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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?

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?

A screenshot of ESA's new animation and sonification of solar activity, based on data from the Solar Orbiter mission.

Scientists turn 3 years' worth of solar flares into audible sound (video)

Stefanie Waldek published 13 January 25

The European Space Agency has released an audio-visual representation of solar activity over the last three years, using data from the Solar Orbiter probe.

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

Jamie Carter published 13 January 25

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.

the sun creates lens flares above a blue and white earth

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

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.

a large group of people in suits sits on a stage with orange carpet

On this day in space! Jan. 13, 1978: NASA hires its first female astronauts

Hanneke Weitering last updated 13 January 25

On Jan. 13, 1978, NASA selected its eighth and most diverse class of astronauts yet. The Astronaut Class of 1978, also known as the "Thirty-Five New Guys," included the first six female astronauts.

Space Shuttle Atlantis backdropped against a blue and white Earth

The most memorable space shuttle missions

Clara Moskowitz last updated 13 January 25

The milestones, heartbreaks, and discoveries that shaped NASA's 30-year shuttle program.

a red dot passes behind a bright full moon — The Full Wolf Moon 'eats' Mars tonight. Here's how to see it If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really should not be missed.

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 It's unclear when the powerful new rocket will make its debut.

Star formation inside the Small Magellanic Cloud revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope. — The 2025 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' kicks off this week in Maryland The 245th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society is being held Jan. 12 to Jan. 16 and will feature remarkable findings from the James Webb Space Telescope.

A screenshot of ESA's new animation and sonification of solar activity, based on data from the Solar Orbiter mission. — Scientists turn 3 years' worth of solar flares into audible sound (video) The sonification is based on data from ESA's Solar Orbiter mission.

a white rocket lifts off above a plume of fire — SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida, lands booster for 15th time (video) Liftoff took place at 11:47 a.m. ET today (Jan. 13).

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.

An illustration shows a white dwarf teetering on the edge of destruction and a supermassive black hole — 'Daredevil' white dwarf star could be closest-known object to a weird black hole "This tells us that objects like white dwarfs may be able to live very close to an event horizon for a relatively extended period of time."

Tech

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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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The 2025 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' kicks off this week in Maryland
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'Daredevil' white dwarf star could be closest-known object to a weird black hole

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

Illustration of China's Chang'e 7 mission on the surface of the moon.

China plans to plant a waving flag on the moon in 2026. Here's how

By Leonard David published 13 January 25

China's Chang'e 7 moon-landing mission will apparently include a flag that can flutter in the moon's thin and tenuous atmosphere.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 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.

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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

Man uses one of the best telescopes and binoculars to look at the night sky as the sun sets and telescopes are on tripods around him

Best telescopes 2025: Observe stars, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more this winter

By Gemma Lavender last updated 13 January 25

Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for Black Friday weekend deals.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 13 January 25

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

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.

Entertainment

A bearded man in a dark subterranean cavern

'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 13 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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