'Interstellar' gets 10th anniversary deluxe 4K UHD and Blu-ray collector's edition A preview of Paramount's new "Interstellar" 10th anniversary limited edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray set. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g7bTpykqPMPmqGnWRyw9wD.jpg https://www.space.com/interstellar-movie-10th-anniversary-4k-blu-ray
Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that Despite the rapid growth in the number of space travellers, underrepresented population groups are still left behind, particularly those with disabilities. So how can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vn8TpDWzUJjQ7cvswPNZCW.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/recruiting-the-worlds-first-disabled-astronaut-doesnt-mean-space-travel-is-inclusive-heres-how-to-change-that
New NASA coronagraph will measure temperature, speed of solar wind from ISS We're about to learn more about the solar wind, thanks to NASA's Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX), which just arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NKeXg8uRN9NPxCxHCogVjS.jpg https://www.space.com/the-universe/sun/new-nasa-coronagraph-will-measure-temperature-speed-of-solar-wind-from-iss
NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft finds 'danger zones' around stars Using NASA's Chandra spacecraft, astronomers have found "danger zones" for worlds where planet-birthing disks are blasted with high-energy radiation from massive young stars and rapidly disintegrate. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WfFDTYv6dEDt5WZsRL77Qb.png https://www.space.com/chandra-danger-zones-planets-stars
NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees 'knots' blasting from nearby black hole jets A fresh analysis of decades-old X-ray black hole jet data has revealed bright, lumpy features with mysterious speed changes. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5nvBSLpmDvVo2BgfrSBWkE.jpg https://www.space.com/the-universe/black-holes/nasas-chandra-x-ray-telescope-sees-knots-blasting-from-nearby-black-hole-jets
World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7P99nPQPLGUDzHMqzHnLDg.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/worlds-1st-wooden-satellite-arrives-at-iss-for-key-orbital-test
Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos) The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w6AytNsNugokjmkPUgTNfc.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/satellite-survives-impact-with-object-in-space-takes-selfie-to-prove-it-photo
Astronomers spot unusually synchronized star formation' in ancient galaxy for 1st time An old galaxy reveals clusters of young stars that have formed in an unusually synchronized fashion, challenging the idea that star formation declines as galaxies age. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSbhh7o2TZEPM7tdRQWJBe.jpg https://www.space.com/the-universe/stars/astronomers-spot-unusually-synchronized-star-formation-in-ancient-galaxy-for-1st-time
Design an interstellar 'generation ship' to spend decades among the stars with Project Hyperion competition A new design competition, dubbed Project Hyperion, is calling for submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TaZ4pvT76N5MBwY5p68bBJ.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/tech/design-an-interstellar-generation-ship-to-spend-decades-among-the-stars-with-project-hyperion-competition
Satellites can now spot plastic trash on Earth's beaches from space (photo) "This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space." https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4QQPeupfRsk5xDfkSaRtNZ.png https://www.space.com/space-exploration/tech/satellites-can-now-spot-plastic-trash-on-earths-beaches-from-space-photo
'Vega continues to be unusual:' Lack of planets around young star puzzles astronomers A joint Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project to learn more about the dusty disk around the bright star Vega has found a surprising lack of planets. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wxPZKZHTWVro7ioyvNrLia.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/james-webb-space-telescope/vega-continues-to-be-unusual-lack-of-planets-around-young-star-puzzles-astronomers
Sharp 'lobster vision:' China's Einstein Probe space telescope already making discoveries during commissioning phase China's Einstein Probe, an X-ray telescope in Earth orbit, has already made several discoveries during its initial commissioning phase. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tSeek8CWinBRNUnGLgChQG.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/sharp-lobster-vision-chinas-einstein-probe-space-telescope-already-making-discoveries-during-commissioning-phase
Watch 31st SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrive at the ISS today Dragon is scheduled to arrive at 10:15 a.m. EST. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HL9aEjr4wiX9tFDxfR5juL.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-31st-spacex-dragon-cargo-capsule-arrive-at-the-iss-today
India delays its 1st-ever Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2026 India plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit no sooner than 2026, roughly a year past the previously known timeline, following a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin in December. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K5w5bJrQzNi8zq4ZJ5NXrC.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/india-delays-its-1st-ever-gaganyaan-astronaut-launch-to-2026
How do you vote from space? NASA astronauts cast 2024 election ballots from ISS There are four Americans currently living in space, and each has had the opportunity to add their voice to the more than 160 million other Americans able to participate in the 2024 Presidential election. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eNaW8UkcKBGnouyqvBzHG9.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/how-do-you-vote-from-space-nasa-astronauts-cast-2024-election-ballots-from-iss
NASA's 15-year-old NEOWISE asteroid hunter meets fiery doom by burning up in Earth's atmosphere Microgravity makes water do weird and wonderful things. NASA astronaut Don Pettit took advantage of that fact to create a colorful ball that resembles Jupiter. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8hkRUv8Q5tospge6vKJrP3.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/asteroid-comet-missions/nasas-15-year-old-neowise-asteroid-hunter-meets-fiery-doom-by-burning-up-in-earths-atmosphere
Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans − Europa Clipper is one of 2 missions on their way to see if these moons could support life Jupiter has dozens of moons. Four of them in particular are of interest to planetary scientists. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wEkX9JhAKJxyA62aVRGZGj.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/jupiters-moons-hide-giant-subsurface-oceans-europa-clipper-is-one-of-2-missions-on-their-way-to-see-if-these-moons-could-support-life
Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PJLNpuWBSoY6hqHDcyF2JD.jpg https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-taurid-meteor-shower-peak-with-colorful-fireballs-and-shooting-stars-this-week
SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch due to rocket issue SpaceX scrubbed a planned launch of 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Nov. 3) due to a helium issue in the first stage of the company's Falcon 9 rocket. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQ95omxXjyqL4QvxpRjbDU.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-6-77-launch
Watch Rocket Lab launch mystery mission early on Nov. 4 Liftoff of the mission, which is for a "confidential commercial customer," is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. ET on Monday (Nov. 4). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mKqghPAYFce3xNzFuAXibP.png https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-rocket-lab-launch-mystery-mission-early-on-nov-4
Japan launching military communications satellite early Nov. 4 on 4th flight of H3 rocket Japan plans to launch the Kirameki 3 military communications satellite Monday morning (Nov. 4), on the fourth-ever flight of the country's H3 rocket. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yUfm9KShGYMnomWgUtqnoZ.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/japan-launching-military-communications-satellite-early-nov-4-on-4th-flight-of-h3-rocket
Chef Duff Goldman spins up moon-shaped cake for NASA 'Taste of Space' Duff Goldman, the host of the Food Network show "Ace of Cakes," has for a third year brought a space-themed cake to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ygsfxBgDfBtRTkrZYoprCj.jpg https://www.space.com/taste-space-duff-goldman-moon-landing-55th-cake
China's Shenzhou 18 astronauts return to Earth today after 6 months in space China's Shenzhou 18 crew are ready to return home after more than six months in space. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KTBYrbQ9yCNS7py88NVG6K.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinas-shenzhou-18-astronauts-return-to-earth-today-after-6-months-in-space
Watch SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts move Crew Dragon spacecraft to new ISS parking spot on Nov. 3 Live coverage begins at 6:15 a.m. EST (1015 GMT). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbdwtTHdrGaivTQJ43P98j.png https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/spacex-crew-9-spacecraft-iss-relocation-webcast
Every upcoming Star Wars game officially announced Lucasfilm Games has opened up the galaxy far, far away to several studios and genres. Here’s every new Star Wars game currently in development. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GqxRDiHe9rNysk5Y2YofhG.jpg https://www.space.com/every-upcoming-star-wars-game
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 135 —The Spacer Pipeline On Episode 135 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers about the space workforce. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqfsvDGV3uRxfKn3iNTCZ7.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-135-spacer-pipeline
Black holes that form in 'reverse Big Bang replays' could account for dark energy Black hole formation could be a little Big Bang in reverse, coupling the matter of a dying star with dark energy, the mysterious force driving the accelerating expansion of the universe. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v9wqWykaBDHZc3pARMveM6.png https://www.space.com/dark-energy-black-hole-connection
'Alien signal' sent from Mars decoded by father-daughter team A signal beamed at Earth from Mars in 2023 has finally been decoded by a father and daughter team in the United States. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BgKvrvvyDPdLRxBLUYAYpf.jpg https://www.space.com/alien-signal-mars-decoded-esa-exomars
Watch Jude Law lead lost kids across the galaxy in new 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' trailer A new trailer has arrived for Disney+'s "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," a new family-oriented live-action series starring Jude Law. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TgiGZtwaKF9nPg2oxdWzac.jpg https://www.space.com/star-wars-skeleton-crew-trailer-disney-plus-dec-3
Hubble watches neutron stars collide and explode to create black hole and 'birth atoms' Astronomers have used a range of telescopes, including Hubble, to watch as particles dance around a neutron star collision that created the smallest black hole ever seen. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/otu5QMSJnoqznBrdF65rpW.png https://www.space.com/electrons-dance-black-hole-neutronstar-collision
Satellites watch devastating floods in Spain from space (photos) Valencia was particularly hard-hit. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPMNzQ6GD8S83ZGQBtLoHg.jpg https://www.space.com/the-universe/earth/satellites-watch-devastating-floods-in-spain-from-space-photos
'Interstellar' fireballs likely came from within our solar system, study suggests The imprecision in the measurements of claimed interstellar fireballs means it is highly likely they originate in the solar system instead, a new study reports. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d7Xw7xhe7DGHV45NtSziNf.jpg https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteors-showers/interstellar-fireballs-likely-came-from-within-our-solar-system-study-suggests
Small moon of Uranus may have once had a subsurface liquid water ocean Surface features of Uranus' icy moon Miranda point to the existence of a once deep ocean, one that still may exist today. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/javqeFgcCcM5bTp8vAKcEf.jpg https://www.space.com/uranus-moon-miranda-subsurface-ocean-voyager-2
Boeing can recover from its Starliner troubles, but it can’t afford any other misfires The partial failure of Starliner’s mission doesn’t help Boeing’s effort to bounce back from its problems. The company’s reputation has not been irreparably damaged, however. Boeing can recover and is taking the right initiatives to re-emphasise a safety culture – something that’s crucial to its business going forward. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dDu63B6tcTPZiUrcFpDs96.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/boeing-can-recover-from-its-starliner-troubles-but-it-cant-afford-any-other-misfires
India targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to moon's south pole India is eyeing a 2028 launch for its Chandrayaan-4 moon sample-return mission, followed by an uncrewed lunar lander and rover in collaboration with Japan. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sUWsZSosMqr22mKJaLrht7.jpg https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/india-targets-2028-for-chandrayaan-4-sample-return-mission-to-moons-south-pole
North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile to space, reaches record altitude North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday (July 12), shortly after complaining about purported spying activity by the United States. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DHiuBjTGEfwCn6TxoMaDaG.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/north-korea-launches-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-to-space-reaches-record-altitude
Comets, supermoon, northern lights, oh my! Amazing photos of the celestial Halloween treats of October 2024 A geomagnetic storm, the largest supermoon of the year, a comet and an eerie fireball were among the skywatching treats that haunted the night sky of October 2024. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/akmSxpKcSYK7EykmkaZ4zC.jpg https://www.space.com/october-2024-skywatching-treats-best-photos
NASA astronaut snaps spooky photo of SpaceX Dragon capsule from ISS The Dragon, named Freedom, is flying SpaceX's Crew-9 mission for NASA. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jxqPX9cDFMwzpT666MAnyh.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/astronaut-snaps-spooky-photo-of-spacex-dragon-capsule-from-iss
SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida today SpaceX plans to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites today (Oct. 30), during a four-hour window that opens at 5:10 p.m. ET (2110 GMT). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WpTcpi66pNCHSFBtFiEshM.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-23-starlink-satellites-from-florida-today
New Perseverance images reveal green-hued spots within the red Martian rock NASA's Perseverance rover found strange green spots in Martian rock, potentially indicating a past interaction with liquid water. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3eUTpJ3tHHPnbvsfyG8rxm.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/new-perseverance-images-reveal-green-hued-spots-within-the-red-martian-rock
NASA to resume ISS spacewalks in 2025 after spacesuit leak "It's just a matter of when is the right timing." https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xqaSTejUFNn3aUGaywC9LN.jpg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-ready-to-restart-spacewalks-on-the-iss-in-2025-after-a-spacesuit-leak
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fa5JA5VLPfoFwXJXtryd5B.jpg https://www.space.com/news/live/nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission-updates
Watch China launch Shenzhou-19 astronauts to Tiangong space station today (video) The crew were revealed less than a day ahead of launch. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nCLtLQiQW8d9QXY6h8oY6S.jpg https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-19-crew-tiangong-space-station
NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning' NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tTRbCb6dR4mWaRF9T3Gvs6.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-bill-nelson-concerned-elon-musk-putin-talks
Boeing considers selling its space business, including Starliner: report Boeing may sell its space business in the wake of troubles with its Starliner spacecraft program, according to a new report. But the discussions are at 'an early stage.' https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s4JRYQCHCFQ6LUdQeicQ5o.jpg https://www.space.com/boeing-exploring-sale-space-business-starliner
'Venom: The Last Dance' is a fun and fitting farewell to Tom Hardy's alien antics (review) A review of Sony Pictures' "Venom: The Last Dance," a tight and focused final edition to Tom Hardy's alien symbiote trilogy spin-off from the Spiderman universe. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tdbpC9eHWGGaA4HFiF2sVL.jpg https://www.space.com/venom-3-review
Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi reunite in Marvel Comics' 'Star Wars: Jedi Knights' A preview of Marvel Comics' upcoming "Star Wars: Jedi Knights" ongoing series https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/txb9gpeubpkVKgPBkvKxRA.png https://www.space.com/entertainment/qui-gon-jinn-and-obi-wan-kenobi-reunite-in-marvel-comics-star-wars-jedi-knights
Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos) How do you get ready for a moon mission? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6zkjQ7FLWsTRMDUMRZtmhK.jpg https://www.space.com/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-emergency-training-orion-spacecraft
New 'secret' Predator movie coming alongside 'Badlands' in 2025 First we get "Predator: Badlands" news and now 20th Century Studios has confirmed a second Predator movie for 2025. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gJqwarwyvD6Vy2698nLA9N.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/new-secret-predator-movie-coming-alongside-badlands-in-2025
30 years of polar climate data converted into menacing, 6-minute song Geoenvironmental scientist Hiroto Nagai used publicly available climate data from the North and South poles to compose an ominous-sounding chamber music piece. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hTHvY3jCsX4JEq55EsXdVR.jpg https://www.space.com/30-years-polar-climate-data-converted-to-music
Chile and Cyprus join Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration Chile and Cyprus have signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration coalition to 47. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xf3RZ7mgCu6S7fpWF8HHpk.jpg https://www.space.com/chile-cyprus-artemis-accords-moon-exploration
China wants to make its Tiangong space station bigger and better China has been operating its completed Tiangong space station for almost two years and is now looking to expand its capabilities with new modules and spacecraft. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RdV4BJCVXhYEgpT2vtRyUU.jpg https://www.space.com/china-expand-upgrade-tiangong-space-station
Earth from space: Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the "Taieri Pet," which appears above New Zealand's South Island when conditions are just right. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbqxgUAgN9XzuGVQmZDdzL.jpg https://www.space.com/pet-cloud-reappears-above-new-zealand
What next for NASA's Europa Clipper? The long road to Jupiter and its moons NASA Europa Clipper mission is on its way to Europa, but it has some stops to make before it investigates the habitability of the icy ocean moon of Jupiter, including a Mars trip and a brief return to Earth. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qGZPin8Hf9UfYTe28eN2aU.png https://www.space.com/europa-clipper-what-next-jupiter-moons
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 134 —Red Moon Rising On Episode 134 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Ben Dickow about a magnificent, full-sized shuttle mockup, its history and future plans. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Eak6braQf3BxVcnis5s33g.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-134-spruce-space-shuttle
NASA still working to 'correct and rectify' Boeing Starliner issues after 1st test flight with astronauts Boeing's Starliner had propulsion issues after launching on its first test mission with astronauts. Six weeks after the mission concluded, NASA is working on what to do next. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jfhC27LBn6A5GHW3psCo7S.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-correct-boeing-starliner-issues-october-2024
'Alien: Romulus' sequel in the works, new 'Alien vs. Predator' will 'probably' happen Hot on the heels of Alien: Romulus' success at the global box office, Disney and 20th Century Studios are fast-tracking a direct sequel. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kvzvayYHNxuMcg8u7UbxC7.jpg https://www.space.com/alien-romulus-sequel-in-the-works-at-20th-century-studios-new-alien-vs-predator-will-probably-happen
A star exploded almost 1000 years ago and left us with the gorgeous Crab Nebula. Here's how to see it To see the Crab Nebula for yourself, you'll have to wait until around midnight local daylight time, after it has sufficiently risen high enough above the east-northeast horizon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DwKPc4cJQ4ZpVWdX8rbPLg.jpg https://www.space.com/the-universe/stars/a-star-exploded-almost-1000-years-ago-and-left-us-with-the-gorgeous-crab-nebula-heres-how-to-see-it
China launches new set of classified Yaogan spy satellites (video) A Long March 2C rocket launched three Yaogan-43 spy satellites to orbit from southwestern China on Oct. 22, marking the third liftoff of the mysterious satellite series. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YKcAK3TgxCRJjhpaCaL9Rf.jpg https://www.space.com/china-yaogan-spy-satellite-launch-october-2024
NASA's solar-sailing spacecraft has a bent boom in Earth orbit (photo) The technology-demonstrating Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has a bent boom in Earth orbit, but NASA says it shouldn't be a big deal. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mM7LfEtcX3KEvKAhQ9YgGY.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-acs3-solar-sail-bent-boom
A meteorite 200 times bigger than the dinosaur-killing asteroid helped life on Earth flourish The destructive power of asteroids is undeniable — just ask the dinosaurs. New research suggests a huge space rock that struck Earth over 3 billion years ago may have benefitted early life. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kNgUJmo3Y7eN2jQZF86FEn.png https://www.space.com/meteorite-s2-dinosaur-killing-life
Listen to haunting sounds of Earth's magnetic field flipping 41,000 years ago in eerie new animation A new video shows how Earth's magnetic field weakened and warped before temporarily flipping during a recent "polar reversal event." https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Y34rG95TbqqobZ45Cphmh.gif https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-field-flipping-haunting-sounds
SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut mission: Live updates Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-8 and Crew-9 missions to the International Space Station for NASA. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rJYPmveq5TdDMahsWqTnLC.jpg https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-crew-dragon-mission-updates
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episodes 1 and 2: Green Orions vs. Blue Orions, what's the difference? D'Vana Tendi gets back to her Orion roots in "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 5's opening episodes — and her species has a very long history in "Star Trek." https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r4W4aaCBRK4dJfTmYDKf5B.jpg https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-5-episodes-1-2-who-are-orions
Massive, bustling Perseus galaxy cluster dazzles in new telescope image Deep in the heart of the massive Perseus cluster, giant galaxies stir, stars are torn from their homes and hot gas radiates at more than 1 million degrees Celsius. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W9manUWhz82KJajkCXT6oS.jpg https://www.space.com/perseus-galaxy-cluster-gemini-north-telescope-photo
Crew-8 astronauts splash down on SpaceX Dragon Endeavour after weather delays Crew-8 is back on Earth after an extended mission and a wait for the weather to clear. Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps and Alexander Grebenkin splashed down on Dragon Endeavour. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iVeqZCyeGpyjXLPSkfoq57.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-8-endeavour-landing
'Superluminous' nova from rare stellar duo spotted in Milky Way's galactic neighbor An ultraluminous nova in a nearby galaxy offers a glimpse into the mysterious workings of a rare stellar duo. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iskERKeSKJRT3DCsbpQrMT.jpg https://www.space.com/superluminous-nova-small-magellanic-cloud-milky-way-neighbor
Watch SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts return to Earth early Oct. 25 The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission will return to Earth early Friday morning (Oct. 25), and you can watch their homecoming live. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GoDq4aWFowK8eLrnkSHQEN.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-8-astronaut-mission-return-to-earth
Scientists found one of the largest carbon-based space molecules ever. Here's why that's a big deal Scientists have identified one of the largest carbon-based molecules in space yet. It could help us decode the origins of life as we know it. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zRZzXkfGNHs8TW44X7aoMc.jpg https://www.space.com/largest-carbon-based-molecule-in-space-ever-found
'Star Trek: Lower Decks': What the main cast will miss most about their zany characters (exclusive) The stars of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" Season 5 spoke with Space.com about the series coming to an end and what it will mean for their characters. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EgrivUiqPmqpom88g364QR.jpg https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-5-cast-interview
Save 32% on the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope is ideal for beginners and a tempting early Black Friday telescope deal, now 32% off on Amazon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zSomKKSYih4S7o8vu38FPB.jpg https://www.space.com/celestron-powerseeker-127eq-pre-black-friday-32-percent-off-2024
Saturn gets its 1st confirmed Trojan asteroid — but it might be stolen Saturn has finally joined the solar system's other giant planets in possessing a Trojan asteroid, but it may have stolen it. The bouncing asteroid seems to have originated in the Kuiper belt. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PXHs3jUvuVaBw4zHobFAAb.png https://www.space.com/saturn-first-trojan-2019uo14-asteroid-stolen
'Futurama' creator Matt Groening says 'great episodes in the works' for upcoming Season 13 Matt Groening, John DiMaggio. and Billy West led a spirited 'Futurama' celebration at New York City Comic Con this year to celebrate the upcoming 13th season of Futurama. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VeDVaPmcw9oGW5Et9SMmaU.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/futurama-creator-matt-groening-says-great-episodes-in-the-works-for-upcoming-season-13
Boeing-built communications satellite breaks up in orbit. 'Total loss,' operator says The Intelsat-33e satellite is in pieces following some kind of problem in geostationary orbit, according to the company and US Space Force. An investigation is ongoing. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r4smjjc84NsDe2AoiHgvYc.jpg https://www.space.com/intelsat-33e-satellite-total-loss-breakup-pieces
Watch SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS today after weather delays SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA will undock from the International Space Station Oct. 23 after several weather delays, then splash down. Watch both events live. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XkMuf4ToqW7FGniezZ2JxE.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-8-iss-undocking-splashdown-webcast
1st triple black hole system discovered in 'happy accident' The first "black hole triple" system, consisting of a black hole hungrily feeding on a companion star orbited by a more distant star, hints at a gentle formation process without supernova explosions. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vh8HxyxNp4gVVjVraFpYAf.png https://www.space.com/first-triple-black-hole-system-gentle-formation
How moon-landing teams are learning from each other to make the next lunar leap Moon landing attempts are becoming so frequent that the players involved — private companies and government agencies alike — are learning from each other's efforts. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SAG4onnMkZgJwBqanap2Ba.png https://www.space.com/moon-landing-teams-lessons-learned-touchdown-attempts
China rolls out rocket for Shenzhou-19 astronaut launch (video) China rolled out the rocket and crew capsule for the Shenzhou-19 mission, the nation's next astronaut launch to the Tiangong space station. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AbRbMUEzMtcdodAQDwTu2c.jpg https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-19-rocket-roll-lanch-pad-video
James Webb Space Telescope sees lonely supermassive black hole-powered quasars in the early universe The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered lonely quasars in the early universe, with "empty larders" that defy theories surrounding their growth to monster sizes. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p9UViefPsXjgFfTMnMoyBK.png https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-ancient-black-hole-quasar
SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink broadband satellites from Florida tonight SpaceX plans to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast this evening (Oct. 22). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iBEY4PomZgphFRBPkpRuy9.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-61
Scientists have dated the moon's oldest, and largest, impact site The moon has been bombarded by asteroids and comets for more than 4.32 billion years. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t4CJqJQCVXR8KF7KRysgcK.jpg https://www.space.com/moon-oldest-impact-basin-dated
The Pluto problem: Is it time to rethink our definition of a planet? In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) famously demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet. Things have been a bit of a mess since then — so is it time to redefine the planet? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qVLgBbgNB2i7uafbCjWYmi.jpg https://www.space.com/pluto-problem-time-to-rethink-definition-of-a-planet
'NASA at a crossroads:' Budget woes, aging infrastructure and hard choices ahead The next few years are likely to be pivotal ones for NASA, according to a hard-hitting report by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wYhzoxWtCYwRbSYYJw6tXM.jpg https://www.space.com/nasa-crossroads-budget-issues-national-academies-report
What happens when black holes merge? Black hole mergers are beautiful — and some of the most violent events in the cosmos. Here's how the process unfolds. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zbfRN6hT47MPCQBNTsNt8o.jpg https://www.space.com/what-happens-when-black-holes-merge
Most of Earth's meteorites may have come from the same 3 spots Scientists say they've uncovered where the vast majority of Earth's meteorites came from. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/teA7Ma9Q45LXjidjSnNZck.jpg https://www.space.com/earth-meteorites-asteroid-families
Where are the best Black Friday space deals? Black Friday is your chance to bag some amazing space-related bargains. But where should you look for the best Black Friday deals? Walmart? Target? Amazon? https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vn8vJHKqRXV2Jdp4uJvkx8.jpg https://www.space.com/where-are-the-best-black-friday-space-deals
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how his updated 1st book remains 'deeply charming and resonating' in 2024 (exclusive) An interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson on the new edition of "Merlin's Tour of the Universe." https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UoPcEcKzK2f8DmjK6RKPVo.jpg https://www.space.com/neil-degrasse-tyson-merlins-tour-of-the-universe-new-edition
With real scientific data, artist Martin Vargic has visualized hundreds of alien planets Space.com talks to artist and author Martin Vargic, who is turning exoplanets into stunning and intricate art. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uakdaPdEQaQqdQgeTJqRXL.png https://www.space.com/exoplanet-art-martin-vargic-interview
Everything we know about Dune: Messiah Denis Villeneuve isn't finished with Arrakis and Paul Atreides yet. Keep your stillsuit on and get ready for Dune: Messiah. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4QygvbK37NWbr3HNMmZmyQ.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/everything-we-know-about-dune-messiah
NASA's Europa Clipper isn't just a spacecraft — it's a work of art Europa Clipper launched toward Jupiter's icy moon on Oct. 14, and carried with it a very important plate. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6y5xLSJphvXNCMrePj4WtV.jpg https://www.space.com/europa-clipper-spacecraft-art-plate-jupiter-nasa
'Edge of Space' director Jean de Meuron on his X-15 film and having 'the right stuff' (exclusive) An interview with "Edge of Space" director Jean de Meuron, as well as a clip from the new film about NASA's famous X-15 rocket plane. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ti33cyvhAHf5bNys36BzES.jpg https://www.space.com/edge-of-space-x-15-film-director-interview
Blowing up: Inflatable space habitats could be key to exploring the solar system Private companies are making progress on expandable habitats, which could help humanity keep its foothold in Earth orbit and settle the moon and Mars. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MJUaRKBKqz4sSznKfHQJWU.jpg https://www.space.com/expandable-space-habitats-moon-mars-private-companies
Star Trek Universe warps into NYCC with sneak peeks at 'Lower Decks' season 5, 'Strange New Worlds' season 3, a date for 'Section 31' and 'Starfleet Academy' season 2 Star Trek showrunners dished on Lower Decks season 5, Strange New Worlds season 3, and a debut date for the Section 31 movie during Paramount Plus' Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic-Con on Oct. 20. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SSkyELgsXh8YDBL7ct9RVd.jpg https://www.space.com/star-trek-nycc-2024-lower-decks-strange-new-worlds-section-31-starfleet-academy
SpaceX to launch 20 Eutelsat OneWeb broadband satellites to space on Oct. 20 SpaceX will launch another set of Eutelsat OneWeb internet satellites to space early Sunday morning (Oct. 20), and you can watch the action live. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RL9BTPCjhRpujtHdPTxgpk.jpg https://www.space.com/spacex-eutelsat-oneweb-satellite-launch-october-2024
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 133 —Red Moon Rising On Episode 133 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Greg Autry on the progress of the Artemis moon program, space science, and the challenges posed by a fast-rising Chinese space program. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dyFadUDuMwdyPXy34hdXxY.jpg https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-133-red-moon-rising
NASA's next-generation Nancy Roman Space Telescope aces crucial 'spin test' NASA recently put a crucial part of the Roman Space Telescope through a rigorous "spin test" designed to evaluate its resilience against the forces of its planned 2027 launch. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oj4CqSuUqJaz2exUrT9bvb.jpg https://www.space.com/roman-space-telescope-testing-spin-test
Everything we know about Avatar: Fire and Ash: Release window, plot & more The five-part Avatar saga will continue three years after The Way of Water, with a threequel showing us a different side of Pandora. Here’s what we know. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eLX7svojUEdyqTay3JAywG.jpg https://www.space.com/everything-we-know-about-avatar-fire-and-ash-release-date-plot-cast
New 'Dune: Prophecy' trailer unveils the prequel series' grand scope (video) HBO Max released a new trailer for "Dune: Prophecy" at New York Comic Con 2024, revealing the series to be just as epic as the films. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sUsEuHwKHexD2PrZmRAYWY.jpg https://www.space.com/dune-prophecy-trailer-prequel-series-video
US Space Force awards SpaceX $730 million to launch at least 9 national-security missions The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $730 million to launch at least nine national security missions, seven of them for the Space Development Agency. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JczvbFZcPL8gNyo6oRjRgW.jpg https://www.space.com/space-force-spacex-national-security-launches-october-2024
'Killer electrons' play pinball with space weather around Earth "Killer electrons" stashed in radiation belts around Earth could be dislodged by lightning to create a game of "cosmic pinball" that influences space weather around our planet. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mxdAQNhqi5mJsWaqi8xhrJ.png https://www.space.com/killer-electrons-lightning-space-weather-pinball
Europe makes moves to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029 The European Space Agency has taken the first big steps toward rendezvousing with the infamous asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4ahVbZxkbsdirvuMU359.jpg https://www.space.com/esa-ramses-mission-asteroid-apophis-2029
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
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