first in the country's history to launch an orbital rocket from Canadian soil. They've got the support of ProtoSpace, a specialized aerospace manufacturing provider hoping to support Canada's budding space industry.

A Canadian flag waves on the left as a white a red rocket stands in the background.

US Air Force cancels plans to build Starship landing pads on island bird sanctuary

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 8^th 2025 at 12:30 am

The U.S. military is suspending its efforts to secure a small Pacific island as the test landing site for a new program using rockets to rapidly deliver cargo anywhere on Earth.

Three birds fly in the hazy sky above a giant rocket, looking small on the horizon in the disatnce.

Best Amazon Prime Day star projector deals 2025

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 8^th 2025 at 12:00 am

We've shone a light on the best Amazon Prime Day star projector deals now that the annual Summer sales event has begun and will run until July 11.

Three projectors, all on stands, are looking upwards in a triangular formation on a starry background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

Captured dark matter may transform some 'failed stars' into 'dark dwarfs'

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 11:30 pm

Brown dwarfs, also known as "failed stars," could be corrupted by dark matter and transformed into "dark dwarfs" powered by the universe's strangest stuff.

An illustration of a dark matter trapping "dark dwarf" star

How long would it take Superman to travel from Krypton to Earth?

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 9:30 pm

As James Gunn's Superman (2025) races into cinemas faster than a speeding bullet, we look at the planet that could have hosted his home world and why he might be older than he looks.

Don't wait for Amazon Prime Day for streaming deals, Paramount Plus with Showtime is 93% cheaper if you go straight to Paramount

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 7^th 2025 at 9:01 pm

A Paramount Plus Premium subscription is now 13 times cheaper directly from Paramount, compared to Amazon, so don't wait around for Prime Day.

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30 years ago, 'Species' showed where the Venn diagram of exploitation, B-movie nonsense, and serious sci-fi drama meets

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

How Species' lofty science-fiction ideas were consumed by its monster instincts.

'Time machine' reveals hidden structures in the universe's first galaxies (images)

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

Using the ALMA telescope, astronomers have revealed the internal structure of the first galaxies in the universe, hinting at how our cosmos took shape.

A family portrait of galaxies from the CRISTAL survey. Red shows cold gas traced by ALMA’s [CII] observations. Blue and green represent starlight captured by the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes

NASA teaches Mars orbiter to roll over in quest to find Red Planet water

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

The spacecraft now almost tips upside down relative to Mars to give its radar the best view.

A photo of the Mars Reconnaissance orbiter over Mars

One of our favorite Canon cameras is the cheapest at Walmart today. Not only that, it's the lowest price we've seen!

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 6:22 pm

The Canon EOS R7 is currently priced under $1300. Save over $200 ahead of Prime Day.

Canon EOS R7 walmart discount ahead of prime day

Don't fall for this Prime Day pricing trick — Take our advice to get the biggest savings

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 5:52 pm

Want more money in your pocket? Rely on us to seek the deals out for you — our expert team can save you hundreds of dollars.

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See asteroid Donaldjohanson up close thanks to NASA's Lucy mission | Space photo of the day for July 7, 2025

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 5:47 pm

On April 20th, NASA's Lucy was in the sky, not with diamonds, but with an asteroid.

A white rock in front of a dark background

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will help astronomers investigate dark matter, continuing the legacy of its pioneering namesake

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Dark matter makes up 85% of the universe, but researchers, including Vera Rubin herself, historically have had a hard time finding it.

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July full moon 2025 rises this week: Here's what to expect from the 'Buck Moon'

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 5:23 pm

July’s full 'Buck Moon' rises close to aphelion, making it the furthest full moon from the sun in 2025.

A yellow-orange full moon is pictured against a black night sky. Dark clouds obscure parts of the lunar disk and dark patches called ‘lunar maria’ can be seen covering swathes of the surface.

ChatGPT could pilot a spacecraft unexpectedly well, early tests find

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

In a recent contest, teams of researchers competed to see who could train an AI model to best pilot a spaceship. The results suggest that an era of autonomous space exploration may be closer than we think.

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New interstellar object 3I/ATLAS: Everything we know about the rare cosmic visitor

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 1:45 pm

How do we know 3I/ATLAS, also called comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), is interstellar? Will it strike Earth? Can we visit it? Here are all of your questions answered.

graphic showing an inset image of the 3I/ATLAS against a background of stars. The background of the image is a graphic of the solar system with the sun in the upper right corner.

Want to bulk up and build muscle? Don't go to space

Space

July 7^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

Tissue samples sent to the International Space Station reveal what can happen to astronauts on long-term missions.

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Space auction: Sally Ride memorabilia collection sells for $145,000

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 6^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

A collection of more than 50 pieces of memorabilia previously owned by Sally Ride, the first American woman to reach space, sold at auction last week for more than $145,000.

A woman with dark hair and a dark shirt floats in space.

Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA's stunning new satellite image?

Space

July 6^th 2025 at 5:31 pm

Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface.

A series of purple, yellow, and red shapes mix together.

US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice data

Space

July 6^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

In the latest attack on science by the Trump administration, researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center will no longer receive data from a fleet of military satellites.

A photo of the Earth's north pole showing its sea ice

ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm

Space

July 6^th 2025 at 2:30 pm

Sprites have been known to form above intense thunderstorms.

A picture of Earth's surface at night captured from the International Space Station. An electrical phenomenon known as a sprite, featuring a tree-like column and red, branch-like tendrils can be seen reaching into the upper atmosphere above lightning-illuminated clouds.

'Humanity’s time is over!’ Apple TV+ drops release date and intense first teaser for 'Invasion' Season 3

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 5^th 2025 at 7:30 pm

A scene from Apple TV+'s "Invasion" Season 3

A man in a spacesuit stands before a shimmery blue void

For 100 years, we have marveled at planetariums. Here's a brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors

Space

July 5^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Humans have used the stars to navigate, keep time, and understand our place in the universe.

Devour a cosmic-sized chunk of Marvel lore ahead of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', with the 'The Coming of Galactus' novel

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

July 5^th 2025 at 6:30 pm

Titan Books' new novelization of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 'Galactus Trilogy' heralds the coming of July’s 'Fantastic Four' blockbuster.

a giant cosmic god and a silver alien loom over a superhero team

Rare snowfall in Atacama Desert forces the world's most powerful radio telescope into 'survival mode'

Space

July 5^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base camp last week.

A large observatory sits on the hill next to an array of satellite dishes.

A 'Golden Handle' will appear on the moon tonight. Here's how to see it

Space

July 5^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

The "Golden Handle" appears each month when the sun illuminates a mountain range lining a vast impact crater.

A dark lunar plain is seen bordered by a sickle-like mountain range, which is catching the sun's light close to the terminator separating day from night.

Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 5^th 2025 at 1:37 am

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.

a white and black winged spacecraft is seen on display within a museum hangar

10 fun tours and adventures for the ultimate total solar eclipse 2026 experience

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 8:30 pm

The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.

4 panel image showing some of the locations for the upcoming 2026 total solar eclipse trip with a graphic of an eclipse in the center with the text eclipse 2026 written in the middle.

Don't miss the Pleiades shine with Venus in the predawn sky on July 5

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 6:37 pm

Uranus will also be on show, if you fancy a more challenging target.

a bright point of light center left and a small cluster of stars to the right, in a clear sky

Get Paramount Plus for just 99 cents a month and stream season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 4^th 2025 at 6:29 pm

Paramount Plus is now just 99 cents a month for two months, meaning you can stream season three of Strange New Worlds without breaking the bank.

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The best July 4 camera deals 2025: Top deals we've spotted so far

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 6:06 pm

Ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sales, here are some of the best July 4 camera deals available right now.

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Could signs of Mars life be hidden in its thick layers of clay?

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 5:30 pm

Mineral-rich layers of clay suggest that ancient life could be possible on the Red Planet

A photo of Mars landscape, with brown cracks and rock formations

Satellite spies both ISS and China's Tiangong space station | Space photo of the day for July 4, 2025

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

Both stations are hubs of scientific research.

Two space stations side by side for comparison

Best Canon lenses in 2025: Get the best lens for your Canon camera this Amazon Prime Day

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

Get the best Canon lenses for your Canon camera and there are savings on the horizon with Amazon Prime Day running from July 8 to 11.

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Biting the 'Bullet': Amazing new JWST photo shows titanic collision of galaxy clusters

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 4:30 pm

It's another step on the road to one day discovering what dark matter could be.

Clouds of purple and blue gas dust collide in deep space

Best Canon cameras 2025: Upgrade your photography with these models on Amazon Prime Day.

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

Find the best Canon cameras from beginner to professional grade, for any and every budget and photographic style.

Seeing 'fireworks' on Earth from space | On the ISS this week June 26 - July 4, 2025

Space

By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 4^th 2025 at 3:30 pm

The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their first of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.

seven men and women wearing blue flights stack hands while floating in a half-circle formation around an airlock hatch aboard a space station.

'We are proud to serve our country, both on Earth and in space': NASA astronauts beam home July 4 message from ISS (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 4^th 2025 at 1:30 pm

NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers, Jonny Kim and Anne McClain marked Independence Day with a few heartfelt words for their compatriots here on Earth.

NASA astronauts (from left to right) Nichole Ayers, Anne McClain and Jonny Kim deliver a July 4 message from the International Space Station in 2025.

Save 20% on this early Amazon Prime Day two-in-one Estes model rocket set

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 4^th 2025 at 12:50 pm

If you're looking for early Amazon Prime Day model rocket deals, then getting 20% off this Estes two-in-one set could be what you're looking for.

Two rockets stand side by side, one smaller, one larger, next to a purple box with their picture on the front, on a blue planet background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

Best Star Wars costumes for kids and adults in 2025

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 11:41 am

If you want to become a Jedi, a Sith, or a bounty hunter without muchhassle, check out the best Star Wars costumes you can buy right now.

A white dress featuring a blue design of a droid is adjacent to an inflatable green alien while underneath a black robotic head and shoulders in a triangular formation, all on an orange planet background.

Very massive stars vomit vast amounts of matter before collapsing into black holes

Space

July 4^th 2025 at 12:30 am

Very massive stars are cosmic "rock stars" that live fast, die young and leave black holes in their place. During this transformation, they may vomit out more stellar material than we knew.

An illustration of a very massive star ejecting vast amounts of matter into space

James Gunn's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 9:53 pm

With Superman on its way, we take a look at director James Gunn's incredible slate of sci-fi movies to date.

Split image showing scenes from three James Gunn sci-fi movies: Slither, The Suicide Squad, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Best Fujifilm lenses in 2025: Level up your Fujifilm camera this Amazon Prime Day

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 9:30 pm

Want to make the most of your Fujifilm camera? We've rounded up the best Fujifilm lenses, now with expected savings on Amazon Prime Day this July 8.

A Fujifilm X-T50 with a Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 lens in a field in the evening

See the bright star Spica close to the waxing gibbous moon on July 3

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 8:53 pm

Spica is a binary star system that orbits over 250 light-years from Earth within the Milky Way.

A simulation of the night sky showing the moon close to Spica on the night of July 3. The locations of stars belonging to the constellation Virgo are arrayed above the moon’s disk, joined by a thin line, while those of libra can be seen to the left, with the constellation Corvus below.

Best Fujifilm cameras 2025: Save big on these models this Amazon Prime Day.

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 8:30 pm

These are the best Fujifilm cameras from beginner to professional grade, with some models potentially falling in price on Amazon Prime Day from July 8 to 11.

A man looking down at a Fujifilm X-T50 with stars and streetlights in the background.

Private lunar landing: How Blue Ghost measured the moon's electric and magnetic fields

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 7:30 pm

Private lunar landing: How Blue Ghost measured the moon's electric and magnetic fields

The moon (left) and its magnetic field comparison on the right

How to see China's Tiangong space station and the ISS in the predawn sky this week

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 6:30 pm

The International Space Station and China's Tiangong Space Station will be visible for early risers. Here's how to make a dual sighting.

images of two H-shaped space stations on a starry background

'An exceedingly rare event': See a pair of nova explosions shining in the southern sky this week.

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 6:05 pm

Both novas will eventually become too dim to see, even under the darkest skies. So catch them while you can!

Two nova explosions are shown as bright points of light with diffraction spikes emanating outward, outshining the background stars peppering the night sky beyond.

Rare breed of exploding star discovered by citizen scientists in cataclysmic find

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 5:30 pm

With the aid of citizen scientists, astronomers have discovered an erupting cataclysmic variable star in a rarely seen evolutionary stage.

The supernova GOTO0650 spotted by astronomers and citizen scientists

Early Amazon Prime Day big saving on the Celestron NexStar 8SE — the cheapest price it's been since January

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 5:09 pm

Save $200 on the best telescope for viewing the planets — the Celestron NexStar 8SE has a huge discount this Prime Day

Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope in front of a blue planet background with a Space.com badge in the top right corner

See Vega-C rocket's 3rd stage hoisted for upcoming launch | Space photo of the day for July 3, 2025

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 4:43 pm

The Zefiro-9 was hoisted in preparation for the Vega-C flight VV27.

A large black cylinder is raised on a crane.

Russia launches Progress 92 cargo ship toward the ISS

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 3^rd 2025 at 3:30 pm

A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launched toward the International Space Station this afternoon (July 3), hauling several tons of cargo to the orbiting lab.

A Russian Soyuz rocket launches the Progress 92 cargo spacecraft toward the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome on July 3, 2025.

The best Fourth of July and early Amazon Prime Day space tech deals on the market

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By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

July 3^rd 2025 at 3:14 pm

These are our picks of the best space tech deals you can get ahead of Fourth of July and Amazon Prime Day with offers on telescopes, star projectors and more.

A blue, red and yellow rocket is placed between a telescope with a moon printed on it and a projector sitting on a stand, all on a blue planet background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

New interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is hurtling through the solar system — and you can watch it live online today

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By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 3^rd 2025 at 2:04 pm

3I/ATLAS is the third-ever interstellar object discovered.

graphic showing the new interstellar object with a white arrow pointing it out against the background of stars.

Earth is farthest from the sun today. So why is it so hot?

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 1:30 pm

Earth is at its farthest point from the sun on July 3. So why are temperatures so high across the U.S.?

a bright sun in an orange-and-red sky above a city skyline

See Mercury at greatest elongation, its farthest from the sun in the evening sky this week

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 1:30 am

The rocky world will be visible for a brief window after sunset.

The position of Mercury is shown for the night of July 4 on a simulation of the night sky. Mercury is located close to the western horizon, with the bright star Regulus and Mars positioned to the upper left of the rocky planet.

'52 Assignments: Night Photography': A Q&A with author and astrophotographer Josh Dury

Space

July 3^rd 2025 at 12:30 am

"…are we potentially the last generation that will see the night's sky in its entirety?"

The ancient monument Stonehenge is pictured at night with the Milky Way glowing in a band tumbling towards the horizon. Pereid meteor trails can be seen arcing towards the historic site in a night sky dotted with stars.

Hubble Telescope finds stellar nursery in Taurus Molecular Cloud | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2025

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 10:53 pm

The space telescope spied three young stars in the nebula.

A blue-gray cloud swirls around three bright stars over a dark background

A newly forming ocean may split Africa apart, scientists say

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 10:30 pm

A plume of molten rock deep beneath eastern Africa is pulsing upward in rhythmic surges, slowly splitting the continent and potentially marking the birth of a new ocean, a new study reports.

A flow of magma spews out of hot molten rock

Climate satellite MethaneSAT backed by Bezos and Google fails in space after just 1 year

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 2^nd 2025 at 8:05 pm

MethaneSAT, the first satellite made by an environmental nonprofit organization, was designed to monitor some of the world's largest industrial contributors of greenhouse gas emissions. Now, without power, the spacecraft's mission has abruptly ended.

illustration of a gold spacecfraft with dark solar wings against the blackness of space

The secret of why Mars grew cold and dry may be locked away in its rocks

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 7:30 pm

As the sun grew hotter, so did Mars, prompting much of its atmospheric carbon dioxide to rain out and ultimately get locked up in rocks.

A series of valleys and ridges on the surface of Mars

Exoplanets that cling too tightly to their stars trigger their own doom: 'This is a completely new phenomenon'

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 6:30 pm

Some planets take the expression "you're your own worst enemy" to the extreme — triggering stellar flares from their own parent stars by being too clingy.

An illustration of the planet HIP 67522 b bombarded by flares from its host star.

'I spent 7 months in space. So, I've been given a lot, and I feel like this is a time when things have gotten so bad that it was time for me to serve again.' Former astronaut Terry Virts is running for Senate and this is why (video)

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

July 2^nd 2025 at 5:30 pm

Space.com sat down recently with retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts to talk about space, politics and his run in Texas for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Dust devils on Mars may spark lightning — possibly threatening NASA's Perseverance rover

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 4:30 pm

Our Red Planet explorers may encounter a peculiar threat.

SpaceX rocket sets reuse record on 500th Falcon 9 launch

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By: robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)

July 2^nd 2025 at 3:50 pm

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit today (July 2), on the 500th Falcon 9 rocket launch in the company's history.

a white and black rocket rides a pillar of orange, blue and white flame off its launch pad into the night sky.

Northern lights may be visible in these 13 US states tonight as the sun hurls solar storm toward Earth

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By: daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)

July 2^nd 2025 at 1:36 pm

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

northern lights over a body of water in Minnesota, U.S. The auroras appear as delicate ribbons of green and purple light

Astronomers capture incredible 1st image of a dead star that exploded twice. How did it happen?

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 12:30 pm

Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of a white dwarf wiped out by a double-detonation supernova, also providing space-lovers with stunning eye-candy.

An image of the double detonation supernova SNR 0509-67.5 as seen by the VLT

SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

July 2^nd 2025 at 12:50 am

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the MTG-S1 weather satellite for EUMETSAT today (July 1), then came back down to Earth for a landing on a ship at sea.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the MTG-S1 weather satellite for EUTEMSAT on July 1, 2025.

James Webb Space Telescope uses cosmic archeology to reveal history of the Milky Way galaxy

Space

July 2^nd 2025 at 12:30 am

Cosmic archeologists have used the James Webb Space Telescope to excavate ancient disk galaxies that tell the story of how the Milky Way and other modern galaxies evolved.

Some of the edge-on disk galaxies studied by the JWST

An enormous 'X' and 'V' will grace the moon's surface tonight. Here's how to see them

Space

July 1^st 2025 at 10:30 pm

The phenomenon is created by the shifting play of light and shadow over the lunar surface.

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