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Artist impression of ESA's Gaia satellite observing the Milky Way. The background image of the sky is compiled from data from more than 1.8 billion stars. It shows the total brightness and colour of stars observed by Gaia released as part of Gaia’s Early Data Release 3 (Gaia EDR3) in December 2020.

So long, Gaia: Europe officially retires prolific star-mapping space telescope

Julian Dossett published 27 March 25

Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its retirement orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.

An illustration of a yellow orb in space with other components around it, such as the two exoplanets and a space telescope.

2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system

Samantha Mathewson published 27 March 25

Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.

The Alters

Explore a hostile world, build up your wheely big base, and chat to your clones in upcoming sci-fi survival game 'The Alters' (video)

Jeff Spry published 27 March 25

If you need something done, do it yourselves.

a large orange core stage of a booster is seen from below as it stands with two side mounted white solid rockets inside a high bay of an assembly building.

NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day

Robert Z. Pearlman published 27 March 25

The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

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Star Wars TV shows ranked, worst to best

Fran Ruiz last updated 27 March 25

Star Wars Check out our ranked list of Star Wars TV shows, both the live-action and animated adventures.

Giant sandworm breaching out of the desert in front of several tiny humans.

Dune: Awakening — Release date, plot, gameplay trailers, & everything else we know about this sci-fi survival MMO

Fran Ruiz last updated 27 March 25

Experience Arrakis like never before in the upcoming sci-fi MMO game Dune: Awakening.

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

a starry night sky — When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments Just how rare are planetary alignments?

An illustration shows a figurative representation of the cosmic web breaking apart in later eras of the cosmos — Unknown physics may help dark energy act as 'antigravity' throughout the universe Dark energy may have a completely unknown aspect of physics acting as an accomplice in its efforts to defy gravity, suppressing the growth of large-scale structures like galaxy superclusters.

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.

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 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.

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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Spaceflight

Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

By Brett Tingley published 27 March 25

Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

Private Spaceflight

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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

Science & Astronomy

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Has the sun already passed solar maximum?

By Ryan French published 27 March 25

Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 27 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

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Partial solar eclipse 2025 livestreams: Where to watch online for free on March 29

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 27 March 25

Here's how to watch all the partial solar eclipse action unfold live online.

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 27 March 25

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

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 27 March 25

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

Entertainment

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

By 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.

Marvel teaser

Marvel reveals colossal ' Avengers: Doomsday' cast in surprise livestream as production begins, classic X-men lead the charge (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 26 March 25

Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling again, as Avengers: Doomsday is finally in production and has unveiled its complete roster.

Scene from the movie Mickey 17. Two male clones wearing gray jumpsuits are standing next to each other whilst laughing.

Send in the clones: the 18 most famous clones from sci-fi movies and TV shows

By Richard Edwards published 26 March 25

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

References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 27 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.

Scene from the movie Mickey 17. Two male clones wearing gray jumpsuits are standing next to each other whilst laughing.

Send in the clones: the 18 most famous clones from sci-fi movies and TV 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.

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