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Two humans stand on a tarp on a grassy field as they release a large white balloon into the air, the sun glaring behind it as the contrails streak the blue sky above.

College students confirm long-held prediction about atmospheric gravity waves

Meredith Garofalo published 4 October 24

College students are making "waves" with a discovery they made during the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.

top-down view of a small tank with four silver-white fish in it

China aims to breed zebrafish aboard Tiangong space station (video)

Andrew Jones published 4 October 24

Zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station are doing well in orbit, according to an update on the experiments.

A Soviet technician works on Sputnik 1 before its launch in 1957.

On this day in space! Oct. 4, 1957: Sputnik 1 becomes 1st human-made satellite

Hanneke Weitering last updated 4 October 24

On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the satellite that started the Space Race.

a cube-shaped spacecraft with two solar panels above a white moon streaked with red lines

How to watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch NASA's Europa Clipper probe on Oct. 10

Mike Wall published 4 October 24

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA's highly anticipated Europa Clipper astrobiology mission on Oct. 10, and you can watch the action live.

Earth is seen in the background. In the foreground, starlink satellites look stacked prior to deployment.

Dangerous satellite air pollution exists in a legal loophole

Tereza Pultarova published 4 October 24

Air pollution from re-entering satellites is a potential environmental disaster that evades Earth-based laws, experts say.

a rocket launch into a early morning sky colored pink and purple.

ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket launches on 2nd test flight (video)

Mike Wall published 4 October 24

United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket just launched on its second-ever mission, a key test flight that keeps it on track for certification by the U.S. Space Force.

vulcan rocket launches — ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket launches on 2nd test flight (video) Vulcan Centaur could soon be certified for U.S. national security missions.

An image of Earth snapped by Juice as it made a historic flyby on August 20, 2024 — World Space Week 2024: How space technology arms scientists fighting climate change Advancements in space technology have helped climate scientists better understand and manage Earth's climate.

Starlink satellites before deployment. — Dangerous satellite air pollution exists in a legal loophole "If we don't do anything, we will see the impact globally within the next 10 years."

A geomagnetic storm lights up the night sky above the Bonneville Salt Flats on May 10, 2024 in Wendover, Utah. — Aurora alert: Strong geomagnetic storm could spark spectacular northern lights tonight Aurora chasers are on high alert for strong geomagnetic storm conditions from Oct.4 to Oct. 6.

two-panel image. In the left panel, dozens of small galaxies are scattered on the black background of space. Just to the left of the center, there is a long, red arc. At its left is a cluster of a few white galaxies that look like a glowing orb. To the right of the center, the red arc and glowing orb of galaxies at the left appear to be mirrored. The curved and distorted galaxy image on the right side is highlighted with a white box. Lines extend from the box’s corners to the right panel, which shows an enlarged view of the curved galaxy. Three faint points of light are circled. — James Webb Space Telescope finds supernova 'Hope' that could finally resolve major astronomy debate "The supernova was named 'supernova Hope' since it gives astronomers hope to better understand the universe’s changing expansion rate."

x flare eruption on october 3, 2024 — Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video) On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 eruption — and it's heading for Earth.

Tech

a forest surrounds a large pyramid and other buildings in an aerial view

Why space archaeologists are finding more Mayan ruins than ever before (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published 30 September 24

More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping archaeologists uncover ancient ruins.

The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

China's enormous FAST radio telescope is getting even bigger (video)

By Andrew Jones published 30 September 24

China has kicked off of a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of FAST, which is already the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

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How to watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch NASA's Europa Clipper probe on Oct. 10
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Dangerous satellite air pollution exists in a legal loophole
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ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket launches on 2nd test flight (video)

Spaceflight

four people in white spacesuits with the visors up pose and smile in front of a white cone-shaped spacecraft

'I think it was hard not to watch that rocket lift off without thinking, that's my rocket and that's my crew.' How the NASA astronauts bumped from SpaceX's Crew-9 watched their ride launch without them

By Elizabeth Howell published 2 October 24

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were expected to launch on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission on Sept. 28. Still on Earth, they spoke about how they're feeling.

Human Spaceflight

an astronaut in spacesuit floating near the international space station. visible near him are solar panels and several modules

Top 'safety risk' for the ISS is a leak that has been ongoing for 5 years, NASA audit finds

By Elizabeth Howell published 3 October 24

The ISS has been dealing with a leak in its Russian segment since 2019. As NASA and Roscosmos work to solve it, a new report says the leak is a primary 'safety risk' to operations.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

phases of the moon for october 2024 starting with the new moon on oct 2, first quarter on oct. 10, full moon oc 17 and third quarter on oct 24.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 4 October 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

An illustration of an asteroid above Earth.

Can you see Earth's new 'mini-moon' with the naked eye?

By Brandon Specktor published 3 October 24

On Sunday, Sept. 29, Earth captured a new "mini-moon" called 2024 PT5. The bus-size asteroid is expected to orbit our planet for 57 days, but is too small to be visible to amateur skywatchers.

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Search For Life

Seven Earth-like planets orbit the Trappist-1 star.

Mass extinctions on Earth can help us find alien life in the cosmos. Here's how

By Conor Feehly last updated 3 October 24

The history of life on Earth offers clues to aid the search for complex life elsewhere in the cosmos.

Search for Life

An illustration of Uranus and its five largest moons, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon.

Some of Uranus' moons might be able to support life. Here's what a mission might reveal

By Conor Feehly published 1 October 24

"The most exciting prospect at the (Uranian) moons is that they could still host subsurface oceans at present.”

Search for Life

large antennae dishes point up at the sky in a desert

'We are close:' SETI astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol on the search for life

By Leonard David published 24 September 24

Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol seeks answers to two key questions: Are we alone in the universe? How did life on Earth begin in the first place?

Search for Life

Skywatching

a composite image showing the sequence of the annular solar eclipse in the sky over a large moai statue.

In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning 'ring of fire' display

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 3 October 24

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

Annular solar eclipse Oct. 2024

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 3 October 24

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

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Prime Day Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices 2024

By Ian Evenden last updated 4 October 24

Here are the best Prime Day Bushnell binoculars deals ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event as you can save big with early offers.

Entertainment

Giant sandworm breaching out of the desert in front of a tiny human.

Everything we know about Dune: Awakening

By Fran Ruiz last updated 3 October 24

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

Space Games & Toys

Top sci-fi movies and TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime in October

By Scott Snowden last updated 1 June 23

Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on

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

By Scott Snowden published 11 August 24

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

References

Artist's illustration of Europa Clipper spacecraft flying above Jupiter's icy moon Europa.

Europa Clipper: A guide to NASA's new astrobiology mission

By Keith Cooper published 20 March 23

Reference The Europa Clipper is NASA's mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Explore the mission in more detail with our ultimate guide.

Bushnell binoculars deals: Image shows pair of bushnell binoculars

Prime Day Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices 2024

By Ian Evenden last updated 4 October 24

Here are the best Prime Day Bushnell binoculars deals ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event as you can save big with early offers.

the next solar eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse which makes the sun look like a crescent shape.

When is the next solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 2 October 24

Reference Our solar eclipse guide will help you plan how to see the next solar eclipse.

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