Tech

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

By Keith Cooper published

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

Tech
a cardboard box marked with the word "starlink" rolls across a conveyor belt in a factory

Watch how SpaceX makes 15,000 Starlink satellite internet kits a day (video)

By Julian Dossett published

SpaceX released a video that offers a glimpse at how Starlink satellite kits are made in the company's factory outside of Austin, Texas.

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Spaceflight

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

SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts return to Earth: Live updates

By Mike Wall last updated

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

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

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Science & Astronomy

Artist's illustration of the dwarf planet Sedna, which lies in the distant Kuiper Belt.

How the James Webb Space Telescope is helping size up tiny dwarf planets

By Victoria Corless published

A new model that incorporates data gathered by the JWST could help scientists understand the composition and mass of objects in the distant Kuiper Belt and beyond.

The Universe

Next month NASA's Lucy probe will visit an asteroid that's been waiting 150 million years to say hello

By Julian Dossett published

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon travel by asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed roughly 150 million years ago.

Asteroids
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Meet the team

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

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

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

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

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Skywatching

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Aurora Borealis
against millions of stars, a red cloud of gas stretches across the image. two bright blue clouds of gas, one much larger than the other, dominate the center of the image

Stunning space photo captures bright blue shock wave around double star system

By Miguel Claro published

This stunning image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.

Stargazing

1 week until the 1st solar eclipse of 2025. Here's what you need to know about the March 2025 partial solar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

We don't have long to wait to see the moon take a "bite" out of the sun, we're ready… are you?

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Entertainment

Two humans and two robots in a retro-futuristic landscape

Is Netflix's 'The Electric State' a sci-fi retelling of 'The Wizard of Oz'?

By Jeff Spry published

Both "The Electric State" and "The Wizard of Oz" latch onto the themes of family, home, tolerance, identity and the interconnectedness of the individuals we share our lives with.

Entertainment
Marvel Phase 6

Upcoming Marvel Phase 6 movies & TV shows: The Fantastic Four, Avengers: Doomsday & more

By Grace Dean published

Marvel's Thunderbolts will close out phase 5, but the MCU will continue into late 2025 and beyond with these highly-anticipated movies and shows.

Space Movies & Shows
Astronaut on the set of movie set on Mars, with a cameraman shown filming the scene.

Get your monthly sci-fi hit with our Watch This Space entertainment newsletter

By Ian Stokes published

We are far too proud of the name of this one.

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References

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Buying Guide
Marvel Phase 6

Upcoming Marvel Phase 6 movies & TV shows: The Fantastic Four, Avengers: Doomsday & more

By Grace Dean published

Marvel's Thunderbolts will close out phase 5, but the MCU will continue into late 2025 and beyond with these highly-anticipated movies and shows.

Space Movies & Shows
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

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

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