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NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending telework policy for over 1,000 employees

Josh Dinner published 22 May 25

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has told more than 1,000 telework employees that they must return to on-site work or resign.

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'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow': Release date, plot, cast, and everything we know about Kara Zor-El's DCU movie

Jeff Spry published 22 May 25

Superman's Kryptonian cousin is set to soar in DC Studios' 2026 solo superhero flick.

An illustration of two glowing stars overlapping.

Scientists find rare double-star system where one star orbited inside the other

Charles Q. Choi published 22 May 25

Astronomers may have discovered a rare type of binary star system, where one star used to orbit inside its partner.

SpaceX's Starship launches on its eighth test flight on March 6, 2025.

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 9 of Starship megarocket

Mike Wall published 22 May 25

The FAA has greenlit Flight 9 of Starship's giant rocket after wrapping up a safety review of the mishap that occurred on the vehicle's most recent launch.

Still from season 1 of the Star Wars TV show Ahsoka. Here we see Ahsoka (orange face with white markings and blue and white striped head tails) piloting a spacecraft trying to leave Peridea.

Ahsoka season 2: Release window, plot, cast, & everything we know

Fran Ruiz last updated 22 May 25

It's happening! After a long wait, Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2 is on the way.

Split image showing three characters from the Borderlands games: On the left, a bandit from Borderlands, pointing his hand at his head like a gun. In the middle, Handsome Jack stood with his arms crossed, wearing a leather jacket. On the right, Tiny Tina wielding a large axe.

Borderlands games in order: Chronological and release

Fran Ruiz published 22 May 25

Borderlands 4 is almost here, and whether you're a newcomer or a lapsed Vault hunter, you might need this list of every Borderlands game in order.

New exoplanets, like those orbiting TRAPPIST-1, are being discovered with staggering frequency. — Astronomers want direct images of exoplanets. They may need 'quantum-level' tech to get them A new device uses quantum optics to filter out starlight in real time — bringing scientists closer to directly observing Earth-like worlds.

graphic illustration of the sun and earth in close proximity conveying space weather impacts on Earth. with large solar flares reaching out planet. — No, solar storms didn't crash Spain's internet — but here's what they can do 'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'

SpaceX's Starship launches on its eighth test flight on March 6, 2025. — SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 9 of Starship megarocket The FAA has greenlit Flight 9 of Starship's giant rocket after wrapping up a safety review of the mishap that occurred on the vehicle's most recent launch.

An illustration of two glowing stars overlapping. — Scientists find rare double-star system where one star orbited inside the other Astronomers may have discovered a rare type of binary star system, where one star used to orbit inside its partner.

night sky map graphic — The moon and Venus kick off Memorial Day weekend with a lovely conjunction early on May 23 A slender crescent moon, will form a spectacular pair with the brilliant planet Venus during the dawn morning hours of May 23.

The gas giant Jupiter may be a familiar sight in the night sky, but how it forms continues to remain a mystery. — Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now — it could have held 2,000 Earths A new study reveals early Jupiter was twice its current size with a magnetic field 50 times stronger.

men in suits speak to reporters around a large wooden desk — U.S. Space Force general to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program 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.

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Spaceflight

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Chinese astronauts add debris shields to Tiangong space station during 8-hour spacewalk (video)

By Josh Dinner published 22 May 25

Two Chinese astronauts completed an 8-hour spacewalk on May 22, successfully installing debris shielding on the exterior of the Tiangong space station.

Human Spaceflight

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Virgin Galactic on track to start launching customers again in 2026, but seat prices will rise

By Mike Wall published 22 May 25

Virgin Galactic remains on track to bring its new "Delta-class" space plane into commercial service next year, company representatives said.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published 25 April 25

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

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Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published 24 April 25

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Search For Life

NASA's Phoenix Mars lander undergoes a test before its August 2007 launch.

Not-so-clean rooms: Scientists discover 26 new microbe species in NASA spacecraft facility

By Stefanie Waldek published 18 May 25

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

Search for Life

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

By Jessica Rendall published 2 May 25

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Search for Life

Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 May 25

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

Search for Life

Skywatching

A pair of Swarovski Optik AX Visio smart binoculars laying on a flower bed.

Best smart binoculars 2025: Learn, share and be guided around the night sky

By Matt Morris published 22 May 25

Buying Guide Smart binoculars are a new technology, but are they worth getting in on? We've rounded up the best.

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Swarovski Optik AX Visio 10x32 binoculars review

By Gavin Stoker published 22 May 25

Review These AI-powered smart binoculars provide crisp views of the sky and wildlife. But are they any good for stargazing?

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 May 25

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.

Entertainment

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'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' at 45: Stop-motion master Phil Tippett on creating the iconic Battle of Hoth (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published 21 May 25

The Oscar-winning SFX guru talks turkey sandwiches, space lizards, and making the awesome Battle of Hoth scene for "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back".

Space Movies & Shows

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'Alien: Earth': Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about the xenomorph's Hulu series

By Fran Ruiz last updated 21 May 25

After Alien: Romulus, there's a first-ever Alien TV show in development for FX on Hulu. Here's everything we know about 'Alien: Earth' so far.

Space Movies & Shows

Split image showing (left) A young woman holding a blue lightsaber, (center) a silver-armored man carrying a small green alien, flying through the air with an exploding ship in the background, and (right) an x-wing starfighter.

Every upcoming 'Star Wars' movie officially announced

By Fran Ruiz last updated 21 May 25

After years of only new Star Wars shows, the franchise is ready to return to the big screen. But which upcoming Star Wars movies should you watch out for?

Space Movies & Shows

References

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Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 22 May 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

A pair of Swarovski Optik AX Visio smart binoculars laying on a flower bed.

Best smart binoculars 2025: Learn, share and be guided around the night sky

By Matt Morris published 22 May 25

Buying Guide Smart binoculars are a new technology, but are they worth getting in on? We've rounded up the best.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 May 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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