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Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

Alexander Cox published 9 March 25

a black rocket lands on a barge at sea for Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab unveils plan to land Neutron rockets at sea, 1st launch in 2025

Tariq Malik published 9 March 25

The new Neutron rocket includes a "hippo" mouth fairing that deploys upper stages by spitting them out from inside.

composite image showing the stages of a total lunar eclipse with the moon turning progressively more red as Earth's shadow sweeps across it.

What will happen during the total lunar eclipse of March 2025?

Joe Rao published 9 March 25

Observers across most of the United States will have front-row seats to the spectacular total lunar eclipse overnight on March 13-14. Here's what to expect.

Two panels; on the left is the SPHEREx spacecraft and on the right is material from the PUNCH mission.

NASA launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions delayed

Monisha Ravisetti last updated 9 March 25

NASA's launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions has been delayed with a new date to be determined.

On the left, an animation showing the SPHEREx structure. On the right, the PUNCH structure.

Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'

Sharmila Kuthunur published 8 March 25

After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures

Space.com Staff published 8 March 25

On Episode 151 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green about how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations.

three astronauts give thumbs' up signs on the international space station — For NASA astronauts on a 10-day space mission that lasted 9 months, a landing date at last Crew members launching on SpaceX's next mission to the International Space Station are ready to take the reins of the orbital lab so NASA's Starliner astronauts can finally return to Earth.

Two panels; on the left is the SPHEREx spacecraft and on the right is material from the PUNCH mission. — NASA launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions delayed NASA's launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions has been delayed with a new date to be determined.

A landscape with reddish rocks. Mountains are seen in the background and there is sparse vegetation. — Scientists discover Earth's oldest impact crater in Australia This week, geologists announced they discovered the world's oldest known impact crater. It's in Western Australia's ancient Pilbara region.

On the left, an animation showing the SPHEREx structure. On the right, the PUNCH structure. — Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning' After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).

two legs of a moon lander jutting up with the earth half-lit overhead — Private Intuitive Machines moon lander declared dead after falling on its side in crater at the lunar south pole For the second time in two years, a private Intuitive Machines lander fell over on the moon.

Illustration of two astronauts, seen from the back, seated at a spacecraft's controls with the silhouette of a toy bear floating between them. — Moon mascot wanted! Your idea could fly as NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator The first astronauts preparing to fly to the moon in more than 50 years want your help identifying their "moon mascot." NASA's Artemis II crew is seeking an original idea for their zero-g indicator.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures On Episode 151 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green about how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations.

Tech

Varda Space Industries' W-2 reentry capsule is seen shortly after its safe landing at Australia's Koonibba Test Range on Feb. 28, 2025.

Varda space capsule returns to Earth in 1st commercial landing in Australian Outback (photos)

By Andrew Jones published 5 March 25

Varda Space has successfully landed a reentry capsule in Australia, delivering critical data that could advance in-space manufacturing and hypersonic technologies.

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Leaping robots, fusion satellites and more! New NASA-funded studies could someday 'change the possible'

By Andrew Jones published 23 February 25

NASA has awarded funds to 15 trailblazing concepts for space technology that could help us explore and inhabit the solar system.

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Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'
4
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures
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New 'Starman' documentary shines light on NASA JPL legend Gentry Lee

Spaceflight

a white space captule with metalic bottom trunk rolls into a hangar on a truck at night time.

SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at launch site for Crew-10 astronaut flight to ISS (photos)

By Josh Dinner published 7 March 25

The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will carry the next crew to the International Space Station has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ahead of its March 12 launch.

Human Spaceflight

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 members, pictured from left to right: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi.

SpaceX Crew-10 astronaut mission: Live updates

By Mike Wall last updated 7 March 25

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-9 and Crew-10 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 March 25

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

Artist’s impression of a hypervelocity star ejected from the Large Magellanic Cloud

A monster black hole may be hiding in the galaxy next door: 'It is astounding'

By Robert Lea published 7 March 25

A hidden monster black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud fired runaway stars at the Milky Way at millions of miles per hour.

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Search For Life

An illustration of a star-killing supernova and DNA being broken around the Earth

DNA-busting radiation from star-killing supernova could have influenced evolution on Earth

By Stefanie Waldek published 6 March 25

A distant star-killing supernova could have bombarded Earth with radiation strong enough to shift the course of evolution.

Search for Life

a brown and green orb floating in space in front of thousands of stars

What's that smell? Astronomers discover a stinky new clue in the search for alien life

By Paul Sutter published 21 February 25

Astronomers have discovered that sulfur may be a key to helping us narrow down our search for life on other planets.

Search for Life

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Boost for alien hunters? Earth life may not be so improbable, study suggests

By Keith Cooper published 21 February 25

The idea that life on Earth arose through a series of improbable "hard" evolutionary steps may be misjudged, according to a new paper that says our Earth had a big say in matters.

Search for Life

Skywatching

See the moon cozy up to a fading Mars tonight (March 8)

By Joe Rao last updated 8 March 25

The pair will be closest to each other at around 8 p.m. ET.

Why does the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse?

By Jamie Carter last updated 8 March 25

We explore why the lunar surface turns a beautiful reddish color to become a "blood moon" during the totality phase of a total lunar eclipse.

An image of SpaceX's Starship rocket taking to the skies over Starbase site in South Texas on Thursday evening (March 6).

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 7 March 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

a man stands on a Martian landscape with the sun shining behind him

New 'Starman' documentary shines light on NASA JPL legend Gentry Lee

By Jeff Spry published 8 March 25

This illuminating film debuts this weekend at the SXSW 2025.

Still from the video game Star Wars: Dark Forces. Three stormtroopers are charging at you down a narrow corridor, firing their blaster guns.

'Star Wars: Dark Forces' at 30: An essential fragment of Star Wars and gaming history

By Fran Ruiz published 7 March 25

Before Rogue One, the Rebel Alliance turned to Kyle Katarn, mercenary for hire. 30 years later, Dark Forces is still a must-play Star Wars game.

Space Games & Toys

an astronaut on a spaceship holding a slice of pizza

Sci-fi shooter 'Jump Ship' is nearly here, and it's a chaotic mix of 'Left 4 Dead', 'Sea of Thieves', 'FTL' and Hawaiian pizza (video)

By Jeff Spry published 5 March 25

Check out the new trailer for "Jump Ship", the wild co-op sci-fi shooter coming this summer, with a closed beta available right now.

References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 March 25

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

Why does the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse?

By Jamie Carter last updated 8 March 25

We explore why the lunar surface turns a beautiful reddish color to become a "blood moon" during the totality phase of a total lunar eclipse.

What's the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

By Jamie Carter published 7 March 25

We explore the celestial geometry that explains different kinds of eclipses of the sun and the moon.

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