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An illustration of a halo of dense dark matter surrounding a spiral galaxy

Dark matter may have caused a baffling break in this star stream

Robert Lea published 14 January 25

A strange break in a stream of stars in the Milky Way could be the result of dark matter, but only if the dark matter is hot and self-interacting.

three people hold up a blue and yellow flag on the deck of a ship at sea

Space2Sea Antarctica: 2 Ukrainian soldiers fulfill 1st part of Antarctic dream

Gabe Castro-Root published 14 January 25

Visiting Antarctica — and, in particular, Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base on the continent's peninsula — was a lifelong dream of two Ukrainian soldiers.

graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

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

Jamie Carter last updated 14 January 25

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

a gold-foiled fixed-leg lander probe stands on a grey semi rocky surface beneath a black sky.

Blue Ghost moon lander will help NASA see Earth's magnetic field 'breathing' for 1st time

Andrew Jones published 14 January 25

Firefly Aerospace's soon-to-launch Blue Ghost moon lander will help NASA better understand our home planet, and how it responds to space weather.

Expert holds one of the best binoculars while observing

Best binoculars 2025: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more

Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 14 January 25

Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Prime Days and other sales bring price reductions, so do your research here to prepare.

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

Tariq Malik last updated 14 January 25

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

a gold-foiled fixed-leg lander probe stands on a grey semi rocky surface beneath a black sky. — Blue Ghost moon lander will help NASA see Earth's magnetic field 'breathing' for 1st time "We expect to see the magnetosphere breathing out and breathing in."

Blue Origin's first New Glenn rocket stands on the pad on Jan. 13, 2025, ahead of its planned liftoff that day. — Blue Origin scrubs 1st New Glenn rocket launch due to technical issue Blue Origin is now targeting Jan. 16 for the debut liftoff.

Various phases of a total lunar eclipse, blood moon, — Total lunar eclipse March 2025: When and where to see the next 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse A total lunar eclipse will be seen across North America on the night of March 13-14, 2025, while parts of Europe will get a brief view.

a space station floats above earth, over an ocean or sea — Space mysteries: How does the ISS stay in orbit without falling to Earth? The secret behind how the International Space Station remains in orbit can be traced all the way back to the genius of Sir Isaac Newton.

SpaceX Transporter 11 lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Space in California on Aug. 16, 2024. — SpaceX to launch 131 satellites on Transporter 12 rideshare mission today Liftoff is scheduled for 1:49 p.m. ET today (Jan. 14).

A still image from tracking cam footage of SpaceX's July 22, 2022, Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. — SpaceX will launch 2 private lunar landers this week, kicking off busy year for moon missions There are so many missions flying to the moon this year, they had to fit two on one rocket.

The Deep Space Network command center takes center stage. — Los Angeles fires leave NASA's Deep Space Network mission control empty for 1st time in 60 years Despite the evacuation of its Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, no space mission data has been lost, NASA says.

Tech

a spacecraft with two stubby wings flies above a blue-and-white planet with an orange glow surrounding it

Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane soars past 1 year in orbit

By Leonard David published 8 January 25

The U.S. Space Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) has silently slipped past one-year of flight time.

What is DARPA?

By Julian Dossett last updated 7 January 25

Reference Everything you need to know about the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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Spaceflight

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts have been testing a smart robotic assistant aboard the Tiangong space station.

Smart robot helps out astronauts on China's Tiangong space station (video)

By Andrew Jones published 12 January 25

The three astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have been getting some assistance from an "intelligent" robot named Xiao Hang.

Human Spaceflight

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Will 2025 be the year of Starship? SpaceX's megarocket is growing up.

By Mike Wall published 31 December 24

SpaceX could make serious strides with its Starship vehicle in 2025, perhaps launching 25 test flights of the fully reusable megarocket.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 January 25

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

an astronaut in a spacesuit with a gold face shield walks on the grey dusty surface of the moon

What happened to the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?

By Leonard David published 13 January 25

Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they controversial?

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Search For Life

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Newly uncovered oxygen reaction could aid the search for alien life

By Victoria Corless published 2 January 25

A newly discovered way for oxygen to form in carbon-dioxide-rich atmospheres of exoplanets could help guide scientists' search for alien life.

Search for Life

mars as seen from from an orbiting spacecraft

We finally know where to look for life on Mars

By Paul Sutter published 1 January 25

Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the Red Planet might harbor life. Now, researchers know where to look: deep under the surface of a broad Martian plain.

Search for Life

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Understanding UFOs: What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?

By Leonard David published 30 December 24

What should happen in 2025 to move the UAP/UFO story forward? Are we at a dead-end? Conversely, is the coming year one of "full disclosure?"

Search for Life

Skywatching

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Panasonic Lumix S5IIx review

By James Abbott published 14 January 25

Review The Panasonic Lumix S5IIx is an impressive full-frame camera that doesn't cost the earth and delivers impressive features and performance.

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Sky-Watcher telescope deals 2025: save big on one of the top telescope brands

By Gemma Lavender last updated 14 January 25

DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

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Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 13 January 25

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

Astrophotography

Entertainment

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'Silo' Season 2: 'The Safeguard' recap: Solo is redeemed and Lukas finds a secret tunnel

By Jeff Spry published 13 January 25

A recap of Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 9, "The Safeguard"

Three people exit a spaceship onto a dusty dry planet

'Dune: Prophecy' showrunner and Harkonnen stars dissect a stellar first season (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published 11 January 25

A recap of a "Dune: Prophecy" season finale press conference held in late December

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 143 — King Starship

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 143 — King Starship

By Space.com Staff published 11 January 25

On Episode 143 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq are joined by Leonard David to talk about what 2025 has in store for SpaceX's Starship plans.

Space Movies & Shows

References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 January 25

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

The Milky Way stretches across the sky and a bright Eta Aquarid meteor streaks across the center. Below is the top of Mount Bromo surrounded by clouds.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 11 January 25

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

Endeavour: NASA's youngest space shuttle

By Tariq Malik last updated 10 January 25

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