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No, solar storms didn't crash Spain's internet — but here's what they can do
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'

Astronomers want direct images of exoplanets. They may need 'quantum-level' tech to get them
By Victoria Corless published
A new device uses quantum optics to filter out starlight in real time — bringing scientists closer to directly observing Earth-like worlds.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

U.S. Space Force general selected to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program
By Brett Tingley published
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take some three years to develop.

Ax-4 private astronaut mission to the ISS is 'go' for its June 8 SpaceX launch
By Josh Dinner published
Axiom Space has completed the Flight Readiness Review for its upcoming launch of private astronauts to the International Space Station on June 8.

Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now — it could have held 2,000 Earths
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A new study reveals early Jupiter was twice its current size with a magnetic field 50 times stronger.

US military launches unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on 4,200-mile test flight (video)
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. military test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on May 21 to demonstrate the readiness of its nuclear weapons arsenal.

New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China's Tiangong space station
By Andrew Jones published
A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.

NASA legend Gene Kranz returns to mission control | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA flight director, Gene Kranz, now 91 years old, is seen posing with his lifetime achievement award from the American Astronautical Society at his restored console in Apollo mission control.
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