Space pictures! See our space image of the day Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TykdPHjziD2JCGupwwHvWa.jpg https://www.space.com/34-image-day.html
The best 90s sci-fi movies Here's to an unforgettable decade in sci-fi movie innovation, our round-up of the best 90s sci-fi movies. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xcNbCdMGdsc9D6sfjwz3cS.jpg https://www.space.com/best-90s-sci-fi-movies
How much do SpaceX's reentering Starlink satellites pollute Earth's atmosphere? SpaceX's Starlink satellites now make up 40% of reentering satellite debris. But is Elon Musk's space company the worst polluter of Earth's upper atmosphere? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p77TQsHXLGUAn9Ks6yZAXD.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-reentry-pollution-damage-earth-atmosphere
The planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws' Join our whistlestop tour of the planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws,' Ubisoft's massive open-world adventure in a galaxy far, far away. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oTMdbyVrFu6DFjQDo84gwj.jpg https://www.space.com/planets-of-star-wars-outlaws
Watch Hunter's Moon supermoon team up with Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in free livestream today The Full Hunter's Moon of October 2024 will join Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in the night sky on Thursday (Oct. 17), and you can enjoy both with a free livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oVUB78dPyoCEEvN6KYwxDo.jpg https://www.space.com/hunters-moon-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-livestream-october-2024
US and China will need to discuss moon mission plans, NASA chief predicts NASA and China will need to discuss exchanges of data and mission plans as the two sides move to build sustainable presences on the moon, according to NASA chief Bill Nelson. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xf3RZ7mgCu6S7fpWF8HHpk.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-china-need-discuss-moon-mission-plans-bill-nelson
Perseverance rover watches a solar eclipse on Mars (photos) On Sept. 30, NASA's Perseverance rover turned its eyes toward the sky and photographed a solar eclipse from Mars, capturing the tiny moon Phobos as it transited the sun. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RA9ugJWqtmb2A7zX5KssbA.jpg https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-solar-eclipse-phobos-photos
How did Mars turn into an uninhabitable desert? Curiosity rover rock samples may have answers NASA's Curiosity rover has new insights into how Mars might have changed from a potentially habitable, water-rich planet to an absolutely uninhabitable desert. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XXyKaycG5ybnUytNLFoBoX.jpg https://www.space.com/curiosity-rock-samples-uninhabitable-mars
SpaceX plans to catch Starship upper stage with 'chopsticks' in early 2025, Elon Musk says SpaceX just caught the giant first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket — and it plans to do the same with the vehicle's upper stage soon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Bd2iSfNPm9ugmCJu55V3P.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-upper-stage-chopstick-catch-elon-musk
Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MQvkiKAgGd6SxFJNKGmXxQ.png https://www.space.com/solar-cycle-25-max-phase-more-sun-storms
Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn't easy Fission technology is well established in power generation and nuclear-powered submarines, and its application to drive or power a rocket could one day give NASA a faster, more powerful alternative to chemically driven rockets. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jFABgdTCqrx5US6qENTTb7.jpg https://www.space.com/nuclear-rockets-could-travel-to-mars-in-half-time-designing-power-reactors-not-easy
Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nhywdXzLCDh3qGsenW6PCJ.jpg https://www.space.com/estonia-joins-artemis-accords-moon-exploration
Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end U.S. company Vast has unveiled Haven-2, its proposed commercial successor to the soon-to-be-retired International Space Station. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ThHEFSsoJtYAGhmaempfKF.jpg https://www.space.com/haven2-international-space-station-suceed
SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos) SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions just hours apart today (Oct. 15), one of which was the company's 100th liftoff of the year. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iBEY4PomZgphFRBPkpRuy9.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-doubleheader-100th-launch-2024
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map The "first page" of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aovxPBcgg9SiAKum6BgfwL.png https://www.space.com/euclid-first-images-cosmic-atlas
Cubesats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system Whether discovering exoplanets or measuring the size of an asteroid, cubesats are affordable throughout the space community, even to small startup, private companies and university laboratories. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ndyh73TGctobXsGzwo9bCb.jpg https://www.space.com/cubesats-changing-how-we-explore-the-solar-system
'Predator: Hunting Grounds' scores a striking makeover for PS5 and Xbox X/S A preview of the upgraded "Predator: Hunting Grounds" release for PS5 and Xbox X/S. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q5YiU9cgtBZi7jpK9AchqB.jpg https://www.space.com/predator-hunting-grounds-makeover-ps5-xbox-xs
James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive) An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKAaEiHeYLLKA6LXFkkcKQ.jpg https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-infinite-cosmos-author-ethan-siegel-exclusive
HTC threw us into the Squid Games to preview their new VR headset — the Vive Focus Vision Does HTC's latest VR headset get the red light, or the green light? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/padL7jyWKBXTmHUXeoJkiZ.jpg https://www.space.com/htc-vive-vision-focus-preview-squid-games
NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper had a rocky road to space. How it switched rockets and more to launch to Jupiter NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper probe overcame huge obstacles, including a switch to an entirely different rocket, to launch toward Jupiter. Here's how it happened. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NDgDS4Ebivgn68ancGeLcJ.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-europa-clipper-rocky-road-jupiter-launch
4 must-see Jupiter movies to help you prepare for NASA's Europa Clipper mission Journey to Jupiter and Europa with four sci-fi films centered around the Jovian system ahead of NASA's Europa Clipper mission. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B2KpzBQmwnvifouWMSjfKb.jpg https://www.space.com/4-must-see-jupiter-movies
Mars orbiters spy 'cryptic terrain' near planet's icy south pole (photos) Europe's Mars Express and Trace Gas Orbiter missions captured a variety of cryptic surface features poking through melting ice across the Red Planet's south pole as spring hit the region. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wea7HwfCHRhi7nATigLphC.jpg https://www.space.com/mars-orbiter-cryptic-landforms-south-pole
On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Chuck Yeager smashes the sound barrier. On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager smashed the sound barrier in the secret experimental X-1 aircraft. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vAoqMrgVLnW5fTPmbwpupL.jpg https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Space pictures! See our space image of the day Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oJpWt6FSiexznCgP3afnnd.jpg https://www.space.com/34-image-day.html
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024 See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qHgvZ3nTdTF3kVwMXLiwB.jpg https://www.space.com/18880-moon-phases.html
NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter: Live updates See the latest updates for the launch of NASA's Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon here. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ecqPuDPV2CLrciVyPwrgV9.jpg https://www.space.com/news/live/europa-clipper-mission-updates
What time will SpaceX launch NASA's Europa Clipper to icy Jupiter moon on Oct. 14 (and how to watch online)? NASA's first mission to another ocean world in our solar system will launch toward Jupiter on Monday (Oct. 14), but if you want to watch it live, you'll need to know when to tune in. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oJpWt6FSiexznCgP3afnnd.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-europa-clipper-launch-what-time-livestream
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster during historic Flight 5 rocket launch and landing (video) SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket for the fifth time ever today (Oct. 13), on a dramatic test flight whose goals included a mid-air catch of the first-stage Super Heavy booster. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kLKgqZQRNzrPkizCBdtRGZ.png https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-flight-5-launch-super-heavy-booster-catch-success-video
Best Predator comic books of all time You've seen the Predator on the big screen, now here are the top ten Predator comics you must read. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5EiDYzCgXD4RDMLNovSMQm.jpg https://www.space.com/best-predator-comics
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 launch test on Oct. 13 (and how to watch online)? SpaceX will launch its fifth Starship launch test, called Starship Flight 5, in what will be an audacious attempt to capture the giant rocket's booster at its launch site on Sunday, Oct. 13. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHzF9iRzT9FgkjDXHvPLHk.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-flight-5-launch-what-time-livestream
NASA delays Europa Clipper launch to Jupiter to Oct. 14 amid post-hurricane checks NASA has postponed the launch of its next flagship mission to Jupiter by at least another day due to the impact of Hurricane Milton at its Florida launch site. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jQgcc6tFd2tpEBixgPGZzH.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-europa-clipper-launch-date-october-14
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 132 —Living in Martian Mushrooms On Episode 132 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Lynn Rothschild on how mushroom mycelia might be utilized as a Mars habitat-building resource. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EHjxhZfXBpQrjTwKjFCZP4.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-132-living-martian-mushrooms
FAA clears SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday (Oct. 11) that it has given SpaceX the green light to resume launches of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xdDigHvTnXLYabpeHnDVgA.jpg https://www.space.com/faa-clears-spacex-resume-falcon-9-rocket-launches-october-2024
SpaceX Starship launches: Live updates Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHzF9iRzT9FgkjDXHvPLHk.jpg https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-starship-missions-updates
Hints of volcanic moon around alien planet may be 1st-of-its-kind discovery (video) A sodium cloud detected in the vicinity of an exoplanet named WASP-49 b hints at the presence of a natural satellite, also known as an exomoon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ycJvyjwxxFe9aHKSMUQGE.jpg https://www.space.com/possible-volcanic-exomoon-jupiter-moon-io
New Artemis moon camera gets 1st field test (photos) Recently, an international team took the HULC moon camera out for a test drive in lunar-like conditions to improve the camera's design for Artemis moon missions. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56jVmdHuXw9EYjJ4C4w6cM.jpg https://www.space.com/hulc-artemis-moon-camera-first-field-test
'It was 3 hours of magic': Spectacular auroras thrill stargazers across the world (and internet) as intense geomagnetic storm batters Earth (photos) A powerful geomagnetic storm illuminated auroras that lit the skies over Earth on Thursday (Oct. 9) after X 2 solar flare that erupted from the sunspot AR 3848 on Tuesday (Oct. 8) evening. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GDk83iHWyq2EcgobUq8XbD.png https://www.space.com/spectacular-auroras-photos-thrill-skywatchers-from-geomagnetic-storm-october-2024
Hubble Telescope and New Horizons Pluto probe team up to image Uranus NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons Pluto probe have teamed up to image the ice giant Uranus, which will help inform future direct imaging of exoplanets. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/imbWaoQAcnvN2eninavHGe.png https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-new-horizons-image-uranus
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ThWMPASDNMXYUdGid9AjSJ.jpg https://www.space.com/mining-asteroids-food-deep-space-missions
Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 44th nation to join the United States' moon-exploration coalition. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BuKLJfcjLZaJ8pvWXfQK2P.jpg https://www.space.com/dominican-republic-signs-artemis-accords-moon-exploration
Last-minute Prime Day lightsaber deal: 40% off Yoda Force FX A last-minute Prime Day lightsaber deal, you need? 40% off The Black Series Yoda's Force FX, we recommend. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bCE4FAsRbTVN6rDHtywnh4.jpg https://www.space.com/black-series-yoda-lightsaber-save-100-dollars-october-prime-day
This Walmart Canon EOS R5 deal is better than Amazon's on Prime Day The Canon EOS R5 is $300 less at Walmart than on Amazon, despite the Prime Day sales: We think it's the best camera for low-light conditions. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JdSZqtX8yY5wk44rykgWVc.jpg https://www.space.com/canon-eos-r5-walmart-deal-better-than-prime-day
Luke Skywalker Force FX Elite Lightsaber is now at its lowest-ever price for Prime Day If you're looking for an early Christmas present for the Star Wars fan in your life this is an unbeatable Prime Day Star Wars deal on this feature-packed lightsaber. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n39sxUQTCtpEKZcLRrsSgm.jpg https://www.space.com/lowest-ever-price-luke-skywalker-lightsaber-prime-day-october-2024
US needs 'space rescue service' to help astronauts in distress, experts say The lessons of Apollo, Skylab and the space shuttle appear to have been forgotten: The US needs a plan for how to deal with human spaceflight emergencies, experts say. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sqEL6JZDtMYcprAXqXrNij.jpg https://www.space.com/us-needs-space-rescue-service-astronauts-distress
Walmart has Prime Day beat with this Sony A7R V camera deal Save more than $1000 on this incredible Sony snapper right now at Walmart. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GoYbS7fdRK3gzn7jCTYVj5.jpg https://www.space.com/walmart-has-prime-day-beat-sony-a7r-v-camera-deal
We've spent years reviewing telescopes: This telescope Prime Day deal is ideal for beginners Are you new to stargazing or buying for a budding sky-watcher? The Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ is a superb starter telescope and it's 20% off for Prime Day. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q6GhvpjfTCLkAotEHETC8W.jpg https://www.space.com/we-spent-years-reviewing-telescopes-this-prime-day-deal-perfect-for-beginner-astronomers-october-2024
4 futuristic space technologies — and when they might happen All four technologies are grounded in reality, but some are more feasible than others. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZ7Wsso69UWWmfzPXpUcvb.jpg https://www.space.com/future-space-technologies-world-space-week
Save 50% on your first month of Paramount Plus Get 50% off your first month of Paramount Plus when you get it via Sling TV and watch Star Trek, Halo and more for less. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rMZcpmcgfMiQaub6gEWYiV.jpg https://www.space.com/paramount-plus-deal-save-50-percent-first-month-october-2024
'The Ark' creators on Season 2's finale, alien artifacts and the colonists' next destination (exclusive) An exclusive interview with "The Ark" creators Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EgMf7dczYdFZDJ9j5fzjrd.jpg https://www.space.com/ark-creators-season-2-finale-alien-artifacts
Could Earth's 'evil twin' Venus carry a dire warning about climate change? World Space Week 2024 is in full swing, focusing on what space science can tell us about climate change; does Earth's "evil twin" Venus hold a dire tale of what happens when the greenhouse effect runs amok? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JVMxaXFzgDbaFKFx27Kw7e.png https://www.space.com/venus-earth-greenhouse-gases-climate-change
Save 10% on this BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve star projector this Prime Day This BlissLights Sky Light Evolve star projector is 10% off for Prime Day https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f72tLccSoByVbGcDhLkU5a.jpg https://www.space.com/prime-day-star-projector-deal-save-10-percent-blisslights-october-2024
Scrubbed spacewalks, Starliner stay-overs and more: NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson discusses her eventful 6 months in orbit NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson reflected on her time in space during a post-flight press conference at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday (Oct. 4). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YXud9By9jEiirv4jJ8uyvZ.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-tracy-caldwell-dyson-post-flight-briefing
Get $100 off with this Prime Day beginner telescope deal on the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Ready to start stargazing? The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ is a perfect beginners telescope that you won't immediately outgrow, and it's down to just $219.95. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4NgoEMy3qf4NU2AHuPsXmF.jpg https://www.space.com/save-usd100-on-beginner-friendly-celestron-astromaster-114eq-at-amazon-prime-day-october-2024
James Webb Space Telescope studies dusty 'pancakes' feeding baby stars and birthing planets The James Webb Space Telescope has taken an intricate look at how pancakes of gas and dust feed infant stars and help them grow before influencing the birth of planets. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YXUbhXtGRc5wEoi2vxYLUG.png https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-dusty-pancakes-baby-stars
SpaceX, NASA stand down from Oct. 10 Europa Clipper launch due to Hurricane Milton SpaceX and NASA are standing down from the Oct. 10 launch of the Europa Clipper mission due to anticipated effects of Hurricane Milton. A new target date has not been announced. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NDgDS4Ebivgn68ancGeLcJ.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-europa-clipper-launch-delay-hurricane-milton
What it was like to experience the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Easter Island A few hundred eclipse chasers flocked to Chile's Rapa Nui to see annularity from the home of the mysterious moai. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WXmUPgGJMZUS3rkgA5SokM.jpg https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-easter-island-first-hand-experience
SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe on Oct. 7: Watch it live SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera spacecraft on Monday (Oct. 7) toward the asteroid Dimorphos for a post-impact evaluation, and you can watch the liftoff live. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8FdKMmCstG8xM7hs7yAaLA.jpg https://www.space.com/esa-hera-mission-spacex-launch-livestream
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 131 —The Star Wars vs. Star Trek Food Fight On Episode 131 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq tackle a question that rivals the meaning of life itself: which is better, Star Trek or Star Wars? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mkpqri8v93kHfERYnGCTUZ.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-131-star-wars-vs-star-trek-food-fight
This Celestron beginner telescope is 18% off before Prime Day The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is currently 18% off ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days and is ideal for beginners. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vnbf2LqUQ7rjfjTjZ4EMCQ.jpg https://www.space.com/celestron-70-travelscope-early-prime-day-deal-save-18-percent-2024
World Space Week 2024: How space technology arms scientists fighting climate change World Space Week 2024 features events centered on "Space & Climate Change," to celebrate the transformative impact of space technology in the ongoing battle against climate change. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxvwTTRjmHHLdGW8sZTtun.png https://www.space.com/space-technology-climate-change-world-space-week
When is the next solar eclipse? It'll be about six months before skywatchers are treated to another solar eclipse — during which only part of the sun will be obscured from view. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rSSaSGshfhxzKybPiJNgTP.jpg https://www.space.com/solar-eclipse-march-2025-when
How to watch ULA's 2nd-ever Vulcan Centaur rocket launch on Oct. 4 United Launch Alliance is set to launch the second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket on Friday morning (Oct. 4), and you can watch the action live online. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZE5xsWiYb5X5r6VySzkqrh.jpg https://www.space.com/ula-vulcan-centaur-cert2-launch-livestream
In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning 'ring of fire' display On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TazdUn9SFP9fDTjuWqzZzf.jpg https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-2024-best-photos
Aurora alert: Possible geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon Aurora chasers are on high alert for possible geomagnetic storm conditions Oct.3 through Oct. 5 with northern lights possible as far south as Illinois and Oregon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aF8AsoEHo6omajaP9wJm2J.jpg https://www.space.com/aurora-alert-northern-lights-far-south-illinois-oregon-g3-geomagnetic-storm-predicted
How mass extinctions can help scientists find complex alien life The history of life on Earth offers clues to aid the search for complex life elsewhere in the cosmos. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3BwAtQkq2w9mkbijNkU52C.jpg https://www.space.com/complex-alien-life-mass-extinctions
Annular solar eclipse 2024 wows skywatchers with 'ring of fire' over Easter Island, South America (videos, photos) On Wednesday (Oct. 2), an annular eclipse swept over the Pacific Ocean, Chile, and Argentina, wowing skywatchers who were on hand to catch the "ring of fire" in all of its glory. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yekx4JKofp7Xv8WxPbmeQ4.jpg https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-wows-skywatchers-photos-video
ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket is 'go' for 2nd-ever launch on Oct. 4 United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket is 'go' for its second-ever liftoff, a test flight scheduled to launch on Friday morning (Oct. 4). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sHQaP2Cqwz2U9uYnUgwj3P.jpg https://www.space.com/ula-vulcan-centaur-go-launch-cert2
Sun unleashes monster X7.1 flare that could supercharge Earth auroras (video) Just when we thought the sun was taking a bit of a break, the sunspot AR3842 fired off two powerful solar flares, including a monster X7.1. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxSTq87bkadXf5xZ6Ah325.jpg https://www.space.com/sun-monster-solar-flare-x7-video
October's new moon will bring us a spectacular 'ring of fire' eclipse October's new moon will occur today (Oct. 2) and create a dazzling annular solar eclipse. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gWazASef3Ka7JodKkXmkzn.jpg https://www.space.com/october-new-moon-2024
'I think it was hard not to watch that rocket lift off without thinking, That's my rocket and that's my crew.' How the NASA astronauts bumped from SpaceX's Crew-9 watched their ride launch without them NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were expected to launch on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission on Sept. 28. Still on Earth, they spoke about how they're feeling. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FjrChGV4cqwyY9rx5yNr2c.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-astronauts-spacex-crew-9-still-on-earth
Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a glorious 'ring of fire' today. Here's what you need to know. Today (Oct. 2), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's how and when to catch the spectacular phenomenon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u2Yi3jrv3vkYY5CRLRNDZY.jpg https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-2024-today-ring-of-fire-what-you-need-to-know
How long will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 last? The "ring of fire" duration depends on where you are watching it from. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHEV94UUcy4bpRAPaZHNJc.jpg https://www.space.com/how-long-will-annular-solar-eclipse-2024-last
'Sub-Earth' exoplanet discovered around the closest solo star to us Astronomers have discovered a low-mass "sub-Earth" planet orbiting the closest solo star to the solar system, Barnard's star, that has a year lasting just three Earth days. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e8RQ8arp8gtSnhuvpNrTwN.png https://www.space.com/barnards-star-exoplanet-sub-earth
Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' surprisingly adheres to the laws of physics, scientists find The artist's work demonstrates an innate understanding of Kolmogorov's theory of turbulence. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UffabqoCRnwBuAQdyneR7h.jpg https://www.space.com/van-gogh-starry-night-physics-accuracy
ULA rolls Vulcan Centaur rocket to pad ahead of 2nd-ever launch (photos) United Launch Alliance has rolled its second Vulcan Centaur rocket out to the pad ahead of launch, which is scheduled to take place on Friday (Oct. 4). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xe8EunpDMS7o6VptvHh2LK.jpg https://www.space.com/ula-vulcan-centaur-rocket-rollout-second-launch-photos
Find your way across countless young stars in this image of a faraway stellar nursery (image) A new telescope image reveals in intricate detail a slice of a well-studied faraway stellar nursery. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6eN29WQ97N4cCLukUixXHd.jpg https://www.space.com/countless-young-stars-faraway-stellar-nursery
Supermassive black hole jets mysteriously ignite nova explosions, Hubble Telescope finds Hubble Space Telescope observations suggest supermassive black hole jets double the frequency of nova explosions. But how? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q9GWpcqp6CpyAG6MSScULC.jpg https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-jets-hubble-telescope-nova-explosions
Why space archaeologists are finding more Mayan ruins than ever before (exclusive) More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping archaeologists uncover ancient ruins. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RyjxFP5MY2yxDKkSTWjk4N.jpg https://www.space.com/mayan-ruins-space-archaeology-more-found
How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel? On Oct. 2 an annular solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere but just how will it travel? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v34mY8QTALrZbT6L5Dy98T.jpg https://www.space.com/how-fast-will-the-annular-solar-eclipse-october-2-travel
Best Sony cameras in 2024 The best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more — we've rounded up the best models for all skill levels and budgets. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5BHUrMhjPkUmzaKwjSwxrd.jpg https://www.space.com/best-sony-cameras
Astronomers prepare for once-in-a-lifetime event: A 'new star' in the night sky A rare nova explosion will soon bring a "new star" to the night sky, and scientists are excited. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AVkDTsuytqt6Dta7Ev5wrk.gif https://www.space.com/astronomers-new-star-nova-explosion-t-coronae-borealis
SpaceX pausing launches to study Falcon 9 issue on Crew-9 astronaut mission SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced an issue during the Crew-9 astronaut launch on Sept. 28, and the company will stand down from liftoffs while figuring out what happened. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qq4MyEU9zJkpqoRJg8w5iW.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-pause-launches-crew-9-falcon-9-issue
'Aurora' the baby falcon plush toy takes flight again as SpaceX Crew-9 zero-g indicator A tradition borrowed from the Russian space program has physically crossed over to an U.S. spacecraft. The "zero-g indicator" that launched on SpaceX's Crew-9 previously flew on two Russian Soyuz. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3GNz92uzwuTwiMadi8AKW.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-9-zero-g-indicator-aurora-falcon
SpaceX launches Crew-9 astronauts from upgraded Florida pad to return Boeing Starliner crew home SpaceX launched a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut toward the ISS today (Sept. 28), on a mission unlike any other the company has flown. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wwbh2X4trYbvpV6rMjcGdk.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-9-astronaut-launch-success
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 130 —Dogs on Mars, Snakes on the Moon On Episode 130 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jim Bell about the Mars Sample Return program and VIPER mission to the moon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/62jY9yBxghZkM7YfCLKNqQ.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-130-dogs-mars-snakes-moon
Did dark matter help black holes grow to monster sizes in the infant cosmos? Could dark matter decay have given massive clouds of hydrogen gas the time they needed to birth supermassive black holes seen by the James Webb Space Telescope? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GykYnrtKnQnfQU2TpYccfg.png https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-holes-dark-matter-decay
SpaceX, NASA 'go' for 1st astronaut launch to ISS from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station pad NASA and SpaceX cleared their Crew-9 astronaut flight to the International Space Station for launch, a Sept. 28 liftoff that will help return two Boeing Starliner astronauts home. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UcudMU8LYkBt8taQJT8EGG.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-go-crew-9-astronaut-launch-florida-pad
Chinese rocket launches 8 satellites to orbit from ship at sea (video, photos) A Chinese Smart Dragon-3 rocket launched from a sea-based platform on Sept. 23, carrying eight remote-sensing satellites to orbit. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CZ3RBooFT6Qtpyx4zY7sFk.jpg https://www.space.com/china-smart-dragon-3-sea-launch-september-2024
Ruko F11 Mini drone review The Ruko F11 Mini is a budget sub-250g drone that flies well and could be a great option for learning flight controls, but image quality isn’t one of its strong points. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o5345ZmUNa6rFr2g868uX3.jpg https://www.space.com/ruko-f11-mini-drone-review
Europe will launch a satellite in 2027 just to watch it burn The European Space Agency plans to launch a satellite called DRACO in 2027, then study how it breaks up during its fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdGXfidSMQbGdSfVkxqAFi.jpg https://www.space.com/european-space-agency-draco-suicide-satellite-2027
How to watch SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch for NASA on Sept. 28 SpaceX plans to launch the Crew-9 astronaut mission for NASA on Saturday (Sept. 28), and you can watch the action live online. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XRuqnk5kVy8CqfB5wnkvUF.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-9-astronaut-launch-watch-live
SpaceX Crew-9 dropped 2 NASA astronauts from ISS mission, but they were prepared (video) Only 2 astronauts will launch to the ISS Sept. 26 with SpaceX instead of the planned 4. We spoke with the crew before the big change was made. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R6QpUXpV6S4EPAmLpwhsUL.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-crew-9-ready-for-launch-spacex-falcon-9-failure
Earth will capture 'second moon' this weekend Earth will get a "new moon" this weekend when, on Sunday (Sept. 29), it captures the asteroid 2024 PT5, claiming it as a very temporary "mini-moon." https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UeRyz3Cnn8ANH6RJ8nxyNZ.png https://www.space.com/earth-will-capture-second-moon-sept-2024
Canon PowerShot Zoom digital monocular review The Canon PowerShot Zoom digital monocular can take 12MP stills and can record HD video. But can it match the quality and convenience of a traditional monocular? Let's find out. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XKoqFzXk6eMhiqnfTKexGg.jpg https://www.space.com/canon-powershot-zoom-digital-monocular-review
Weird striped rock 'unlike any seen on Mars' found by Perseverance rover. Here's why NASA's excited While climbing a crater rim, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted a curious striped rock that may have rolled from farther uphill, hinting at treasures the robotic explorer has yet to find. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JFnxysdVpwTsXm7WGfezfA.jpg https://www.space.com/mars-perseverance-rover-weird-stripy-rock
SpaceX's Elon Musk calls on FAA chief to resign SpaceX continues to engage the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in a heated and very public debate over launch licensing and alleged violations. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NXuQgbcRbfps9Hsz6Ywvra.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-elon-musk-faa-administrator-resign
James Webb Space Telescope finds 'puffball' exoplanet is uniquely lopsided Using the James Webb Space Telescope astronomers have found that a strange inflated exoplanet is even weirder than they realized finding a strange asymmetry in its atmosphere. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vRGcgxLeKh55dQxE2fJxva.png https://www.space.com/exoplanet-inflated-asymmetry-james-webb-space-telescope
1 week until annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' With just one week to go, the countdown to the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 is on. We're ready, are you? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pn84yzdyDadFc78QWguas6.jpg https://www.space.com/one-week-to-go-annular-solar-eclipse-2024
'Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2' brings glory to the Emperor (review) Space Marine 2 reminds us how good third-person action games can be. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cpAGp6iKYgjPmYPJDzXAw.jpg https://www.space.com/warhammer-40k-space-marine-2-review
SpaceX stacks Starship megarocket ahead of 5th test flight (photos) SpaceX has stacked and tested its Starship megarocket ahead of the vehicle's fifth flight, which isn't expected to launch until late November. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/94xJ4KCKwR6a7bcxFFAD8V.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-stacked-fifth-test-flight-photos
Orion spacecraft can shield Artemis astronauts from deep-space radiation, study shows Data from NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission has provided valuable space radiation measurements, which validate spacecraft performance and will help guide deep-space human spaceflight. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SHmDnRvn27zw4T3ktJpXXc.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-1-moon-mission-radiation-human-spaceflight
'Missing link' black hole lurks in strange binary system with red giant star Astronomers have discovered a "missing link:" a tiny black hole lurking with a red giant star in a strange and difficult-to-explain binary system. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hZtLZkLrL97bG8v5e5TEbA.png https://www.space.com/black-hole-missing-link-red-dwarf-star-strange-binary
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