JWST captures clearest-ever image of M87 galaxy's supermassive black hole jet
Astronomers using JWST have captured the sharpest infrared view yet of the supermassive black hole jet in M87, offering new insights into its structure and physics.
Skywatching
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Spaceflight
On this day! Oct. 2, 2015: 100th liftoff for United Launch Alliance
On Oct. 2, 2015, the United Launch Alliance launched its 100th rocket!
European version of SpaceX's Starship? ESA signs deal for reusable upper stage demonstrator
ESA has signed a €40m contract with Avio to develop a reusable upper stage demonstrator, marking a step toward Europe's own Starship-like ambitions.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
Science & Astronomy
Telescope sees binary star's beautiful rainbow spectra | Space photo of the day for Oct. 2, 2025
A new rainbow spectrum from the STELES instrument on Chile's SOAR Telescope captures Eta Carinae in unprecedented detail.
Exoplanet without a sun found gobbling up 6 billion tons of gas and dust per second
"This is the strongest accretion episode ever recorded for a planetary-mass object."
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Northern lights - live updates
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?
See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
How excited should we be about the latest Mars potential biosignature discovery? 'It's arguably the best evidence we have so far'
What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?
No near neighbors: Closest technologically advanced aliens may be 33,000 light-years from Earth
A new study suggests that, without plate tectonics and the right balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, advanced alien civilizations may be exceedingly rare.
Could a Mars crater have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover finds more evidence it's possible
Fresh analysis of Perseverance rover data reveals Jezero Crater experienced repeated episodes of water activity, strengthening the case for habitability and raising the stakes for Mars Sample Return.
Technology
Lego Duplo 3-in-1 Space Shuttle Adventure review
For tots with an interest in outer space, the Lego Duplo 3-in-1 Space Shuttle Adventure set is a wonderful thing that promotes imaginative play.
