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two views of a rocket, first on the launch pad and then during launch; the rocket is white with a black nose cone.

On this day in space! June 15, 2011: Iran launches satellite into orbit

Hanneke Weitering last updated 15 June 25

On June 15, 2011, Iran launched the Rasad-1 satellite into orbit around Earth.

A NASA graphic depicting the phases of the moon for May 2025. The half-lit first quarter moon is on June 3 with the right half illuminated by the sun, Full moon is on June 11. The third quarter phase is on June 17, when its left side will be lit, and new moon is on June 25.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 15 June 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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New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life

Daniel Apai published 15 June 25

The search for life beyond Earth is a holy grail quest for many experts, but finding where to look is a core issue.

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Go inside the development of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new 'Cosmic Dawn' documentary

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 15 June 25

The film shows never-before-seen footage taken by the JWST film crew as the telescope was being assembled.

A powerful black hole jet rips through space from the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Cen A

Astronomers discover ultrapowerful black hole jet as bright as 10 trillion suns lit by Big Bang's afterglow

Sharmila Kuthunur published 15 June 25

"It's like looking for candlelight in close vicinity to a flashlight that's blazing toward us."

The Alters

'The Alters' is a genre-blending sci-fi survival ordeal about the horrors of being a project manager

Fran Ruiz published 14 June 25

11 bit studios' sci-fi adventure makes you team leader and asks you to balance base-building, survival, branching narratives, and keeping your team motivated.

A blue and gold sphere on a black background — New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life The search for life beyond Earth is a holy grail quest for many experts, but finding where to look is a core issue.

a graphic showing the aurora forecast for tonight across 18 US states in a location marker icon in the center and a stunning northern lights display as the background image. — Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states tonight and over the weekend Auroras may be seen from Alaska to Wyoming as Earth is buffeted by turbulent space weather.

a woman with long brown hair floating freely in microgravity works to install an experiment a science glovebox aboard a space station. — Space humbles the SEAL-doctor-astronaut | On the ISS this week June 9-13, 2025 With this week's expected arrival of a visiting crew delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station was lighter than usual for the Expedition 73 crew.

Rings of white are on a dark background — JWST spies frigid alien world on bizarre orbit: 'One of the coldest, oldest and faintest planets that we've imaged to date' The James Webb Space Telescope has notched another milestone, capturing a direct image of one of the coldest and oldest known exoplanets.

A yellow shape on a pink background — Go inside the development of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new 'Cosmic Dawn' documentary The film shows never-before-seen footage taken by the JWST film crew as the telescope was being assembled.

Yellow text over a blue background — Star Trek actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse team up in new space bromance show 'The Universe Is Absurd' Celebrities William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson lead the “Universe is Absurd” show, which is hosted by Future of Space.

This Week in Space podcast 165 — Guardians of Space — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 163 — The Trials of Starship On Episode 165 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with NASA astronaut Nick Hague, the first U.S. Space Force Guardian to launch to the International Space Station in that role.

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Spaceflight

Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle launches on the NS-25 crewed suborbital mission, on May 19, 2024

Blue Origin reveals passengers for 13th space tourism launch

By Mike Wall published 14 June 25

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has revealed the six people who will fly on the company's 13th space tourism mission, though a launch date has not yet been announced.

Private Spaceflight

The International Space Station photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft in 2018.

Could the answers to cancer lie in space? Why off-Earth research is heating up

By Tom Brown published 13 June 25

The space environment is not kind to human bodies. The final frontier may therefore be the perfect place to study cancer — and someday even treat it.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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

By Jesse Emspak published 25 April 25

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.

An image of Mars

Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published 24 April 25

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Search For Life

The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

By David Crookes, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 June 25

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

Search for Life

Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'

By Victoria Corless published 25 May 25

The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Search for Life

Could interspecies two-way communication with dolphins provide clues about how to communicate with intelligent aliens?

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

By Leonard David published 23 May 25

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

Search for Life

Skywatching

Swirls of red and purple over a dark background

Astrophotographer captures the heart of the Lagoon Nebula glowing below a cosmic Trifid (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 13 June 25

The lagoon nebulas were observed under the near-pristine dark skies of northern Arizona.

Graphic illustration of the planet Mars.

How to see Mars visit a bright star and the moon this June

By Joe Rao published 13 June 25

During the latter part of June, Mars will put on a couple of eye-catching shows, teaming up first with a bright star and then, late this month, with the moon.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 13 June 25

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

Entertainment

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Cosmic Encounter review

By Ian Stokes published 14 June 25

It might come from a long time ago, but Cosmic Encounter is still one of the greatest board games in the galaxy.

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Superman battles Lex Luthor and holds a weird little green alien baby in the epic final trailer for James Gunn's 'Superman' (video)

By Jeff Spry published 13 June 25

Director James Gunn goes for the gusto when his superhero sensation arrives on July 11 in theaters and IMAX

The best streaming deals 2025: watch great sci-fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated 13 June 25

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

References

Four Doctor Who villains, shown left to right: Cyberman, Dalek, Missy (The Master), and the Silence.

Best 'Doctor Who' villains ranked — the best monsters of the new Who era

By Richard Edwards last updated 13 June 25

Reference The most memorable monsters to have tormented the Time Lord over the last 20 years.

A castle ruin is in the foreground of the image with a subtle pink hued sky and a bright full moon.

Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon

By Tariq Malik last updated 13 June 25

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Split image showing screenshots from Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien: Romulus (2024).

Alien movies in order: chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz last updated 12 June 25

Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

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