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red and green auroras dance above hills and trees in a dark sky

Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming

Meredith Garofalo published 15 October 24

Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say.

Artist's concept of a nuclear thermal rocket. Such vehicles could help humanity get to Mars and other planets in the solar system.

Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn't easy

Dan Kotlyar published 15 October 24

Fission technology is well established in power generation and nuclear-powered submarines, and its application to drive or power a rocket could one day give NASA a faster, more powerful alternative to chemically driven rockets.

graphic showing 45 small flags beneath the words "artemis accords," with the moon in the background

Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts

Andrew Jones published 15 October 24

The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.

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Space calendar 2024: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

Space.com last updated 15 October 24

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2024 with our space calendar.

The lower limb of a large blue sphere looms behind a cross-shaped space station

Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end

Robert Lea published 15 October 24

U.S. company Vast has unveiled Haven-2, its proposed commercial successor to the soon-to-be-retired International Space Station.

a streak of a rocket lifting off into the darkness of night with the moon shining overhead

SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos)

Elizabeth Howell published 15 October 24

SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions just hours apart today (Oct. 15), one of which was the company's 100th liftoff of the year.

A wider view of the Milky Way with a section studied by Euclid highlighted representing just 1% of the "cosmic atlas" it will create — Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map "This is just 1% of the map, and yet it is full of a variety of sources that will help scientists discover new ways to describe the universe."

A Falcon 9 sends 20 Starlink satellites to space from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct. 15, 2024. — SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos) SpaceX was cleared to resume Falcon 9 launches just days before.

Discarded rocket stages in Earth orbit are being eyed in active debris removal discussions. They are large and potentially troublesome refuse that can add to an already menacing space environment of Earth-circling clutter. — The moon, Mars and space junk: World space agency heads outline grand plans, but also concerns The moon, space sustainability, asteroids and more are being discussed at a major conference in Milan.

a cube satellite with dishes on top and bottom and solar panels extended from two sides is burning up in earth's atmosphere. space is seen to the left, and the earth to the right below. — Pollution from rocket launches and burning satellites could cause the next environmental emergency 'If we don't take any action now or in the next five years, it might be too late.'

Starship's Super Heavy Booster is grappled at the launch pad in Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on October 13, 2024, during the Starship Flight 5 test. — SpaceX catches giant Starship booster during historic Flight 5 rocket launch and landing (video) The most powerful rocket ever built has taken to the skies again, but this time, it came back.

A triple-core SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft toward Jupiter from Pad 39A of NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Oct. 14, 2024. — SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA's Europa Clipper probe to explore icy Jupiter ocean moon (video) The highly anticipated Europa Clipper astrobiology mission is finally underway.

Tech

Our writer at the HTC Vive Focus Vision preview event wearing the headset.

HTC threw us into the Squid Games to preview their new VR headset — the Vive Focus Vision

By Ian Stokes published 14 October 24

Does HTC's latest VR headset get the red light, or the green light?

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Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane to attempt new 'aerobraking' maneuvers in orbit

By Andrew Jones published 11 October 24

The U.S. military's X-37B space plane is about to begin a series of novel maneuvers, according to a rare official update on the spacecraft.

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Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn't easy
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Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts
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Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end
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SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos)

Spaceflight

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SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts to depart ISS for trip home soon amid weather delays

By Mike Wall last updated 13 October 24

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA was scheduled to depart the International Space Station early Sunday morning (Oct. 13), but NASA and SpaceX waved off the attempt due to weather.

Human Spaceflight

A white and black Blue Origin rocket stands on the launch pad for a suborbital NS-27 launch.

Blue Origin delays debut launch of 2nd human-rated New Shepard rocket due to GPS glitch

By Mike Wall last updated 13 October 24

Blue Origin hoped to debut its second human-rated New Shepard vehicle on an uncrewed launch on Oct. 13, but a GPS issue delayed the flight.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

phases of the moon for october 2024 starting with the new moon on oct 2, first quarter on oct. 10, full moon oc 17 and third quarter on oct 24.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 15 October 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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James Webb Space Telescope wins 'race against time' to directly observe young exoplanet

By Robert Lea published 14 October 24

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope had to race against time to image a young exoplanet before it disappeared for a decade.

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Search For Life

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The key ingredients for life on Earth came from space, new evidence suggests

By Robert Lea published 11 October 24

'If we can understand how these materials came to be on Earth, it might give us clues to how life originated here, and how it might emerge elsewhere.'

Search for Life

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SETI & the search for extraterrestrial life

By Nola Taylor Tillman published 2 August 16

Is there life beyond Earth? The SETI Institute and other seekers are looking.

Search for Life

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If alien life exists on Europa, we may find it in hydrothermal vents

By Keith Cooper published 27 June 24

Cool to moderately warm hydrothermal vents circulating water through the seabed could sustain habitable conditions on moons such as Jupiter's Europa and Saturn's Enceladus for billions of years.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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Hunter's Supermoon rises this week, the biggest full moon of 2024. Here's how to see it

By Joe Rao published 15 October 24

The largest full moon of 2024 rises this week when the Hunter's Supermoon takes to the sky on Wednesday (Oct. 16), becoming officially full the next morning.

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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated 15 October 24

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

A rising sun on the horizon of the sea makes way for a tall tower among the flat, grassy sand dunes of the beach, and three boosters, engines lit, descending sequentially toward the tower.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 15 October 24

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

Entertainment

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 132 — Living in Martian Mushrooms

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 132 — Living in Martian Mushrooms

By Space.com Staff published 12 October 24

On Episode 132 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Lynn Rothschild on how mushroom mycelia might be utilized as a Mars habitat-building resource.

Space Movies & Shows

A masked alien with dreadlocks stands in a jungle setting

'Predator: Hunting Grounds' scores a striking makeover for PS5 and Xbox X/S

By Jeff Spry published 14 October 24

A preview of the upgraded "Predator: Hunting Grounds" release for PS5 and Xbox X/S.

Space Games & Toys

A futuristic man and woman with a spaceship and the planet Jupiter in the background

4 must-see Jupiter movies to help you prepare for NASA's Europa Clipper mission

By Jeff Spry published 14 October 24

Journey to Jupiter and Europa with four sci-fi films centered around the Jovian system ahead of NASA's Europa Clipper mission.

References

phases of the moon for october 2024 starting with the new moon on oct 2, first quarter on oct. 10, full moon oc 17 and third quarter on oct 24.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 15 October 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

Artist's illustration of Europa Clipper spacecraft flying above Jupiter's icy moon Europa.

Europa Clipper: A guide to NASA's new astrobiology mission

By Keith Cooper last updated 4 October 24

Reference The Europa Clipper is NASA's mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Explore the mission in more detail with our ultimate guide.

Telescope Deals: Image shows man with telescope against twilight background.

Pre-Black Friday Telescope deals 2024: Best offers from reputable retailers

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 14 October 24

Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

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