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a photograph of a television set with a space capsule overgrown with plant vines at its center and spacesuit displays in the background

All about the abandoned Apollo capsule in 'The Last of Us' (Season 2, Episode 6)

Robert Z. Pearlman published 19 May 25

Whether you are a fan of space exploration history or of the game on which the series is based, "The Last of Us" has just delivered a real blast from the past.

A big model rocket launches by trailers in the desert.

Venus Aerospace debuts potentially revolutionary rocket engine with landmark 1st flight (video)

Josh Dinner published 18 May 25

Houston-based startup Venus Aerospace just launched the first successful test flight of a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) test from U.S. soil.

NASA's Phoenix Mars lander undergoes a test before its August 2007 launch.

Not-so-clean rooms: Scientists discover 26 new microbe species in NASA spacecraft facility

Stefanie Waldek published 18 May 25

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

a white rocket with black stripes lifts off alongside a launch support tower into the blue sky

On this day in space! May 18, 1969: Apollo 10 launches for lunar landing dress rehearsal

Hanneke Weitering last updated 18 May 25

On May 18, 1969, Apollo 10 launched on a mission to the moon.

A NASA graphic depicting the phases of the moon for May 2025.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 May 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

space capsules, a moon lander and planetary probes are draped in plastic wrap as their exhibit hall awaits reopening

National Air and Space Museum to reveal more renovated galleries on July 28

Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 May 25

Hundreds of space artifacts are set to return to or debut on display with the opening of five reimagined galleries at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. this summer.

space capsules, a moon lander and planetary probes are draped in plastic wrap as their exhibit hall awaits reopening — National Air and Space Museum to reveal more renovated galleries on July 28 Hundreds of space artifacts are set to return to or debut on display with the opening of five reimagined galleries at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. this summer.

an orange and white striped rocket lifts off into the dawn sky. — Indian rocket launch fails, Earth-observation satellite lost India attempted to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite on Saturday (May 17) but a problem with the mission's rocket resulted in a failure.

The spiral 'Sunflower Galaxy' is pictured hanging against a black, star-strewn background. The galaxy features a bright core, with chaotic blueish spiral arms emanating outwards. — Amateur astrophotographer catches a cosmic sunflower in bloom The spiral galaxy shines with the light of countless newly-born stars.

a starry night sky above a lake, with the silhouette of a mountain range extending from left to right across the background — From Leaping Leo to the Big Dipper: Here's how to see the bright stars of spring rising in the east this season The bright constellations of winter have departed in the west, while the stars of spring are climbing the eastern and southern skies.

An illustration of an asteroid — US Representatives worry Trump's NASA budget plan will make it harder to track dangerous asteroids During a House Committee on Space, Science and Technology hearing, experts discussed the state of NASA's planetary defense capabilities.

a photograph of a television set with a space capsule overgrown with plant vines at its center and spacesuit displays in the background — All about the abandoned Apollo capsule in 'The Last of Us' (Season 2, Episode 6) Whether you are a fan of space exploration history or of the game on which the series is based, "The Last of Us" has just delivered a real blast from the past.

This Week in Space 161 — The TWiS Comedy Hour! — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 161 — The TWiS Comedy Hour! On Episode 161 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik catch up on headlines ... and space dad jokes!

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Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM lens review
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Spaceflight

The crew of Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station. From left to right: pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, mission specialist Sławosz Uznański and mission specialist Tibor Kapu.

SpaceX's next private astronaut launch to ISS, Ax-4, delayed to June 8

By Mike Wall published 15 May 25

Houston company Axiom Space's next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, a mission called Ax-4, has been pushed back by 10 days, to June 8.

Private Spaceflight

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Need for speed? Watch this thrilling video from historic Stratolaunch Talon-A2 hypersonic flight (video)

By Jeff Spry published 10 May 25

Stratolaunch released a thrilling new video documenting its second hypersonic flight and full recovery for its Talon-A2 autonomous vehicle.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published 25 April 25

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

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Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published 24 April 25

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Search For Life

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

By Jessica Rendall published 2 May 25

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Search for Life

Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 May 25

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

Search for Life

a blue planet near a red star, with thousands of stars seen in the background around them

The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed)

By Darryl Seligman, Adina Feinstein published 29 April 25

As scientists, we must not forget our collective direction: the pursuit of truths and our responsibility to share these truths — and only these truths — with humanity.

Search for Life

Skywatching

Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM attached to a Canon R5 Mark II

Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM lens review

By James Abbott published 18 May 25

Review The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L is a high-quality wide-angle prime lens with a fast maximum aperture making it ideal for landscape, cityscape and astrophotography.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 16 May 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.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 16 May 25

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

Entertainment

The Interstellar Song Contest from Doctor Who Season 2

Who is the mysterious woman in the Doctor's 'The Interstellar Song Contest' visions?

By Richard Edwards published 17 May 25

A familiar face from ancient "Doctor Who" history makes an unexpected return.

Space Movies & Shows

Love Death & Robots Volume 4 episodes ranked

Every episode of Netflix's 'Love, Death + Robots' Volume 4, ranked

By Jeff Spry published 17 May 25

The Emmy-winning animated anthology returns, and we've scored every exceptional short from bottom to top.

Two cartoon aliens with surgical tools stood above the viewer, with the title "The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy" in the center bottom of the screen.

The space doctors are in! Season 2 of Prime Video's 'The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy' gets a wacky new teaser and release date (video)

By Jeff Spry published 17 May 25

'This hospital is a good hospital. And I always forget that it's kind of alive!'

Space Movies & Shows

References

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

By Space.com last updated 16 May 25

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

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Best beginner drones 2025: Easy to fly and affordable models

By James Abbott last updated 16 May 25

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 15 May 25

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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