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An illustration of a yellow orb connected to a disk of material.

Hold onto your hats! Is the 'blaze star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?

Keith Cooper published 26 March 25

The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

a close up view of the sun during a partial solar eclipse with the new moon in the lower left corner obscuring a large portion of the sun.

What will happen during the partial solar eclipse of March 2025?

Joe Rao published 26 March 25

Observers across eastern North America and much of Europe will have front-row seats to the striking partial solar eclipse on March 29. Here's what to expect.

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, Josh Dinner last updated 26 March 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.

an astronaut in a white spacesuit stands on a moon made of cheese

Author John Scalzi reconned Apollo 11 moon rock before turning it to cheese in new novel (interview)

Robert Z. Pearlman published 26 March 25

John Scalzi cased out the Armstrong Museum before writing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye." The author may have been confused of planning a heist given the way he eyed an Apollo 11 moon rock on display.

side by side images of a blue planet with one on the right showing a brighter blue glow over part of the orb

Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day

Robert Z. Pearlman published 26 March 25

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.

A dark rock toward the right of this sandy-looking, rocky ground, has lots of bumps on it.

Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover

Sharmila Kuthunur published 26 March 25

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

A dark rock toward the right of this sandy-looking, rocky ground, has lots of bumps on it. — Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

two views of a pale blue orb dotted with pale green and white splotches — James Webb Space Telescope captures 1st images of Neptune's elusive auroras Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

A Rocket Lab Electron vehicle launches a synthetic aperture radar satellite for the California company Capella Space on Aug. 11, 2024. — Rocket Lab launches 8 wildfire-hunting satellites into orbit from New Zealand (video) Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.

night sky map — The new moon of March 2025 creates a partial solar eclipse this weekend This new moon of March 2025 will create a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia.

Marvel teaser — Marvel reveals colossal ' Avengers: Doomsday' cast in surprise livestream as production begins, classic X-men lead the charge (video) Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling again, as Avengers: Doomsday is finally in production and has unveiled its complete roster.

children in space suits float in space — New documentary 'Children of the Sky' asks the bold question: Can we raise kids in space? (op-ed) A new 28-minute film explores the medical, social, political and ethical challenges of parenthood and child-rearing that truly permanent communities in space will need to solve.

Tech

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Star Catcher sends electricity across NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (photos)

By Josh Dinner published 24 March 25

Space-based solar power is one step closer to reality, now that Florida startup Star Catcher has successfully beamed energy across the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium.

This new telescope lens could be a game-changer for space imagery

By Keith Cooper published 20 March 25

The dream of a flat, lightweight telescope lens, where microscopic etchings precisely refract different wavelengths of light, is here.

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Author John Scalzi reconned Apollo 11 moon rock before turning it to cheese in new novel (interview)
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Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day
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Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover
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Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

Spaceflight

Two male astronauts inside SpaceX Dragon capsules with spacesuits on, visors up

SpaceX Crew-9 and Crew-10: Live updates

By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 24 March 25

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

Human Spaceflight

The private Starlab space station will consist of a service module and a habitat for four astronauts.

Private Starlab space station moves into 'full-scale development' ahead of 2028 launch

By Tereza Pultarova published 18 March 25

The Starlab commercial space station project is moving toward the production phase, having passed a key development milestone with NASA.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

By Robert Lea published 26 March 25

A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 26 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.

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Search For Life

An image of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), the remnant of a massive star that exploded about 300 years ago.

Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 20 March 25

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

Search for Life

'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 14 March 25

A rock on Mars that may hold clues about ancient microbial life on the Red Planet continues to puzzle scientists.

Search for Life

Water in the universe may have formed closer to the Big Bang than previously thought

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 12 March 25

"We were surprised that water could actually form so early on — even before the birth of the first galaxies."

Search for Life

Skywatching

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 26 March 25

The next solar eclipse will be on March 29, 2025.

What time is the partial solar eclipse on March 29?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 26 March 25

The moon will appear to take a "bite" out of the sun during a deep partial solar eclipse visible across eastern North America and Europe.

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible this weekend?

By Jamie Carter last updated 26 March 25

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

Entertainment

Clones in sci-fi movies

Send in the clones — Mickey 17, and 17 other famous clones from sci-fi movies and shows

By Richard Edwards published 26 March 25

Robert Pattinson's Mickey is the latest in a long line of duplicates and doppelgangers.

A worried woman in a blue-and-white sci-fi uniform

"The monster will come for us all!” Mon Mothma rouses the rebels in new 'Andor' Season 2 trailer

By Jeff Spry published 25 March 25

The Death Star’s technological terror looms, and the Rebellion rises to meet the threat in this thrilling trailer for Andor Season 2.

Screenshot from the Mass Effect series showing the male Commander Shepard

10 things we want from the next Mass Effect game

By Fran Ruiz published 25 March 25

BioWare's follow-up to the original Mass Effect trilogy is still a ways off, but we already have an extensive list of things we'd love to see happen.

Space Games & Toys

References

Clones in sci-fi movies

Send in the clones — Mickey 17, and 17 other famous clones from sci-fi movies and shows

By Richard Edwards published 26 March 25

Robert Pattinson's Mickey is the latest in a long line of duplicates and doppelgangers.

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 26 March 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 26 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.

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