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Gaia space telescope discovers 55 'runaway' careening away from stellar cluster at 80 times the speed of sound

Robert Lea published 10 October 24

Using the Gaia space telescope, astronomers have observed 55 massive stars ejected from their home star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud at speeds equivalent to 80 times the speed of sound.

A tan, gaseious Jupiter hangs in black space, layered like a cross section of geological survey, a swirling red storm at its lower left.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is being squeezed, Hubble Telescope finds — and nobody knows why (video)

Keith Cooper published 10 October 24

The Hubble Space Telescope has seen Jupiter's Great Red Spot oscillating in width as it drifts around the planet. Could this be related to its overall shrinking?

Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS above Earth taken from the International Space Station

Hopes dim for another bright October comet after Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Joe Rao published 10 October 24

There's been talk of another spectacular comet putting on a show in our sky after Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Unfortunately, however, it doesn't look like the newcomer will deliver.

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a X1.4 solar flare — seen as the bright flash on the right — on Oct. 9, 2024.

Solar storm bombarding Earth now may reach 'extreme' levels, sparking auroras down to Alabama and straining hurricane-weakened power grids

Tariq Malik published 10 October 24

A severe solar storm sparked by an intense flare from the sun could reach "extreme" levels as it bombards Earth, NOAA officials warned Thursday (Oct. 10).

a picture of a large, square building with grey-black clouds looming overhead

NASA secures Europa Clipper probe as Hurricane Milton sweeps over Kennedy Space Center (photos)

Elizabeth Howell published 10 October 24

The Europa Clipper probe rode out the arrival of Hurricane Milton Oct. 9 inside a SpaceX hangar, as NASA's Kennedy Space Center experienced strong winds.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

Space.com Staff last updated 10 October 24

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

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a X1.4 solar flare — seen as the bright flash on the right — on Oct. 9, 2024. — Solar storm bombarding Earth may reach 'extreme' levels, sparking auroras over Alabama and straining hurricane-weakened power grids Supercharged northern lights displays may be visible as far south as California or even Alabama.

a bright white dot sits at the bottom center of a grainy grey image of space with smaller scattered stars. — Phew! No 'doomsday' asteroids hide in famous broken comet's debris stream "We can probably sleep better knowing these results."

This image shows the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DSCOVR spacecraft and the Earth — 1 million miles away. — We have the satellite data to show climate change is real. Now what? "Unfortunately, the timing of the political agenda sometimes doesn't always align with the climate ambitions we should all have."

Still live October 10 — Save $270 off the best DJI drone deal we've seen 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 still running after Prime Day.

The bulbous blue orb of Earth hangs from above. On its face, on the left, a giant white swirl of this cloud, a hurricane. On the bottom right, within the sliver of black space beneath the Earth, a white spacecraft is partially seen. — Monstrous Hurricane Milton captured in 4K video by new Sen cameras on ISS These videos are blowing our minds.

the white streak of a comet stretches downward right from the center, near a black circle surrounded in hazy white, against the starry black of space. — Hopes dim for another bright October comet after Tsuchinshan-ATLAS A heralded newfound comet may already be breaking up.

Tech

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These space tech spinoffs are helping scientists fight climate change

By Samantha Mathewson published 9 October 24

Innovations in satellite, telescope and spacecraft technology are not only essential to space exploration, but are also helping to better monitor and mitigate climate change on Earth.

image of a satellite with one solar panel over the united states, with the black of space and the curve of earth visible

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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Solar storm bombarding Earth now may reach 'extreme' levels, sparking auroras down to Alabama and straining hurricane-weakened power grids
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NASA secures Europa Clipper probe as Hurricane Milton sweeps over Kennedy Space Center (photos)
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Monstrous Hurricane Milton captured in 4K video by new Sen cameras on ISS

Spaceflight

Blue Origin’s New Shepard flies toward space carrying Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan, Laura Shepard Churchley, daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard, and four other civilians on December 11, 2021 near Van Horn, Texas. The six are riding aboard mission NS-19, the third human spaceflight for the company which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Blue Origin: Everything you need to know about the private spaceflight company

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 21 November 23

Reference Blue Origin flies space tourists to the final frontier.

an astronaut waving their hand with a baseball in front while floating on the international space station. computers are in the background as well as an open door

NASA astronaut gives tips to Baseball Hall of Fame from ISS (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 June 24

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps says baseball games in space might have more spin. She spoke from the ISS as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Black Baseball Initiative.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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It's back! Aurora-sparking sunspot returns for rare 3rd trip across the sun, firing off explosive solar flare (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 25 June 24

The sunspot region responsible for May's epic solar storm and widespread auroras is returning for the third time.

(Right) Jupiter as seen by the JWST (Left) a close up of the Great Red Spot, the solar system's largest storm

James Webb Space Telescope spies strange shapes above Jupiter's Great Red Spot (image)

By Robert Lea published 26 June 24

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered strange structures in the atmosphere of Jupiter over the solar system's largest storm, the Great Red Spot, proving the planet is full of surprises.

Meet the team

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Astronomy Editor

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Dr. Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference Editor

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Skywatching & Cameras Editor

Elizabeth Howell

Dr. Elizabeth Howell

Staff Writer

Robert Lea is a contributing writer for Space.com

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Search For Life

Allen Telescope Array Image

SETI & the search for extraterrestrial life

By Nola Taylor Tillman published 2 August 16

Is there life beyond Earth? The SETI Institute and other seekers are looking.

Search for Life

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If alien life exists on Europa, we may find it in hydrothermal vents

By Keith Cooper published 27 June 24

Cool to moderately warm hydrothermal vents circulating water through the seabed could sustain habitable conditions on moons such as Jupiter's Europa and Saturn's Enceladus for billions of years.

Search for Life

Artist's illustration of a Dyson sphere very close to a glowing star.

Why haven't we found intelligent alien civilizations? There may be a 'universal limit to technological development’

By Conor Feehly published 9 October 24

Why haven’t we found signs of advanced alien life? Scientists ponder the heavy question.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 10 October 24

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

DJI Mini 4K in flight

DJI Mini 4K drone review

By James Abbott published 27 June 24

Review The DJI Mini 4K brings 4K video to an entry-level DJI drone for the first time to offer beginners a great drone at a reasonable price.

november full moon shining brightly against a black background.

November full moon 2023: Full Beaver Moon is joined by Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn

By Jesse Emspak last updated 24 November 23

November's full "Beaver Moon" will occur on Nov. 27 and will be joined by several bright planets in the evening and early morning sky.

Entertainment

Slice of the cover for Titan's "Star Trek Explorer #14"

Official 'Star Trek' magazine ends an impressive 30-year run in December

By Jeff Spry published 9 October 24

Titan Publications' 'Star Trek Explorer' launches one last issue into the final frontier.

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I have reviewed all of the best star projectors and these are the only Prime Day deals worth considering

By Tantse Walter published 9 October 24

Deals There are many star projector 'deals' during this October Prime Day, but these are the only ones worth considering.

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See 1st trailer for Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi comedy 'Mickey 17' starring Robert Pattinson (video)

By Jeff Spry published 9 October 24

Robert Pattinson stars in the first trailer for director Bon Joon Ho's new sci-fi comedy "Mickey 17," based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel.

References

Allen Telescope Array Image

SETI & the search for extraterrestrial life

By Nola Taylor Tillman published 2 August 16

Is there life beyond Earth? The SETI Institute and other seekers are looking.

Search for Life

astronaut grasping on to international space station module. below him is a solar panel. above him is canadarm2 with the word "canada" on the side. earth is just visible as a curve at the top of the picture

Canadian Space Agency: Canadarm, Artemis 2 moon mission and astronauts

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 10 May 23

Reference The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is famous for Canadarm, a series of robotic arms used on the space shuttle and the International Space Station. CSA's Jeremy Hansen will fly to the moon on Artemis 2.

The Ultimate Test Flight: NASA's Shuttle Fleet at 25

NASA's space shuttle: The first reusable spacecraft

By Tim Sharp published 11 December 17

America's space shuttles were NASA's orbital workhorses.

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