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This sharpest-ever image of M51, the "Whirlpool Galaxy," was captured in 2005 with the Hubble Space Telescope.
On this day in space! Oct. 13, 1773: Astronomer Charles Messier discovers the Whirlpool Galaxy before we ever knew it was a galaxy

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Oct. 13, 1773, a French astronomer named Charles Messier discovered the "Whirlpool Galaxy," also known as Messier 51, or M51. Here's why it mattered.

Space Exploration
The cadets of Starfleet Academy tackle their first away mission on season 2.
'We basically did Top Gun in space': 'Star Trek Starfleet Academy' warps back into action in March 2027 for sophomore year in the final frontier

By Tariq Malik Published

The sophomore season of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" will warp back to the small screen in March 2027 when the limited series returns for its final season on Paramount+.

Space Movies & Shows
a spacecraft mock-up from a sci-fi tv series
See the original Galileo shuttle from 'Star Trek' in its new home at the Original Series Set Tour in New York

By Jeff Spry Published

This iconic spaceship will now live long and prosper in its brand-new Star Trek Tour home.

Entertainment
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Earth's poles shifted surprisingly fast during the age of dinosaurs, ancient sea levels reveal

By Keith Cooper Published

The location of Earth's geographic poles has changed several times over the past 320 million years in a process known as true polar wander.

Earth
Paul Bettany as VisionQuest
How to watch 'VisionQuest' online — stream the MCU's 'WandaVision' spinoff series from anywhere

By Tom Bailey Published

How to watch "VisionQuest", the MCU spinoff starring Paul Bettany, James Spader and Todd Stashwick. Cheapest options, where to watch in US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.

Space Movies & Shows
a white streak illuminated in the sky flies over a dark landscape and a brick house.
SpaceX rocket launch creates incredible 'space jellyfish' visible throughout US East Coast (photos)

By Josh Dinner Published

The SpaceX cargo launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday morning (Oct. 13) created a dazzling display seen up and down the US East Coast.

Launches & Spacecraft
Varda's W-8 and W-9 vehicles launched together on SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission on Oct. 1, 2026, marking the first time that two commercial reentry vehicles were sent to orbit at the same time.
2 spacecraft in orbit and 8 more coming soon: Varda has big plans for in-space manufacturing

By Elizabeth Howell Published

Reentry provider Varda Space Industries is currently flying two spacecraft in Earth orbit and has eight more missions planned in the next year.

Launches & Spacecraft
Animated characters stand in a line. From left, a blue and pink man wearing a cape floats next to a young black girl, young white boy, and an astronaut with long hair, holding her space helmet.
'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli launches into the Marvel Universe this week on Disney Jr.'s 'Iron Man' series (exclusive)

By Josh Dinner Published

Real-life astronaut and science communicator Emily Calandrelli will make a guest appearance in the upcoming episode of Disney Jr.'s animated "Marvel's Iron Man and his Awesome Friends" on Oct. 14.

Space Movies & Shows
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie looking down at one of 10 sample tubes deposited at the sample depot it created in an area nicknamed Three Forks. This image was taken by the WATSON camera on the rover’s robotic arm on Jan. 20, 2023, the 684th Martian day, or sol, of the mission.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover breaks interplanetary driving record — and it's far from done

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has broken the record for the farthest distance driven on a world beyond Earth, passing its smaller cousin Opportunity.

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Mars Rovers
The night side of Earth is photographed from the ISS with its curved edge wreathed in colorful aurora. Solar panels and parts of the spacecraft and space station are also visible.
Astronaut captures mesmerizing auroras with iPhone from ISS | Space photo of the day for Oct. 13, 2026

By Anthony Wood Published

Auroras paint the International Space Station purple in new iPhone photo from orbit.

Astrophotography
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