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On this day! Oct. 5, 1962: Happy Birthday, European Southern Observatory!
On. Oct. 5, 1962, the European Southern Observatory was born!
New 'Unfolding the Universe' exhibit celebrates the James Webb Space Telescope through stunning artwork (photos, video)
Artist Ashley Zelinskie unveils the 'Unfolding the Universe: Wandering Through Time and Space' exhibit to celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope.
New DARPA 'field guide' looks for ways to jump-start a moon economy
A recent DARPA study laid out a step-by-step process that could enable an economic link between Earth and the moon. But how real is the promise of giving the moon an industrial makeover?
Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood
A team of researchers discusses how the xAI plant in Memphis emitted normal amounts of air pollution.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 180 — NASA is Closed for Business
On Episode 180 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the headlines, from the shutdown of NASA to the risky dismantling of the space shuttle Discovery (because Texas insists).
A walk across Alaska's Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
An expert discusses the many ways that Alaska's arctic sea ice melt is affecting the lives of those who live in the area.
World Space Week 2025 explores what it means to live beyond Earth
World Space Week 2025 (Oct. 4–10) explores the theme "Living in Space," with global events highlighting the challenges and future of life beyond Earth.
International Observe the Moon Night 2025: 4 things to see on the lunar surface on Oct. 4
Grab your telescope and hunt down these four lunar features to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2025 on Oct. 4.
Astronauts work through the U.S. government shutdown | On the International Space Station Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025
The Expedition 73 crew continued their science research and maintenance work aboard the International Space Station this week, despite the start of a U.S. government shutdown back on Earth.
