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Space calendar 2024: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

Space.com last updated 8 October 24

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2024 with our space calendar.

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured this view of Hurricane Milton from SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, which is docked to the International Space Station, on Oct. 8, 2024.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

Space.com Staff last updated 8 October 24

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

illustration showing a rover and lander on mars, with a helicopter flying above them and a satellite overhead

Can Rocket Lab come to NASA's rescue with new Mars sample-return plan?

Keith Cooper published 8 October 24

In response to NASA's plea for help bringing the cost and complexity of its Mars sample-return program, Rocket Lab has won a contract to study a potential solution.

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Dragon's-eye view: Astronaut captures amazing shots of Hurricane Milton from space (photos)

Mike Wall published 8 October 24

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick snapped striking photos of the powerful Hurricane Milton through the window of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which is docked to the ISS.

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Review: 'The Wild Robot' is a lyrical ode to planetary love and parenthood

Jeff Spry published 8 October 24

A review of the new animated sci-fi feature film, "The Wild Robot."

A massive rocket stands next to a launch tower before a brilliant sky of tall purple clouds.

SpaceX says its next Starship launch could fly as early as Oct. 13, pending FAA approval

Josh Dinner published 8 October 24

SpaceX is targeting as soon as Oct. 13 for the next launch of its Starship Super Heavy megarocket, but it all hinges on approval from the FAA, which says to expect the flight in "late November."

A comet streaks through a dim night sky as a faint sun sets. — The dazzling Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is emerging in the night sky: How to see it Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is on its way to brighten up the night sky — and the best is yet to come.

Telescope Deals: Image shows man with telescope against twilight background. — Prime Day Telescope deals 2024: Best offers from reputable retailers Discover the best Prime Day telescope deals as Amazon's Big Deal Days event is in full swing and some of the best models are discounted.

A massive rocket stands next to a launch tower before a brilliant sky of tall purple clouds. — SpaceX eyes Oct. 13 for next Starship launch, pending FAA approval SpaceX appears to be trying to force the FAA's hand.

Get $270 off this high-flying DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo drone bundle this Prime Day Want a high-tech drone that can fly longer? Amazon has a killer deal on the DJI Air 3 drone, with extra batteries, a remote with a screen and much more, all 20% off.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this view of an X2.1 solar flare erupting from the sun on Oct. 7, 2024. — The sun fires off another powerful X flare, triggering radio blackouts across the Americas (video) The same sunspot also unleashed the strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25 last week.

Space.com landing page image showing multiple space-related products that are on sale — Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best space gift deals for October Prime Amazon Prime Day 2024 Big Deal Days is here and we've rounded up the best deals on offer as some of the best telescopes, cameras, binoculars, drones, Lego and more.

Tech

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Ancient ruins are under threat. Here's how archaeologists are getting help from space (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published 7 October 24

Climate change and urbanization are threatening ancient sites around the world. As archaeologists fight back, satellites are among the tools they use.

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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.

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Spaceflight

A vast Category 5 Hurricane Milton seen from the International Space Station.

Hurricane Milton forces NASA, SpaceX to delay Crew-8 astronauts' return to Earth

By Mike Wall last updated 8 October 24

Hurricane Milton has pushed the return to Earth of SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA to no earlier than Sunday (Oct. 13), a six-day delay at the minimum.

Human Spaceflight

A blue, white and black Blue Origin rocket stands in the Texas desert ready for launch on Oct. 7, 2024.

Blue Origin scrubs debut launch of 2nd human-rated New Shepard rocket (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 7 October 24

Blue Origin hoped to debut its second human-rated New Shepard vehicle on an uncrewed launch today (Oct. 7), but technical issues intervened.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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Ancient supermassive black hole is blowing galaxy-killing wind, James Webb Space Telescope finds

By Robert Lea published 5 October 24

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the earliest supermassive black hole-driven quasar wind ever seen, pushing away matter at 6,000 times the speed of sound and killing its host galaxy.

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 8 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.

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Search For Life

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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

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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

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'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

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Prime Day Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2024

By Gemma Lavender last updated 8 October 24

Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.

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Best telescopes 2024: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more

By Gemma Lavender last updated 23 September 24

Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for Amazon Prime Day deals.

Pococo Galaxy Projector now 20% off: Even cheaper for Prime Day

By Alexander Cox last updated 8 October 24

Deals The Pococo Galaxy star projector, one of the best we've tested, was on sale and is now even cheaper for Prime Day with 20% off.

Entertainment

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

By Scott Snowden last updated 7 October 24

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

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'Alien: Romulus' leaps onto home video and streaming in 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD

By Jeff Spry published 8 October 24

"Alien: Romulus" will be released on digital on Oct. 15 and deluxe home video on Dec. 3.

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

By Alexander Cox last updated 7 October 24

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

References

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 8 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.

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

By Scott Snowden last updated 7 October 24

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

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Best monocular 2024: Spot the top models on the market

By Jamie Carter last updated 18 September 24

Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight, portable alternative to binoculars for nature-watching or stargazing. Check October Amazon Prime Day for discounts.

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