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Illustration of NASA astronauts at the lunar south pole.

US must beat China back to the moon, Congress tells NASA

Mike Wall published 17 January 24

The newly announced delays to NASA's Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 moon missions are making some members of Congress nervous.

A black and white spacecraft on a white rocket at its launch pad with an access arm

What time is the SpaceX Ax-3 astronaut launch for Axiom Space? How to watch it live on Jan. 18.

Tariq Malik last updated 17 January 24

SpaceX will launch the private Ax-3 mission for Axiom Space on Jan. 18 to send four astronauts to the International Space Station for two weeks. Here's when and how to watch.

a man floats in zero gravity inside a cramped spacecraft while looking at a giant spider

Watch new trailer for Netflix's sci-fi film 'Spaceman' starring Adam Sandler (video)

Jeff Spry published 17 January 24

Netflix released a new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film "Spaceman" starring Adam Sandler and Paul Dano.

Streaming deals: watch great sci-fi content for less 2024

Alexander Cox last updated 17 January 24

DEALS Stream all your favorite sci-fi movies and TV shows for less with the best streaming deals.

Four men stand with arms crossed, wearing dark blue jumpsuits with red accented shoulder wings. They look serious, except for the smiling man on the right. He is shorter than the rest.

Axiom Space Ax-3 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Mission updates

Brett Tingley last updated 17 January 24

Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station, the third-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.

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SpaceX delays launch of private Ax-3 astronaut mission to Jan. 18

Brett Tingley published 17 January 24

The SpaceX launch of Axiom Space's Ax-3 private astronaut mission to the ISS has been delayed one day, to 4:49 p.m. EST (2149 GMT) on Thursday (Jan. 18).

The one-day delay gives SpaceX more time to ensure its vehicle is healthy. — SpaceX delays launch of private Ax-3 astronaut mission to Jan. 18 The one-day delay gives SpaceX more time to ensure its vehicle is healthy.

The ravenous black hole that existed just 400 million years after the Big Bang could help explain how supermassive black holes grew so rapidly. — James Webb Space Telescope discovers oldest and most distant black hole ever seen The ravenous black hole that existed just 400 million years after the Big Bang could help explain how supermassive black holes grew so rapidly.

Where it will come down is not yet known. — Peregrine moon lander aims for 'safe' crash into Earth's atmosphere on Jan. 18 Where it will come down is not yet known.

'Conflict is not inevitable in space or anywhere else, and the United States of America is committed to preventing conflict through deterrence.' — Space is now 'most essential' domain for US military, Pentagon says 'Conflict is not inevitable in space or anywhere else, and the United States of America is committed to preventing conflict through deterrence.'

SpaceX's 2nd Starship test flight exploded 8 minutes after liftoff, but Elon Musk says it could have been very different. — 'If it had had a payload, it would have made it to orbit.' Elon Musk reveals cause of Starship explosion (video) SpaceX's 2nd Starship test flight exploded 8 minutes after liftoff, but Elon Musk says it could have been very different.

The rover is still going strong in its 12th year of operations. — 'Star Trek' on Mars? Curiosity rover spots Starfleet symbol on Red Planet The rover is still going strong in its 12th year of operations.

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Tech

The inside of a tokamak fusion reactor.

We've been 'close' to achieving fusion power for 50 years. When will it actually happen?

By Paul Sutter published 14 January 24

A jet with pale green panel coverings and sleek, sharp edges and angles sits underneath the canopy of a hanger, the bright sun peaking just above the structure's right side, against a cloudy blue sky.

Watch NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet roll out of the hangar (video)

By Brett Tingley published 4 August 23

Lockheed Martin released a new video of NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolling out of the hangar at its Skunk Works plant in Palmdale, California.

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US must beat China back to the moon, Congress tells NASA
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Watch new trailer for Netflix's sci-fi film 'Spaceman' starring Adam Sandler (video)
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SpaceX delays launch of private Ax-3 astronaut mission to Jan. 18
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Peregrine moon lander aims for 'safe' crash into Earth's atmosphere on Jan. 18
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Chinese Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches 4th mission in 18 days (video)

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Spaceflight

a black and white spacex falcon 9 rocket stands on its launch pad against a twilight sky.

SpaceX rolls rocket to pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)

By Mike Wall published 16 January 24

SpaceX just rolled its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule out to the pad for the planned Wednesday (Jan. 17) launch of the private Ax-3 astronaut mission.

Human Spaceflight

a white spacex dragon capsule is seen inside a large hangar near a door that opens onto darkness.

SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)

By Mike Wall published 12 January 24

The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will fly the private Ax-3 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has arrived at its launch pad ahead of its planned Jan. 17 liftoff.

Human Spaceflight

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Science & Astronomy

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer points the camera toward himself and takes a "space-selfie" during a six-hour and 54-minute spacewalk to install thermal gear and electronic components on the International Space Station.

What does space smell like?

By Keith Cooper published 8 January 24

Space mysteries From carbon molecules and ozone on spacesuits to the nauseating odor of comets and the sweet tang of gas clouds, the universe is a natural laboratory for aromatic chemistry.

Space mysteries

Wooden slips marked with Chinese characters that relate to the traditional Tiangan Dizhi astronomical calendar.

2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

By Tom Metcalfe published 7 January 24

Archaeologists in China have unearthed a mysterious set of rectangular wooden pieces linked to an ancient astronomical calendar.

Meet the team

Tariq Malik

Tariq Malik

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Editor

Mike Wall

Dr. Mike Wall

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Monisha Ravisetti

Monisha Ravisetti

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Elizabeth Howell

Dr. Elizabeth Howell

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Josh Dinner

Josh Dinner

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Dr. Daisy Dobrijevic

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Jason Parnell-Brookes

Jason Parnell-Brookes

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Alexander Cox

Alexander Cox

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Steve Spaleta

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Dr. Gemma Lavender

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Search For Life

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Will we ever be able to communicate with aliens?

By Leonard David published 17 January 24

Scientists are investigating the possible forms that alien languages might take — and whether we might be able to understand them.

Search for Life

artist's illustration of the limb of a brownish exoplanet, with its small orange host star in the background.

Nearby exoplanet may be rich in life-giving water, study finds

By Tereza Pultarova published 11 January 24

Researchers have just come a step closer to uncovering the secrets of an alien planet that may be the most likely of all known extrasolar worlds to host life.

Search for Life

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SETI scientists begin huge new hunt for intelligent aliens

By Keith Cooper published 11 January 24

The search for alien technosignatures has dramatically expanded, thanks to a new experiment called COSMIC.

Search for Life

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Skywatching

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Night sky, January 2024: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated 2 January 24

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2024 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Winter Solstice sunset shows a pink sky behind a lighthouse.

When is the Winter Solstice and what happens?

By Robert Lea last updated 17 January 24

Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

Unistellar Odyssey

Welcome to the next step in smart telescope astronomy: Unistellar Odyssey

By Tantse Walter published 16 January 24

A new generation smart telescope that uses some clever technology and software to bring objects from tens of millions of light-years away into view.

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Entertainment

Star Trek 2009 Spock and Kirk

New 'Star Trek' film will explore early years of Starfleet, Paramount reveals

By Jeff Spry published 12 January 24

Paramount announces new "Star Trek" movie examining the origins of Starfleet

comic book illustration of four weapon-wielding people standing atop a spacecraft in space.

Remastered 'Space-Mullet' webcomic collection coming this summer

By Jeff Spry published 10 January 24

A preview of Image Comics 'Space-Mullet' TPB, which is landing in July 2024.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in January

By Scott Snowden last updated 1 June 23

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

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References

Photographer using one of the best cameras for low light photography to take images of the northern lights

Best cameras for low light photography in 2024

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 20 December 23

Buying Guide Looking for the best cameras to shoot low-light photography with? We've rounded up the best from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more.

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Night sky, January 2024: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated 2 January 24

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2024 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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Best external hard drives 2024: Top HDD and SSD models

By Tantse Walter published 18 December 23

Buying Guide We've selected the best hard drives and SSDs on the market — here are our top picks for backing up your photos, videos and other data.

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