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NASA's next-gen Roman Space Telescope is surprising scientists with its capabilities. It hasn't even launched yet
By Keith Cooper published
"Asteroseismology with Roman is possible because we don't need to ask the telescope to do anything it wasn't already planning to do."

China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era
By Elizabeth Howell published
Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.

Evidence of ancient life on Mars could be hidden away in colossal water-carved caves
By Keith Cooper published
Skylights, openings in the surface of Mars that descend down into caves, have been found on Mars, along with signatures for the presence of water ice.

SETI's 'Noah’s Ark' – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life
By Gabriela Radulescu published
An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Watch fractured comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) race away from the sun in free livestream tonight
By Anthony Wood published
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) fractured following a close brush with the sun on Oct. 8.

Black Friday 2025 deals you can already get: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera offers and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.

China to launch an empty Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help stranded astronauts on Tiangong space station
By Josh Dinner published
China will launch an empty spacecraft to provide stranded astronauts a ride home, and you can watch the action live.

Take your astrophotography to new heights for less, save $165 on this powerhouse Sony mirrorless camera
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for an amazing quality camera, capable of capturing everything from landscapes to the night sky? This Black Friday, Walmart has beaten Amazon by slashing $165 off this Sony A7R IV.
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