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On this day in space! Nov. 9, 1967: NASA launches the Saturn V moon rocket for the first time on Apollo 4, but no astronauts were aboard

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell Published

Space Exploration
Jupiter and Mars are set for a breathtaking close approach later this week: Here's how to see it

By Anthony Wood Published

Jupiter and Mars will appear incredibly close as they shine in the constellation Leo on Nov. 15.

Stargazing
(Main) an illustration of a tiny primordial black hole emerging from the earliest matter in the cosmos (Left and Right) Some of the "little red dot" galaxies discovered in the early universe by the JWST
Are the James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious Little Red Dots actually tiny black holes left over from the Big Bang era?

By Robert Lea Published

New research suggests that Little Red Dots, which have puzzled astronomers since the JWST began discovering them, could host primordial black holes born during the Big Bang.

Black Holes
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NYT bestseller ‘Robopocalypse’ is getting a TV series with Oscar winners Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman at the helm

By Jeff Spry Published

Well, this should be a nice distraction from the real AI apocalypse.

Space Movies & Shows
Illustration of one of Starfish Space's Otter servicing satellites in Earth orbit.
Starfish Space loses contact with 1st 'Otter' servicing spacecraft, ending NASA tech-demo mission

By Mike Wall Published

Starfish Space's first Otter servicing spacecraft suffered a glitch in orbit recently, ending its technology-demonstrating mission for NASA.

Launches & Spacecraft
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in the rocket garden at the KSC visitor center.
NASA just launched a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to award cash prizes to students that solve lunar base problems

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA has officially launched the Moon Base Student Challenge, asking students to help build humanity's future on the moon. And there is $1 million in prizes for the best ideas.

Space Exploration
Screenshot from the "Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure" teaser trailer.
Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' spin-off 'Other Worlds', and it's already teasing a trip to Area 51 (video)

By Sergio Pereira Published

The first trailer for Other World: A Stranger Things Adventure doesn't show much, but there are enough clues for fans to figure out what it's about here.

Space Movies & Shows
Poster art for the 2026 documentary "Musk"
How to watch 'Musk' online — stream the SpaceX billionaire biography from anywhere

By Joe Rae last updated

How to watch "Musk", the new documentary about the World's richest man and CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla. Cheapest options, where to watch in US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.

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Space Movies & Shows
NASA needs more astronauts for moon missions and beyond. You can apply now, but only until Dec. 3

By Tariq Malik Published

On Saturday (Nov. 7), NASA put out the call for applications for a new class of astronauts. Applications are due by Dec. 3.

Human Spaceflight
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Futuristic aircraft takes flight at NASA | Space photo of the day for Nov. 9, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

The future of flight meets space exploration as a futuristic electric aircraft hovers beside Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket stage.

Aerospace
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