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This artist’s concept depicts a potential volcanic moon between the exoplanet WASP-49 b, left, and its parent star. New evidence indicating that a massive sodium cloud observed near WASP-49 b is produced by neither the planet nor the star has prompted researchers to ask if its origin could be an exomoon.

Hints of volcanic moon around alien planet may be 1st-of-its-kind discovery (video)

Samantha Mathewson published 11 October 24

A sodium cloud detected in the vicinity of an exoplanet named WASP-49 b hints at the presence of a natural satellite, also known as an exomoon.

A bright blue sphere surrounded by a shroud of white smoke

Nearby exoplanet is a 1st-of-its-kind 'steam world,’ James Webb Space Telescope finds

Robert Lea published 11 October 24

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have found a "first of its kind" world, an exoplanet that is twice the size of Earth and has an atmosphere packed with steam.

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 11 October 24

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

Illustration of a space plane in orbit over earth, with the sun in the background

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

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.

A photo of tall, upright stones scattered in the desert

Nabta Playa: A mysterious stone circle that may be the world's oldest astronomical observatory

Tom Metcalfe published 11 October 24

Nabta Playa in Egypt is an ancient stone circle that researchers suspect was used to determine the summer solstice, which signaled rain was on the way.

Former NASA astronauts Kathryn Sullivan (left) here seen with Sally Ride became the first american woman to walk in space on Oct.11, 1984

On this day in space! Oct. 11, 1984: The first American woman walks in space

Hanneke Weitering published 11 October 24

On Oct. 11, 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space

An image of the Northern lights over Bloomington, Indiana — 'It was 3 hours of magic': Spectacular auroras thrill stargazers across the world (and internet) as intense geomagnetic storm batters Earth (photos) "It was three hours of magic."

Artist rendering of the U.S. Space Force's robotic X-37B conducting an aerobraking maneuver using the drag of Earth’s atmosphere. — Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane to attempt new 'aerobraking' maneuvers in orbit 'This novel and efficient series of maneuvers demonstrates the Space Force's commitment to achieving groundbreaking innovation as it conducts national security missions in space.'

(Left) Uranus as seen by Hubble (Right) the ice giant as seen by the New Horizons spacecraft — NASA images Uranus with epic team up of Hubble Telescope and New Horizons Pluto probe The investigation shows what is needed to directly image more planets beyond the solar system.

A photo of tall, upright stones scattered in the desert — Nabta Playa: A mysterious stone circle that may be the world's oldest astronomical observatory This article is part of Astonishing artifacts, a regular series on Live Science that gives us new insight into how our ancestors lived.

the white streak of a comet stretches downward right from the center, near a black circle surrounded in hazy white, against the starry black of space. — Hopes dim for another bright October comet after Tsuchinshan-ATLAS A heralded newfound comet may already be breaking up.

The bulbous blue orb of Earth hangs from above. On its face, on the left, a giant white swirl of this cloud, a hurricane. On the bottom right, within the sliver of black space beneath the Earth, a white spacecraft is partially seen. — Monstrous Hurricane Milton captured in 4K video by new Sen cameras on ISS These videos are blowing our minds.

Tech

an astronaut floats above earth, holding a large metal space component.

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.

image of a satellite with one solar panel over the united states, with the black of space and the curve of earth visible

Ancient ruins are under threat. Here's how archaeologists are getting help from space (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published 7 October 24

Climate change and urbanization are threatening ancient sites around the world. As archaeologists fight back, satellites are among the tools they use.

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On this day in space! Oct. 11, 1984: The first American woman walks in space
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Spaceflight

Blue Origin’s New Shepard flies toward space carrying Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan, Laura Shepard Churchley, daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard, and four other civilians on December 11, 2021 near Van Horn, Texas. The six are riding aboard mission NS-19, the third human spaceflight for the company which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Blue Origin: Everything you need to know about the private spaceflight company

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 21 November 23

Reference Blue Origin flies space tourists to the final frontier.

an astronaut waving their hand with a baseball in front while floating on the international space station. computers are in the background as well as an open door

NASA astronaut gives tips to Baseball Hall of Fame from ISS (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 June 24

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps says baseball games in space might have more spin. She spoke from the ISS as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Black Baseball Initiative.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a X1.4 solar flare — seen as the bright flash on the right — on Oct. 9, 2024.

Solar storm bombarding Earth now may reach 'extreme' levels, sparking auroras down to Alabama and straining hurricane-weakened power grids

By Tariq Malik published 10 October 24

A severe solar storm sparked by an intense flare from the sun could reach "extreme" levels as it bombards Earth, NOAA officials warned Thursday (Oct. 10).

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 11 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

Allen Telescope Array Image

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

closeup of an icy moon, whose white surface is crisscrossed by reddish-brown lines

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

Artist's illustration of a Dyson sphere very close to a glowing star.

Why haven't we found intelligent alien civilizations? There may be a 'universal limit to technological development’

By Conor Feehly published 9 October 24

Why haven’t we found signs of advanced alien life? Scientists ponder the heavy question.

Search for Life

Skywatching

An image of the Northern lights over Bloomington, Indiana

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff published 11 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

DJI Mini 4K in flight

DJI Mini 4K drone review

By James Abbott published 27 June 24

Review The DJI Mini 4K brings 4K video to an entry-level DJI drone for the first time to offer beginners a great drone at a reasonable price.

november full moon shining brightly against a black background.

November full moon 2023: Full Beaver Moon is joined by Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn

By Jesse Emspak last updated 24 November 23

November's full "Beaver Moon" will occur on Nov. 27 and will be joined by several bright planets in the evening and early morning sky.

Entertainment

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.

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I have reviewed all of the best star projectors and these are the only Prime Day deals worth considering

By Tantse Walter published 9 October 24

Deals There are many star projector 'deals' during this October Prime Day, but these are the only ones worth considering.

a man lies on his back in a metal tube lit by an eerie green light

See 1st trailer for Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi comedy 'Mickey 17' starring Robert Pattinson (video)

By Jeff Spry published 9 October 24

Robert Pattinson stars in the first trailer for director Bon Joon Ho's new sci-fi comedy "Mickey 17," based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel.

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 11 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.

Allen Telescope Array Image

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

astronaut grasping on to international space station module. below him is a solar panel. above him is canadarm2 with the word "canada" on the side. earth is just visible as a curve at the top of the picture

Canadian Space Agency: Canadarm, Artemis 2 moon mission and astronauts

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 10 May 23

Reference The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is famous for Canadarm, a series of robotic arms used on the space shuttle and the International Space Station. CSA's Jeremy Hansen will fly to the moon on Artemis 2.

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