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Citing cost growth, NASA has dropped plans to develop a magnetometer instrument selected in 2015 for the Europa Clipper mission, but will look for ways to add a less expensive version to the spacecraft.

NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter: Live updates

Tariq Malik last updated 14 October 24

See the latest updates for the launch of NASA's Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon here.

A masked alien with dreadlocks stands in a jungle setting

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

Jeff Spry published 14 October 24

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

A slice of the official cover for a space science book titled "Infinite Cosmos"

James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)

Jeff Spry published 14 October 24

An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.

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

Ian Stokes published 14 October 24

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

William Shatner aims a sci-fi phaser weapon

William Shatner's iconic phaser headlines the 'Bid Long & Prosper' 'Star Trek' auction (Video)

Jeff Spry published 14 October 24

A video preview of Julien's "Bid Long & Prosper" "Star Trek" exhibition and auction.

illustration of a small cubical spacecraft with blue solar wings in orbit around the moon

NASA extends tiny CAPSTONE probe's moon mission to December 2025

Leonard David published 14 October 24

NASA has extended its CAPSTONE moon mission through December 2025, allowing the cubesat to continue its pioneering exploration work.

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.

An illustration of a star destroying black hole which ripped apart one star then targeted its next victim — Monster black hole is a 'cosmic Michael Myers' killing a star and brutally attacking another NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope spotted the supermassive black hole attacking a second star with the remains of a fresh "kill" like the star of the Halloween franchise.

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured this view of Hurricane Milton from SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, which is docked to the International Space Station, on Oct. 8, 2024. — SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts to depart ISS for trip home soon amid weather delays Crew-8 was scheduled to undock from the ISS at 7:05 a.m. ET on Sunday (Oct. 13), but NASA and SpaceX waved off the attempt.

Bushnell binoculars deals — Pre-Black Friday binoculars deals: The best discounts and savings 2024 The best early Black Friday binoculars deals have been spotted and some of the best models on the market come with a discount.

Jupiter Ascending — 4 must-see Jupiter movies to help you prepare for NASA's Europa Clipper mission Journey to Jupiter and Europa with four sci-fi films centered around the Jovian system ahead of NASA's Europa Clipper mission.

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.

Tech

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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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These space tech spinoffs are helping scientists fight climate change

By Samantha Mathewson published 9 October 24

Innovations in satellite, telescope and spacecraft technology are not only essential to space exploration, but are also helping to better monitor and mitigate climate change on Earth.

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William Shatner's iconic phaser headlines the 'Bid Long & Prosper' 'Star Trek' auction (Video)
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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

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SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut mission: Live updates

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 11 October 24

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-8 and Crew-9 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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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.

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 published 14 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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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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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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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated 14 October 24

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

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Best binoculars 2024: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 20 September 24

Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, nature watching, or seeing events up close; some models will be reduced during the October Amazon Prime Big Deals Day deals.

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

Image from the Predator comic. The Predator creature is honing his tri-red dot sight on a target. He is wearing hi-tech armor, a full-face helmet, and a string of skulls across his torso.

Best Predator comic books of all time

By Fran Ruiz published 13 October 24

You've seen the Predator on the big screen, now here are the top ten Predator comics you must read.

Slice of the cover for Titan's "Star Trek Explorer #14"

Official 'Star Trek' magazine ends an impressive 30-year run in December

By Jeff Spry published 9 October 24

Titan Publications' 'Star Trek Explorer' launches one last issue into the final frontier.

References

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.

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 published 14 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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