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Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next administrator of NASA, appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Senators press Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief, on his ties to Elon Musk

Mike Wall published 25 April 25

Multiple Democratic senators have expressed concern about the business relationship between Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick for NASA administrator, and SpaceX chief Elon Musk.

A man in a superhero costume on a movie set

'This character is noble, and he's beautiful': James Gunn explains how he cracked Superman in new behind-the-scenes footage (video)

Jeff Spry published 25 April 25

DC Studios reveals a superb look at the making of "Superman" for Superman Day.

(Main) an illustration of a type Ia supernova erupting as a white dwarf feeds on a companion star (Inset) a new image of the LMC supernova remnant MC SNR J0519–6902

Hubble helps explore the wreckage of a supernova star explosion in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way (image)

Robert Lea published 25 April 25

Using the Hubble Space Telescope and an array of other instruments, astronomers have probed supernova wreckage in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the galaxy next door.

The Hubble Space Telescope stands tall in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Atlantis following its capture and lock-down in Earth orbit.

How the Hubble Telescope became the 'Energizer bunny of spacecraft,' according to one of its astronaut visitors

Tariq Malik published 25 April 25

How has the Hubble Telescope lasted so long? One of the astronauts who helped repair it explains.

A large dark orb eclipsing a yellow orb behind.

The sun might be spitting out particles that create water on the moon

Sharmila Kuthunur published 25 April 25

"With only lunar soil and a basic ingredient from the sun — which is always spitting out hydrogen — there's a possibility of creating water."

an illustration of stars in the night sky

Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle

Christina Hughes published 25 April 25

Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek.

NASA’s Curiosity rover appears as a dark speck in this contrast-enhanced view captured on Feb. 28, 2025, by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Trailing Curiosity are the rover’s tracks, which can linger on the Martian surface for months before being erased by the wind. — Mars orbiter snaps 1st image of Curiosity rover driving on the Red Planet (photo) A NASA Mars orbiter recently spotted the Curiosity rover driving across the Red Planet's surface, capturing an unprecedented off-Earth action shot.

The Hubble Space Telescope stands tall in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Atlantis following its capture and lock-down in Earth orbit. — How the Hubble Telescope became the 'Energizer bunny of spacecraft,' according to one of its astronaut visitors How has the Hubble Telescope lasted so long? One of the astronauts who helped repair it explains.

A large dark orb eclipsing a yellow orb behind. — The sun might be spitting out particles that create water on the moon "With only lunar soil and a basic ingredient from the sun — which is always spitting out hydrogen — there's a possibility of creating water."

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

(Main) an illustration of a type Ia supernova erupting as a white dwarf feeds on a companion star (Inset) a new image of the LMC supernova remnant MC SNR J0519–6902 — Hubble helps explore the wreckage of a supernova star explosion in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way (image) Using the Hubble Space Telescope and an array of other instruments, astronomers have probed supernova wreckage in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the galaxy next door.

An image of the galaxy Messier 106, featuring swirling spiral arms centred around an active core, as captured by amateur astronomer Ronald Brecher — Amateur astrophotographer images a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo) An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Split image showing the poster for revenge of the Sith on the left, and a poster for Star wars: The clone wars on the right. — Planning on rewatching 'Revenge of the Sith' for its 20th anniversary? Here's why 'The Clone Wars' finale makes it a better movie The end of the long-running animated show puts Anakin Skywalker's downfall in a whole new perspective.

Tech

Two columns of satellites of increasing size, all with dual solar arrays on their sides.

Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites

By Josh Dinner published 23 April 25

Rocket Lab now offering custom solar array line for customer satellites' solar power needs.

a dome-like structure surrounded by cranes is silhouetted against a large orange sun

Incredible photo catches the sun rising behind the world's largest telescope

By Samantha Mathewson published 23 April 25

As construction continues on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope, the observatory shared some stunning photos of the site as the telescope reached its highest point.

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Spaceflight

(L-R) Chinese astronauts Wang Jie, Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, meet the press at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on April 23, 2025 in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.

China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station

By Tariq Malik published 23 April 25

Veteran Chinese astronaut Chen Dong will command a crew that includes rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.

Human Spaceflight

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission for NASA launches toward the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center on March 14, 2025.

'It's very pro-commercial space right now': An industry insider's off-Earth status report

By Leonard David published 18 April 25

Space.com caught up recently with Dave Cavossa, president of the Commercial Space Federation, to discuss the state of the U.S. private space industry.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

This Hubble image, taken in 2010 with the Wide Field Camera 3, reveals a point-like object about 400 feet (120 meters) wide, with a long, flowing dust tail behind a never-before-seen X pattern.

Lost in space: Why some meteorites look less 'shocked' than others

By Victoria Corless published 25 April 25

Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff. They may finally have an answer.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 25 April 25

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

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Search For Life

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Did we actually find signs of alien life on K2-18b? 'We should expect some false alarms and this may be one'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 21 April 25

Last week, scientists announced they found the "strongest evidence yet" of alien life beyond our solar system. However, the scientific community remains skeptical.

Search for Life

This artist's concept of a lake at the north pole of Saturn's moon Titan illustrates raised rims and rampart-like features as seen by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

Alien life could exist on Saturn's big moon Titan — but finding it will be tough

By Victoria Corless published 15 April 25

Alien life could exist on the huge Saturn moon Titan, but probably not in the abundance scientists once hoped, according to a new study.

Search for Life

Area 51 sign on fence in the Nevada Desert. The white square sign has the text "entering area 51" written in large black letters.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?

By Robert Lea last updated 9 April 25

Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

Skywatching

a bright blue-white star in the night sky

The brightest star in the night sky shows off this spring: How to see a scintillating Sirius

By Joe Rao published 25 April 25

Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

The Perseid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August, is one of the best of the annual showers.

Why are meteor showers so unpredictable? The sun may be to blame

By Keith Cooper published 25 April 25

Our sun is wobbling, and this has a huge impact upon the regularity of many of Earth's meteor showers, according to a new study.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 25 April 25

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

Entertainment

A gray helmet with black eyes and frontal features also has splashes of red on the top and the bottom is on a black display stand with a name plaque in front of a gray background

Lego Star Wars AT-AT Driver Helmet review

By Kim Snaith published 25 April 25

After two years, Lego Star Wars helmets are back, and the AT-AT Driver might be our favorite yet.

Space Games & Toys

a giant mecha robot walking through a city in the heat of battle

'Pacific Rim' TV show is coming to Prime Video, and it's going to be a prequel to the movies

By Jeff Spry published 25 April 25

Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios will unleash the monsters and mechs onto streaming, though it's still a ways off.

Space Movies & Shows

Screenshot from Predator Badlands showing the Predator, an humanoid alien creature with four mandibles and dreadlocks.

The 1st 'Predator: Badlands' trailer looks amazing, but it's the 'Alien' universe teases that have us most excited (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 24 April 25

The first public look at Predator: Badlands has finally arrived, and it's safe to say this new entry is doubling down on the series' sci-fi worldbuilding.

Space Movies & Shows

References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 25 April 25

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

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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

By Space.com last updated 24 April 25

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

Two children in bed placing their finger on a star projector

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter published 24 April 25

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

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