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A young nobleman wearing a black tunic coat

'Dune: Prophecy' stars talk weird haircuts and hairy coats (exclusive)

Jeff Spry published 14 December 24

An interview with "Dune: Prophecy's" Mark Addy and Edward Davis

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 140 — University Rocketeers

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 140 — University Rocketeers

Space.com Staff published 14 December 24

On Episode 140 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dan Erwin and Ryan Kraemer about amateur rocketry.

NASA's Mariner 2 probe became the first successful mission to another planet when it flew by Venus on Dec. 14, 1962, as depicted in this postage stamp art from U.S. Postal Service.

On this day in space! Dec. 14, 1962: Mariner 2 spacecraft flies by Venus

Hanneke Weitering last updated 14 December 24

On Dec. 14, 1962, NASA's Mariner 2 spacecraft flew by Venus.

four moon phases left to right are new moon on december 1, first quarter moon on december 8, full moon on december 15 and third quarter moon on december 22.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

Tariq Malik last updated 14 December 24

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

men in suits speak into microphones on a soundstage

86 years after infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast, visitors in the sky have New Jersey panicking again

Elizabeth Fernandez published 14 December 24

"'War of the Worlds' has become a huge part of local folklore in that part of the state, so anything touching on the subject of UFOs is going to remind people of the broadcast."

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Dec. 13, 2024.

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites from California, lands rocket at sea (video)

Mike Wall last updated 13 December 24

SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast on Friday (Dec. 13).

through an oval window, thousands of stars and several wispy clouds of light can be seen above a round, green blur of light with a thin red upper layer — NASA astronaut uses homemade star tracker to take incredible deep space photo from ISS Don Pettit has a long history of inventing new tools for use in space.

a black bellied chrome spaceship stands on a concrete pad with a winding creek giving way to a sunset in the distance. — SpaceX rolls 7th Starship spacecraft out for testing ahead of next launch (photos) We're getting closer to Starship launch number 7.

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its right-front navigation camera to capture this first view over the rim of Jezero Crater on Dec. 10, 2024, the 1,354th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The camera is facing west from a location nicknamed “Lookout Hill." — Up and over! NASA's Mars rover Perseverance reaches rim of its Jezero Crater home (video) Perseverance gained about 1,640 vertical feet during the epic climb on Mars, which took 3.5 months.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Dec. 13, 2024. — SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites from California, lands rocket at sea (video) It was the 124th Falcon 9 launch of the year.

men in suits speak into microphones on a soundstage — 86 years after infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast, visitors in the sky have New Jersey panicking again "'War of the Worlds' has become a huge part of local folklore in that part of the state, so anything touching on the subject of UFOs is going to remind people of the broadcast."

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 140 — University Rocketeers — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 140 — University Rocketeers USC's Rocket Lab Smash the Amateur Altitude Record

Tech

The flooded Kabul River, as seen by a satellite operated by San Francisco-based company Planet on Aug. 28, 2022.

Predicting future floods: New AI tool gives realistic satellite-like views

By Victoria Corless published 9 December 24

MIT scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that creates realistic satellite images of potential flooding scenarios.

A sleek, white vehicle unlike any other, with rotary cylinders at its four corners.

Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system

By Rory Bathgate published 6 December 24

Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system

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Spaceflight

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India practices pulling its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule out of the sea (photos)

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 12 December 24

India continues to perfect hardware and recovery procedures for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.

Human Spaceflight

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'SALLY' at Sundance: NatGeo film to reveal 'hidden love' of 1st US woman in space

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 12 December 24

A documentary about the life and love of America's first woman in space will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. "SALLY," from National Geographic, reveals the legacy of astronaut Sally Ride.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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NASA's Mars exploration plans need 'paradigm shifts' to succeed, report finds

By Leonard David published 13 December 24

NASA has released a new document that highlights planned programmatic paradigm shifts in Mars exploration over the next 20 years.

A powerful black hole jet rips through space from the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Cen A

Galaxy-size jet from monster black hole blasts mystery object in deep space (video)

By Robert Lea published 13 December 24

Using NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope, astronomers witnessed a massive black hole jet slam into an unknown object in space.

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Search For Life

All About Space issue 130 take a look at chaos theory.

Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

By Chris Impey published 13 December 24

We have only one example of biology forming in the universe – life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways?

Search for Life

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How the 'Great Filter' could explain why we haven't found intelligent aliens

By Paul Sutter published 10 December 24

One possible reason why we haven't found any intelligent life in the cosmos the Great Filter argument, which says that very few civilizations make it to the advanced spacefaring stage.

Search for Life

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Communicating with aliens one day could be much easier if we study the way AI agents speak with each other

By Olaf Lipinski published 30 November 24

Decoding emergent languages in AI can have many benefits.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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December full moon rises this weekend: How to see the last full moon of 2024

By Brett Tingley published 13 December 24

The December full moon, the final full moon of 2024, rises overnight on Dec. 14 during the peak of the Geminid meteor shower.

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How to watch the Geminid meteor shower 2024 live online tonight (Dec. 13)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 13 December 24

Despite the nearly full moon illuminating the skies, the Geminid meteor shower could still put on a great show tonight.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight! Here's how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 13 December 24

Look up! The Geminds could put on quite the show tonight despite the bright moon.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Entertainment

Still from the sci-fi video game Steel Hunters. There are two giant and armed mechs looking cool as they walk away from an explosion. They are on a barren sandy planet.

The Game Awards 2024: All the new space and sci-fi games at the show

By Fran Ruiz published 13 December 24

Here's the full rundown of new space-related game titles from The Game Awards 2024.

Space Games & Toys

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet' is Naughty Dog's new sci-fi adventure game set on a distant planet (trailer)

By Fran Ruiz published 13 December 24

Naughty Dog's first new IP in over a decade is taking the developer back to its light-hearted action roots.

Space Games & Toys

Star Trek: Lower Decks S5 ep 9

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' brings back fan-favorite characters for 'Multiverse of Madness'-style hijinks in latest episode

By Ian Stokes published 12 December 24

The fate of multiple realities is in the hands of two Boimlers and a lot of Harry Kims in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5, episode 9 "Fissure Quest".

Space Movies & Shows

References

graphic illustration of a meteor traveling through space, it is glowing orange and has a long white tail streaking out from it.

Could the Geminid meteor shower threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station?

By Keith Cooper last updated 13 December 24

We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 December 24

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2024 guide.

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

By Space.com last updated 12 December 24

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

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