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James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have made the shock discovery that giant rogue exoplanets can grow their own planetary systems without needing a parent star.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass
Reference Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.
Hubble Space Telescope spots rogue planet with a little help from Einstein: 'It was a lucky break'
"This discovery was partly serendipity! But, we believe there are many more such opportunities hidden in Hubble data."
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
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.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch
Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.
