Space
'We are preparing to make history:' NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will break its own records for speed and closest approach to the sun.
December 11^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

'We are preparing to make history:' NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve

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December 11^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will break its own records for speed and closest approach to the sun.

A silver and gold trumpet like spacecraft directed at the edge of a glowing orange sphere

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ORCs in space! Astronomers find another vast odd radio circle in 'completely unexpected discovery'
Astronomers have discovered a new vast Odd Radio Circle, or "ORC," that could help determine the origin of this strange galaxy-encompassing phenomenon.
December 11^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

ORCs in space! Astronomers find another vast odd radio circle in 'completely unexpected discovery'

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December 11^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Astronomers have discovered a new vast Odd Radio Circle, or "ORC," that could help determine the origin of this strange galaxy-encompassing phenomenon.

A composite image of the newly discovered Odd Radio Circle (ORC) ORC J0219-0505

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Tom Hanks bringing 'The Moonwalkers' to Houston for US premiere in 2025robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
"The Moonwalkers" is landing in Houston. More than a year after the immersive film debuted in London, "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" is set to make its US premiere at Space Center Houston.
December 11^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Tom Hanks bringing 'The Moonwalkers' to Houston for US premiere in 2025

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

December 11^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

"The Moonwalkers" is landing in Houston. More than a year after the immersive film debuted in London, "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" is set to make its US premiere at Space Center Houston.

photo of a man wearing a suit standing next to a sign that says "space center houston"

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After crashing on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter could live on as a weather station for 20 yearsbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
Ingenuity may never fly above the surface of Mars again, but the downed helicopter is otherwise healthy and could serve as a weather station for decades, JPL says.
December 11^th 2024 at 8:50 pm

After crashing on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter could live on as a weather station for 20 years

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

December 11^th 2024 at 8:50 pm

Ingenuity may never fly above the surface of Mars again, but the downed helicopter is otherwise healthy and could serve as a weather station for decades, JPL says.

a small dual-rotor helicopter lays dormant on a reddish-orange sand dune

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Seismometers track atmospheric shock waves from incoming space debris
Seismometers Track Atmospheric Shock Waves from Incoming Space Debris
December 11^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Seismometers track atmospheric shock waves from incoming space debris

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December 11^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Seismometers Track Atmospheric Shock Waves from Incoming Space Debris

A bright streak tears across the night sky as a burning fireball and tail. A palm tree stands from the bottom center.

Space
'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 3: What's Jod Na Nawood's true identity?
In its third episode, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew gets into a groove and answers more questions than expected.
December 11^th 2024 at 7:34 pm

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 3: What's Jod Na Nawood's true identity?

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December 11^th 2024 at 7:34 pm

In its third episode, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew gets into a groove and answers more questions than expected.

Still from the Star Wars TV show Skeleton Crew. Jod Na Nawood, a mysterious man wearing a hooded cloak, steps out from behind a dark pillar.

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2 huge asteroid strikes 36 million years ago didn't change Earth's climate over the long haul, study finds
Two giant asteroids that struck Earth about 36 million years ago did not cause any long-lasting shifts to our planet's climate, according to new research.
December 11^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

2 huge asteroid strikes 36 million years ago didn't change Earth's climate over the long haul, study finds

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December 11^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Two giant asteroids that struck Earth about 36 million years ago did not cause any long-lasting shifts to our planet's climate, according to new research.

An artist's illustration of a dangerous asteroid headed for Earth.

Space
'MechWarrior 5: Clans' offers the stompy robot fights you expect, and a surprisingly strong story that you probably don't
The follow-up to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries feels like an alternative rather than an upgrade, but it's a perfect entry point for newcomers.
December 11^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

'MechWarrior 5: Clans' offers the stompy robot fights you expect, and a surprisingly strong story that you probably don't

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December 11^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

The follow-up to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries feels like an alternative rather than an upgrade, but it's a perfect entry point for newcomers.

Space
NASA will fly F-15s through supersonic shock waves behind its experimental X-57 jetbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
NASA has developed special probes that will fly aboard F-15B jets trailing closely behind its X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet in order to measure the shock waves it produces.
December 11^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

NASA will fly F-15s through supersonic shock waves behind its experimental X-57 jet

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

December 11^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

NASA has developed special probes that will fly aboard F-15B jets trailing closely behind its X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet in order to measure the shock waves it produces.

a white-and-blue fighter jet soars through the sky

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Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. 'Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed'daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
When the sun's fury disrupts high-tech farming, precision turns to chaos.
December 11^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. 'Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed'

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

December 11^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

When the sun's fury disrupts high-tech farming, precision turns to chaos.

a silhouette of a large farming vehicle against a backdrop of stars and the milky way with northern lights glowing green in the distance.

Space
Carbon dioxide rivers? Ancient Mars liquid may not all have been water
Scientists are rethinking a long-held belief that the liquid responsible for shaping Mars' surface must have been water.
December 11^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Carbon dioxide rivers? Ancient Mars liquid may not all have been water

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December 11^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Scientists are rethinking a long-held belief that the liquid responsible for shaping Mars' surface must have been water.

a reddish-orange landscape with a large liquid lake

Space
Rocket Lab's secretive launch last month was a hypersonic test for the US military (photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Rocket Lab's pioneering suborbital launch last month conducted hypersonic tests for the U.S. military, the company has revealed.
December 11^th 2024 at 1:39 am

Rocket Lab's secretive launch last month was a hypersonic test for the US military (photos)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 11^th 2024 at 1:39 am

Rocket Lab's pioneering suborbital launch last month conducted hypersonic tests for the U.S. military, the company has revealed.

a black-and-white rocket launches at night above a bright plume of fire

Space
Sunny days on Mars come with a weather warning: Dust storms ahead!
Warmth on sunny days could be a major trigger for instigating dust storm activity on Mars.
December 11^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Sunny days on Mars come with a weather warning: Dust storms ahead!

Space

December 11^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Warmth on sunny days could be a major trigger for instigating dust storm activity on Mars.

The Hubble Space Telescope captured this crystal-clear view of Mars and its two moons Phobos and Deimos in mid-July, when a massive dust storm was still raging across the planet's surface. Today, the Red Planet will reach opposition, when it is on the opposite side of Earth as the sun. Mars will make its closest approach to Earth since 2003 on Tuesday (July 31).

Space
Large Hadron Collider finds 1st evidence of the heaviest antimatter particle yet
Using the Large Hadron Collider and the ALICE detector scientists have found the heavist antimatter particle yet, generated in Big Bang like conditions.
December 10^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Large Hadron Collider finds 1st evidence of the heaviest antimatter particle yet

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December 10^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Using the Large Hadron Collider and the ALICE detector scientists have found the heavist antimatter particle yet, generated in Big Bang like conditions.

An illustration shows the creation of antihyperhydrogen-4 in a collision between two nulcei of lead.

Space
SpaceX rocket launch tops the Christmas tree at Vandenberg Space Force Base (photo)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the Christmas tree during the holiday lighting ceremony that coincided with a Starlink satellite launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 4.
December 10^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

SpaceX rocket launch tops the Christmas tree at Vandenberg Space Force Base (photo)

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December 10^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the Christmas tree during the holiday lighting ceremony that coincided with a Starlink satellite launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 4.

a bright ball of light illuminates the sky above a cone-shaped evergreen tree covered in colored light bulbs

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Cosmic rays may complicate the quest to find life on Mars
We may be racing against the clock to identify signs of life on Mars — and it's all because of cosmic rays.
December 10^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Cosmic rays may complicate the quest to find life on Mars

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December 10^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

We may be racing against the clock to identify signs of life on Mars — and it's all because of cosmic rays.

a rust orange yellow sky and landscape features a rocky surface in the foreground, with a large pointed hill beyond.

Space
How the 'Great Filter' could explain why we haven't found intelligent aliens
One possible reason why we haven't found any intelligent life in the cosmos the Great Filter argument, which says that very few civilizations make it to the advanced spacefaring stage.
December 10^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

How the 'Great Filter' could explain why we haven't found intelligent aliens

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December 10^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

One possible reason why we haven't found any intelligent life in the cosmos the Great Filter argument, which says that very few civilizations make it to the advanced spacefaring stage.

several large antenna dishes point upward under a starry sky

Space
NASA tests high-tech software for future mission to search for life on Jupiter's moon Europa
NASA is developing autonomous software to recognize faults and hazards on worlds like Europa, and prevent or fix them without having to await commands from Earth.
December 10^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

NASA tests high-tech software for future mission to search for life on Jupiter's moon Europa

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December 10^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

NASA is developing autonomous software to recognize faults and hazards on worlds like Europa, and prevent or fix them without having to await commands from Earth.

An artist's impression of a lander on the Jupiter ocean moon Europa.

Space
Learn how Pike and Number One met at Starfleet Academy in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Asylum' (exclusive)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
Spend time over the holidays with Pike and Number One in this latest 'Star Trek' adventure, "Strange New Worlds: Asylum" from Una McCormack.
December 10^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Learn how Pike and Number One met at Starfleet Academy in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Asylum' (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 10^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Spend time over the holidays with Pike and Number One in this latest 'Star Trek' adventure, "Strange New Worlds: Asylum" from Una McCormack.

two people in yellow flight suits pose in front of a colorful deep space background

Space
Geminid meteor shower fills the sky with 'shooting stars' in spectacular time-lapse photos
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro of Portugal captured a stunning display of Geminid meteors in these spectacular time-lapse photos.
December 10^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Geminid meteor shower fills the sky with 'shooting stars' in spectacular time-lapse photos

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December 10^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro of Portugal captured a stunning display of Geminid meteors in these spectacular time-lapse photos.

streaks of bright light crisscross the night sky above a tree-lined lake

Space
Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska
A "bizarre" E-shaped aurora was recently photographed dancing in the sky above Alaska. The unusual light show was caused by rare black auroras, a.k.a. anti-auroras, which catapult charged particles from the sun back out of Earth's atmosphere and into space.
December 10^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska

Space

December 10^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

A "bizarre" E-shaped aurora was recently photographed dancing in the sky above Alaska. The unusual light show was caused by rare black auroras, a.k.a. anti-auroras, which catapult charged particles from the sun back out of Earth's atmosphere and into space.

a bright green 'e' shape in the night sky

Space
James Webb Space Telescope finds smallest asteroids ever seen between Mars and Jupiter
A team of astronomers just spotted dozens of tiny asteroids in JWST date — including the smallest ever seen in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.
December 10^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

James Webb Space Telescope finds smallest asteroids ever seen between Mars and Jupiter

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December 10^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

A team of astronomers just spotted dozens of tiny asteroids in JWST date — including the smallest ever seen in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Caption:An artist’s illustration of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope revealing, in the infrared, a population of small main-belt asteroids.

Space
'Dune: Prophecy' 'Twice Born' — Plans go awry, people die, and what's behind those blue eyes?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A recap of "Dune: Prophecy" Episode 4, "Twice Born"
December 10^th 2024 at 2:20 pm

'Dune: Prophecy' 'Twice Born' — Plans go awry, people die, and what's behind those blue eyes?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 10^th 2024 at 2:20 pm

A recap of "Dune: Prophecy" Episode 4, "Twice Born"

Two black-clothed nobles in a somber council gathering

Space
100th woman in space, Emily Calandrelli, stands up to 'small men' on the internet: 'I should have expected this.'
The astronaut and MIT engineer's monumental milestone was marred by misogyny: "Instead of being on cloud nine, I’m crying in my seat."
December 10^th 2024 at 3:30 am

100th woman in space, Emily Calandrelli, stands up to 'small men' on the internet: 'I should have expected this.'

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December 10^th 2024 at 3:30 am

The astronaut and MIT engineer's monumental milestone was marred by misogyny: "Instead of being on cloud nine, I’m crying in my seat."

Emily Calandrelli celebrates in front of the Blue Origin capsule after becoming the 100th woman in space.

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An explosive new 'Star Trek: Section 31' trailer just dropped and now we can't wait until 2025 (video)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A new trailer and poster for "Star Trek: Section 31" were just released by Paramount+ and it's certainly explosive.
December 10^th 2024 at 1:30 am

An explosive new 'Star Trek: Section 31' trailer just dropped and now we can't wait until 2025 (video)

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 10^th 2024 at 1:30 am

A new trailer and poster for "Star Trek: Section 31" were just released by Paramount+ and it's certainly explosive.

A sinister-looking futuristic woman with long nails is laughing

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SpaceX test-fires Super Heavy booster for 7th Starship launch (video, photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX just test-fired the Super Heavy first stage of its seventh Starship megarocket, which is being prepped for a launch in the coming weeks.
December 10^th 2024 at 1:00 am

SpaceX test-fires Super Heavy booster for 7th Starship launch (video, photos)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 10^th 2024 at 1:00 am

SpaceX just test-fired the Super Heavy first stage of its seventh Starship megarocket, which is being prepped for a launch in the coming weeks.

SpaceX conducts a static fire test with Flight 7 Starship Super Heavy first-stage booster at its Starbase site in South Texas on Dec. 9, 2024.

Space
Hubble Telescope sees 'weird things' in closest-ever look at a quasar from monster black hole
The Hubble Space Telescope has peered deeper than ever before into the heart of the supermassive black hole-powered quasar 3C, 273 spotting "weird" structures.
December 10^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Hubble Telescope sees 'weird things' in closest-ever look at a quasar from monster black hole

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December 10^th 2024 at 12:30 am

The Hubble Space Telescope has peered deeper than ever before into the heart of the supermassive black hole-powered quasar 3C, 273 spotting "weird" structures.

A Hubble Space Telescope image of the core of quasar 3C 273. A coronagraph on Hubble blocks out the glare coming from the supermassive black hole at the heart of the quasar.

Space
The moon's oldest crater is super round - and that's great news for NASA's Artemis astronauts
Scientists have found that the moon's oldest crater is rounder than we thought, which may mean future moon astronauts in the region could find and study rocks from deep within the moon's mantle or crust.
December 9^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

The moon's oldest crater is super round - and that's great news for NASA's Artemis astronauts

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December 9^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Scientists have found that the moon's oldest crater is rounder than we thought, which may mean future moon astronauts in the region could find and study rocks from deep within the moon's mantle or crust.

This view of the Moon's cratered South Pole was seen by NASA's Clementine spacecraft in 1996.

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Not all stars with black hole companions die gruesome deaths, scientists say
Stars in binaries with black holes usually suffer gruesome fates, but two systems discovered by Gaia hint at a survival mechanism.
December 9^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Not all stars with black hole companions die gruesome deaths, scientists say

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December 9^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Stars in binaries with black holes usually suffer gruesome fates, but two systems discovered by Gaia hint at a survival mechanism.

An illustration of a sun-like star orbiting a black hole

Space
Predicting future floods: New AI tool gives realistic satellite-like views
MIT scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that creates realistic satellite images of potential flooding scenarios.
December 9^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Predicting future floods: New AI tool gives realistic satellite-like views

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December 9^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

MIT scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that creates realistic satellite images of potential flooding scenarios.

The flooded Kabul River, as seen by a satellite operated by San Francisco-based company Planet on Aug. 28, 2022.

Space
Discovery! Newfound exoplanet is 4th 'hot Neptune' ever found
NASA's TESS satellite has discovered a Neptune-sized exoplanet closely orbiting its host star. It's just the fourth object of its kind ever identified.
December 9^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Discovery! Newfound exoplanet is 4th 'hot Neptune' ever found

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December 9^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

NASA's TESS satellite has discovered a Neptune-sized exoplanet closely orbiting its host star. It's just the fourth object of its kind ever identified.

Artist's concept of the newfound "hot Neptune" exoplanet TOI-3261 b.

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'Silo' Season 2: 'The Harmonium': Does Judge Meadows get her wish to go outside?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A recap of "Silo" Season 2 Episode 4 titled "The Harmonium"
December 9^th 2024 at 7:04 pm

'Silo' Season 2: 'The Harmonium': Does Judge Meadows get her wish to go outside?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 9^th 2024 at 7:04 pm

A recap of "Silo" Season 2 Episode 4 titled "The Harmonium"

A woman in a yellow and green robe with her arms folded

Space
'Our understanding of the universe may be incomplete': James Webb Space Telescope data suggests we need a 'new cosmic feature' to explain it all
'Hubble was right!' The largest cosmic survey from the James Webb Space Telescope indicates scientists may need another ingredient in their cosmic recipe.
December 9^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

'Our understanding of the universe may be incomplete': James Webb Space Telescope data suggests we need a 'new cosmic feature' to explain it all

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December 9^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

'Hubble was right!' The largest cosmic survey from the James Webb Space Telescope indicates scientists may need another ingredient in their cosmic recipe.

a smattering of galaxies seen as countless dots of light

Space
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's what to expect from the last big meteor shower of the yeardaisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year and with good reason!
December 9^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's what to expect from the last big meteor shower of the year

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

December 9^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year and with good reason!

A breathtaking night sky filled with streaks of light from the Geminid meteor shower, set against a backdrop of twinkling stars and partially cloudy skies. Below, rugged mountain peaks are silhouetted, with a faint glow of city lights casting a soft illumination. The horizon features vibrant hues of orange and purple, blending into the dark, starry expanse above.

Space
Are there hidden oceans inside the moons of Uranus? Their wobbles could tell us
Studying how much the Uranian moons sway in orbit may reveal whether or not they have oceans inside of them. NASA is in the early stages of planning a mission to do just that.
December 9^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Are there hidden oceans inside the moons of Uranus? Their wobbles could tell us

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December 9^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Studying how much the Uranian moons sway in orbit may reveal whether or not they have oceans inside of them. NASA is in the early stages of planning a mission to do just that.

Uranus as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope

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Sun unleashes surprise X-class solar flare triggering radio blackout over southern Africa (video)daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
Watch the moment an impulsive X-class solar flare explodes from the sun in a dramatic eruption.
December 9^th 2024 at 4:04 pm

Sun unleashes surprise X-class solar flare triggering radio blackout over southern Africa (video)

Space

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

December 9^th 2024 at 4:04 pm

Watch the moment an impulsive X-class solar flare explodes from the sun in a dramatic eruption.

a white flare of light erupts from an orange fuzzy-looking sphere

Space
A 'giant' rising in the desert: World's largest telescope comes together (photo)
Construction of the world's largest telescope moves forward with progress of the dome and housing for the primary mirror.
December 9^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

A 'giant' rising in the desert: World's largest telescope comes together (photo)

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December 9^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Construction of the world's largest telescope moves forward with progress of the dome and housing for the primary mirror.

A metallic dome structure in the desert with sunlight making it look quite beautiful.

Space
Ancient cosmic collisions may have birthed the universe's most monstrous galaxies
Astronomers have discovered that large flows of cold gas created by collisions between galaxies in the early universe may have forged some of the most monstrous star systems.
December 8^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Ancient cosmic collisions may have birthed the universe's most monstrous galaxies

Space

December 8^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Astronomers have discovered that large flows of cold gas created by collisions between galaxies in the early universe may have forged some of the most monstrous star systems.

The colliding galaxies of the Antenna Galaxy. Does such a merger create the universe's most monsterous galaxies?

Space
Kennedy Space Center viewing gantry gaining rocket engine test sim in 2025robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
A countdown is underway at NASA's Florida spaceport, ticking down until the public can experience a rocket engine test. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced The Gantry at LC-39.
December 8^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Kennedy Space Center viewing gantry gaining rocket engine test sim in 2025

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

December 8^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

A countdown is underway at NASA's Florida spaceport, ticking down until the public can experience a rocket engine test. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced The Gantry at LC-39.

Artist rendering of The Gantry at LC-39, including its new "Test Fire Simulation" experience, as set to open to the public at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida in early 2025.

Space
See the moon cozy up to Saturn during 'conjunction' Dec. 8
On Sunday (Dec. 8), the moon will pass near Saturn, sharing the same right ascension in an event known as a conjunction. Viewers can expect to see the moon near Saturn shortly after sunset.
December 8^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

See the moon cozy up to Saturn during 'conjunction' Dec. 8

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December 8^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

On Sunday (Dec. 8), the moon will pass near Saturn, sharing the same right ascension in an event known as a conjunction. Viewers can expect to see the moon near Saturn shortly after sunset.

a ringed planet in space with small moons labeled

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (Dec. 8).
December 8^th 2024 at 10:56 am

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 8^th 2024 at 10:56 am

SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (Dec. 8).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida on Dec. 7, 2024.

Space
The yearning for Uranus: A far-out world with a tale to tell
A proposed mission known as Uranus Orbiter and Probe would conduct a multiyear orbital tour to yield knowledge of ice giants in general and the Uranus system in particular.
December 7^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

The yearning for Uranus: A far-out world with a tale to tell

Space

December 7^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

A proposed mission known as Uranus Orbiter and Probe would conduct a multiyear orbital tour to yield knowledge of ice giants in general and the Uranus system in particular.

An image of Uranus taken by Voyager 2 on Jan. 14, 1986.

Space
Lilo & Stitch live-action remake: Release date, plot, & everything we know
Another Disney classic is getting a makeover: Lilo & Stitch are crash-landing on Earth in 2025.
December 7^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Lilo & Stitch live-action remake: Release date, plot, & everything we know

Space

December 7^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Another Disney classic is getting a makeover: Lilo & Stitch are crash-landing on Earth in 2025.

Still from the animated movie Lilo & Stitch.

Space
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 139 —Look to the Skiesinfo@space.com (Space.com Staff)
On Episode 139 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Leonard David to cover a broad swath, from the choice for the NASA Administrator to new delays for the Artemis program to UFOs/UAPs!
December 7^th 2024 at 6:17 pm

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 139 —Look to the Skies

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

December 7^th 2024 at 6:17 pm

On Episode 139 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Leonard David to cover a broad swath, from the choice for the NASA Administrator to new delays for the Artemis program to UFOs/UAPs!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 139 — Look to the Skies

Space
We are fast approaching the sun's 'battle zone' — and it could be even worse than solar maximum, experts warn
Space weather experts warn that solar activity will persist or even increase after solar maximum has ended and we enter a phase of the solar cycle dubbed the "battle zone."
December 7^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

We are fast approaching the sun's 'battle zone' — and it could be even worse than solar maximum, experts warn

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December 7^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Space weather experts warn that solar activity will persist or even increase after solar maximum has ended and we enter a phase of the solar cycle dubbed the "battle zone."

Space
'Ominous milestone for the planet': Arctic Ocean's 1st ice-free day could be just 3 years away, alarming study findsben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner)
The Arctic's ice cover could dip below a crucial threshold as soon as 2027, and will do so inevitably in the next 20 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue, scientists warn.
December 7^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

'Ominous milestone for the planet': Arctic Ocean's 1st ice-free day could be just 3 years away, alarming study finds

Space

By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner)

December 7^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

The Arctic's ice cover could dip below a crucial threshold as soon as 2027, and will do so inevitably in the next 20 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue, scientists warn.

a large white bear stands on a sheet of ice surrounded by blue water

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How big can 'ultramassive' black holes get? Scientists may have the answer
Scientists may have discovered a limit to how massive black holes can grow. If they're right, we may have already discovered the largest possible ultramassive black hole!
December 7^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

How big can 'ultramassive' black holes get? Scientists may have the answer

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December 7^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Scientists may have discovered a limit to how massive black holes can grow. If they're right, we may have already discovered the largest possible ultramassive black hole!

A circular black void at the heart of a ring of orangefire and more dispersed purple smoke

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Mars rover Perseverance sends home postcard from scenic 'Pico Turquino' (photo)
After an arduous ascent to the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover is doing a little sightseeing.
December 7^th 2024 at 2:30 am

Mars rover Perseverance sends home postcard from scenic 'Pico Turquino' (photo)

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December 7^th 2024 at 2:30 am

After an arduous ascent to the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover is doing a little sightseeing.

Taken by NASA's Perseverance rover on Nov. 18, 2024, this image shows the rocks from the "Pico Turquino" ridge along the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater.

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Car-size asteroid will zip between Earth and the moon tonighttereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova)
A car-sized asteroid will pass us at about half the distance between Earth and its moon tonight (Dec. 6).
December 7^th 2024 at 2:00 am

Car-size asteroid will zip between Earth and the moon tonight

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

December 7^th 2024 at 2:00 am

A car-sized asteroid will pass us at about half the distance between Earth and its moon tonight (Dec. 6).

An artist's illustration of asteroids, or near-Earth objects, that highlight the need for a complete Space Situational Awareness system.

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Scientists find secret comet in the asteroid belt — how many others are there?
Main-belt comets that scientists keep finding could provide new insights into the birth of our solar system.
December 7^th 2024 at 1:30 am

Scientists find secret comet in the asteroid belt — how many others are there?

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December 7^th 2024 at 1:30 am

Main-belt comets that scientists keep finding could provide new insights into the birth of our solar system.

Two side by side images are very blue with white blobs. In the right image, there is one medium-size blob with an obvious, slight tail.

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See Jupiter at its biggest and brightest this weekend
Jupiter will reach opposition on Dec. 7, rising opposite of the sun as seen from Earth. It will also make its closest approach to us, appearing brighter in our sky.
December 7^th 2024 at 12:30 am

See Jupiter at its biggest and brightest this weekend

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December 7^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Jupiter will reach opposition on Dec. 7, rising opposite of the sun as seen from Earth. It will also make its closest approach to us, appearing brighter in our sky.

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'Interstellar' returns from deep space to IMAX theaters starting today for 10th anniversarystingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
"Interstellar" returns to IMAX theaters for a one-week run today for its 10th anniversary.
December 6^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

'Interstellar' returns from deep space to IMAX theaters starting today for 10th anniversary

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 6^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

"Interstellar" returns to IMAX theaters for a one-week run today for its 10th anniversary.

Three astronauts and their spaceship on a water-covered planet

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Sweeping gravitational wave map of the universe could reveal hidden black holes
A map of the universe in gravitational waves could reveal "hidden" black holes, supermassive black hole collisions, and the large-scale structure of the cosmos.
December 6^th 2024 at 11:00 pm

Sweeping gravitational wave map of the universe could reveal hidden black holes

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December 6^th 2024 at 11:00 pm

A map of the universe in gravitational waves could reveal "hidden" black holes, supermassive black hole collisions, and the large-scale structure of the cosmos.

An illustration shows a gravitational wave map of the cosmos revealing hidden black holes

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Iran launches military satellite, sending nation's largest-ever payload to orbit: reportsbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
Iranian state media claimed one of the country's Simorgh rockets launched its largest payload yet, sending three spacecraft into low-Earth orbit on Dec. 6.
December 6^th 2024 at 9:54 pm

Iran launches military satellite, sending nation's largest-ever payload to orbit: reports

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

December 6^th 2024 at 9:54 pm

Iranian state media claimed one of the country's Simorgh rockets launched its largest payload yet, sending three spacecraft into low-Earth orbit on Dec. 6.

a rocket launches at dusk above a plume of fire and smoke in the desert

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Immersive sci-fi spaceport experience Interstellar Arc is coming to Las Vegas in 2025
Interstellar Arc will transport visitors on an "epic deep space adventure" when it blasts off next year.
December 6^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Immersive sci-fi spaceport experience Interstellar Arc is coming to Las Vegas in 2025

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December 6^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Interstellar Arc will transport visitors on an "epic deep space adventure" when it blasts off next year.

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Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system
Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system
December 6^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system

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December 6^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system

A sleek, white vehicle unlike any other, with rotary cylinders at its four corners.

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Drones look to the stars to make themselves stealthierbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
A new celestial navigation system designed for drones could make them harder to detect by eliminating the need for GPS signal emissions.
December 6^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Drones look to the stars to make themselves stealthier

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

December 6^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

A new celestial navigation system designed for drones could make them harder to detect by eliminating the need for GPS signal emissions.

a circle of light seen in the night sky among bright stars

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Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13 alongside a bright moon. Here's how to see it
The December Geminids — one of the best meteor showers of the year — will be adversely affected by bright moonlight, appearing the on the night before the full moon.
December 6^th 2024 at 7:16 pm

Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13 alongside a bright moon. Here's how to see it

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December 6^th 2024 at 7:16 pm

The December Geminids — one of the best meteor showers of the year — will be adversely affected by bright moonlight, appearing the on the night before the full moon.

a streak of light zooms through the sky in front of background stars

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Dwarf planet Ceres could be rich in organics, defunct spacecraft data reveals
Data from a now defunct NASA spacecraft has revealed a massive internal reservior of organic material within the second wettest solar system body, Ceres.
December 6^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Dwarf planet Ceres could be rich in organics, defunct spacecraft data reveals

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December 6^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Data from a now defunct NASA spacecraft has revealed a massive internal reservior of organic material within the second wettest solar system body, Ceres.

(Main) the dwarf planet Ceres (inset) data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows areas of organic material around the Emutet crater

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Over 10,000 exploding stars catalogued by groundbreaking Zwicky Transient Facility
The Zwicky Transient Facility has reached an incredible milestone, classifying over 10,000 supernovas, cosmic explosions that mark the death of massive stars.
December 6^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Over 10,000 exploding stars catalogued by groundbreaking Zwicky Transient Facility

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December 6^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The Zwicky Transient Facility has reached an incredible milestone, classifying over 10,000 supernovas, cosmic explosions that mark the death of massive stars.

The remains of a massive stellar eplosion or supernova called Cassiopeia A

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Watch the sun rise on SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the Milky Way fades into darkness in mesmerizing ISS videojdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
A new video from the International Space Station shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon alongside the Milky Way, as the bright sun rises on the spacecraft's face.
December 6^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Watch the sun rise on SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the Milky Way fades into darkness in mesmerizing ISS video

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

December 6^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

A new video from the International Space Station shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon alongside the Milky Way, as the bright sun rises on the spacecraft's face.

a bright white spacecraft is docked on the right, taking up nearly half that side of the image, the milky way stands to the left.

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Watch SpaceX's 31st Dragon cargo capsule head back to Earth Dec. 12 after delaymwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule is set to depart the International Space Station this morning (Dec. 6), and you can watch the action live.
December 6^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Watch SpaceX's 31st Dragon cargo capsule head back to Earth Dec. 12 after delay

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 6^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule is set to depart the International Space Station this morning (Dec. 6), and you can watch the action live.

SpaceX's CRS-27 Dragon cargo capsule approaches the International Space Station for docking on March 16, 2023.

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'Spectacular' asteroid blazes over Siberia just hours after it was detected
A small asteroid lit up the skies over northern Siberia Wednesday (Dec. 4) after burning up in Earth's atmosphere in a "spectacular" (yet harmless) fireball.
December 6^th 2024 at 2:32 am

'Spectacular' asteroid blazes over Siberia just hours after it was detected

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December 6^th 2024 at 2:32 am

A small asteroid lit up the skies over northern Siberia Wednesday (Dec. 4) after burning up in Earth's atmosphere in a "spectacular" (yet harmless) fireball.

Asteroid burning up in the atmosphere above Siberia

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Comets probably delivered Earth its water billions of years ago, new study revealsconor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)
Scientists have gathered new evidence to suggest icy comets indeed brought water to Earth, long ago.
December 6^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Comets probably delivered Earth its water billions of years ago, new study reveals

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By: conor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)

December 6^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Scientists have gathered new evidence to suggest icy comets indeed brought water to Earth, long ago.

A jet shoots from Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko's neck on Jan. 31, 2015.

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NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission to 2026, Artemis 3 astronaut landing to mid-2027mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
NASA has delayed the planned launch of its Artemis 2 crewed moon mission to April 2026, allowing more time to prep its Orion capsule.
December 5^th 2024 at 11:50 pm

NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission to 2026, Artemis 3 astronaut landing to mid-2027

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 5^th 2024 at 11:50 pm

NASA has delayed the planned launch of its Artemis 2 crewed moon mission to April 2026, allowing more time to prep its Orion capsule.

A portion of the far side of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on the sixth day of the Artemis I mission by a camera on the tip of one of Orion’s solar arrays.

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The 'Alien: Romulus' VHS release is the perfect bit of '80s nostalgiastingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A quick look at the shiny new 'Alien: Romulus" VHS release from 20th Century Studios
December 5^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

The 'Alien: Romulus' VHS release is the perfect bit of '80s nostalgia

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 5^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

A quick look at the shiny new 'Alien: Romulus" VHS release from 20th Century Studios

Front cover art for "Alien: Romulus" on VHS

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Gigantic 'spiderwebs' on Mars are the next big target for NASA's Curiosity rover, agency reveals
Curiosity has just finished the latest leg of its 12-year Mars mission and will now set out to explore miles of web-like surface features left behind by ancient water on the Red Planet. The zig-zagging rocks could also provide clues about whether Mars once harbored extraterrestrial life.
December 5^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Gigantic 'spiderwebs' on Mars are the next big target for NASA's Curiosity rover, agency reveals

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December 5^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Curiosity has just finished the latest leg of its 12-year Mars mission and will now set out to explore miles of web-like surface features left behind by ancient water on the Red Planet. The zig-zagging rocks could also provide clues about whether Mars once harbored extraterrestrial life.

a greyscale landscape seen from high above, with overlapping twisting paths.

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China debuts $553 million spaceport with launch of new Long March-12 rocket (video)
China debuted its new launch vehicle Long March-12, delivering two experimental satellites into orbit and marking the inaugural flight from the country's first commercial spaceport.
December 5^th 2024 at 9:25 pm

China debuts $553 million spaceport with launch of new Long March-12 rocket (video)

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December 5^th 2024 at 9:25 pm

China debuted its new launch vehicle Long March-12, delivering two experimental satellites into orbit and marking the inaugural flight from the country's first commercial spaceport.

a white rocket lifts off at night above a plume of fire and smoke

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Astrophotographer captures colorful portrait of the Lion Nebula in a glowing field of hydrogen gas
Gaze into the colorful remnants of a long-dead star in this image of the Veil Nebula captured by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
December 5^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Astrophotographer captures colorful portrait of the Lion Nebula in a glowing field of hydrogen gas

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December 5^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Gaze into the colorful remnants of a long-dead star in this image of the Veil Nebula captured by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.

A nebula rages in space with brilliant hues of red and blue.

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Novice skywatchers would love this Hexeum telescope as a Christmas gift and it's now just $79.99 — which is cheaper than Black Friday
This budget telescope set has everything you need to get started and it's now at its lowest price ever.
December 5^th 2024 at 7:49 pm

Novice skywatchers would love this Hexeum telescope as a Christmas gift and it's now just $79.99 — which is cheaper than Black Friday

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December 5^th 2024 at 7:49 pm

This budget telescope set has everything you need to get started and it's now at its lowest price ever.

The hexeum AZ80600 telescope on a planetary background with a Space.com deals icon

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Satellites find likely cause of mysterious African elephant deaths of 2020
The staggering deaths of over 300 African elephants in early 2020 was most likely due to toxins in water proliferated to exceptional levels by climate extremes, according to a fresh analysis of decade's worth of satellite data.
December 5^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Satellites find likely cause of mysterious African elephant deaths of 2020

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December 5^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

The staggering deaths of over 300 African elephants in early 2020 was most likely due to toxins in water proliferated to exceptional levels by climate extremes, according to a fresh analysis of decade's worth of satellite data.

Four elephants, two larger and two smaller, stand in the shade amidst an arid landscape.

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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5 episode 8 flips the script and visits the 'Upper Decks'
It's time for Captain Freeman and the rest of the command crew to take center stage.
December 5^th 2024 at 6:36 pm

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5 episode 8 flips the script and visits the 'Upper Decks'

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December 5^th 2024 at 6:36 pm

It's time for Captain Freeman and the rest of the command crew to take center stage.

The bridge crew of the USS Cerritos in Star Trek: Lower Decks

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How 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' uses Spielberg magic to capture the spirit of the original trilogy
It looks like Amblin-style adventures and galaxies far, far away were made for each other.
December 5^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

How 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' uses Spielberg magic to capture the spirit of the original trilogy

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December 5^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

It looks like Amblin-style adventures and galaxies far, far away were made for each other.

Image from the TV show Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. A man is sitting in the piolet's chair of a spaceship. He is surrounded by four children.

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Trump may cancel NASA's powerful SLS moon rocket – here's what that would mean for Elon Musk and the future of space travel
Since Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, rumors and speculation have circulated that NASA's giant moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), could be under threat.
December 5^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Trump may cancel NASA's powerful SLS moon rocket – here's what that would mean for Elon Musk and the future of space travel

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December 5^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Since Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, rumors and speculation have circulated that NASA's giant moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), could be under threat.

The top portion of an orange rocket with a white head stands to the left, connected by umbilical attachments to a large metal launch tower on the right.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Sirius XM radio satellite (video)jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
SpaceX launched SiriusXM's newest satellite, the SXM-9, adding the spacecraft to the company's digital radio broadcasting fleet.
December 5^th 2024 at 5:29 pm

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Sirius XM radio satellite (video)

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

December 5^th 2024 at 5:29 pm

SpaceX launched SiriusXM's newest satellite, the SXM-9, adding the spacecraft to the company's digital radio broadcasting fleet.

a row of people in the distance take photos of a rocket far away but large in frame.

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'It's like taking a picture of lightning': How astronomers raced to track the smallest asteroid ever seen
A tiny asteroid measuring some 27 inches (70 cm) wide was detected on a collision course with Earth above Siberia. It is expected to burn up harmlessly on the morning of Dec. 3, 2024.
December 5^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

'It's like taking a picture of lightning': How astronomers raced to track the smallest asteroid ever seen

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December 5^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

A tiny asteroid measuring some 27 inches (70 cm) wide was detected on a collision course with Earth above Siberia. It is expected to burn up harmlessly on the morning of Dec. 3, 2024.

A black canvas is filled with countless points of light almost to the point of white noise. Several larger white splotches are scattered.

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Here's how SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked from the ISS (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Cameras on the International Space Station captured the sixth-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19, as a new video shows.
December 5^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Here's how SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked from the ISS (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 5^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Cameras on the International Space Station captured the sixth-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19, as a new video shows.

SpaceX's Starship launches on its sixth-ever test flight on Nov. 19, 2024, as seen by cameras on the International Space Station.

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SpaceX completes 1st Starlink direct-to-cell constellation with launch from California (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Wednesday night (Dec. 4), completing its first direct-to-cell constellation.
December 5^th 2024 at 10:10 am

SpaceX completes 1st Starlink direct-to-cell constellation with launch from California (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 5^th 2024 at 10:10 am

SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Wednesday night (Dec. 4), completing its first direct-to-cell constellation.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 20 Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Dec. 4, 2024, completing its first direct-to-cell constellation.

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NASA will update us all on its Artemis moon landing program on Dec. 5. Here's how to watch live.tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)
NASA is about to speak out about its plan to return astronauts to the moon, and you'll be able to watch it live on Thursday (Dec. 5).
December 5^th 2024 at 2:30 am

NASA will update us all on its Artemis moon landing program on Dec. 5. Here's how to watch live.

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By: tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)

December 5^th 2024 at 2:30 am

NASA is about to speak out about its plan to return astronauts to the moon, and you'll be able to watch it live on Thursday (Dec. 5).

The Artemis 1 SLS rocket ignites as seen from the press site at Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 16, 2022.

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Spiderweb protocluster is filled with baby galaxies, James Webb Space Telescope reveals (image)
Using the JWST astronomers have dived deeper into a cosmic spiderweb called the Spiderweb protocluster located 10 billion light-years away than ever before.
December 5^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Spiderweb protocluster is filled with baby galaxies, James Webb Space Telescope reveals (image)

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December 5^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Using the JWST astronomers have dived deeper into a cosmic spiderweb called the Spiderweb protocluster located 10 billion light-years away than ever before.

Hundreds of galaxies appear in this view, which is set against the black background of space. There are many overlapping objects at various distances. They include large, blue foreground stars, some with eight diffraction spikes, and white and pink spiral and elliptical galaxies. Numerous tiny orange dots appear throughout the scene

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What was the War of the Thinking Machines in 'Dune: Prophecy'?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A brief history of the Butlerian Jihad in the world of "Dune"
December 4^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

What was the War of the Thinking Machines in 'Dune: Prophecy'?

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 4^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

A brief history of the Butlerian Jihad in the world of "Dune"

Space
James Webb Space Telescope discovers 4th exoplanet in sweet triple 'super puff' star system
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a fourth planet in Kepler-51, a sweet system of cotton candy super puff planets.
December 4^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

James Webb Space Telescope discovers 4th exoplanet in sweet triple 'super puff' star system

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December 4^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a fourth planet in Kepler-51, a sweet system of cotton candy super puff planets.

An illustration shows an ultra-light super puff planet orbiting a sun like star

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Asteroid the size of 3 million elephants zooms past Earthjdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
A big asteroid zoomed past Earth and the moon early Dec. 4, setting it up for another close pass in 2028.
December 4^th 2024 at 10:00 pm

Asteroid the size of 3 million elephants zooms past Earth

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

December 4^th 2024 at 10:00 pm

A big asteroid zoomed past Earth and the moon early Dec. 4, setting it up for another close pass in 2028.

Earth hangs near lower center, with a smaller grey circle hovering above to the left. A box in the upper right shows info about an asteroid.

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Trump picks billionaire private SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASAmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Donald Trump's choice for NASA chief is billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut who has funded and commanded two SpaceX missions.
December 4^th 2024 at 8:56 pm

Trump picks billionaire private SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 4^th 2024 at 8:56 pm

Donald Trump's choice for NASA chief is billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut who has funded and commanded two SpaceX missions.

Polars Dawn commander Jared Isaacman meets with a St. Jude Family at the Sun 'n' Fun Aerospace Expo in April 2024.

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Solar maximum just knocked 3 satellites out of orbit. Here's why more may be on the way.
The Sun's activity is what gives us beautiful auroras — but it also has dramatic negative effects on satellites that go around Earth in a low orbit.
December 4^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Solar maximum just knocked 3 satellites out of orbit. Here's why more may be on the way.

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December 4^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

The Sun's activity is what gives us beautiful auroras — but it also has dramatic negative effects on satellites that go around Earth in a low orbit.

Cubesats are currently the standard small satellite, but some spacecraft designers are pushing their creations ever smaller.

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Behold! These gorgeous never-before-seen space images are from a NASA space telescope that should have died long agoconor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)
NEOWISE team members have unveiled six images from the spacecraft's archives to celebrate the late space telescope's long and productive scientific life.
December 4^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Behold! These gorgeous never-before-seen space images are from a NASA space telescope that should have died long ago

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By: conor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)

December 4^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

NEOWISE team members have unveiled six images from the spacecraft's archives to celebrate the late space telescope's long and productive scientific life.

Infrared WISE image of LBN 437, which is nicknamed the Gecko Nebula for its resemblance to a downturned lizard head with a pointed snout. This cloud of dust and gas is a region of star formation.

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Why we can't just name a quasi-moon 'Moony McMoonface'
You can vote on one of seven possible names for a quasi-moon of Earth and, unfortunately, Moony McMoonface isn't on the list.
December 4^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Why we can't just name a quasi-moon 'Moony McMoonface'

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December 4^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

You can vote on one of seven possible names for a quasi-moon of Earth and, unfortunately, Moony McMoonface isn't on the list.

An artist's depiction of an asteroid in front of Earth

Space
See the moon and Venus take a sunset stroll through the night sky tonight
The two brightest nighttime objects, the moon and the planet Venus put on a lovely display in the western evening sky of Wednesday, Dec. 4.
December 4^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

See the moon and Venus take a sunset stroll through the night sky tonight

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December 4^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The two brightest nighttime objects, the moon and the planet Venus put on a lovely display in the western evening sky of Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Space
Watch Europe's Vega-C rocket launch Dec. 5 after delay, on 1st flight since 2022 (video)jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
In its first launch since a catastrophic failure in 2022, the European Space Agency's Vega-C rocket is set to lift off on its next mission Thursday (Dec. 5).
December 4^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Watch Europe's Vega-C rocket launch Dec. 5 after delay, on 1st flight since 2022 (video)

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

December 4^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

In its first launch since a catastrophic failure in 2022, the European Space Agency's Vega-C rocket is set to lift off on its next mission Thursday (Dec. 5).

a white rocket fires flames from its engines as it flies above a curve of the Earth into space.

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Will the International Space Station's 2031 death dive cause pollution problems?
The International Space Station will be steered to a controlled destruction in Earth's atmosphere in 2031, if all goes to plan. Should we be worried about the pollution this death dive will cause?
December 4^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Will the International Space Station's 2031 death dive cause pollution problems?

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December 4^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

The International Space Station will be steered to a controlled destruction in Earth's atmosphere in 2031, if all goes to plan. Should we be worried about the pollution this death dive will cause?

This mosaic depicts the International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly around of the orbiting lab that took place following its undocking from the Harmony module’s space-facing port on Nov. 8, 2021.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches on record-breaking 24th flight (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink broadband satellites early Dec. 4. It was the 24th flight for the rocket's first stage, setting a new record.
December 4^th 2024 at 5:13 am

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches on record-breaking 24th flight (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 4^th 2024 at 5:13 am

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink broadband satellites early Dec. 4. It was the 24th flight for the rocket's first stage, setting a new record.

A Falcon 9 rocket blasts off on Dec. 4 carrying 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit

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'Ahsoka' season 1 and 'The Mandalorian' season 3 get stunning 4K steelbook releasesstingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A preview of "Ahsoka" Season 1 and "The Mandalorian" Season 3 4K UHD Steelbook releases
December 4^th 2024 at 2:30 am

'Ahsoka' season 1 and 'The Mandalorian' season 3 get stunning 4K steelbook releases

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 4^th 2024 at 2:30 am

A preview of "Ahsoka" Season 1 and "The Mandalorian" Season 3 4K UHD Steelbook releases

Two covers for home video releases of "The Mandalorian" and "Ahsoka"

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India delays launch of European Proba-3 satellites to Dec. 5 to create artificial eclipses in space. Watch the liftoff livemwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
An Indian PSLV rocket will launch Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5), and you can watch the action live.
December 4^th 2024 at 1:30 am

India delays launch of European Proba-3 satellites to Dec. 5 to create artificial eclipses in space. Watch the liftoff live

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 4^th 2024 at 1:30 am

An Indian PSLV rocket will launch Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5), and you can watch the action live.

India rolls a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to the pad ahead of the planned Dec. 4, 2024 launch of Europe's Proba-3 formation-flying mission.

Space
Inside the Hubble Space Telescope's 23-year-long look at a beautiful blue galaxycapellalarissa68@hotmail.com (Larissa G. Capella)
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope explores the evolution of spiral galaxy UGC 10043 through images taken 23 years apart, in 2000 and 2023.
December 4^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Inside the Hubble Space Telescope's 23-year-long look at a beautiful blue galaxy

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By: capellalarissa68@hotmail.com (Larissa G. Capella)

December 4^th 2024 at 12:30 am

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope explores the evolution of spiral galaxy UGC 10043 through images taken 23 years apart, in 2000 and 2023.

A long thin galaxy with shining center stretches diagonally upward from left to right.

Space
Directive 8020: Everything we know about Supermassive's sci-fi horror game
The fifth installment of Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology is going to outer space in search of Lovecraftian horrors.
December 3^rd 2024 at 11:30 pm

Directive 8020: Everything we know about Supermassive's sci-fi horror game

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December 3^rd 2024 at 11:30 pm

The fifth installment of Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology is going to outer space in search of Lovecraftian horrors.

Screenshots from Directive 8020, the upcoming sci-fi horror game.

Space
Get a sneak peek at 'Star Trek' illustrated short story anthology beaming up later this month (exclusive)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A sneak peek at the new "Star Trek" short story anthology, "A Year To The Day I Saw Myself Die and Other Stories"
December 3^rd 2024 at 10:30 pm

Get a sneak peek at 'Star Trek' illustrated short story anthology beaming up later this month (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 3^rd 2024 at 10:30 pm

A sneak peek at the new "Star Trek" short story anthology, "A Year To The Day I Saw Myself Die and Other Stories"

Space
'Galaxy Quest' blasts back onto our screens with 25th anniversary Blu-ray releasestingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A preview of new "Galaxy Quest" 4K UHD Blu-ray and Limited Edition Steelbook
December 3^rd 2024 at 9:31 pm

'Galaxy Quest' blasts back onto our screens with 25th anniversary Blu-ray release

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 3^rd 2024 at 9:31 pm

A preview of new "Galaxy Quest" 4K UHD Blu-ray and Limited Edition Steelbook

Space
Are planet-killing black holes hiding inside your cat?
New research suggests that tiny primordial black holes could be hollowing out planets and passing through everyday objects, maybe even you and your cat!
December 3^rd 2024 at 9:05 pm

Are planet-killing black holes hiding inside your cat?

Space

December 3^rd 2024 at 9:05 pm

New research suggests that tiny primordial black holes could be hollowing out planets and passing through everyday objects, maybe even you and your cat!

An illustration of a a cat's outline outside a black hole

Space
Building blocks: How China plans to make bricks on the moon for lunar habitatsandrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
Chinese scientists are developing the capability to build a moon base made of bricks formed from lunar soil.
December 3^rd 2024 at 8:30 pm

Building blocks: How China plans to make bricks on the moon for lunar habitats

Space

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

December 3^rd 2024 at 8:30 pm

Chinese scientists are developing the capability to build a moon base made of bricks formed from lunar soil.

illustration of a base on the moon, with a rocket launching in the background

Space
Tiny asteroid detected hours before hitting Earth to become 4th 'imminent impactor' of 2024brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
A tiny asteroid measuring some 27 inches (70 cm) wide was detected on a collision course with Earth above Siberia. It is expected to burn up harmlessly on the morning of Dec. 3, 2024.
December 3^rd 2024 at 8:10 pm

Tiny asteroid detected hours before hitting Earth to become 4th 'imminent impactor' of 2024

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

December 3^rd 2024 at 8:10 pm

A tiny asteroid measuring some 27 inches (70 cm) wide was detected on a collision course with Earth above Siberia. It is expected to burn up harmlessly on the morning of Dec. 3, 2024.

a map of earth showing two small circles over a part of northern russia

Space
The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever
Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal. 1
December 3^rd 2024 at 7:30 pm

The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever

Space

December 3^rd 2024 at 7:30 pm

Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal. 1

Against a black background, hazy blue spikes stick out around a glowing green hue, covering a lemon-shaped object with some slight striping internally of yellow, red, and blue greens.

Space
'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episodes 1 & 2: What's the secret of At Attin?
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew explores the New Republic era from a new, innocent perspective, but there's more than meets the eye...
December 3^rd 2024 at 6:56 pm

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episodes 1 & 2: What's the secret of At Attin?

Space

December 3^rd 2024 at 6:56 pm

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew explores the New Republic era from a new, innocent perspective, but there's more than meets the eye...

Space
Handle on history: Knives embedded with rocket parts honor 45 years of Ariane launchesrobert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
A company that crafts knife handles from leftover rocket metal and the wood from trees surrounding the launch pad has created a limited piece celebrating the anniversary of Europe's venerable Ariane.
December 3^rd 2024 at 6:30 pm

Handle on history: Knives embedded with rocket parts honor 45 years of Ariane launches

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

December 3^rd 2024 at 6:30 pm

A company that crafts knife handles from leftover rocket metal and the wood from trees surrounding the launch pad has created a limited piece celebrating the anniversary of Europe's venerable Ariane.

The metal embedded in the handles of SpacePep's knives comes from the production process of Ariane 5 rockets.

Space
Mysterious fast radio bursts could be caused by asteroids slamming into dead stars
Asteroids colliding with neutron stars could account for mysterious blasts of energy called fast radio bursts by releasing enough energy to supply humanity's power needs for one hundred million years.
December 3^rd 2024 at 5:30 pm

Mysterious fast radio bursts could be caused by asteroids slamming into dead stars

Space

December 3^rd 2024 at 5:30 pm

Asteroids colliding with neutron stars could account for mysterious blasts of energy called fast radio bursts by releasing enough energy to supply humanity's power needs for one hundred million years.

An illustration shows an asteriod slamming into a neutron star releasing a Fast Radio Burst

Space
Could dark matter have been forged in a 'Dark Big Bang?'
The Big Bang may not have been the origin of the universe's most mysterious matter. Instead, dark matter could have been created in a second creation event, a "Dark Big Bang."
December 3^rd 2024 at 4:30 pm

Could dark matter have been forged in a 'Dark Big Bang?'

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December 3^rd 2024 at 4:30 pm

The Big Bang may not have been the origin of the universe's most mysterious matter. Instead, dark matter could have been created in a second creation event, a "Dark Big Bang."

An illustration shows a potential second Big Bang, a "dark Big Bang."

Space
Cosmic rays could help assess hidden war damage in Ukrainetereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova)
Energetic particles that arise when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere could help assess hidden damage to buildings in Ukraine after the war.
December 3^rd 2024 at 2:30 pm

Cosmic rays could help assess hidden war damage in Ukraine

Space

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

December 3^rd 2024 at 2:30 pm

Energetic particles that arise when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere could help assess hidden damage to buildings in Ukraine after the war.

The night sky over Kyiv, Ukraine in 2020.

Space
Broken water pipe knocks out data processing for NASA sun-studying spacecraftmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Data processing for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and IRIS probe are down for a while, thanks to a burst water pipe in a server room used by the missions.
December 3^rd 2024 at 1:30 am

Broken water pipe knocks out data processing for NASA sun-studying spacecraft

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 3^rd 2024 at 1:30 am

Data processing for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and IRIS probe are down for a while, thanks to a burst water pipe in a server room used by the missions.

an image of the sun showing a bright white arc of light extending from its left side

Space
BepiColombo probe captures haunting Mercury image on 5th of 6 gravity assist flybys (photo)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
The European-Japanese BepiColombo probe made a close flyby of Mercury on Dec. 1, 2024 and captured an image of the planet.
December 3^rd 2024 at 1:15 am

BepiColombo probe captures haunting Mercury image on 5th of 6 gravity assist flybys (photo)

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

December 3^rd 2024 at 1:15 am

The European-Japanese BepiColombo probe made a close flyby of Mercury on Dec. 1, 2024 and captured an image of the planet.

a grey crater-marked planet on an empty black background

Space
Did Venus ever have oceans to support life, or was it 'born hot'?
New research suggests that Venus may never have possessed liquid water oceans. That would mean "Earth's evil twin" was always hostile to life.
December 2^nd 2024 at 11:30 pm

Did Venus ever have oceans to support life, or was it 'born hot'?

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 11:30 pm

New research suggests that Venus may never have possessed liquid water oceans. That would mean "Earth's evil twin" was always hostile to life.

An image of Venus's surface created using data from the Pioneer, Venera, and Magellan missions

Space
7 hours to go! Lowest price Nikon binoculars are FINALLY cheaper on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday deals are nearly over but you can still save on these powerful Nikon Porro prism binoculars binoculars at Amazon.
December 2^nd 2024 at 11:10 pm

7 hours to go! Lowest price Nikon binoculars are FINALLY cheaper on Cyber Monday

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December 2^nd 2024 at 11:10 pm

Cyber Monday deals are nearly over but you can still save on these powerful Nikon Porro prism binoculars binoculars at Amazon.

Nikon Aculon binoculars on a blue and yellow background with the space.com cyber monday deals logo in the top left corner

Space
SETI tracks distorted signals from distant pulsars with data from destroyed Arecibo Observatory
Years after the collapse of the Arecebo telescope data from the radio observatory has helped SETI scientists probe the characteristics of pulsars, cosmic lighthouses powered by dead stars.
December 2^nd 2024 at 10:30 pm

SETI tracks distorted signals from distant pulsars with data from destroyed Arecibo Observatory

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December 2^nd 2024 at 10:30 pm

Years after the collapse of the Arecebo telescope data from the radio observatory has helped SETI scientists probe the characteristics of pulsars, cosmic lighthouses powered by dead stars.

An illustration of a pulsar, a rapidly spinning neutron star that sweeps beams of radiation through space like a cosmic lighthouse

Space
Strange "quasi-moon" of Earth will get one of these 7 namesmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
A panel of experts has picked seven finalists for the name of asteroid (164207) 2004 GU9, a "quasi-moon" of Earth. You can vote for your favorite through Jan. 1, 2025.
December 2^nd 2024 at 10:11 pm

Strange "quasi-moon" of Earth will get one of these 7 names

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

December 2^nd 2024 at 10:11 pm

A panel of experts has picked seven finalists for the name of asteroid (164207) 2004 GU9, a "quasi-moon" of Earth. You can vote for your favorite through Jan. 1, 2025.

Space
'Halo 2' 20 years later: The sequel that changed gaming forever
Two decades on, Halo 2 remains one of the best video game sequels of all time. Here's how it became a monument to Xbox and sci-fi shooters.
December 2^nd 2024 at 9:30 pm

'Halo 2' 20 years later: The sequel that changed gaming forever

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December 2^nd 2024 at 9:30 pm

Two decades on, Halo 2 remains one of the best video game sequels of all time. Here's how it became a monument to Xbox and sci-fi shooters.

A soldier in green armor holding two submachine guns, with a yellow-tinted cityscape behind him.

Space
Cyber Monday drone deal: Save $110 on the DJI Avataacox@space.com (Alexander Cox)
The DJI Avata, a well-rounded drone suitable for all levels, is over $100 off in this Cyber Monday drone deal.
December 2^nd 2024 at 9:16 pm

Cyber Monday drone deal: Save $110 on the DJI Avata

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By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

December 2^nd 2024 at 9:16 pm

The DJI Avata, a well-rounded drone suitable for all levels, is over $100 off in this Cyber Monday drone deal.

A quadcopter in a light and dark grey mix on a blue planet background with the space.com badge in the top left corner

Space
There are 4000 reasons you should grab this Cyber Monday beginner drone deal
The DJI Mini 4k offers great overall performance and is one of the best drones in this price bracket.
December 2^nd 2024 at 9:03 pm

There are 4000 reasons you should grab this Cyber Monday beginner drone deal

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 9:03 pm

The DJI Mini 4k offers great overall performance and is one of the best drones in this price bracket.

Space
Satellites spy red-hot lava threaten Iceland's Blue Lagoon
Satellites watched bright burning lava surge toward Iceland's Blue Lagoon following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
December 2^nd 2024 at 8:28 pm

Satellites spy red-hot lava threaten Iceland's Blue Lagoon

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December 2^nd 2024 at 8:28 pm

Satellites watched bright burning lava surge toward Iceland's Blue Lagoon following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

a dark view from above Earth shows an icy landmass speckled on its edges with bright dots of light, some clustered as well.

Space
Beginner telescope for kids now under $100 for Cyber Monday 2024
Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a young stargazer? Rush to snap up one of the best telescopes for kids, the Celestron AstroMaster, 15% off for Cyber Monday.
December 2^nd 2024 at 8:21 pm

Beginner telescope for kids now under $100 for Cyber Monday 2024

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December 2^nd 2024 at 8:21 pm

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a young stargazer? Rush to snap up one of the best telescopes for kids, the Celestron AstroMaster, 15% off for Cyber Monday.

A Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ telescope, against a starry background with a sign that reads Space Cyber Monday Deals.

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One of the best beginner drones (according to our drone expert) is over $90 cheaper for Cyber Monday
This Potensic Atom has everything a new drone pilot could want — we dub it 'the best drone you can fly for less than $400' (it's currently almost $300 on sale).
December 2^nd 2024 at 8:07 pm

One of the best beginner drones (according to our drone expert) is over $90 cheaper for Cyber Monday

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 8:07 pm

This Potensic Atom has everything a new drone pilot could want — we dub it 'the best drone you can fly for less than $400' (it's currently almost $300 on sale).

Space
Fruit flies in space! Chinese astronauts show off experiment on Tiangong space station (video)andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts have some winged companions to oversee aboard the country's Tiangong space station — fruit flies, which arrived on a cargo ship on Nov. 15.
December 2^nd 2024 at 7:47 pm

Fruit flies in space! Chinese astronauts show off experiment on Tiangong space station (video)

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

December 2^nd 2024 at 7:47 pm

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts have some winged companions to oversee aboard the country's Tiangong space station — fruit flies, which arrived on a cargo ship on Nov. 15.

Two astronauts float in the busy white interior of a space station, holding equipment, wearing ppo masks.

Space
The skywatching butler I always wanted — Get $500 off this Unistellar smart telescope
This Unistellar Odyssey telescope is loaded with features that take the work out of observing the cosmos and it's $460 off for Cyber Monday, but you'll have to be fast!
December 2^nd 2024 at 7:33 pm

The skywatching butler I always wanted — Get $500 off this Unistellar smart telescope

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 7:33 pm

This Unistellar Odyssey telescope is loaded with features that take the work out of observing the cosmos and it's $460 off for Cyber Monday, but you'll have to be fast!

A Unistellar Oddysey telescope, next to a Space Cyber Monday logo.

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Hurry! Save hundreds on these 9 telescopes with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals!
Cyber Monday is your last day to save serious money on telescopes, but you'll have to be fast, we've already seen some deals disappear into a black hole but here are 9 you won't want to miss!
December 2^nd 2024 at 6:55 pm

Hurry! Save hundreds on these 9 telescopes with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals!

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 6:55 pm

Cyber Monday is your last day to save serious money on telescopes, but you'll have to be fast, we've already seen some deals disappear into a black hole but here are 9 you won't want to miss!

A selection of telescopes around a Space Cyber Monday Deals logo

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Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 deal: Get a free Batman game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus.acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)
There's a Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 deal available as you can get Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest Plus for free.
December 2^nd 2024 at 6:33 pm

Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 deal: Get a free Batman game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus.

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

December 2^nd 2024 at 6:33 pm

There's a Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 deal available as you can get Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest Plus for free.

A white VR headset below an image of Batman looking menacing on an orange planet background with the space.com logo in the top left.

Space
China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon — and it contains a volcanic surprise
Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal. 1
December 2^nd 2024 at 6:30 pm

China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon — and it contains a volcanic surprise

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 6:30 pm

Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal. 1

An image of the Moon's cratered surface in rainbow colors

Space
Hubble Telescope peeks at star with planet-forming disk that gets 3 times hotter than the sun
Scientists used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a star with a planet-forming disk that gets to absolutely scorching temperatures.
December 2^nd 2024 at 5:30 pm

Hubble Telescope peeks at star with planet-forming disk that gets 3 times hotter than the sun

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 5:30 pm

Scientists used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a star with a planet-forming disk that gets to absolutely scorching temperatures.

a bright yellow star swirling in the center of a massive gaseous disk orbiting around.

Space
Where's the Blaze Star? Why the overdue 'new star' T Coronae Borealis has yet to light up the night sky
Astronomers explain why the highly-anticipated "guest star" has not appeared in the night sky yet.
December 2^nd 2024 at 4:30 pm

Where's the Blaze Star? Why the overdue 'new star' T Coronae Borealis has yet to light up the night sky

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 4:30 pm

Astronomers explain why the highly-anticipated "guest star" has not appeared in the night sky yet.

Space
'Dune: Prophecy:' 'Sisterhood Above All:' Are Valya and Tula hiding forbidden technology?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A recap of "Dune: Prophecy" Episode 3, "Sisterhood Above All"
December 2^nd 2024 at 3:12 pm

'Dune: Prophecy:' 'Sisterhood Above All:' Are Valya and Tula hiding forbidden technology?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

December 2^nd 2024 at 3:12 pm

A recap of "Dune: Prophecy" Episode 3, "Sisterhood Above All"

Two cloaked women stand looking up at a stone fortress

Space
World's 2nd fastest supercomputer runs largest-ever simulation of the universe
A new frontier has been reached in simulations of the universe, with the powerful exascale supercomputer called "Frontier" performing the most detailed simulation yet of the cosmos.
December 2^nd 2024 at 2:30 pm

World's 2nd fastest supercomputer runs largest-ever simulation of the universe

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 2:30 pm

A new frontier has been reached in simulations of the universe, with the powerful exascale supercomputer called "Frontier" performing the most detailed simulation yet of the cosmos.

side by side images show a splotch of green and blue in a black canvas with a red center, and a red yellow canvas on the right, with dark granules scattered around.

Space
Call me crazy but I'd fall for this Cyber Monday star projector deal, even if it's fake
Still live! We gave this star projector five stars in our glowing review and it's currently on offer for Cyber Monday, except it's not a genuine deal, but I'd buy it anyway.
December 2^nd 2024 at 12:36 am

Call me crazy but I'd fall for this Cyber Monday star projector deal, even if it's fake

Space

December 2^nd 2024 at 12:36 am

Still live! We gave this star projector five stars in our glowing review and it's currently on offer for Cyber Monday, except it's not a genuine deal, but I'd buy it anyway.

Orzorz galaxy lite star projector on a multi-colored, stripey background with the space.com cyber monday logo in the top left corner

Space
Get a year of Peacock for just $19.99 in this Cyber Monday streaming deal
Save $60 on an annual Peacock Premium subscription or pay-as-you-watch for $1.99 a month.
December 1^st 2024 at 10:43 pm

Get a year of Peacock for just $19.99 in this Cyber Monday streaming deal

Space

December 1^st 2024 at 10:43 pm

Save $60 on an annual Peacock Premium subscription or pay-as-you-watch for $1.99 a month.

A smartphone with a peacock logo on it being swiped with a space.com cyber monday icon

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This Hexeum telescope is at its lowest price ever at just $93 on Amazon this Cyber Monday
This small but mighty instrument provides everything you need to get started in skywatching — snap it up now this Cyber Monday.
December 1^st 2024 at 9:38 pm

This Hexeum telescope is at its lowest price ever at just $93 on Amazon this Cyber Monday

Space

December 1^st 2024 at 9:38 pm

This small but mighty instrument provides everything you need to get started in skywatching — snap it up now this Cyber Monday.

The hexeum AZ80600 telescope on a planetary background with a Space.com black friday icon

Space
Star Wars: Hunters is coming to PC in early 2025
After making waves on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch, the online action game Star Wars: Hunters is coming to PC.
December 1^st 2024 at 9:30 pm

Star Wars: Hunters is coming to PC in early 2025

Space

December 1^st 2024 at 9:30 pm

After making waves on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch, the online action game Star Wars: Hunters is coming to PC.

A Sith woman with a red lightsaber battling a green alien bounty hunter in Star Wars: Hunters

Space
My go-to telescope for high-definition views of the solar system is this Sky-Watcher refractor with nearly $500 off this Cyber Mondaygemma.lavender@futurenet.com (Gemma Lavender)
This Black Friday weekend, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar 120 APO Doublet Refractor is 20% off and is a must-buy if you are a seasoned skywatcher or looking for an upgrade on your current instrument.
December 1^st 2024 at 8:43 pm

My go-to telescope for high-definition views of the solar system is this Sky-Watcher refractor with nearly $500 off this Cyber Monday

Space

By: gemma.lavender@futurenet.com (Gemma Lavender)

December 1^st 2024 at 8:43 pm

This Black Friday weekend, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar 120 APO Doublet Refractor is 20% off and is a must-buy if you are a seasoned skywatcher or looking for an upgrade on your current instrument.

Sky-Watcher EvoStar 120 APO Doublet Refractor on a purple backgroun with a Space.com Cyber Monday deals badge.

Space
Declassified spy satellite images reveal 1,400-year-old battle site in Iraq that set off the Muslim conquest
Historical texts that mentioned details about the battle site helped researchers match the images to the lost town of al-Qadisiyyah.
December 1^st 2024 at 5:30 pm

Declassified spy satellite images reveal 1,400-year-old battle site in Iraq that set off the Muslim conquest

Space

December 1^st 2024 at 5:30 pm

Historical texts that mentioned details about the battle site helped researchers match the images to the lost town of al-Qadisiyyah.

black and white images of terrain on earth, taken from space. Satellite images from 1974 of Iraq, later found as the location of the al-Qadisiyyah battle site

Space
Huge PSVR 2 headset Cyber Monday deal: Save $200acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)
Save a massive 37% on the PSVR 2 headset this Cyber Monday as one of the best VR headsets is at its lowest-ever price.
December 1^st 2024 at 4:55 pm

Huge PSVR 2 headset Cyber Monday deal: Save $200

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

December 1^st 2024 at 4:55 pm

Save a massive 37% on the PSVR 2 headset this Cyber Monday as one of the best VR headsets is at its lowest-ever price.

a white headset and hand controllers with a black interior on a white box infront of a series of blue rings and a purple starry background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

Space
New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus
New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus
December 1^st 2024 at 4:30 pm

New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus

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December 1^st 2024 at 4:30 pm

New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus

Space
I'm a pro astronomer and have been skywatching for over 25 years. These are the best Black Friday telescope deals I've seen so fargemma.lavender@futurenet.com (Gemma Lavender)
I've tried and tested many telescopes over the years to ensure you're choosing the right kit for you. These top five Black Friday weekend steals offer superb views of planets, galaxies, nebulas and stars.
November 30^th 2024 at 8:14 pm

I'm a pro astronomer and have been skywatching for over 25 years. These are the best Black Friday telescope deals I've seen so far

Space

By: gemma.lavender@futurenet.com (Gemma Lavender)

November 30^th 2024 at 8:14 pm

I've tried and tested many telescopes over the years to ensure you're choosing the right kit for you. These top five Black Friday weekend steals offer superb views of planets, galaxies, nebulas and stars.

Man using one of the best telescopes for seeing planets set against a night sky

Space
Private Japanese moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of January SpaceX launch (photos)andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
The "Resilience" Mission 2 lander, built by Japanese company ispace, has arrived in Florida ahead of its planned January launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
November 30^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Private Japanese moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of January SpaceX launch (photos)

Space

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

November 30^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

The "Resilience" Mission 2 lander, built by Japanese company ispace, has arrived in Florida ahead of its planned January launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Three technicians in white coveralls and helmets hold lines connected to a large box hovering above a gold-foiled cylinder secured in the center.

Space
Soar above the rest for Black Friday: This Holy Stone drone is 20% off on Amazon
The Holy Stone HS175D is 20% off on Amazon this Black Friday weekend, making it one of the cheapest drones on the market.
November 30^th 2024 at 7:29 pm

Soar above the rest for Black Friday: This Holy Stone drone is 20% off on Amazon

Space

November 30^th 2024 at 7:29 pm

The Holy Stone HS175D is 20% off on Amazon this Black Friday weekend, making it one of the cheapest drones on the market.

The Holy Stone HS175D drone and accessories in front of a picture of the Moon.

Space
'Silo' Season 2: 'That Thing He Does': Who is Silo 17's mystery man in the vault?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A recap of "Silo" Season 2 episode 3, "That Thing He Does"
November 30^th 2024 at 6:20 pm

'Silo' Season 2: 'That Thing He Does': Who is Silo 17's mystery man in the vault?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 30^th 2024 at 6:20 pm

A recap of "Silo" Season 2 episode 3, "That Thing He Does"

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Save a massive $750 on a new laptop with this Dell Black Friday deal
The Dell XPS 16 has $750 off at Best Buy this Black Friday so you can grab this great laptop for astronomers for less.
November 30^th 2024 at 6:00 pm

Save a massive $750 on a new laptop with this Dell Black Friday deal

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November 30^th 2024 at 6:00 pm

The Dell XPS 16 has $750 off at Best Buy this Black Friday so you can grab this great laptop for astronomers for less.

The Dell XPS 16, opened, in front of a purple starry night background with a rosette that reads Space.com Black Friday deals.

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Best mech games of all time
Giant robots and piloted machines have been popular in science fiction for decades. If you want to be a mech jock yourself, these are the best mech games.
November 30^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Best mech games of all time

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November 30^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Giant robots and piloted machines have been popular in science fiction for decades. If you want to be a mech jock yourself, these are the best mech games.

A mech suit stood against the backdrop of a sunset.

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Communicating with aliens one day could be much easier if we study the way AI agents speak with each other
Decoding emergent languages in AI can have many benefits.
November 30^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Communicating with aliens one day could be much easier if we study the way AI agents speak with each other

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November 30^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Decoding emergent languages in AI can have many benefits.

green letters in an asian language fall vertically down a black screen.

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Hurry! $80 off this awesome Star Wars Lightsaber this Black Friday but stocks are running low
Want to roleplay as Star Wars' little green Jedi Master? Get 32% off this electronic Star Wars Black Series Yoda Lightsaber on Amazon this Black Friday.
November 30^th 2024 at 4:09 pm

Hurry! $80 off this awesome Star Wars Lightsaber this Black Friday but stocks are running low

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November 30^th 2024 at 4:09 pm

Want to roleplay as Star Wars' little green Jedi Master? Get 32% off this electronic Star Wars Black Series Yoda Lightsaber on Amazon this Black Friday.

A Star Wars The Black Series Yoda Force FX Elite Electronic Lightsaber, in box and out of box, next to a Space.com Black Friday Deals logo.

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Cult classic camera! One of Sony's best cameras now lowest price for Black Friday
It may be six years old but this fan-favorite Sony mirrorless is now $860 cheaper at Walmart from Black Friday through Cyber Monday — a huge 43% discount!
November 30^th 2024 at 3:31 pm

Cult classic camera! One of Sony's best cameras now lowest price for Black Friday

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November 30^th 2024 at 3:31 pm

It may be six years old but this fan-favorite Sony mirrorless is now $860 cheaper at Walmart from Black Friday through Cyber Monday — a huge 43% discount!

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NASA's next-gen Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope gets its powerful eye (photos)
The optics for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope have been delivered, marking a big milestone in the assembly of the powerful next-generation observatory.
November 30^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

NASA's next-gen Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope gets its powerful eye (photos)

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November 30^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

The optics for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope have been delivered, marking a big milestone in the assembly of the powerful next-generation observatory.

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SpaceX lofts 24 Starlink satellites in midnight launch from Florida (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at midnight on Saturday (Nov. 30).
November 30^th 2024 at 2:31 am

SpaceX lofts 24 Starlink satellites in midnight launch from Florida (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 30^th 2024 at 2:31 am

SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at midnight on Saturday (Nov. 30).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Nov. 30, 2024.

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I wish I waited to buy my Lego NASA Space Shuttle Discovery until this Black Friday so I could save $40tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)
This amazing Lego Space Shuttle Discovery set is 20% off with a free Lego Insiders membership, and you can get a free gift while supplies last, too!
November 30^th 2024 at 1:38 am

I wish I waited to buy my Lego NASA Space Shuttle Discovery until this Black Friday so I could save $40

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By: tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)

November 30^th 2024 at 1:38 am

This amazing Lego Space Shuttle Discovery set is 20% off with a free Lego Insiders membership, and you can get a free gift while supplies last, too!

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Mysterious, record-breaking energy burst connected to dead star and red dwarf
Astronomers have tracked a mysterious, record-breaking blast of energy to a binary star system containing a red dwarf star and a white dwarf — solving a two-decade-long puzzle.
November 30^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Mysterious, record-breaking energy burst connected to dead star and red dwarf

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November 30^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Astronomers have tracked a mysterious, record-breaking blast of energy to a binary star system containing a red dwarf star and a white dwarf — solving a two-decade-long puzzle.

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SpaceX launches next-gen US spy satellites, 20 Starlink spacecraft from Californiamwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Saturday morning (Nov. 30) from California's central coast.
November 30^th 2024 at 12:22 am

SpaceX launches next-gen US spy satellites, 20 Starlink spacecraft from California

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 30^th 2024 at 12:22 am

SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Saturday morning (Nov. 30) from California's central coast.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the NROL-126 mission and 20 Starlink satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, as seen in this time lapse photo.

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Out of this world Black Friday deal: Save a massive 67% on the Estes Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket
Normally $70, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently just $22.99 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
November 29^th 2024 at 11:15 pm

Out of this world Black Friday deal: Save a massive 67% on the Estes Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket

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November 29^th 2024 at 11:15 pm

Normally $70, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently just $22.99 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

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We're over the moon with £33 off this massive Lego Icons NASA Artemis rocket set
Don't leave this stunning Lego set on the launch pad! This massive Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set is £33 off in Amazon UK's Black Friday sale.
November 29^th 2024 at 10:54 pm

We're over the moon with £33 off this massive Lego Icons NASA Artemis rocket set

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November 29^th 2024 at 10:54 pm

Don't leave this stunning Lego set on the launch pad! This massive Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set is £33 off in Amazon UK's Black Friday sale.

A LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System Set, with box, a Lego rocket sitting on a launch pad.

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Light up your home with our favorite Astronaut star projector now 35% cheaper for Black Friday
Looking for a gift for a space-loving child? Or do you just want a star projector that won't break the bank? Our favorite Astronaut star projector is 35% cheaper this Black Friday.
November 29^th 2024 at 10:44 pm

Light up your home with our favorite Astronaut star projector now 35% cheaper for Black Friday

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November 29^th 2024 at 10:44 pm

Looking for a gift for a space-loving child? Or do you just want a star projector that won't break the bank? Our favorite Astronaut star projector is 35% cheaper this Black Friday.

An Astronaut Galaxy Projector, with a hand holding a small remote and a logo reading Space Black Friday Deals.

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Dead stars within supernova explosions could solve the dark matter mystery in 10 seconds
If astronomers could catch bursts of gamma rays from supernova explosions that create neutron stars near the Milky Way, the mystery of dark matter could be wrapped up in 10 seconds.
November 29^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Dead stars within supernova explosions could solve the dark matter mystery in 10 seconds

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November 29^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

If astronomers could catch bursts of gamma rays from supernova explosions that create neutron stars near the Milky Way, the mystery of dark matter could be wrapped up in 10 seconds.

A light blue sphere in a clearing at the heart of an orange cloud of gas

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Unlock the deep sky and save $780 with this huge deal on a Sky-Watcher telescope for Black Friday
The Sky-Watcher Flextube 400P is $780 off at B&H Photo this Black Friday, so you can grab one of the best deep space telescopes for under $4,000.
November 29^th 2024 at 10:25 pm

Unlock the deep sky and save $780 with this huge deal on a Sky-Watcher telescope for Black Friday

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November 29^th 2024 at 10:25 pm

The Sky-Watcher Flextube 400P is $780 off at B&H Photo this Black Friday, so you can grab one of the best deep space telescopes for under $4,000.

The Sky-Watcher Flextube 400P SynScan in front of a purple starry night background with a rosette that reads Space.com Black Friday deals.

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Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft finds its voice again as NASA restores communications
Voyager 1 is shouting across the cosmos again, following a glitch that had seen it inadvertently switch to its low-power transmitter.
November 29^th 2024 at 10:18 pm

Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft finds its voice again as NASA restores communications

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November 29^th 2024 at 10:18 pm

Voyager 1 is shouting across the cosmos again, following a glitch that had seen it inadvertently switch to its low-power transmitter.

Voyager 1, launched in September 1977, is currently exploring the farthest edges of the solar system.

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James Webb Space Telescope explores monster star supercluster Westerlund 1 (image)
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken a detailed look at the Milky Way's monstrous young supercluster Westerlund 1.
November 29^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

James Webb Space Telescope explores monster star supercluster Westerlund 1 (image)

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November 29^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken a detailed look at the Milky Way's monstrous young supercluster Westerlund 1.

A stunning image of the young stars of westerlund 1 as seen by the JWST

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Hurry! This massive Lego Star Wars UCS Black Friday deal will not last long
There is 31% off the huge Lego Star Wars UCS Razor Crest this Black Friday and it is already selling out
November 29^th 2024 at 9:22 pm

Hurry! This massive Lego Star Wars UCS Black Friday deal will not last long

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November 29^th 2024 at 9:22 pm

There is 31% off the huge Lego Star Wars UCS Razor Crest this Black Friday and it is already selling out

Lego Star Wars UCS Razor Crest on an orange planet background with a Space Black Friday deals logo

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This will sell out — this Holy Stone drone has dipped below $400 this Black Friday
The HS900 is the best Holy Stone drone on the market. The flight performance is great and the camera is impressive. Save $200 this Black Friday.
November 29^th 2024 at 8:59 pm

This will sell out — this Holy Stone drone has dipped below $400 this Black Friday

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November 29^th 2024 at 8:59 pm

The HS900 is the best Holy Stone drone on the market. The flight performance is great and the camera is impressive. Save $200 this Black Friday.

The Holy Stone HS900 drone on a purple background

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This will sell out — this premium Vaonis smart telescope now has a massive $500 off
The Vaonis Vespera Pro is now only $2499 this Black Friday making it the first time we have ever seen it discounted, with stock selling fast.
November 29^th 2024 at 8:53 pm

This will sell out — this premium Vaonis smart telescope now has a massive $500 off

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November 29^th 2024 at 8:53 pm

The Vaonis Vespera Pro is now only $2499 this Black Friday making it the first time we have ever seen it discounted, with stock selling fast.

The Vaonis Vespera Pro on a purple background

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Our best budget telescope is $115 off this Black Friday, but you'll have to be fast
Looking for a gift for a budding sky watcher, or just don't want to break the bank? This Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope is a stellar $115 off in Amazon's Black Friday sale, so grab it while you can!
November 29^th 2024 at 8:18 pm

Our best budget telescope is $115 off this Black Friday, but you'll have to be fast

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November 29^th 2024 at 8:18 pm

Looking for a gift for a budding sky watcher, or just don't want to break the bank? This Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope is a stellar $115 off in Amazon's Black Friday sale, so grab it while you can!

A Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope, next to a Space Black Friday Deals logo.

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Black Friday deal: These top Celestron binoculars have a 25% discount
The Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 binoculars feature in our best binoculars guide and have 25% off this Black Friday
November 29^th 2024 at 8:16 pm

Black Friday deal: These top Celestron binoculars have a 25% discount

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November 29^th 2024 at 8:16 pm

The Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 binoculars feature in our best binoculars guide and have 25% off this Black Friday

The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars against a backdrop of the night sky, with a rosette that reads Space.com Black Friday deals.

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What is Tiran-Arafel in Dune: Prophecy?
HBO's Dune prequel series has kicked things off with plenty of intriguing questions, but chief among them is who, or what, is Tiran-Arafel?
November 29^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

What is Tiran-Arafel in Dune: Prophecy?

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November 29^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

HBO's Dune prequel series has kicked things off with plenty of intriguing questions, but chief among them is who, or what, is Tiran-Arafel?

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Missing Star Wars: Ahsoka? Get $94 off this Force FX Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber
This Star Wars: Black Series Force Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber is 34% off at Amazon, just what I need to tide me over till Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2.
November 29^th 2024 at 7:28 pm

Missing Star Wars: Ahsoka? Get $94 off this Force FX Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber

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November 29^th 2024 at 7:28 pm

This Star Wars: Black Series Force Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber is 34% off at Amazon, just what I need to tide me over till Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2.

A Star Wars The Black Series Sabine Wren Force FX Elite Electronic Lightsaber, with its box, next to a Space Black Friday Deals logo.

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This spot will be key to the inevitable collapse of a key Atlantic current
New modeling research reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is particularly vulnerable to shifts in the Irminger sea off Greenland from increasing Arctic meltwater.
November 29^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

This spot will be key to the inevitable collapse of a key Atlantic current

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November 29^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

New modeling research reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is particularly vulnerable to shifts in the Irminger sea off Greenland from increasing Arctic meltwater.

True colour satellite image of the Earth showing Greenland, Europe and Northern Africa, with cloud coverage.

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$255 off for Black Friday, this astronomer-friendly MacBook Air has never been cheaper
This sleek MacBook Air M3 13-inch laptop, ideal for budding astronomers, is an absolute steal at 23% in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
November 29^th 2024 at 5:47 pm

$255 off for Black Friday, this astronomer-friendly MacBook Air has never been cheaper

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November 29^th 2024 at 5:47 pm

This sleek MacBook Air M3 13-inch laptop, ideal for budding astronomers, is an absolute steal at 23% in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

A MacBook Air M3 13-inch laptop against a starry background next to a Space Black Friday Deals logo.

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How bacteria are inspiring the next generation of space-borne lasers
The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of thousands of satellites in orbit.
November 29^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

How bacteria are inspiring the next generation of space-borne lasers

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November 29^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of thousands of satellites in orbit.

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Hurry! Up to 40% off Star Wars sets in Lego's Black Friday sale — these deals are already selling out
Some of the best Lego Star Wars sets are reduced by 40% in Lego's Black Friday sale, including the Phantom Menace BrickHeadz collection.
November 29^th 2024 at 4:48 pm

Hurry! Up to 40% off Star Wars sets in Lego's Black Friday sale — these deals are already selling out

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November 29^th 2024 at 4:48 pm

Some of the best Lego Star Wars sets are reduced by 40% in Lego's Black Friday sale, including the Phantom Menace BrickHeadz collection.

A selection of Lego Star Wars sets on a purple background arranged around a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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I'm a huge Star Wars and sci-fi fan and I recommend Disney Plus and Hulu's Black Friday bundleacox@space.com (Alexander Cox)
I love sci-fi and I would get the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle, which is 72% off for Black Friday, if I didn't already have a subscription.
November 29^th 2024 at 4:35 pm

I'm a huge Star Wars and sci-fi fan and I recommend Disney Plus and Hulu's Black Friday bundle

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By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

November 29^th 2024 at 4:35 pm

I love sci-fi and I would get the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle, which is 72% off for Black Friday, if I didn't already have a subscription.

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The cheapest price since January — a massive $450 off our favorite Celestron telescope this Black Friday
This magnificent Celestron NexStar Evolution 8, with a computerized star-tracking mount, is an amazing $450 off in Adorama's Black Friday sale
November 29^th 2024 at 4:11 pm

The cheapest price since January — a massive $450 off our favorite Celestron telescope this Black Friday

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November 29^th 2024 at 4:11 pm

This magnificent Celestron NexStar Evolution 8, with a computerized star-tracking mount, is an amazing $450 off in Adorama's Black Friday sale

A Celestron NexStar Evolution 8, in front of a space background, with a Space Black Friday Deals logo.

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Black Friday deal: Unleash your inner dark side with 20% off the Darth Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber
Normally selling for $279, there is a 20% discount on the sought-after Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber this Black Friday, making it just $222.
November 29^th 2024 at 3:00 pm

Black Friday deal: Unleash your inner dark side with 20% off the Darth Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber

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November 29^th 2024 at 3:00 pm

Normally selling for $279, there is a 20% discount on the sought-after Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber this Black Friday, making it just $222.

Darth Vader Force FX Elite lightsaber on a purple background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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'Cataclysmic' solar storm hit Earth around 2687 years ago, ancient tree rings revealdaisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
If this colossal solar storm hit our technologically advanced world the effects would have been devastating.
November 29^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

'Cataclysmic' solar storm hit Earth around 2687 years ago, ancient tree rings reveal

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

November 29^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

If this colossal solar storm hit our technologically advanced world the effects would have been devastating.

solar storm erupting from the surface of the sun in a large fiery filament.

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One of the best Lego Marvel sets has 40% off this Black Friday
This Black Friday the Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle set has $40 off and, with it retiring soon, why not treat yourself to what we described as a "captivating build"?
November 29^th 2024 at 2:25 pm

One of the best Lego Marvel sets has 40% off this Black Friday

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November 29^th 2024 at 2:25 pm

This Black Friday the Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle set has $40 off and, with it retiring soon, why not treat yourself to what we described as a "captivating build"?

Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle set on a purple background with a Space Black Friday badge.

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Huge 30% discount on the Fussion Planetarium Projector this Black Friday
This highly-rated star projector is just $28 this Black Friday, offering up gorgeous views of the Milky Way in your living room.
November 29^th 2024 at 1:26 pm

Huge 30% discount on the Fussion Planetarium Projector this Black Friday

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November 29^th 2024 at 1:26 pm

This highly-rated star projector is just $28 this Black Friday, offering up gorgeous views of the Milky Way in your living room.

Fussion Planetarium Projector on a blue planet background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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One of the best mirrorless cameras has dipped below $2000
Amazon, BestBuy, Adorama and other retailers have slashed $500 of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II for Black Friday Week.
November 29^th 2024 at 12:02 am

One of the best mirrorless cameras has dipped below $2000

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November 29^th 2024 at 12:02 am

Amazon, BestBuy, Adorama and other retailers have slashed $500 of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II for Black Friday Week.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Black Friday poster

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Flying high! This DJI drone bundle is $270 off for Black Friday
Want to fly longer for less? We think this DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo bundle is one of the best camera drones and it's an unbeatable $270 this Black Friday
November 28^th 2024 at 10:58 pm

Flying high! This DJI drone bundle is $270 off for Black Friday

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November 28^th 2024 at 10:58 pm

Want to fly longer for less? We think this DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo bundle is one of the best camera drones and it's an unbeatable $270 this Black Friday

A DJI Air 3 drone, with remote, charging dock and two batteries and a Space Black Friday Deals sign next to it.

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'The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen' book honors the king of ‘60s sci-fi TVstingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A preview of Titan Books' "The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen"
November 28^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

'The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen' book honors the king of ‘60s sci-fi TV

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 28^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

A preview of Titan Books' "The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen"

A crazy collage of characters on the cover of a book called "The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen"

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Hurry! The cheapest we have seen the Nikon Z 7II: Save $1,000 this Black Friday
This Black Friday save $1000 on the Nikon Z 7II, one of our best-rated mirrorless cameras for low-light photography to take your astrophotography out of this world.
November 28^th 2024 at 9:46 pm

Hurry! The cheapest we have seen the Nikon Z 7II: Save $1,000 this Black Friday

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November 28^th 2024 at 9:46 pm

This Black Friday save $1000 on the Nikon Z 7II, one of our best-rated mirrorless cameras for low-light photography to take your astrophotography out of this world.

Nikon Z 7II on a purple background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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Watch a mesmerizing simulation of the sun’s behavior from NASA (video)
The sun's complex behavior still holds many mysteries.
November 28^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Watch a mesmerizing simulation of the sun’s behavior from NASA (video)

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November 28^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

The sun's complex behavior still holds many mysteries.

color-coded display from NASA shows the outward movements of dynamic solar activity.

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Massive saving of $759 on the best-in-class Leica binoculars this Black Friday
There is a huge saving to be had on the Leica 10x42 Noctivid binoculars this Black Friday, some of the best binos you will ever have the pleasure of using.
November 28^th 2024 at 8:45 pm

Massive saving of $759 on the best-in-class Leica binoculars this Black Friday

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November 28^th 2024 at 8:45 pm

There is a huge saving to be had on the Leica 10x42 Noctivid binoculars this Black Friday, some of the best binos you will ever have the pleasure of using.

Leica 10x42 Noctivid binoculars on a purple background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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'Impossible' black holes discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope may finally have an explanation
Peculiar James Webb Space Telescope observations seem to show gargantuan black holes in the earliest moments of the universe. New research may explain how they formed, thanks to primordial "seeds".
November 28^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

'Impossible' black holes discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope may finally have an explanation

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November 28^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Peculiar James Webb Space Telescope observations seem to show gargantuan black holes in the earliest moments of the universe. New research may explain how they formed, thanks to primordial "seeds".

This still from a NASA simulation shows the glow from two supermassive black holes as they spiral toward each other ahead of a collision.

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Save 25% with this Black Friday deal on the BlissLights star projector
The BlissLights Starport is small but mighty — completely transform a space with this thumb-sized laser projector, the perfect stocking filler for gamers or space lovers.
November 28^th 2024 at 8:16 pm

Save 25% with this Black Friday deal on the BlissLights star projector

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November 28^th 2024 at 8:16 pm

The BlissLights Starport is small but mighty — completely transform a space with this thumb-sized laser projector, the perfect stocking filler for gamers or space lovers.

BlissLights Star Port on a purple background

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The Nikon Z7 II is brilliant for astrophotography and it now has a huge $1003 saving in this Black Friday camera dealpaul.brett@futurenet.com (Paul Brett)
Save 33% and buy the Nikon Z7 II at its best-ever price when bundled with the handy FTZ II Adapter.
November 28^th 2024 at 7:58 pm

The Nikon Z7 II is brilliant for astrophotography and it now has a huge $1003 saving in this Black Friday camera deal

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

November 28^th 2024 at 7:58 pm

Save 33% and buy the Nikon Z7 II at its best-ever price when bundled with the handy FTZ II Adapter.

The Nikon Z7II camera with the FTZ II Adapter with a Space bLack Friday deals logo

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'The Book of Boba Fett' was disappointing, but we still want a 2nd season
Despite some bold ideas, The Book of Boba Fett season 1 was a bit of a mess, but that doesn’t mean a second season wouldn’t work.
November 28^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

'The Book of Boba Fett' was disappointing, but we still want a 2nd season

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November 28^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Despite some bold ideas, The Book of Boba Fett season 1 was a bit of a mess, but that doesn’t mean a second season wouldn’t work.

A bald man in armor carrying his helmet, walking beside a woman in black carrying a gun.

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Save $450 this Black Friday: The Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25" telescope is the cheapest it has been all year!
The Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25" is the best premium GoTo scope you can buy with a huge saving of $450 this Black Friday.
November 28^th 2024 at 6:54 pm

Save $450 this Black Friday: The Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25" telescope is the cheapest it has been all year!

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November 28^th 2024 at 6:54 pm

The Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25" is the best premium GoTo scope you can buy with a huge saving of $450 this Black Friday.

Black Friday Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 on a purple background with a Space Black Friday badge

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The fastest-moving stars in the galaxy may be piloted by intelligent aliens, new paper suggests
To explore the galaxy and hunt for resources, intelligent aliens might need to turn their home stars into natural spaceships, a new paper suggests. A few known star systems might fit the bill.
November 28^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

The fastest-moving stars in the galaxy may be piloted by intelligent aliens, new paper suggests

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November 28^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

To explore the galaxy and hunt for resources, intelligent aliens might need to turn their home stars into natural spaceships, a new paper suggests. A few known star systems might fit the bill.

An alien megastructure like a Dyson sphere doesn’t seem to be causing the weird dimming of one of the weirdest stars in our galaxy, Tabby's star.

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Black Friday deal: Save $55 on one of Celestron's best binoculars for stargazing
We think the Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars are some of the finest handheld binoculars for stargazing and wildlife observation.
November 28^th 2024 at 6:18 pm

Black Friday deal: Save $55 on one of Celestron's best binoculars for stargazing

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November 28^th 2024 at 6:18 pm

We think the Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars are some of the finest handheld binoculars for stargazing and wildlife observation.

The Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars on a purple background

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Warm up this holiday season with NASA's new SLS rocket engine fireplace (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
NASA has given us a holiday treat — a virtual fireplace lit by the engines of its Space Launch System moon rocket.
November 28^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Warm up this holiday season with NASA's new SLS rocket engine fireplace (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 28^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

NASA has given us a holiday treat — a virtual fireplace lit by the engines of its Space Launch System moon rocket.

NASA created a virtual fireplace for the 2024 holiday season, a homey hearth lit by the engines of its Space Launch System moon rocket.

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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5 episode 7: How does a certain 'Next Generation' character cross paths with the Cerritos?
A familiar head from the Enterprise-D shows up in this week's 'Lower Decks'. Here's how…
November 28^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5 episode 7: How does a certain 'Next Generation' character cross paths with the Cerritos?

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November 28^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

A familiar head from the Enterprise-D shows up in this week's 'Lower Decks'. Here's how…

Three alien women sitting in a medical bay. The middle women is gesturing to herself excitedly, while the woman on the left looks worried, and the woman on the right looks annoyed.

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2 space telescope designs will battle it out to become NASA's next cosmic imager
Whichever mission NASA selects to image the cosmos next should launch by 2032. Here are the two contenders.
November 28^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

2 space telescope designs will battle it out to become NASA's next cosmic imager

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November 28^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Whichever mission NASA selects to image the cosmos next should launch by 2032. Here are the two contenders.

a silver space telescope with gold mirror floats in sapce.

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Black Friday deal: The cheapest we have ever seen the Canon EOS R8
The Canon EOS R8 can be picked up for a bargain at $1070 this Black Friday — rated our best entry-level astrophotography camera.
November 28^th 2024 at 4:00 pm

Black Friday deal: The cheapest we have ever seen the Canon EOS R8

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November 28^th 2024 at 4:00 pm

The Canon EOS R8 can be picked up for a bargain at $1070 this Black Friday — rated our best entry-level astrophotography camera.

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Experience the galaxy in your own home for less this Black Friday with 30% off this Govee Star Light Projector
There is a huge 30% saving on the highly-rated Govee Star Light Projector so grab yourself a galactic bargain this Black Friday.
November 28^th 2024 at 3:21 pm

Experience the galaxy in your own home for less this Black Friday with 30% off this Govee Star Light Projector

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November 28^th 2024 at 3:21 pm

There is a huge 30% saving on the highly-rated Govee Star Light Projector so grab yourself a galactic bargain this Black Friday.

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From 6th Ave to space: Haribo gummi candies blast off into Macy's Thanksgiving Day Paraderobert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
Haribo is adding its own "cosmic" taste to Thanksgiving by sending Goldbear (and its friends) where no gummi candy has gone before. The confectioner has a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
November 28^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

From 6th Ave to space: Haribo gummi candies blast off into Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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

November 28^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Haribo is adding its own "cosmic" taste to Thanksgiving by sending Goldbear (and its friends) where no gummi candy has gone before. The confectioner has a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

photo collage showing illustrations of a gummi candy astronaut and rocket ship, along with a photo of a nasa astronaut on the international space station

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The Nikon Z8 is the cheapest we have ever seen it this Black Friday with $700 off
If you are serious about photography, the Nikon Z8 is the ultimate mirrorless camera upgrade and you can save $700 on this camera and lens bundle this Black Friday.
November 28^th 2024 at 1:13 pm

The Nikon Z8 is the cheapest we have ever seen it this Black Friday with $700 off

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November 28^th 2024 at 1:13 pm

If you are serious about photography, the Nikon Z8 is the ultimate mirrorless camera upgrade and you can save $700 on this camera and lens bundle this Black Friday.

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Happy Thanksgiving from space! What Turkey Day dinner looks like for NASA astronauts on ISS (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
The four NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station wished us all a happy Thanksgiving — and revealed what they'll be feasting on this Turkey Day.
November 28^th 2024 at 8:31 am

Happy Thanksgiving from space! What Turkey Day dinner looks like for NASA astronauts on ISS (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 28^th 2024 at 8:31 am

The four NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station wished us all a happy Thanksgiving — and revealed what they'll be feasting on this Turkey Day.

three men and one woman wave from inside the international space station

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NASA's Europa Clipper probe deploys 1st science instruments en route to Jupiter
NASA's Europa Clipper mission has successfully deployed its magnetometer's boom and several antennas for its radar instrument as it continues on its journey toward Jupiter's ice-covered moon.
November 28^th 2024 at 12:30 am

NASA's Europa Clipper probe deploys 1st science instruments en route to Jupiter

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November 28^th 2024 at 12:30 am

NASA's Europa Clipper mission has successfully deployed its magnetometer's boom and several antennas for its radar instrument as it continues on its journey toward Jupiter's ice-covered moon.

the black silhouette of a double solar-paneled space probe, with a pair of opposing straight thin antenna extending from either panel arm, is beset before the trippy blue and pink trenches and scars of an icy moon below.

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Japan's priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got 'rapidly colonized' by Earth bacteria
A sample of the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms, new research has revealed.
November 27^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Japan's priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got 'rapidly colonized' by Earth bacteria

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November 27^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

A sample of the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms, new research has revealed.

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Astronaut catches Dextre space robot 'busting a move' outside ISS — for science (video)
NASA astronaut Don Pettit took a 10-hour timelapse of Dextre, a handy Canadian robot, working with a science experiment on the ISS.
November 27^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Astronaut catches Dextre space robot 'busting a move' outside ISS — for science (video)

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November 27^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

NASA astronaut Don Pettit took a 10-hour timelapse of Dextre, a handy Canadian robot, working with a science experiment on the ISS.

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Stargaze for less — lowest price in six months on these Celestron binoculars at Amazon this Black Friday
Want stunning views of the cosmos without a telescope? Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars are only $210 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
November 27^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Stargaze for less — lowest price in six months on these Celestron binoculars at Amazon this Black Friday

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November 27^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Want stunning views of the cosmos without a telescope? Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars are only $210 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

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Get 26% off this BlissLights galaxy projector this Black Friday and fill your home with stars!
Want to relax, meditate, or lull little ones to sleep? Invite the cosmos into your home with this amazing Blisslights Sky Lite Evolve projector, $10 off at Amazon for Black Friday.
November 27^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Get 26% off this BlissLights galaxy projector this Black Friday and fill your home with stars!

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November 27^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Want to relax, meditate, or lull little ones to sleep? Invite the cosmos into your home with this amazing Blisslights Sky Lite Evolve projector, $10 off at Amazon for Black Friday.

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Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the asteroid 2024 PT5 as it ended its stint as Earth's second moon on Monday (Nov. 25).
November 27^th 2024 at 9:29 pm

Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon

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November 27^th 2024 at 9:29 pm

Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the asteroid 2024 PT5 as it ended its stint as Earth's second moon on Monday (Nov. 25).

A black and white field of view with a faint white dot in red crosshairs

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China's Tianzhou 7 spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere to end cargo mission (video)andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
The Tianzhou 7 spacecraft undocked from China's Tiangong space station on Nov. 10 and reentered Earth's atmosphere at around 8:25 a.m. EST (1325 GMT) on Nov. 17.
November 27^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

China's Tianzhou 7 spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere to end cargo mission (video)

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

November 27^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

The Tianzhou 7 spacecraft undocked from China's Tiangong space station on Nov. 10 and reentered Earth's atmosphere at around 8:25 a.m. EST (1325 GMT) on Nov. 17.

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These super powerful skywatching Celestron binoculars are $110 off this Black Friday
These Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are superb for surveying the night skies and they are 22% off at Amazon this Black Friday.
November 27^th 2024 at 8:05 pm

These super powerful skywatching Celestron binoculars are $110 off this Black Friday

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November 27^th 2024 at 8:05 pm

These Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are superb for surveying the night skies and they are 22% off at Amazon this Black Friday.

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Ahsoka Tano Force FX Elite Lightsaber has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
If you're looking for a Christmas present for the Star Wars fan in your life, save $89 on this impressive lightsaber in this Black Friday deal.
November 27^th 2024 at 7:56 pm

Ahsoka Tano Force FX Elite Lightsaber has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday

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November 27^th 2024 at 7:56 pm

If you're looking for a Christmas present for the Star Wars fan in your life, save $89 on this impressive lightsaber in this Black Friday deal.

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5 galaxies in perfect alignment challenge our best model of the universe
Astronomers have discovered a group of dwarf galaxies with distinct features that challenge predictions made by the prevailing cold dark matter (CDM) model.
November 27^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

5 galaxies in perfect alignment challenge our best model of the universe

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November 27^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Astronomers have discovered a group of dwarf galaxies with distinct features that challenge predictions made by the prevailing cold dark matter (CDM) model.

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Thanksgiving night sky 2024: Venus, Jupiter and Saturn stay for dessert
For Thanksgiving 2024, we have a celestial feast as three bright planets shine prominently during the early evening hours:Saturn, Jupiter and Venus.
November 27^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Thanksgiving night sky 2024: Venus, Jupiter and Saturn stay for dessert

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November 27^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

For Thanksgiving 2024, we have a celestial feast as three bright planets shine prominently during the early evening hours:Saturn, Jupiter and Venus.

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Save $980 on one of Unistellar's best telescopes this Black Friday
The Unistellar eVscope 2 is an absolutely remarkable telescope — and being able to save $980 on it this Black Friday, you may find yourself gravitating towards it.
November 27^th 2024 at 5:51 pm

Save $980 on one of Unistellar's best telescopes this Black Friday

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November 27^th 2024 at 5:51 pm

The Unistellar eVscope 2 is an absolutely remarkable telescope — and being able to save $980 on it this Black Friday, you may find yourself gravitating towards it.

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Near Space Labs launches fleet of AI-powered balloon robots to track Earth climate risks
New York-based Near Space Labs has launched a new fleet of balloon-borne zero-emission robots to keep a supersharp eye on Earth.
November 27^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Near Space Labs launches fleet of AI-powered balloon robots to track Earth climate risks

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November 27^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

New York-based Near Space Labs has launched a new fleet of balloon-borne zero-emission robots to keep a supersharp eye on Earth.

The bulbous blue orb of Earth hangs from above. On its face, on the left, a giant white swirl of this cloud, a hurricane. On the bottom right, within the sliver of black space beneath the Earth, a white spacecraft is partially seen.

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Powerful new Vulcan Centaur rocket gearing up for 1st Space Force mission
The new Vulcan Centaur rocket's first launch for the U.S. Space Force will come at an exciting time for the spaceflight industry.
November 27^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Powerful new Vulcan Centaur rocket gearing up for 1st Space Force mission

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November 27^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

The new Vulcan Centaur rocket's first launch for the U.S. Space Force will come at an exciting time for the spaceflight industry.

a rocket hangs suspended in an assembly hanger.

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This is one of the best Lego Star Wars Black Friday deals for kids I've found
The Lego Star Wars Pirate Snub Fighter set should be $34.99, but there's a 30% saving to be had on Amazon this Black Friday.
November 27^th 2024 at 3:53 pm

This is one of the best Lego Star Wars Black Friday deals for kids I've found

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November 27^th 2024 at 3:53 pm

The Lego Star Wars Pirate Snub Fighter set should be $34.99, but there's a 30% saving to be had on Amazon this Black Friday.

Lego Star Wars Pirate Snub Fighter set on a purple background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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Hot Black Friday camera deal: Save $800 on the best DSLR for astrophotography
Huge $800 off this Black Friday: Nikon D850, the best DSLR on the market and our pick as the best DSLR for astrophotography now almost 27% cheaper in this camera deal.
November 27^th 2024 at 2:48 pm

Hot Black Friday camera deal: Save $800 on the best DSLR for astrophotography

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November 27^th 2024 at 2:48 pm

Huge $800 off this Black Friday: Nikon D850, the best DSLR on the market and our pick as the best DSLR for astrophotography now almost 27% cheaper in this camera deal.

A Nikon D850 body on a purple cosmic background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

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How China plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 (video)andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
China's human spaceflight agency has released a video detailing its plans for a first crewed mission to the moon, including progress on lunar hardware.
November 27^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

How China plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 (video)

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

November 27^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

China's human spaceflight agency has released a video detailing its plans for a first crewed mission to the moon, including progress on lunar hardware.

Two astroanuts in white spacesuits stand on either side of a red flag, standing in the center on the moon's surface. On the left, a moon lander with two circular solar panels. On the right, a moon rover.

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Save over 20% on this Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set
Recreate Darth Vader's iconic Star Wars entrance with this awesome Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set, complete with force-choking action, now 20% cheaper for Black Friday.
November 27^th 2024 at 5:30 am

Save over 20% on this Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set

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November 27^th 2024 at 5:30 am

Recreate Darth Vader's iconic Star Wars entrance with this awesome Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set, complete with force-choking action, now 20% cheaper for Black Friday.

Lego Boarding the Tantive IV Set, against a planet, with a Space Black Friday Deals logo.

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'So I first discovered 'Star Wars' when the first film was released in the cinemas. I remember it just blowing my tiny mind,' Jude Law says in new 'Skeleton Crew' featurette (video)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A new "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" teaser and featurette were just released by Disney+'
November 27^th 2024 at 2:29 am

'So I first discovered 'Star Wars' when the first film was released in the cinemas. I remember it just blowing my tiny mind,' Jude Law says in new 'Skeleton Crew' featurette (video)

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 27^th 2024 at 2:29 am

A new "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" teaser and featurette were just released by Disney+'

a golden skull-shaped statue in a room full of treasure

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Magnetic tornadoes on Jupiter are spawning Earth-size storms
Magnetic vortices twisting down from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere cause giant, ultraviolet-absorbing polar anticyclones, each the size of our Earth.
November 27^th 2024 at 1:30 am

Magnetic tornadoes on Jupiter are spawning Earth-size storms

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November 27^th 2024 at 1:30 am

Magnetic vortices twisting down from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere cause giant, ultraviolet-absorbing polar anticyclones, each the size of our Earth.

The southern hemisphere of Jupiter hangs from above in black space, striped in false color blues, violets, and dark reds

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International Space Station dodges 2nd piece of space junk in 6 daysmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
A Russian Progress freighter docked to the ISS fired its thrusters Monday (Nov. 25) to dodge a piece of debris, the second such evasive maneuver for the orbiting lab in less than a week.
November 27^th 2024 at 1:00 am

International Space Station dodges 2nd piece of space junk in 6 days

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 27^th 2024 at 1:00 am

A Russian Progress freighter docked to the ISS fired its thrusters Monday (Nov. 25) to dodge a piece of debris, the second such evasive maneuver for the orbiting lab in less than a week.

view of the international space station through the window of a departing spacecraft

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'Knights of the Old Republic II' at 20: The key to Star Wars' future is found in its past
We revisit the Star Wars RPG sequel that subverted the expectations of fans and gained a cult following, despite a troubled development.
November 27^th 2024 at 12:30 am

'Knights of the Old Republic II' at 20: The key to Star Wars' future is found in its past

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November 27^th 2024 at 12:30 am

We revisit the Star Wars RPG sequel that subverted the expectations of fans and gained a cult following, despite a troubled development.

Image from the game Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Concept art depicting a person in black clothing with a red lightsaber fighting a person in white clothing with a blue lightsaber. In the foreground there is a heavily scared person (with one red eye and one normal eye) holding a red lightsaber, ready to strike.

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Take an intergalactic joy ride in new trailer for Pixar's animated space odyssey 'Elio' (video)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A new trailer has arrived for Disney/Pixar's new animated sci-fi adventure, "Elio," the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth's leader by intergalactic aliens.
November 26^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Take an intergalactic joy ride in new trailer for Pixar's animated space odyssey 'Elio' (video)

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 26^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

A new trailer has arrived for Disney/Pixar's new animated sci-fi adventure, "Elio," the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth's leader by intergalactic aliens.

A weird alien and a young boy surf on a blue cosmic wave

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New Japanese rocket engine explodes during testing for 2nd time in 16 monthsbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
An engine hot fire test for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's new Epsilon S rocket ended prematurely when the engine caught fire and exploded.
November 26^th 2024 at 11:00 pm

New Japanese rocket engine explodes during testing for 2nd time in 16 months

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

November 26^th 2024 at 11:00 pm

An engine hot fire test for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's new Epsilon S rocket ended prematurely when the engine caught fire and exploded.

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ISS astronauts open hatch to Russian spacecraft after strange smell delays cargo delivery
Cargo is finally being unloaded from a docked Russian Progress spacecraft at the ISS. A delay occurred after astronauts reported an unexpected smell on Nov. 23.
November 26^th 2024 at 10:23 pm

ISS astronauts open hatch to Russian spacecraft after strange smell delays cargo delivery

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November 26^th 2024 at 10:23 pm

Cargo is finally being unloaded from a docked Russian Progress spacecraft at the ISS. A delay occurred after astronauts reported an unexpected smell on Nov. 23.

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Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Departing on Monday (Nov. 25), Earth's recent "mini-moon" asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?
November 26^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'

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November 26^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Departing on Monday (Nov. 25), Earth's recent "mini-moon" asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?

An illustration of the asteroid PT5 as it leaves Earth after a stint as our "second moon."

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How we fund the content that you read on Space.com.
November 26^th 2024 at 8:44 pm

Content funding on Space.com

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By: tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)

November 26^th 2024 at 8:44 pm

How we fund the content that you read on Space.com.

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'Flame-throwing' Guitar Nebula's concert caught by Hubble and Chandra space telescopes (video)
NASA telescope spotted a glowing nebula that looks like a guitar shredding rapid pulses of stellar material through space like soundwaves through a packed concert stadium.
November 26^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

'Flame-throwing' Guitar Nebula's concert caught by Hubble and Chandra space telescopes (video)

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November 26^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

NASA telescope spotted a glowing nebula that looks like a guitar shredding rapid pulses of stellar material through space like soundwaves through a packed concert stadium.

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Act fast! Hulu and Disney+ bundle for just $2.99 a month for a year with this Black Friday deal
This Black Friday, you can have two of our favorite streaming services for just $2.99 a month for 12 months
November 27^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Act fast! Hulu and Disney+ bundle for just $2.99 a month for a year with this Black Friday deal

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November 27^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

This Black Friday, you can have two of our favorite streaming services for just $2.99 a month for 12 months

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Save $200 on this 'revolutionary' Celestron telescope this Black Friday
One of the best GoTo telescopes you can buy is now $200 cheaper on Amazon with this out-of-this-world Black Friday telescope deal.
November 26^th 2024 at 8:00 pm

Save $200 on this 'revolutionary' Celestron telescope this Black Friday

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November 26^th 2024 at 8:00 pm

One of the best GoTo telescopes you can buy is now $200 cheaper on Amazon with this out-of-this-world Black Friday telescope deal.

A Celestron NexStar 6SE telescope against an orange planet background

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Epic Black Friday deal: Save a huge 90% on Hulu for a whole year
This Black Friday you can get Hulu for just 99 cents a month for 12 months, saving a huge 90% over the standard $9.99 price.
November 26^th 2024 at 7:53 pm

Epic Black Friday deal: Save a huge 90% on Hulu for a whole year

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November 26^th 2024 at 7:53 pm

This Black Friday you can get Hulu for just 99 cents a month for 12 months, saving a huge 90% over the standard $9.99 price.

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Black Friday streaming deal: Save 75% on two months of AMC Plus
AMC Plus is now just $1.25 for two months in this Black Friday streaming deal: Watch "Interstellar", "The Walking Dead", "Snowpiercer" and more for less.
November 26^th 2024 at 7:44 pm

Black Friday streaming deal: Save 75% on two months of AMC Plus

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November 26^th 2024 at 7:44 pm

AMC Plus is now just $1.25 for two months in this Black Friday streaming deal: Watch "Interstellar", "The Walking Dead", "Snowpiercer" and more for less.

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Get 75% off your first two months of Discovery+ this Black Friday
This Discovery+ deal will keep you glued to your set with everything from space documentaries to Shark Week, and it's a good way to keep the family happy this Thanksgiving.
November 26^th 2024 at 7:40 pm

Get 75% off your first two months of Discovery+ this Black Friday

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November 26^th 2024 at 7:40 pm

This Discovery+ deal will keep you glued to your set with everything from space documentaries to Shark Week, and it's a good way to keep the family happy this Thanksgiving.

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'Hidden black hole' devouring curious star exposed by new X-ray space telescope
In a "rite of passage," the JAXA/NASA X-ray telescope XRISM has mapped in detail Cygnus X-3, a curious binary system with a potential black hole feasting stellar winds blowing from a massive star.
November 26^th 2024 at 6:59 pm

'Hidden black hole' devouring curious star exposed by new X-ray space telescope

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November 26^th 2024 at 6:59 pm

In a "rite of passage," the JAXA/NASA X-ray telescope XRISM has mapped in detail Cygnus X-3, a curious binary system with a potential black hole feasting stellar winds blowing from a massive star.

A bright blue orb next to an orange swirl against a smoky red background

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Scientists are updating chemistry models to track down life on icy moons
Scientists are using chemical modeling to dissect whether life exists on icy moons in our solar system.
November 26^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Scientists are updating chemistry models to track down life on icy moons

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November 26^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Scientists are using chemical modeling to dissect whether life exists on icy moons in our solar system.

rows of canyons and peaks stretch vertically across the surface of a barren landscape. Plumes of white mist spew from the depths of the rightmost canyon. A crescent planet is scene in the dark, starry sky near upper left of center, with a small bright star shining to its lower left.

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Mars may have made its 2 moons by ripping an asteroid apart
A new theory proposes that Phobos and Deimos resulted from the wreckage of a larger asteroid that wandered too close to Mars and was ripped apart.
November 26^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Mars may have made its 2 moons by ripping an asteroid apart

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November 26^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

A new theory proposes that Phobos and Deimos resulted from the wreckage of a larger asteroid that wandered too close to Mars and was ripped apart.

two grey rocks in orbit around a reddish-orange planet

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We love this Celestron motorized telescope and it's $300 off for Black Friday
Save $300 on the Celestron NexStar 8SE, a bargain for serious stargazers and the best-motorised telescope out there.
November 26^th 2024 at 2:54 pm

We love this Celestron motorized telescope and it's $300 off for Black Friday

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November 26^th 2024 at 2:54 pm

Save $300 on the Celestron NexStar 8SE, a bargain for serious stargazers and the best-motorised telescope out there.

The Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope with orange tube and black keypad on a purple starry background with a blue space.com logo in the top left corner.

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Get $80 off this computer-aided Celestron telescope for Black Friday
Want a little help with your skygazing? This beginner-friendly Celestron 114LCM newtonian telescope will find and track celestial objects, and it's down to $359.99 at Amazon this Black Friday.
November 26^th 2024 at 2:33 pm

Get $80 off this computer-aided Celestron telescope for Black Friday

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November 26^th 2024 at 2:33 pm

Want a little help with your skygazing? This beginner-friendly Celestron 114LCM newtonian telescope will find and track celestial objects, and it's down to $359.99 at Amazon this Black Friday.

A Celestron 114LCM computerised telescope, against a planet background, with a Space Black Friday Deals logo.

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A super-Earth beyond Mars would have made Earth nearly uninhabitable
A pair of planetary scientists simulated how our solar system might have evolved if it had a super-Earth orbiting where the asteroid belt is today. The results are enough to make you grateful that we only have eight planets.
November 26^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

A super-Earth beyond Mars would have made Earth nearly uninhabitable

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November 26^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

A pair of planetary scientists simulated how our solar system might have evolved if it had a super-Earth orbiting where the asteroid belt is today. The results are enough to make you grateful that we only have eight planets.

an array of planetary bodies and an asteroid belt stretch from left to right across space.

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You can get 70% off Max for six months this Black Fridayacox@space.com (Alexander Cox)
This is a huge Black Friday streaming deal as Max, the home of the Dune movies and the DC universe, is 70% off for six months.
November 26^th 2024 at 2:07 pm

You can get 70% off Max for six months this Black Friday

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

November 26^th 2024 at 2:07 pm

This is a huge Black Friday streaming deal as Max, the home of the Dune movies and the DC universe, is 70% off for six months.

The "Max" logo, which is the word written in white on a blue background, on a purple starry background with the space.com logo in the top left corner

Space
SpaceX to launch 24 more Starlink satellites from Florida late Nov. 26mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX plans to launch yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday morning (Nov. 26).
November 26^th 2024 at 3:06 am

SpaceX to launch 24 more Starlink satellites from Florida late Nov. 26

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 26^th 2024 at 3:06 am

SpaceX plans to launch yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday morning (Nov. 26).

a black-and-white spacex falcon 9 rocket launches into a night sky.

Space
Wicked xenomorphs invade in new teaser for Hulu's 'Alien: Earth' (video)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
Watch the gripping new teaser for Hulu's upcoming sci-fi horror series 'Alien: Earth.'
November 26^th 2024 at 2:30 am

Wicked xenomorphs invade in new teaser for Hulu's 'Alien: Earth' (video)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 26^th 2024 at 2:30 am

Watch the gripping new teaser for Hulu's upcoming sci-fi horror series 'Alien: Earth.'

green light emanates from a v-shaped crack in a blue planet floating in space

Space
NASA's nuclear-powered Dragonfly helicopter will ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket toward Saturn moon Titanmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
NASA has picked SpaceX to launch its Dragonfly astrobiology mission to the intriguing Saturn moon Titan. A Falcon Heavy will loft Dragonfly in July 2028.
November 26^th 2024 at 2:05 am

NASA's nuclear-powered Dragonfly helicopter will ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket toward Saturn moon Titan

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 26^th 2024 at 2:05 am

NASA has picked SpaceX to launch its Dragonfly astrobiology mission to the intriguing Saturn moon Titan. A Falcon Heavy will loft Dragonfly in July 2028.

illustration of a silvery metallic rotorcraft flying over orangish dunes

Space
The Sombrero Galaxy's star-forming days are nearly over — and the James Webb Space Telescope may know why
A brand-new James Webb Space Telescope image captures the steady, slow lifestyle of the distinctive Sombrero Galaxy.
November 26^th 2024 at 1:30 am

The Sombrero Galaxy's star-forming days are nearly over — and the James Webb Space Telescope may know why

Space

November 26^th 2024 at 1:30 am

A brand-new James Webb Space Telescope image captures the steady, slow lifestyle of the distinctive Sombrero Galaxy.

A wide, flat disc of blue gasses bright on the outside with a dimmer inner ring, and bright white center point stretches across vast space.

Space
How does spaceflight affect astronauts' brains? There's good news and bad
Long-duration spaceflight affects some aspects of astronauts' cognitive health, but the observed impairment was not found to be lasting, a new study finds.
November 26^th 2024 at 12:30 am

How does spaceflight affect astronauts' brains? There's good news and bad

Space

November 26^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Long-duration spaceflight affects some aspects of astronauts' cognitive health, but the observed impairment was not found to be lasting, a new study finds.

In this illustration, NASA astronauts drill into the Mars’ subsurface. The agency is creating new maps that show where ice is most likely to be easily accessible to future astronauts.

Space
Neptune and Uranus have a magnetic mystery — but the case may finally be crackedconor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)
We may know why Uranus and Neptune lack dipole magnetic fields, at last.
November 25^th 2024 at 11:31 pm

Neptune and Uranus have a magnetic mystery — but the case may finally be cracked

Space

By: conor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)

November 25^th 2024 at 11:31 pm

We may know why Uranus and Neptune lack dipole magnetic fields, at last.

A composite image of Uranus (left) and Neptune based on Hubble Space Telescope observations.

Space
Huge Black Friday streaming deal: 75% off a year of Peacockacox@space.com (Alexander Cox)
Get an entire year of Peacock for just $19.99 as the streaming platform is offering 75% off this Black Friday.
November 25^th 2024 at 10:49 pm

Huge Black Friday streaming deal: 75% off a year of Peacock

Space

By: acox@space.com (Alexander Cox)

November 25^th 2024 at 10:49 pm

Get an entire year of Peacock for just $19.99 as the streaming platform is offering 75% off this Black Friday.

The Peacock logo in black, with a white outer glow on a blue planet background with the Space.com logo in the top left corner.

Space
'Unexpected odor' on Russian spacecraft delays cargo delivery for ISS astronauts
A Progress spacecraft at the ISS has a strange smell and unusual droplets after arriving at the ISS, NASA reported. Troubleshooting is ongoing, but its hatch is closed for now.
November 25^th 2024 at 10:41 pm

'Unexpected odor' on Russian spacecraft delays cargo delivery for ISS astronauts

Space

November 25^th 2024 at 10:41 pm

A Progress spacecraft at the ISS has a strange smell and unusual droplets after arriving at the ISS, NASA reported. Troubleshooting is ongoing, but its hatch is closed for now.

Space
James Webb Space Telescope 'pushed to its limits' to see most distant galaxies ever
The James Webb Space Telescope may have broken another of its own records, finding potentially five of the earliest and most distant galaxies ever seen.
November 25^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

James Webb Space Telescope 'pushed to its limits' to see most distant galaxies ever

Space

November 25^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

The James Webb Space Telescope may have broken another of its own records, finding potentially five of the earliest and most distant galaxies ever seen.

A large red swirl with a glowing red center (inset) Ten black squares in two layers of five containing red and blue dots

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'We didn't know what it was at first.' NASA aircraft uncovers site of secret Cold War nuclear missile tunnels under Greenland ice sheetbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
NASA scientists conducting surveys of arctic ice sheets in Greenland got an unprecedented view of an abandoned "city under the ice" built by the U.S. military during the Cold War.
November 25^th 2024 at 10:27 pm

'We didn't know what it was at first.' NASA aircraft uncovers site of secret Cold War nuclear missile tunnels under Greenland ice sheet

Space

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

November 25^th 2024 at 10:27 pm

NASA scientists conducting surveys of arctic ice sheets in Greenland got an unprecedented view of an abandoned "city under the ice" built by the U.S. military during the Cold War.

an aircraft flies high above a glacial ice sheet

Space
How do astronauts weigh themselves in space?
In microgravity, astronauts must measure their mass, not their weight, which they can do with two devices on the ISS.
November 25^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

How do astronauts weigh themselves in space?

Space

November 25^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

In microgravity, astronauts must measure their mass, not their weight, which they can do with two devices on the ISS.

a bald man in a light blue shirt and dark blue pants scrunches his body into a ball around a white piece of metal machinery, floating in a busy spacecraft.

Space
Firefly Aerospace completes Blue Ghost moon lander for January 2025 SpaceX launchbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
Firefly Aerospace announced its Blue Ghost lunar lander has completed testing and will now be shipped to Florida ahead of its planned January 2025 launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
November 25^th 2024 at 9:05 pm

Firefly Aerospace completes Blue Ghost moon lander for January 2025 SpaceX launch

Space

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

November 25^th 2024 at 9:05 pm

Firefly Aerospace announced its Blue Ghost lunar lander has completed testing and will now be shipped to Florida ahead of its planned January 2025 launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

a cube-shaped spacecraft covered in gold foil sits on a dolly in a white cleanroom

Space
Scientists find highest energy cosmic ray electrons ever seen
Scientists with the HESS Observatory have identified the most energetic cosmic electrons ever observed. What could this mean for our understanding of the universe?
November 25^th 2024 at 8:31 pm

Scientists find highest energy cosmic ray electrons ever seen

Space

November 25^th 2024 at 8:31 pm

Scientists with the HESS Observatory have identified the most energetic cosmic electrons ever observed. What could this mean for our understanding of the universe?

Visualization of the H.E.S.S. telescope array capturing the showers of particles produced by high-energy cosmic electrons and positrons, as well as gamma rays.

Space
'Dune: Prophecy:' What's the deal with Desmond Hart's demonic powers?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
The second episode of "Dune: Prophecy," "Two Wolves," explores the mysterious character Desmond Hart who appears to have gained unexplained powers after being swallowed by a sandworm.
November 25^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

'Dune: Prophecy:' What's the deal with Desmond Hart's demonic powers?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 25^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

The second episode of "Dune: Prophecy," "Two Wolves," explores the mysterious character Desmond Hart who appears to have gained unexplained powers after being swallowed by a sandworm.

characters in brown robes talk to one another inside a stone temple

Space
Watch SpaceX Starship flight 6 splash down in amazing 'buoycam' footage (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
A camera set up on a buoy in the Indian Ocean caught the end of the sixth test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19.
November 25^th 2024 at 6:29 pm

Watch SpaceX Starship flight 6 splash down in amazing 'buoycam' footage (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 25^th 2024 at 6:29 pm

A camera set up on a buoy in the Indian Ocean caught the end of the sixth test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19.

water-level view of a large silver spacecraft coming down for a vertical splashdown in the ocean

Space
Strange 'zebra' patterns are coming from the Crab Nebula — this physicist finally figured out whyconor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)
There are strange "zebra" patterns coming from the Crab Nebula, and the reason has to do with plasma refraction.
November 25^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Strange 'zebra' patterns are coming from the Crab Nebula — this physicist finally figured out why

Space

By: conor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)

November 25^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

There are strange "zebra" patterns coming from the Crab Nebula, and the reason has to do with plasma refraction.

a pink a purple rippley blob of gases in space.

Space
NASA satellites reveal Earth's continents are getting drier
Data from NASA satellites show a plunge in freshwater on Earth since May 2014, with 13 of the 30 most powerful droughts across the globe having taken place since January 2015.
November 25^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

NASA satellites reveal Earth's continents are getting drier

Space

November 25^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Data from NASA satellites show a plunge in freshwater on Earth since May 2014, with 13 of the 30 most powerful droughts across the globe having taken place since January 2015.

The famous Meke Lake, also known as the evil eye of the world, is shown dried up due to drought and climate change on Nov. 15, 2024 in. Konya, Türkiye.

Space
The moon eclipses bright blue star Spica this week. Here's how to see it
A waning crescent moon will creep closer and closer to Spica until the star's light is extinguished in the blink of an eye on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 27.
November 25^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

The moon eclipses bright blue star Spica this week. Here's how to see it

Space

November 25^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

A waning crescent moon will creep closer and closer to Spica until the star's light is extinguished in the blink of an eye on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 27.

A small crescent moon in the center is met by a bright point just below labeled Spica. Three blue lines meet at the point forming a bisected obtuse angle to the left. A giant thin orange circle fills the frame.

Space
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Monday morning (Nov. 25).
November 25^th 2024 at 4:45 am

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 25^th 2024 at 4:45 am

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Monday morning (Nov. 25).

An image of a SpaceX rocket taking to the skies to launch Starlink satellites

Space
What is Section 31 in the 'Star Trek' universe?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A new Paramount+ video details the history of Starfleet's secret Section 31, the subject of a new "Star Trek" movie coming to the streaming service in January.
November 24^th 2024 at 7:29 pm

What is Section 31 in the 'Star Trek' universe?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 24^th 2024 at 7:29 pm

A new Paramount+ video details the history of Starfleet's secret Section 31, the subject of a new "Star Trek" movie coming to the streaming service in January.

a woman in black leather whispers into the ear of a seated person with metal implants on their skull

Space
How amateur radio is connecting astronauts in space with kids on Earth
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) aims to inspire and educate youth in STEM through connecting astronauts in orbit with people on the ground.
November 24^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

How amateur radio is connecting astronauts in space with kids on Earth

Space

November 24^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) aims to inspire and educate youth in STEM through connecting astronauts in orbit with people on the ground.

a woman talks into a radio handset while her hair floats in zero gravity around her

Space
Best Predator games of all time
If it bleeds, we can kill it. But what about donning the mask and playing as the alien hunter instead? These are the best Predator video games.
November 24^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Best Predator games of all time

Space

November 24^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

If it bleeds, we can kill it. But what about donning the mask and playing as the alien hunter instead? These are the best Predator video games.

Space
NASA tests cellphone-sized underwater robots for future ocean world missions (video)
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently tested prototypes of miniature, self-propelled robots designed to explore the hidden oceans of distant moons like Europa, Jupiter's icy moon.
November 24^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

NASA tests cellphone-sized underwater robots for future ocean world missions (video)

Space

November 24^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently tested prototypes of miniature, self-propelled robots designed to explore the hidden oceans of distant moons like Europa, Jupiter's icy moon.

Space
How a mini-team of NASA archivists is restoring astronomical history
Though data from all modern missions is digitized and properly archived, the same can't be said for missions prior to 1990.
November 24^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

How a mini-team of NASA archivists is restoring astronomical history

Space

November 24^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Though data from all modern missions is digitized and properly archived, the same can't be said for missions prior to 1990.

An image of Jupiter from the Pioneer 10 mission, contained within the NSSDCA archives.

Space
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early this morning (Nov. 24).
November 24^th 2024 at 11:57 am

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 24^th 2024 at 11:57 am

SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early this morning (Nov. 24).

A rocket launch carves an orange arc into a dark night sky in this long-exposure photo.

Space
Black Friday streaming deal: 60% off the first two months of Paramount Plus
Watch "Star Trek" and "Halo" on Paramount Plus for just $2.99 a month if you sign up this Black Friday.
November 23^rd 2024 at 8:30 pm

Black Friday streaming deal: 60% off the first two months of Paramount Plus

Space

November 23^rd 2024 at 8:30 pm

Watch "Star Trek" and "Halo" on Paramount Plus for just $2.99 a month if you sign up this Black Friday.

Paramount Plus logo on a purple background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

Space
'Silo' Season 2: 'Order': How long until Silo 18 erupts into a bloody riot?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
In the aftermath of Juliette's shocking walk over the hill, seeds of rebellion begin putting down roots in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 2, "Order."
November 23^rd 2024 at 7:30 pm

'Silo' Season 2: 'Order': How long until Silo 18 erupts into a bloody riot?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 23^rd 2024 at 7:30 pm

In the aftermath of Juliette's shocking walk over the hill, seeds of rebellion begin putting down roots in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 2, "Order."

An angry woman in a green jacket confronts a hostile mob

Space
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 —From the Garage to Marsinfo@space.com (Space.com Staff)
On Episode 138 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Scott Tibbitts, a dynamic and engaging space entrepreneur.
November 23^rd 2024 at 7:17 pm

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 —From the Garage to Mars

Space

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

November 23^rd 2024 at 7:17 pm

On Episode 138 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Scott Tibbitts, a dynamic and engaging space entrepreneur.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 — From the Garage to Mars

Space
'Forbidden Planet' is one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time, and it's getting a remakestingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
"Forbidden Planet" scores a remake from writer Brian K. Vaughan and veteran producer Emma Watts.
November 23^rd 2024 at 5:30 pm

'Forbidden Planet' is one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time, and it's getting a remake

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 23^rd 2024 at 5:30 pm

"Forbidden Planet" scores a remake from writer Brian K. Vaughan and veteran producer Emma Watts.

Space
NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow
NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.
November 23^rd 2024 at 4:30 pm

NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow

Space

November 23^rd 2024 at 4:30 pm

NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.

A white passenger jet is seen from above, flying to the right through a blue sky a white puffy clouds.

Space
Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 French 'Internet of Things' satellites Nov. 24mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Rocket Lab plans to launch five French "Internet of Things" satellites on Sunday night (Nov. 24), and you can watch the action live.
November 23^rd 2024 at 2:30 pm

Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 French 'Internet of Things' satellites Nov. 24

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 23^rd 2024 at 2:30 pm

Rocket Lab plans to launch five French "Internet of Things" satellites on Sunday night (Nov. 24), and you can watch the action live.

a black and white rocket launches into a cloudy sky

Space
Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)
The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.
November 23^rd 2024 at 12:30 am

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)

Space

November 23^rd 2024 at 12:30 am

The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.

a rocket in between launch towers and surrounded by night sky

Space
Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions
The age of Mare Orientale could act like a lunar Rosetta stone for dating the age of the moon's other giant impact basins.
November 22^nd 2024 at 11:30 pm

Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 11:30 pm

The age of Mare Orientale could act like a lunar Rosetta stone for dating the age of the moon's other giant impact basins.

the large bulge of the moon rises from below, dominating all but the top fifth, black top portion of the image.

Space
Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?
Was alien life in "hot water" on Mars billions of years ago? New evidence from the Martian meteorite "Black Beauty" suggests so.
November 22^nd 2024 at 10:30 pm

Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 10:30 pm

Was alien life in "hot water" on Mars billions of years ago? New evidence from the Martian meteorite "Black Beauty" suggests so.

On the left an orange-brown sphere on the right a smooth black rock

Space
Lunar Google Doodle celebrates half-lit third quarter moon each month with interactive card game
Google's Rise of the Half Moon November Google Doodle celebrates the lunar cycle with an interactive and educational card game challenging players to match cards according to different phases of the moon.
November 22^nd 2024 at 9:08 pm

Lunar Google Doodle celebrates half-lit third quarter moon each month with interactive card game

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 9:08 pm

Google's Rise of the Half Moon November Google Doodle celebrates the lunar cycle with an interactive and educational card game challenging players to match cards according to different phases of the moon.

a cartoon moons hangs from above, kind eyes staring down into the night. words at the bottom read google doodle lunar calendar

Space
2-million-mile-per-hour galactic crash reawakens a dangerous 'cosmic crossroads'
Astronomers have observed a galaxy ripping through galactic debris left by multiple collisions at a dangerous "cosmic crossroads" called Stephan's Quintet.
November 22^nd 2024 at 9:04 pm

2-million-mile-per-hour galactic crash reawakens a dangerous 'cosmic crossroads'

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 9:04 pm

Astronomers have observed a galaxy ripping through galactic debris left by multiple collisions at a dangerous "cosmic crossroads" called Stephan's Quintet.

Glowing orbs against a black background with a white hexagon indicating the site of colliding galaxies

Space
The beginner-friendly DJI Mini 3 drone is $90 off this Black Friday
In this Black Friday drone deal, the DJI Mini 3 is $90 off and we rate it as the best beginner drone out there.
November 22^nd 2024 at 8:25 pm

The beginner-friendly DJI Mini 3 drone is $90 off this Black Friday

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 8:25 pm

In this Black Friday drone deal, the DJI Mini 3 is $90 off and we rate it as the best beginner drone out there.

DJI Mini 3 on an orange planet background with a Space Black Friday badge.

Space
The Pococo Galaxy star projector is 33% off this Black Friday
This Black Friday star projector deal sees $40 off the Pococo Galaxy star projector: we tested it and we love it.
November 22^nd 2024 at 7:50 pm

The Pococo Galaxy star projector is 33% off this Black Friday

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 7:50 pm

This Black Friday star projector deal sees $40 off the Pococo Galaxy star projector: we tested it and we love it.

A POCOCO Star Projector, against a blue planet, with a Space: Black Friday Deals logo.

Space
Flight suit worn on 1st all-private astronaut mission to ISS debuts on displayrobert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
When Michael Lopez-Alegria commanded the first privately funded crewed mission to visit the International Space Station, he traded his NASA "blues" for a "Deep Space" and "Mesosphere" flight suit.
November 22^nd 2024 at 7:30 pm

Flight suit worn on 1st all-private astronaut mission to ISS debuts on display

Space

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

November 22^nd 2024 at 7:30 pm

When Michael Lopez-Alegria commanded the first privately funded crewed mission to visit the International Space Station, he traded his NASA "blues" for a "Deep Space" and "Mesosphere" flight suit.

a smiling older man in a blue jacket stands next to a blue flight suit inside an air and space museum

Space
Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely (video)robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
"The Space Gal" has become the 100th woman to fly into space. Emily Calandrelli lifted off as one of the six passengers aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket today (Nov. 22).
November 22^nd 2024 at 7:33 pm

Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely (video)

Space

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

November 22^nd 2024 at 7:33 pm

"The Space Gal" has become the 100th woman to fly into space. Emily Calandrelli lifted off as one of the six passengers aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket today (Nov. 22).

A Blue Origin New Shepard rocket lifts off with the NS-28 crew, including the 100th women to fly into space, from the company's West Texas launch site on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

Space
NASA begins stacking SLS rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)
The solid rocket boosters are coming together.
November 22^nd 2024 at 6:30 pm

NASA begins stacking SLS rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 6:30 pm

The solid rocket boosters are coming together.

a rocket piece on its side with engines facing the camera. the engines are covered in protective plastic. the rocket is inside a large warehouse and surrounded by traffic cones

Space
One of my favorite Lego space sets, Tales of the Space Age, is 30% off this Black Friday
I've built hundreds of Lego sets and Tales of the Space Age is one of my favorites — and it's a bargain on Amazon this Black Friday.
November 22^nd 2024 at 5:40 pm

One of my favorite Lego space sets, Tales of the Space Age, is 30% off this Black Friday

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 5:40 pm

I've built hundreds of Lego sets and Tales of the Space Age is one of my favorites — and it's a bargain on Amazon this Black Friday.

Lego Ideas Tales of the Space Age on a blue planet background with a Space Black Friday deals badge.

Space
Unusual black hole light bursts puzzle astronomers: 'We are finding a lot of weird stuff'
Astronomers have stumbled upon a pair of massive black holes in a distant galaxy that are triggering unusual bursts of light that may be caused by the black hole duo disrupting a massive gas cloud — a phenomenon researchers say is the first of its kind to be detected.
November 22^nd 2024 at 5:30 pm

Unusual black hole light bursts puzzle astronomers: 'We are finding a lot of weird stuff'

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 5:30 pm

Astronomers have stumbled upon a pair of massive black holes in a distant galaxy that are triggering unusual bursts of light that may be caused by the black hole duo disrupting a massive gas cloud — a phenomenon researchers say is the first of its kind to be detected.

two black holes in space are surrounded by swirling gases the color of a peacock's tail feathers.

Space
SpaceX's Starship will fly Lunar Outpost's rover to the moonmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Lunar Outpost has picked SpaceX's Starship vehicle to launch its new moon rover and land the wheeled vehicle on the moon.
November 22^nd 2024 at 4:30 pm

SpaceX's Starship will fly Lunar Outpost's rover to the moon

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 22^nd 2024 at 4:30 pm

Lunar Outpost has picked SpaceX's Starship vehicle to launch its new moon rover and land the wheeled vehicle on the moon.

illustration of two moon rovers and a large white spacecraft on the lunar surface

Space
I'm a Lego expert and I think this Star Wars Chewbacca Black Friday deal is not to be missed
In this Lego Star Wars Black Friday deal, grab Lego Chewbacca for just $145, a saving of 27% that's not to be sniffed at.
November 22^nd 2024 at 4:08 pm

I'm a Lego expert and I think this Star Wars Chewbacca Black Friday deal is not to be missed

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 4:08 pm

In this Lego Star Wars Black Friday deal, grab Lego Chewbacca for just $145, a saving of 27% that's not to be sniffed at.

Lego Chewbacca on a purple background with a Space Black Friday logo

Space
Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 after visiting, but new analysis shows this temporary "second moon" may come from our original moon and, thus, from Earth itself.
November 22^nd 2024 at 2:30 pm

Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 2:30 pm

The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 after visiting, but new analysis shows this temporary "second moon" may come from our original moon and, thus, from Earth itself.

A blue green and white sphere next to a irregular grey object and a light grey sphere.

Space
Mass Effect: The Board Game — Priority: Hagalaz review
It's not quite my favorite board game on the Citadel, but it's damn good.
November 22^nd 2024 at 2:30 pm

Mass Effect: The Board Game — Priority: Hagalaz review

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November 22^nd 2024 at 2:30 pm

It's not quite my favorite board game on the Citadel, but it's damn good.

Mass Effect: The Board Game — Priority: Hagalaz

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Using a monocular for stargazing: Is it worth it?
Are monoculars suitable for astronomy? The simple answer is yes, but with a few limitations that you should be aware of before investing.
November 22^nd 2024 at 1:30 pm

Using a monocular for stargazing: Is it worth it?

Space

November 22^nd 2024 at 1:30 pm

Are monoculars suitable for astronomy? The simple answer is yes, but with a few limitations that you should be aware of before investing.

Space
SpaceX likely to get FAA approval for 25 Starship launches in 2025mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
The FAA plans to approve SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of annual Starship launches from its South Texas site from five to 25.
November 22^nd 2024 at 2:30 am

SpaceX likely to get FAA approval for 25 Starship launches in 2025

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 22^nd 2024 at 2:30 am

The FAA plans to approve SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of annual Starship launches from its South Texas site from five to 25.

closeup of a huge silver rocket flying through a blue sky

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October 2024 set multiple US records for the driest month ever
Drought conditions expanded to record-breaking levels across the US during the month of October as temperatures also climbed to record highs.
November 22^nd 2024 at 1:30 am

October 2024 set multiple US records for the driest month ever

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November 22^nd 2024 at 1:30 am

Drought conditions expanded to record-breaking levels across the US during the month of October as temperatures also climbed to record highs.

cars drive on a freeway under a bright orange sun

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SpaceX and NASA show off how Starship will help astronauts land on the moon (images)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
NASA and SpaceX released a new set of illustrations showing off how Starship might look as it lands astronauts on the moon during the Artemis 3 mission.
November 22^nd 2024 at 12:30 am

SpaceX and NASA show off how Starship will help astronauts land on the moon (images)

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

November 22^nd 2024 at 12:30 am

NASA and SpaceX released a new set of illustrations showing off how Starship might look as it lands astronauts on the moon during the Artemis 3 mission.

a massive silver-and-white rocket lands on the grey, dusty surface of the moon

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Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover
Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine.
November 21^st 2024 at 11:30 pm

Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover

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November 21^st 2024 at 11:30 pm

Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine.

an illustration of a silver rover with wheels against a black and white background

Space
James Webb Space Telescope unveils surprising 'Red Monsters' in the early universecapellalarissa68@hotmail.com (Larissa G. Capella)
Three ultramassive galaxies found by the James Webb Space Telescope have astronomers reconsidering how galaxies grew so quickly in the first billion years after the Big Bang.
November 21^st 2024 at 10:30 pm

James Webb Space Telescope unveils surprising 'Red Monsters' in the early universe

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By: capellalarissa68@hotmail.com (Larissa G. Capella)

November 21^st 2024 at 10:30 pm

Three ultramassive galaxies found by the James Webb Space Telescope have astronomers reconsidering how galaxies grew so quickly in the first billion years after the Big Bang.

Three reddish galaxies zoomed-in from a background image.

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NASA chooses SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver rover, astronaut base to the moonjdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
NASA is planning to assign SpaceX and Blue Origin 'demonstration missions' for their Artemis Program lunar landers, with eyes to put a habitat on the moon by 2033.
November 21^st 2024 at 10:00 pm

NASA chooses SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver rover, astronaut base to the moon

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

November 21^st 2024 at 10:00 pm

NASA is planning to assign SpaceX and Blue Origin 'demonstration missions' for their Artemis Program lunar landers, with eyes to put a habitat on the moon by 2033.

Side by side images show a tall white rocket landed on the moon on the left, with a rover on its left on the grey surface. Earth is setting on the horizon against the black of space. On the right, a shorter lander, cylindrical, with a lifting platform lowered to the surface with a rover aboard.

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Egg-shaped galaxies may be aligned to the black holes at their hearts, astronomers find
There is a surprising link between what goes on near the black hole and the shape of the entire galaxy that surrounds it.
November 21^st 2024 at 9:30 pm

Egg-shaped galaxies may be aligned to the black holes at their hearts, astronomers find

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 9:30 pm

There is a surprising link between what goes on near the black hole and the shape of the entire galaxy that surrounds it.

Space
Unreal Black Friday VR headset deals: Save up to $400 on various models in this HTC site-wide sale site-wide sale
These Black Friday VIVE VR headset deals will save you virtually hundreds of deals on top models from HTC.
November 21^st 2024 at 8:54 pm

Unreal Black Friday VR headset deals: Save up to $400 on various models in this HTC site-wide sale site-wide sale

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November 21^st 2024 at 8:54 pm

These Black Friday VIVE VR headset deals will save you virtually hundreds of deals on top models from HTC.

The HTC Vive Pro 2 headset in black and blue on a dark blue planet background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

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SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked amazing from space in astronaut and camera views (photo, video)jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Sen cameras captured stunning views of SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch from the International Space Station.
November 21^st 2024 at 8:52 pm

SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked amazing from space in astronaut and camera views (photo, video)

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

November 21^st 2024 at 8:52 pm

NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Sen cameras captured stunning views of SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch from the International Space Station.

A white squiggly cloud scrapes vertically in the center, with the dark blue of the sea dropped behind. Land cuts across the bottom, its green hue blued by the atmosphere above.

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James Webb Space Telescope spots 1st 'Einstein zig-zag' — here's why scientists are thrilled
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the first-ever "Einstein zig-zag," a distant quasar lensed six times by two precisely aligned galaxies that could help tackle a cosmological crisis.
November 21^st 2024 at 8:35 pm

James Webb Space Telescope spots 1st 'Einstein zig-zag' — here's why scientists are thrilled

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November 21^st 2024 at 8:35 pm

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the first-ever "Einstein zig-zag," a distant quasar lensed six times by two precisely aligned galaxies that could help tackle a cosmological crisis.

An arc of four purple lights over an elongated yellow orb next to a red swirl with a fifth purple orb at the bottom of the image

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Watch Blue Origin launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli, 5 others on tourism flight Nov. 22jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
Blue Origin's next space tourism mission is launching Nov. 22, with 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli. Watch live on Space.com.
November 21^st 2024 at 8:30 pm

Watch Blue Origin launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli, 5 others on tourism flight Nov. 22

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By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

November 21^st 2024 at 8:30 pm

Blue Origin's next space tourism mission is launching Nov. 22, with 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli. Watch live on Space.com.

Photo of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launching the NS-20 space tourist mission in March 2022.

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Suborbital rocket set to launch 6 experiments from Sweden's Arctic spaceport on Nov. 22andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
The SubOrbital Express-4 mission, which will launch from northern Sweden between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3, will help scientists take the next step in various realms of research.
November 21^st 2024 at 6:30 pm

Suborbital rocket set to launch 6 experiments from Sweden's Arctic spaceport on Nov. 22

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

November 21^st 2024 at 6:30 pm

The SubOrbital Express-4 mission, which will launch from northern Sweden between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3, will help scientists take the next step in various realms of research.

Esrange has been launching sounding rockets for nearly 60 years, including the Maxus 4 suborbital microgravity mission in 2001.

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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 6: Is Ensign Olly really a demigod?
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 6 introduces new arrival Ensign Olly — a junior officer with a history of leaving trails of destruction in her wake.
November 21^st 2024 at 6:13 pm

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 6: Is Ensign Olly really a demigod?

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 6:13 pm

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 6 introduces new arrival Ensign Olly — a junior officer with a history of leaving trails of destruction in her wake.

colorful cartoon characters in red jumpsuits walk through a brightly-lit spaceship interior walkway

Space
Will astronauts need to be rescued from the moon? NASA wants to be prepared just in case
NASA is seeking the public's help creating emergency response plans for future missions to the moon.
November 21^st 2024 at 5:30 pm

Will astronauts need to be rescued from the moon? NASA wants to be prepared just in case

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 5:30 pm

NASA is seeking the public's help creating emergency response plans for future missions to the moon.

Before the shadowy backdrop of the lunar surface from high up, a teardrop shaped mission patch graphic reads 'south pole safety challenge, lunar rescue system'

Space
Star imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video)
Astronomers have captured the first zoomed-in image of a star beyond the Milky Way. The historic image reveals a dying behemoth star wrapped in a death shroud of gas about to explode.
November 21^st 2024 at 4:30 pm

Star imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video)

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 4:30 pm

Astronomers have captured the first zoomed-in image of a star beyond the Milky Way. The historic image reveals a dying behemoth star wrapped in a death shroud of gas about to explode.

An orange ring with a misshapen yellow sphere at its center

Space
What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX's Starship megarocket performed well on its sixth test flight, which occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 19). So, what's next for the giant reusable vehicle?
November 21^st 2024 at 2:30 pm

What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 21^st 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX's Starship megarocket performed well on its sixth test flight, which occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 19). So, what's next for the giant reusable vehicle?

a giant silver rocket launches into a blue sky, with the ocean in the background

Space
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Florida, its 7th liftoff in a week (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning (Nov. 21).
November 21^st 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Florida, its 7th liftoff in a week (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 21^st 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning (Nov. 21).

a black-and-white spacex falcon 9 rocket launches into a blue sky.

Space
NASA's Curiosity rover captures 360-degree view of Mars — and finds strange sulfur stones
The Curiosity shows sulfur stones, with no explanation of how they occurred on the Martian surface.
November 21^st 2024 at 4:30 am

NASA's Curiosity rover captures 360-degree view of Mars — and finds strange sulfur stones

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 4:30 am

The Curiosity shows sulfur stones, with no explanation of how they occurred on the Martian surface.

a partial panoramic view of a rusty landscape with large broken rocks embedded in the redbrown ground.

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Final trailer for Prime Video's 'Secret Level' looks out of this worldstingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A final trailer for Prime Video's "Secret Level" animated anthology
November 21^st 2024 at 2:12 am

Final trailer for Prime Video's 'Secret Level' looks out of this world

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 21^st 2024 at 2:12 am

A final trailer for Prime Video's "Secret Level" animated anthology

An image from Prime Video's "Secret Level"

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SabersPro Obi Wan Ep3 lightsaber review
Take the high ground with this stunning, and very expensive, replica lightsaber.
November 21^st 2024 at 1:30 am

SabersPro Obi Wan Ep3 lightsaber review

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November 21^st 2024 at 1:30 am

Take the high ground with this stunning, and very expensive, replica lightsaber.

Space
Russian Soyuz rocket launches supplies to ISS on 90th Progress cargo spacecraft (video)
Liftoff occurred at 7:22 a.m. EST. (1222 GMT).
November 21^st 2024 at 1:30 am

Russian Soyuz rocket launches supplies to ISS on 90th Progress cargo spacecraft (video)

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 1:30 am

Liftoff occurred at 7:22 a.m. EST. (1222 GMT).

rocket launching into the early evening sky

Space
Supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to monstrous sizes
Scientists may have cracked one of the biggest mysteries in space science, determining that supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to their huge sizes.
November 21^st 2024 at 12:30 am

Supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to monstrous sizes

Space

November 21^st 2024 at 12:30 am

Scientists may have cracked one of the biggest mysteries in space science, determining that supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to their huge sizes.

A orange disk emiting white smoke across its plane with a black orb at its center

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The not so 'wicked' path from 'The Wizard of Oz' to the moon landingrobert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
"The Wizard of Oz" and space exploration are two topics that by all rights should have nothing in common. But as it turns out, if you follow the Yellow Brick Road long enough you reach the moon.
November 20^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

The not so 'wicked' path from 'The Wizard of Oz' to the moon landing

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

November 20^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

"The Wizard of Oz" and space exploration are two topics that by all rights should have nothing in common. But as it turns out, if you follow the Yellow Brick Road long enough you reach the moon.

From Munchkinland to the moon: The path between "The Wizard of Oz" and the Apollo moon landings may not be paved in gold bricks, but involves a large beige concrete soundstage and eight decades of Hollywood history.

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Black Friday Bargain: The best Sony camera for astrophotography is over $930 cheaper
Hurry, stocks are low! 25% off this versatile Sony camera that is also perfect for astrophotography, there's not a lot we don't love about this early Black Friday deal.
November 20^th 2024 at 10:08 pm

Black Friday Bargain: The best Sony camera for astrophotography is over $930 cheaper

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November 20^th 2024 at 10:08 pm

Hurry, stocks are low! 25% off this versatile Sony camera that is also perfect for astrophotography, there's not a lot we don't love about this early Black Friday deal.

Author holds a Sony camera in both hands

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'There are lots of mysteries in our backyard': Revised solar system chemistry explains long-standing puzzles
Pluto and other large bodies in the Kuiper Belt are surprisingly rich in rock rather than ice. It may be because the early solar system consisted of much more carbon than previously thought, a new study suggests.
November 20^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

'There are lots of mysteries in our backyard': Revised solar system chemistry explains long-standing puzzles

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Pluto and other large bodies in the Kuiper Belt are surprisingly rich in rock rather than ice. It may be because the early solar system consisted of much more carbon than previously thought, a new study suggests.

Graphic illustration of large rocky objects in the solar system.

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Did NASA's Perseverance rover really find organics on Mars? These scientists aren't so sure
Could Mars have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered a tantalizing clue, but scientists remain divided on what it truly means for the search for extraterrestrial life.
November 20^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Did NASA's Perseverance rover really find organics on Mars? These scientists aren't so sure

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Could Mars have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered a tantalizing clue, but scientists remain divided on what it truly means for the search for extraterrestrial life.

Scientists measured the speed of sound on Mars using a microphone on the SuperCam instrument on NASA's Perseverance rover.

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ISS fires thrusters to dodge hunk of space junkmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
A Russian cargo ship docked to the International Space Station fired its thrusters on Tuesday (Nov. 19) to ensure that the orbiting complex dodged a piece of space debris.
November 20^th 2024 at 8:49 pm

ISS fires thrusters to dodge hunk of space junk

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 20^th 2024 at 8:49 pm

A Russian cargo ship docked to the International Space Station fired its thrusters on Tuesday (Nov. 19) to ensure that the orbiting complex dodged a piece of space debris.

the international space station as photographed while looking down at Earth

Space
Somewhere in the multiverse, dark energy is helping stars and life form
The strength of dark energy in our universe is not optimized for forming stars, which means other universes might have a greater likelihood of producing life.
November 20^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Somewhere in the multiverse, dark energy is helping stars and life form

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

The strength of dark energy in our universe is not optimized for forming stars, which means other universes might have a greater likelihood of producing life.

A computer illustration of the creation of separate parallel universes as fluctuations in a quantum foam

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Scientists find extremely young exoplanet orbiting star with a wonky diskconor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)
NASA's TESS exoplanet-hunting spacecraft found the youngest transiting world yet, and the exoplanet's star has a wonky planetary disk.
November 20^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Scientists find extremely young exoplanet orbiting star with a wonky disk

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By: conor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)

November 20^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

NASA's TESS exoplanet-hunting spacecraft found the youngest transiting world yet, and the exoplanet's star has a wonky planetary disk.

a bright orange yellow star hangs behind a red and black striped planet.

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Solar Orbiter spacecraft captures sharpest views yet of sun's surface (images)
The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has sent home the highest resolution views of the sun's surface to date, providing fresh views of our well-studied star.
November 20^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Solar Orbiter spacecraft captures sharpest views yet of sun's surface (images)

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has sent home the highest resolution views of the sun's surface to date, providing fresh views of our well-studied star.

A large image of the sun with a few small dark sunspots

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'Superhighways' connecting the cosmic web could unlock secrets about dark matter
Giant filaments crisscross the universe, connecting galaxy clusters like superhighways between cities. But due to their complex shapes, they are stubbornly difficult to measure.
November 20^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

'Superhighways' connecting the cosmic web could unlock secrets about dark matter

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Giant filaments crisscross the universe, connecting galaxy clusters like superhighways between cities. But due to their complex shapes, they are stubbornly difficult to measure.

Crackles of orange streak across a purple background, representing tendrils of gas in the cosmic web that unites all galaxies

Space
I love this Star Trek-themed underwear and it's now got a 20% discount for Black Friday
If you're looking for a Christmas gift for the Trekkie in your life, it's time to live comfortably and prosper with the Oddballs Star Trek range
November 20^th 2024 at 5:24 pm

I love this Star Trek-themed underwear and it's now got a 20% discount for Black Friday

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November 20^th 2024 at 5:24 pm

If you're looking for a Christmas gift for the Trekkie in your life, it's time to live comfortably and prosper with the Oddballs Star Trek range

A selection of oddballs star trek underwear on a space.com background

Space
See Mars make a close pass to the moon tonightbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
The moon and Mars will share a close approach tonight (Nov. 20) during a conjunction as the two visit the Cancer constellation, the Crab.
November 20^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

See Mars make a close pass to the moon tonight

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

November 20^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

The moon and Mars will share a close approach tonight (Nov. 20) during a conjunction as the two visit the Cancer constellation, the Crab.

A large thin orange circle captures a three quarter moon and is intersected by the blue lines tracing a constellation. Mars is labeled as a small point near the top.

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'It's bananas:' Toy fruit becomes first zero-g indicator to fly on SpaceX Starshiprobert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
An artificial banana floated in the microgravity environment of outer space. No longer needing its attached tethers, it just hung there in the bay of its spacecraft's otherwise empty cargo hold.
November 20^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

'It's bananas:' Toy fruit becomes first zero-g indicator to fly on SpaceX Starship

Space

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

November 20^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

An artificial banana floated in the microgravity environment of outer space. No longer needing its attached tethers, it just hung there in the bay of its spacecraft's otherwise empty cargo hold.

photo collage showing a plush banana toy in front of a silver spacecraft, which has a cartoon banana painted on its side

Space
The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is our top-rated smart telescope and now has a $500 price cut in this Black Friday deal
This super easy-to-use motorized telescope is currently available with a 20% saving off the regular price.
November 20^th 2024 at 1:30 pm

The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is our top-rated smart telescope and now has a $500 price cut in this Black Friday deal

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 1:30 pm

This super easy-to-use motorized telescope is currently available with a 20% saving off the regular price.

The Unistellar eQuinox 2 smart telescope on a colored space background

Space
'Mind-blowing' dark energy instrument results show Einstein was right about gravity — again
The first year of data from the 5,000 robotic eyes of DESI shows Einstein's theory of general relativity is the right recipe for gravity despite the challenges of dark energy and dark matter.
November 20^th 2024 at 4:30 am

'Mind-blowing' dark energy instrument results show Einstein was right about gravity — again

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 4:30 am

The first year of data from the 5,000 robotic eyes of DESI shows Einstein's theory of general relativity is the right recipe for gravity despite the challenges of dark energy and dark matter.

A rainbow composed of jagged fibres extends out from the grey dome of an observatory

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Trump watches SpaceX launch Starship's 6th test flight (photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
President-elect Donald Trump made the trip to South Texas today (Nov. 19) to watch the sixth test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket.
November 20^th 2024 at 4:21 am

Trump watches SpaceX launch Starship's 6th test flight (photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 20^th 2024 at 4:21 am

President-elect Donald Trump made the trip to South Texas today (Nov. 19) to watch the sixth test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket.

a crowd of people, including a man in a red baseball cap, watch a rocket launch from across a stretch of water

Space
Pentagon UFO chief tells Senate 'very anomalous objects' need careful study (video)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
In new testimony, the head of the Pentagon's UFO office told the US senate that it "has not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology."
November 20^th 2024 at 3:00 am

Pentagon UFO chief tells Senate 'very anomalous objects' need careful study (video)

Space

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

November 20^th 2024 at 3:00 am

In new testimony, the head of the Pentagon's UFO office told the US senate that it "has not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology."

a blurry black dot flying above a snow-covered volcano in grainy black-and-white footage

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SpaceX Starship launches banana to space, skips giant rocket catch on 6th test flight (video, photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the sixth time ever today (Nov. 19) but did not try to catch the vehicle's Super Heavy first stage back at the pad.
November 20^th 2024 at 1:59 am

SpaceX Starship launches banana to space, skips giant rocket catch on 6th test flight (video, photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 20^th 2024 at 1:59 am

SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the sixth time ever today (Nov. 19) but did not try to catch the vehicle's Super Heavy first stage back at the pad.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches for the sixth time ever on Nov. 19, 2024.

Space
India's Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter avoids collision with South Korea's Danuri spacecraft
India's Chandrayaan 2 moon orbiter maneuvered in September to avoid a close approach with Korea's Danuri spacecraft, ISRO said.
November 20^th 2024 at 12:30 am

India's Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter avoids collision with South Korea's Danuri spacecraft

Space

November 20^th 2024 at 12:30 am

India's Chandrayaan 2 moon orbiter maneuvered in September to avoid a close approach with Korea's Danuri spacecraft, ISRO said.

a dark image of the moon in space looped by many lines of varying colors, angles, and proximity.

Space
SabersPro Luke lightsaber review: "A premium, supersaver saber for duellists"
SabersPro's streamlined take on Luke Skywalker's second lightsaber – built with the duellist in mind.
November 19^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

SabersPro Luke lightsaber review: "A premium, supersaver saber for duellists"

Space

November 19^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

SabersPro's streamlined take on Luke Skywalker's second lightsaber – built with the duellist in mind.

The SabersPro Luke lightsaber with the blade ignited in the default green.

Space
Everything we know about 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Earth's mightiest heroes are assembling again in 2026. Here's what we know about Avengers: Doomsday so far.
November 19^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Everything we know about 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Space

November 19^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Earth's mightiest heroes are assembling again in 2026. Here's what we know about Avengers: Doomsday so far.

Space
Geminid meteor shower begins tonight. Here's what to expect from one of the best meteor showers of the yearbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
The annual Geminid meteor shower returns to the night sky on Nov. 19 ahead of its peak in mid-December. Here's what you need to know.
November 19^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Geminid meteor shower begins tonight. Here's what to expect from one of the best meteor showers of the year

Space

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

November 19^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

The annual Geminid meteor shower returns to the night sky on Nov. 19 ahead of its peak in mid-December. Here's what you need to know.

streaks of light cross the starry night sky

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Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test today
President-Elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test on Nov. 19. It comes as SpaceX founder Elon Musk takes a greater role in the forthcoming Trump administration.
November 19^th 2024 at 8:41 pm

Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test today

Space

November 19^th 2024 at 8:41 pm

President-Elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test on Nov. 19. It comes as SpaceX founder Elon Musk takes a greater role in the forthcoming Trump administration.

donald trump holding up his hand in front of a spacecraft that has the word spacex on it

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SpaceX Starlink satellites seen as ‘wonky streaks’ by ISS astronaut (photos)elizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)
"Starlinksatellites look like a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' "
November 19^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

SpaceX Starlink satellites seen as ‘wonky streaks’ by ISS astronaut (photos)

Space

By: elizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)

November 19^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

"Starlinksatellites look like a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' "

long streaks of light above earth with little white flashes visible in a timelapse photo

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Rocket Lab signs 1st customer for its powerful new Neutron rocket. But who is it?andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
Rocket Lab is targeting mid-2025 for the debut of its partially reusable Neutron rocket, with commercial launches to start in 2026.
November 19^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Rocket Lab signs 1st customer for its powerful new Neutron rocket. But who is it?

Space

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

November 19^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Rocket Lab is targeting mid-2025 for the debut of its partially reusable Neutron rocket, with commercial launches to start in 2026.

A black rocket in space above earth opens its payload fairings like a beak to reveal a stack of thin satellites on an upper stage.

Space
Green auroras and a SpaceX Dragon glow in new astronaut photos from the ISSelizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)
The long-duration photographs capture Earth in motion.
November 19^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Green auroras and a SpaceX Dragon glow in new astronaut photos from the ISS

Space

By: elizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)

November 19^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

The long-duration photographs capture Earth in motion.

a white space capsule is seen through the window of the international space station, with a green aurora and earth's city lights in the background

Space
These 5 stunning galaxy images tell us a story of cosmic evolution
Five new portraits of galaxies located between 4 million to 30 million light-years from Earth could help astronomers unlock the secrets of cosmic evolution.
November 19^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

These 5 stunning galaxy images tell us a story of cosmic evolution

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November 19^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Five new portraits of galaxies located between 4 million to 30 million light-years from Earth could help astronomers unlock the secrets of cosmic evolution.

A yellow swirl against a black background four gatherintg of stars are located in the four corners of the image

Space
Dark matter might make space-time ring like a bell around black holes — and we might be able to 'hear' it
To explain why dark matter particles haven't come up in any direct detection experiments, physicists have wondered if it may be a kind of particle known as an axion.
November 19^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Dark matter might make space-time ring like a bell around black holes — and we might be able to 'hear' it

Space

November 19^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

To explain why dark matter particles haven't come up in any direct detection experiments, physicists have wondered if it may be a kind of particle known as an axion.

a black sphere is surrounded in gasses that fade from a bright purple to a dark rust.

Space
How to watch SpaceX launch Flight 6 of its Starship megarocket todayjdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
SpaceX is launching Starship on its 6th test flight, with another Super Heavy booster catch back at the rocket's Starbase, Texas launch tower. Watch the action live on Space.com.
November 19^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

How to watch SpaceX launch Flight 6 of its Starship megarocket today

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

November 19^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX is launching Starship on its 6th test flight, with another Super Heavy booster catch back at the rocket's Starbase, Texas launch tower. Watch the action live on Space.com.

A chrome finned rocket lifts off next to a dark grey launch tower with black extended arms. Smoke billows up, obscuring all but the rocket's second stage, glowing orange and rising into the clue blue sky. In the foreground, grass reeds and an old test launch vehicle in the distance.

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'Star Trek Generations' at 30: Director David Carson reflects on The Nexus and Kirk's quiet death (exclusive)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
An exclusive interview with British director David Carson for "Star Trek Generations'" 30th anniversary.
November 19^th 2024 at 1:30 am

'Star Trek Generations' at 30: Director David Carson reflects on The Nexus and Kirk's quiet death (exclusive)

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 19^th 2024 at 1:30 am

An exclusive interview with British director David Carson for "Star Trek Generations'" 30th anniversary.

Two starship captains grace a promo poster for "Star Trek Generations"

Space
Blue Origin targeting Nov. 22 for next space tourism launchmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Blue Origin is targeting Friday (Nov. 28) for its NS-28 tourism mission, which will take "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli and five other people to suborbital space.
November 19^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Blue Origin targeting Nov. 22 for next space tourism launch

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 19^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Blue Origin is targeting Friday (Nov. 28) for its NS-28 tourism mission, which will take "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli and five other people to suborbital space.

Space
This Black Friday Sony camera deal at Walmart has everyone else beat
Walmart's Sony camera Black Friday deal price beats Adorama, Amazon and Best Buy by hundreds of dollars.
November 18^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

This Black Friday Sony camera deal at Walmart has everyone else beat

Space

November 18^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Walmart's Sony camera Black Friday deal price beats Adorama, Amazon and Best Buy by hundreds of dollars.

A close up of a Sony camera with a Space Black Friday Deals Logo

Space
Rocket startup ABL Space Systems ends orbital launch plans, pivots to missile defenseandrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
ABL Space Systems, founded in 2017, will pivot from orbital launch sector to U.S. missile defense programs.
November 18^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Rocket startup ABL Space Systems ends orbital launch plans, pivots to missile defense

Space

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

November 18^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

ABL Space Systems, founded in 2017, will pivot from orbital launch sector to U.S. missile defense programs.

A view of the first RS1 rocket by ABL Space Systems on its pad on Kodiak Island, Alaska on during a Nov. 17, 2022 launch attempt.

Space
Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate today. Watch it live here (video)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).
November 18^th 2024 at 11:01 pm

Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate today. Watch it live here (video)

Space

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

November 18^th 2024 at 11:01 pm

The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).

a seal reading "AARO" above the Pentagon

Space
Check out these top space gifts at Amazon this Black Friday
We've rounded up the top space gifts from Amazon this Black Friday. Happy shopping!
November 18^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

Check out these top space gifts at Amazon this Black Friday

Space

November 18^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

We've rounded up the top space gifts from Amazon this Black Friday. Happy shopping!

Space
SpaceX's epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video)jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
New video ahead of SpaceX next Starship launch shows footage of a rendering versus reality of the Super Heavy booster performing its landing burn before being caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.
November 18^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

SpaceX's epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video)

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

November 18^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

New video ahead of SpaceX next Starship launch shows footage of a rendering versus reality of the Super Heavy booster performing its landing burn before being caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.

Side by side images show a rocket booster hovering in mid air to the right of a tall launch tower on the shores of a sea.

Space
SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket in key test ahead of 6th test flight (photos)jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)
SpaceX has fueled up Starship and completed preflight checkouts ahead of the sixth test launch of the giant rocket, which is scheduled for Nov. 19.
November 18^th 2024 at 10:00 pm

SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket in key test ahead of 6th test flight (photos)

Space

By: jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner)

November 18^th 2024 at 10:00 pm

SpaceX has fueled up Starship and completed preflight checkouts ahead of the sixth test launch of the giant rocket, which is scheduled for Nov. 19.

A giant chrome rocket stands next to a tall launch tower, with sections frosted white from internal fueling. A blue sky hangs above with an ocean painted across the horizon, the marsh beach surrounding the launchpad.

Space
Aurora forecast: Will the northern lights be visible tonight?daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
The latest aurora predictions for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
November 18^th 2024 at 8:38 pm

Aurora forecast: Will the northern lights be visible tonight?

Space

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

November 18^th 2024 at 8:38 pm

The latest aurora predictions for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Space
A distant planet seems to have a sulphur-rich atmosphere, hinting at alien volcanoesagnibha.banerjee@open.ac.uk (Agnibha Banerjee)
Even JWST can’t separate these tiny planets from their host stars – as they orbit their stars too closely. But there is a way to “see” the planet’s atmosphere from this entangled light.
November 18^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

A distant planet seems to have a sulphur-rich atmosphere, hinting at alien volcanoes

Space

By: agnibha.banerjee@open.ac.uk (Agnibha Banerjee)

November 18^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Even JWST can’t separate these tiny planets from their host stars – as they orbit their stars too closely. But there is a way to “see” the planet’s atmosphere from this entangled light.

An illustration of the "cotton candy" planet WASP-193b

Space
'Dune: Prophecy' episode 1 - 'The Hidden Hand': Will Valya's Sisterhood shape the flow of galactic power?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
Episode 1 of HBO's new "Dune" prequel miniseries, "Dune: Prophecy" introduces the secret history of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood.
November 18^th 2024 at 7:00 pm

'Dune: Prophecy' episode 1 - 'The Hidden Hand': Will Valya's Sisterhood shape the flow of galactic power?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 18^th 2024 at 7:00 pm

Episode 1 of HBO's new "Dune" prequel miniseries, "Dune: Prophecy" introduces the secret history of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood.

A woman in a long red gown is betrothed to a short child in a white suit

Space
Hubble Telescope witnesses Milky Way strip its galactic neighbor of gasconor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)
The Hubble Space Telescope may have captured our Milky Way galaxy being a bit of a bully.
November 18^th 2024 at 6:36 pm

Hubble Telescope witnesses Milky Way strip its galactic neighbor of gas

Space

By: conor.feehly94@gmail.com (Conor Feehly)

November 18^th 2024 at 6:36 pm

The Hubble Space Telescope may have captured our Milky Way galaxy being a bit of a bully.

in a pink haze of space, a galaxy near center top shoots three blue lines downward left, to a gaseous smudge labeled LMC Halo.

Space
India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040
India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040 to support crewed missions to the lunar surface.
November 18^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040

Space

November 18^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040 to support crewed missions to the lunar surface.

Illustration of NASA astronauts at the lunar south pole.

Space
'Silo' Season 2 Episode 1: What happened to Silo 17's tragic rebel uprising?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
A recap of the events unfolding in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 1.
November 18^th 2024 at 5:19 pm

'Silo' Season 2 Episode 1: What happened to Silo 17's tragic rebel uprising?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 18^th 2024 at 5:19 pm

A recap of the events unfolding in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 1.

A group of sci-fi survivors prepares for an uprising

Space
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is solving long-standing mysteries about the sun. Here's what we've learned so far.
The goal of the Parker Solar Probe mission is to investigate the mysteries of the sun's corona, its outer atmosphere. What has it learned so far?
November 18^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is solving long-standing mysteries about the sun. Here's what we've learned so far.

Space

November 18^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

The goal of the Parker Solar Probe mission is to investigate the mysteries of the sun's corona, its outer atmosphere. What has it learned so far?

Space
SpaceX launching 1st mission for Indian Space Research Organisation todaymwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX is set to launch the GSAT-N2 satellite today (Nov. 18), the company's first-ever mission for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
November 18^th 2024 at 3:30 pm

SpaceX launching 1st mission for Indian Space Research Organisation today

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 18^th 2024 at 3:30 pm

SpaceX is set to launch the GSAT-N2 satellite today (Nov. 18), the company's first-ever mission for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

a black-and-white spacex falcon 9 rocket launches into a darkening evening sky.

Space
What to expect during SpaceX's 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday (Nov. 19) for the launch of its sixth Starship flight test, during a 30-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST (2200 GMT).
November 18^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

What to expect during SpaceX's 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19

Space

November 18^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday (Nov. 19) for the launch of its sixth Starship flight test, during a 30-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST (2200 GMT).

SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 Super Heavy booster approaches its launch tower for the first-ever landing and capture at the pad after launching on a suborbital test flight from Starbase in South Texas on Oct. 13, 2024.

Space
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video, photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early Monday morning (Nov. 18).
November 17^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video, photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 17^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early Monday morning (Nov. 18).

Space
SpaceX launches Optus-X telecom satellite from Florida in gorgeous sunset liftoff (video, photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched a satellite for the Australian telecom company Optus on Sunday evening (Nov. 17) from Florida's Space Coast.
November 17^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

SpaceX launches Optus-X telecom satellite from Florida in gorgeous sunset liftoff (video, photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 17^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

SpaceX launched a satellite for the Australian telecom company Optus on Sunday evening (Nov. 17) from Florida's Space Coast.

a black-and-white spacex falcon 9 rocket launches into a sunset sky.

Space
Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?
The only way to see the curve of the Earth is to fly more than 6 miles (10 kilometers) above its surface.
November 17^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Space

November 17^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

The only way to see the curve of the Earth is to fly more than 6 miles (10 kilometers) above its surface.

a hurricane seen from space, with a space station vehicle hanging in frame.

Space
Space-flown Choctaw Nation seeds to be planted on Earth for STEM experiment
Five varieties of heirloom seeds from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma were flown to the International Space Station last year and will be compared to Earth-bound seeds when planted this coming spring.
November 17^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Space-flown Choctaw Nation seeds to be planted on Earth for STEM experiment

Space

November 17^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Five varieties of heirloom seeds from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma were flown to the International Space Station last year and will be compared to Earth-bound seeds when planted this coming spring.

flat plastic ziplock baggies filled with various seeds float in front of a window on a spacecraft, looking down at the blue surface of Earth.

Space
'Lunik Heist:' A real-life CIA rocket kidnapping goes to Hollywood
"At a time like this, we need to find more stories from the days when Americans outsmarted the bad guys and planted our flag on the moon."
November 17^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

'Lunik Heist:' A real-life CIA rocket kidnapping goes to Hollywood

Space

November 17^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

"At a time like this, we need to find more stories from the days when Americans outsmarted the bad guys and planted our flag on the moon."

several cone-shaped spacecraft on display on a museum floor

Space
Last supermoon of 2024 wows skywatchers around the world with Full Beaver Moon (photos)tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)
The final supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon of November, thrilled skywatchers around the world as it ushered in the weekend with a stunning night sky sight.
November 16^th 2024 at 7:29 pm

Last supermoon of 2024 wows skywatchers around the world with Full Beaver Moon (photos)

Space

By: tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)

November 16^th 2024 at 7:29 pm

The final supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon of November, thrilled skywatchers around the world as it ushered in the weekend with a stunning night sky sight.

Beaver Full Moon, the last supermoon of the year is seen setting behind the birds perched on a wire in the early morning hours as some birds are flying in the sky on November 16, 2024 in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Space
Where did the universe's magnetic fields come from?
How the universe got its large magnetic fields has remained one of the stickiest outstanding problems in astrophysics. Now, researchers have proposed a novel solution: a giant "dust battery" operating when the first stars appeared.
November 16^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Where did the universe's magnetic fields come from?

Space

November 16^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

How the universe got its large magnetic fields has remained one of the stickiest outstanding problems in astrophysics. Now, researchers have proposed a novel solution: a giant "dust battery" operating when the first stars appeared.

The magnetic field of the muon has proven incredibly hard to predict.

Space
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 137 —Strange New Worldsinfo@space.com (Space.com Staff)
On Episode 137 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jason Steffen, a member of the science team for the Kepler Space Telescope mission.
November 16^th 2024 at 6:08 pm

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 137 —Strange New Worlds

Space

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

November 16^th 2024 at 6:08 pm

On Episode 137 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jason Steffen, a member of the science team for the Kepler Space Telescope mission.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 137 — Strange New Worlds

Space
Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning. "Spacewoman" is a new film about Eileen Collins.
November 16^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)

Space

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

November 16^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning. "Spacewoman" is a new film about Eileen Collins.

a smiling woman in an orange flight suit kneels next to a young girl

Space
USC students set world record with high-flying rocket launch (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
The student-run USC Rocket Propulsion Lab's Aftershock II vehicle soared to an altitude of 470,400 feet last month, higher than any amateur rocket had ever gone before.
November 16^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

USC students set world record with high-flying rocket launch (video)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 16^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

The student-run USC Rocket Propulsion Lab's Aftershock II vehicle soared to an altitude of 470,400 feet last month, higher than any amateur rocket had ever gone before.

Photo showing the nose cone of the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab's Aftershock II rocket in space on Oct. 20, 2024.

Space
SpaceX stacks Flight 6 Starship megarocket ahead of Nov. 19 launch (photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX has stacked its Starship megarocket ahead of the vehicle's sixth test flight, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Nov. 19).
November 16^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX stacks Flight 6 Starship megarocket ahead of Nov. 19 launch (photos)

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 16^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

SpaceX has stacked its Starship megarocket ahead of the vehicle's sixth test flight, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Nov. 19).

a large silver spacecraft is placed atop a booster by a launch tower at night

Space
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 launch test on Nov. 19?tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its next Starship test flight, a mission that will attempt a second catch of the world's largest rocket on Nov. 19. Here's when to watch Starship Flight 6.
November 16^th 2024 at 2:10 am

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 launch test on Nov. 19?

Space

By: tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik)

November 16^th 2024 at 2:10 am

SpaceX is gearing up to launch its next Starship test flight, a mission that will attempt a second catch of the world's largest rocket on Nov. 19. Here's when to watch Starship Flight 6.

The upper stage of SpaceX's sixth Starship vehicle rolls out to the launch pad ahead of a planned Nov. 18, 2024 test flight. SpaceX released this photo via X on Nov. 12, 2024.

Space
Next Blue Origin space tourism flight will launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrellimwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Blue Origin has announced the six crewmembers for NS-28, its next suborbital space tourism mission. Among them are 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli and two repeat customers.
November 16^th 2024 at 1:30 am

Next Blue Origin space tourism flight will launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli

Space

By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 16^th 2024 at 1:30 am

Blue Origin has announced the six crewmembers for NS-28, its next suborbital space tourism mission. Among them are 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli and two repeat customers.

headshots of six smiling people — two women and four men

Space
Europe's Hera asteroid probe heads for Mars after engine burnandrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
Europe's Hera asteroid probe will use the Red Planet for a gravity assist on its way to scope out the space rock crash site of NASA's DART impactor.
November 16^th 2024 at 12:41 am

Europe's Hera asteroid probe heads for Mars after engine burn

Space

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

November 16^th 2024 at 12:41 am

Europe's Hera asteroid probe will use the Red Planet for a gravity assist on its way to scope out the space rock crash site of NASA's DART impactor.

a cube-shaped spacecraft with two wing-like solar panels fires its engine, propelling it away from the viewer into the star-filled background of space

Space
Mars meteorite found in drawer reveals history of water on Red Planet
"We think the water came from the melting of nearby sub-surface ice called permafrost, and that the permafrost melting was caused by magmatic activity that still occurs periodically on Mars to the present day."
November 16^th 2024 at 12:30 am

Mars meteorite found in drawer reveals history of water on Red Planet

Space

November 16^th 2024 at 12:30 am

"We think the water came from the melting of nearby sub-surface ice called permafrost, and that the permafrost melting was caused by magmatic activity that still occurs periodically on Mars to the present day."

a small black rock on a clear plastic stand

Space
The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix itelizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)
Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.
November 15^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix it

Space

By: elizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)

November 15^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.

a space station floats above earth, over an ocean or sea

Space
UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says
The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office is leading DOD’s efforts with others to document, analyze, and when possible, resolve UAP reports using a rigorous scientific framework and a data-driven approach.
November 15^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says

Space

November 15^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office is leading DOD’s efforts with others to document, analyze, and when possible, resolve UAP reports using a rigorous scientific framework and a data-driven approach.

Space
Lava could light up the James Webb Space Telescope's search for watery exoplanets
Scientists are trying to figure out how minerals connected to exoplanetary water would look to the James Webb Space Telescope.
November 15^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Lava could light up the James Webb Space Telescope's search for watery exoplanets

Space

November 15^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

Scientists are trying to figure out how minerals connected to exoplanetary water would look to the James Webb Space Telescope.

Worlds lined up next to one another in an artist's concept.

Space
Best beginner binoculars are down to their lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday
Excellent quality optics for less than $100 and a free accessory thrown in to boot with this early Black Friday binocular deal.
November 15^th 2024 at 8:53 pm

Best beginner binoculars are down to their lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday

Space

November 15^th 2024 at 8:53 pm

Excellent quality optics for less than $100 and a free accessory thrown in to boot with this early Black Friday binocular deal.

Nikon PROSTAFF binoculars on a purple background

Space
Donald Trump's approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board
What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change.
November 15^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Donald Trump's approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

Space

November 15^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change.

Space
Humanoid robot may fly on China's Chang'e 8 moon mission in 2028andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
China's Chang'e 8 mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form.
November 15^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

Humanoid robot may fly on China's Chang'e 8 moon mission in 2028

Space

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

November 15^th 2024 at 7:30 pm

China's Chang'e 8 mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form.

closeup of a silver and gold spacecraft on the surface of the moon

Space
'Silo' returns for season 2 on Apple TV+: What's in store for Juliette and the Silo 18 survivors?stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 launches on Nov. 15 and we've got everything you need to catch up with Season 1.
November 15^th 2024 at 6:50 pm

'Silo' returns for season 2 on Apple TV+: What's in store for Juliette and the Silo 18 survivors?

Space

By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 15^th 2024 at 6:50 pm

Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 launches on Nov. 15 and we've got everything you need to catch up with Season 1.

A woman wearing a protective silver suit walks in a wasteland

Space
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to launch AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird smartphone satellitesandrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
AST SpaceMobile, a startup with plans for a direct-to-cellphone satellite service constellation, has chosen Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket to launch some of its next-gen satellites.
November 15^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to launch AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird smartphone satellites

Space

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

November 15^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

AST SpaceMobile, a startup with plans for a direct-to-cellphone satellite service constellation, has chosen Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket to launch some of its next-gen satellites.

illustration of a white rocket high in earth's atmosphere

Space
The Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Are 'shooting stars' in the forecast for 2024?
The annual Leonid meteor shower peaks on Nov. 17, 2024, but a bright moon just two days past full will make viewing this year's Leonids difficult.
November 15^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Are 'shooting stars' in the forecast for 2024?

Space

November 15^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

The annual Leonid meteor shower peaks on Nov. 17, 2024, but a bright moon just two days past full will make viewing this year's Leonids difficult.

thin blue lines connect faint points in a starry night sky above a low horizon of short city trees and buildings. Just right of top center, a small moon hangs to the left of a bright point labeled Jupiter. On the left in the center, from the constellation Leo, A point labeled Leonids protrudes green lines in many directions.

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Watch Beaver Moon supermoon rise today in free livestreamdaisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
Don't miss the Beaver Moon! The last supermoon of the year.
November 15^th 2024 at 5:06 pm

Watch Beaver Moon supermoon rise today in free livestream

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

November 15^th 2024 at 5:06 pm

Don't miss the Beaver Moon! The last supermoon of the year.

Sturgeon full super moon (first 2023 supermoon) rising behind Sirente mountain (Sirente Velino Natural Park) is seen from Rocca Di Cambio (L'Aquila, Abruzzo), Italy on July 31, 2023.

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Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic)
Mark your diaries for the 2026/27 aurora season could be a big one!
November 15^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.

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

November 15^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Mark your diaries for the 2026/27 aurora season could be a big one!

A person stands on a dark beach under a vibrant display of green and blue northern lights, which streak across the sky in a dynamic, swirling pattern. A large, rugged rock formation rises nearby, adding to the dramatic scene.

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Did NASA's Viking landers accidentally kill life on Mars? Why one scientist thinks so
Dirk Schulze-Makuch is a scientist who thinks NASA's Viking landers could have inadvertently destroyed the life they were searching for. In this Q&A, we ask why.
November 15^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Did NASA's Viking landers accidentally kill life on Mars? Why one scientist thinks so

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November 15^th 2024 at 2:30 pm

Dirk Schulze-Makuch is a scientist who thinks NASA's Viking landers could have inadvertently destroyed the life they were searching for. In this Q&A, we ask why.

Viking 2 lander at Utopia Planitia – an unexpected rockfest. Viking 2 landed some 4,600 miles from its twin, Viking 1.

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SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 Super Heavy rocket to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch (photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX has rolled the Super Heavy first stage of its Starship megarocket out to the launch pad to prep for the vehicle's sixth test flight, which is scheduled for Monday (Nov. 18).
November 15^th 2024 at 2:37 am

SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 Super Heavy rocket to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch (photos)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 15^th 2024 at 2:37 am

SpaceX has rolled the Super Heavy first stage of its Starship megarocket out to the launch pad to prep for the vehicle's sixth test flight, which is scheduled for Monday (Nov. 18).

a silver rocket and silver spacecraft stand vertically next to a seaside launch tower

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NASA rockets seed artificial clouds below glowing auroras in Norway (photo)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
NASA's VortEx experiment launched sounding rockets that created clouds, which will help scientists better understand how energy flows between layers of the atmosphere.
November 15^th 2024 at 1:29 am

NASA rockets seed artificial clouds below glowing auroras in Norway (photo)

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

November 15^th 2024 at 1:29 am

NASA's VortEx experiment launched sounding rockets that created clouds, which will help scientists better understand how energy flows between layers of the atmosphere.

colorful wisps of light in the night sky

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FAA creating new committee to update launch regulationsmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is creating a new committee to review and update its "Part 450" launch and reentry licensing rule.
November 15^th 2024 at 12:30 am

FAA creating new committee to update launch regulations

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 15^th 2024 at 12:30 am

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is creating a new committee to review and update its "Part 450" launch and reentry licensing rule.

a black and white rocket launches into a cloudy blue sky

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Asteroid pieces brought to Earth help reveal how our solar system's planets and moons grew
Samples collected from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu have revealed clues about a primordial magnetic field that helped asteroids, planets and moons grow in our solar system.
November 14^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Asteroid pieces brought to Earth help reveal how our solar system's planets and moons grew

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November 14^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Samples collected from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu have revealed clues about a primordial magnetic field that helped asteroids, planets and moons grow in our solar system.

The asteroid Ryugu, as seen by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft on June 26, 2018.

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China launching Tianzhou 8 cargo mission to Tiangong space station on Nov. 15andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones)
A Long March 7 rocket is set to launch the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft toward China's Tiangong space station on Friday morning (Nov. 15).
November 14^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

China launching Tianzhou 8 cargo mission to Tiangong space station on Nov. 15

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

November 14^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

A Long March 7 rocket is set to launch the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft toward China's Tiangong space station on Friday morning (Nov. 15).

a white rocket rolls out to its launch pad on a track that passes greenery and a small lake

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Brilliant fireball explodes over North America as satellites capture flash from space (video)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
Cameras and NOAA weather satellites captured the moment when a meteor exploded into a brilliant fireball over the western U.S. and parts of western Canada.
November 14^th 2024 at 9:34 pm

Brilliant fireball explodes over North America as satellites capture flash from space (video)

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

November 14^th 2024 at 9:34 pm

Cameras and NOAA weather satellites captured the moment when a meteor exploded into a brilliant fireball over the western U.S. and parts of western Canada.

a bright flash of light crosses the night sky above businesses and street lights along a road

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Is this the best Black Friday camera deal ever? The Canon EOS R5 is nearly $1500 off the MSRPpaul.brett@futurenet.com (Paul Brett)
The Canon EOS R5 could be the perfect Christmas present as this early Black Friday camera deal has nearly $1500 off the MSRP, its lowest-ever price.
November 14^th 2024 at 9:10 pm

Is this the best Black Friday camera deal ever? The Canon EOS R5 is nearly $1500 off the MSRP

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

November 14^th 2024 at 9:10 pm

The Canon EOS R5 could be the perfect Christmas present as this early Black Friday camera deal has nearly $1500 off the MSRP, its lowest-ever price.

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First quilter in space challenges students, crafters to stitch the moonrobert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman)
Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, Karen Nyberg is calling for quilters to create the moon. The "Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting quilt squares.
November 14^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

First quilter in space challenges students, crafters to stitch the moon

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

November 14^th 2024 at 8:30 pm

Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, Karen Nyberg is calling for quilters to create the moon. The "Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting quilt squares.

quilt showing the moon against a stylized american flag

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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5: What's the problem with Starbase 80?
The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos visits a "cursed" Starbase in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5.
November 14^th 2024 at 6:54 pm

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5: What's the problem with Starbase 80?

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November 14^th 2024 at 6:54 pm

The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos visits a "cursed" Starbase in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5.

cartoon humanoids stand around in a brightly-lit futuristic-looking corridor

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'Hawking radiation' may be erasing black holes. Watching it happen could reveal new physics.
Primordial black holes may be exploding throughout the universe. If we can catch them in the act, it could pave the way to new physics, a study suggests.
November 14^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

'Hawking radiation' may be erasing black holes. Watching it happen could reveal new physics.

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November 14^th 2024 at 6:30 pm

Primordial black holes may be exploding throughout the universe. If we can catch them in the act, it could pave the way to new physics, a study suggests.

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This Lego Star Wars Droideka set is now 20% off ahead of Black Friday
Grab one of the coolest droids from the Phantom Menace for your Lego Star Wars collection, now at its lowest price this year.
November 14^th 2024 at 5:38 pm

This Lego Star Wars Droideka set is now 20% off ahead of Black Friday

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November 14^th 2024 at 5:38 pm

Grab one of the coolest droids from the Phantom Menace for your Lego Star Wars collection, now at its lowest price this year.

The Lego Star Wars Droideka set with display plaque and minifigure next to the product box on an orange planet background with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

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Artemis 2's Orion capsule goes into altitude chamber to prep for 2025 moon mission (photo)elizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)
Today, an altitude chamber. Next year, the moon.
November 14^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Artemis 2's Orion capsule goes into altitude chamber to prep for 2025 moon mission (photo)

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By: elizabeth.howell@futurenet.com (Elizabeth Howell)

November 14^th 2024 at 5:30 pm

Today, an altitude chamber. Next year, the moon.

a cone-shaped spacecraft inside a chamber

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Blue Origin stacks huge New Glenn rocket ahead of 1st launch (photo)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
Blue Origin showed off its New Glenn rocket after its two stages were mated in the company's Florida facility. The new rocket could take off on its maiden flight as soon as November.
November 14^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Blue Origin stacks huge New Glenn rocket ahead of 1st launch (photo)

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

November 14^th 2024 at 4:30 pm

Blue Origin showed off its New Glenn rocket after its two stages were mated in the company's Florida facility. The new rocket could take off on its maiden flight as soon as November.

a huge white rocket sits on its side in a hangar

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Could a supernova ever destroy Earth?
When stars explode as supernovas, they can cause serious cosmic carnage. Is Earth in any danger from any nearby stars?
November 14^th 2024 at 2:29 pm

Could a supernova ever destroy Earth?

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November 14^th 2024 at 2:29 pm

When stars explode as supernovas, they can cause serious cosmic carnage. Is Earth in any danger from any nearby stars?

a star explodes in deep space, rendering a nearby planet to flaming gravel

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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 24 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida early this morning (Nov. 14), just five hours after another Starlink liftoff.
November 14^th 2024 at 11:08 am

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 14^th 2024 at 11:08 am

SpaceX launched 24 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida early this morning (Nov. 14), just five hours after another Starlink liftoff.

falcon 9 rocket launches up into a blue sky

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All astronauts on the ISS are in 'outstanding health': NASA's chief medical officer debunks tabloid rumors
Both Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are in good health on the ISS, NASA confirms, despite tabloid rumors suggesting otherwise.
November 14^th 2024 at 2:24 am

All astronauts on the ISS are in 'outstanding health': NASA's chief medical officer debunks tabloid rumors

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November 14^th 2024 at 2:24 am

Both Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are in good health on the ISS, NASA confirms, despite tabloid rumors suggesting otherwise.

Two people floating in microgravity on the International Space Station. They are surrounded by lots of wires and other hardware.

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Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides wins seat in US Congressmwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
Former Virgin Galactic CEO and NASA Chief of Staff George Whitesides won his race to represent California's 27th district in the U.S. Congress.
November 14^th 2024 at 1:29 am

Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides wins seat in US Congress

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 14^th 2024 at 1:29 am

Former Virgin Galactic CEO and NASA Chief of Staff George Whitesides won his race to represent California's 27th district in the U.S. Congress.

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SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday (Nov. 14).
November 14^th 2024 at 12:30 am

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 14^th 2024 at 12:30 am

SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday (Nov. 14).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink internet satellites launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.

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Top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart
If you're starting your Christmas shopping early and want an alternative to Amazon, these are the top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart.
November 13^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

Top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart

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November 13^th 2024 at 11:30 pm

If you're starting your Christmas shopping early and want an alternative to Amazon, these are the top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart.

Image shows the Walmart logo against a picture of the moon.

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UFO whistleblowers tell Congress 'we are not alone in the cosmos' (video)brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
The latest congressional UFO hearing featured testimony from former military personnel who told representatives that excessive government secrecy hides the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos.
November 13^th 2024 at 11:06 pm

UFO whistleblowers tell Congress 'we are not alone in the cosmos' (video)

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

November 13^th 2024 at 11:06 pm

The latest congressional UFO hearing featured testimony from former military personnel who told representatives that excessive government secrecy hides the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos.

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Get a sneak peak at the incredible sci-fi coming to Disney+ in 2025 (video)stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)
Disney+ and Hulu released a new teaser trailer for all the best shows coming for 2025 including two new 'Star Wars' shows and a new 'Alien' series.
November 13^th 2024 at 11:00 pm

Get a sneak peak at the incredible sci-fi coming to Disney+ in 2025 (video)

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By: stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry)

November 13^th 2024 at 11:00 pm

Disney+ and Hulu released a new teaser trailer for all the best shows coming for 2025 including two new 'Star Wars' shows and a new 'Alien' series.

An ominous black robot walking in a sci-fi metropolis

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The sun's poles may have powerful magnetic tornadoes
The sun may have swirling polar vortices similar to those on Earth, but powered by a very different source, according to a new study.
November 13^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

The sun's poles may have powerful magnetic tornadoes

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November 13^th 2024 at 10:30 pm

The sun may have swirling polar vortices similar to those on Earth, but powered by a very different source, according to a new study.

A fiery red ball against a dark background.

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SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 spacecraft to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch — and it's wearing a banana (photos)mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)
SpaceX just rolled the upper stage of its sixth Starship megarocket out to the pad to gear up for its test flight, which is scheduled for Nov. 18.
November 13^th 2024 at 10:10 pm

SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 spacecraft to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch — and it's wearing a banana (photos)

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By: mwall@space.com (Mike Wall)

November 13^th 2024 at 10:10 pm

SpaceX just rolled the upper stage of its sixth Starship megarocket out to the pad to gear up for its test flight, which is scheduled for Nov. 18.

a large spaceship is seen leaving a hangar at night with a banana pixel picture inset

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The final supermoon of 2024 rises Nov. 15 as November's Full Beaver Moonbrett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley)
The Full Beaver Moon of November 2024 will be the final of four consecutive supermoons this year, appearing slightly larger in the night sky on Friday (Nov. 15).
November 13^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

The final supermoon of 2024 rises Nov. 15 as November's Full Beaver Moon

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

November 13^th 2024 at 9:30 pm

The Full Beaver Moon of November 2024 will be the final of four consecutive supermoons this year, appearing slightly larger in the night sky on Friday (Nov. 15).

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