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An image of Mars.

What's at the center of Mars? Maybe the stench of rotten eggs

Keith Cooper published 2 June 25

The core of the Red Planet may be filled with sulfur.

Screenshot from Star Citizen

$800 million, 13 years, and still no release date — the state of Star Citizen in 2025

Alan Bradley published 2 June 25

As Star Citizen approaches a billion dollars in funding and with no full release date in sight, we take a look at its history and the current state of this ambitious space epic.

a group of people stand at the edge of a body of water to view bring yellow white and magenta waves of ionized gas in Earth's atmosphere, known as aurora borealis or the northern lights

Incredible auroras delight stargazers in New Zealand | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2025

Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 June 25

Aurora Australisa, or the "southern lights" was on full display on June 1, 2025, as spectators outside Christchurch, New Zealand witnessed firsthand.

The Resilience spacecraft, operated by Japanese company ispace, captured a stunning view of the moon before its latest orbital control maneuver on May 28, 2025, marking a key step toward its June 5 landing attempt.

Private Japanese spacecraft aims to land in the moon's 'Sea of Cold' this week

Samantha Mathewson published 2 June 25

Tokyo-based company ispace aims to land its "Resilience" spacecraft in the moon's Mare Frigoris ("Sea of Cold") region on June 5, notching a big milestone for Japan and for commercial spaceflight.

Three future scenarios for Milky Way & Andromeda encounter. Main A 100,000 light-year separation leads to a collision (Bottom left) At 500,000 light-years, dark matter provides friction that brings galaxies to a close encounter. (Bottom right) Galaxies bypass at 1 million light-year separation.

The Milky Way may not collide with neighboring galaxy Andromeda after all: 'From near-certainty to a coin flip'

Robert Lea published 2 June 25

A collision between the Milky Way and neighboring galaxy Andromeda is far from a sure thing; in fact, it could hinge on the flip of a cosmic coin.

auroras appear as vast curtains for purple and green light in the sky and reflected in the water below. There are two trees silhouetted in the foreground.

Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US States tonight

Daisy Dobrijevic published 2 June 25

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Massachusetts geomagnetic storm conditions continue.

A vivid Aurora Borealis display reflected in the Glendo Reservoir in Glendo State Park, Wyoming. — Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US States tonight Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Massachusetts geomagnetic storm conditions continue.

Three future scenarios for Milky Way & Andromeda encounter. Main A 100,000 light-year separation leads to a collision (Bottom left) At 500,000 light-years, dark matter provides friction that brings galaxies to a close encounter. (Bottom right) Galaxies bypass at 1 million light-year separation. — The Milky Way may not collide with neighboring galaxy Andromeda after all: 'From near-certainty to a coin flip' A collision between the Milky Way and neighboring galaxy Andromeda is far from a sure thing; in fact, it could hinge on the flip of a cosmic coin.

auroras reaching high into the sky colored orange and yellow. Tall pillars of light are seen across a star studded sky. — Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across US and beyond (photos) The speedy solar storm arrived in style, sparking stunning aurora displays as far south as California and New Mexico.

The moon half-lit moon is pictured against a dark sky at its first quarter phase. Dark lunar seas mark the upper portion of the lunar surface and the line dividing the night side from the day side is lined with shadowed craters. — Don't miss the half-lit first quarter moon rise tonight: Here's what to look for The first quarter moon is the perfect opportunity to explore shadowed craters lining the terminator.

Artist's illustration depicting the terraforming of Mars — turning into a more Earth-like world. — Turning the Red Planet green? It's time to take terraforming Mars seriously, scientists say A new study debates the complex ethical questions that must be considered if we're to terraform Mars and lays the blueprint for a potential path forward.

(Main) an illustration of a highly redshifted early galaxy (Inset) the earliest galaxy ever detected MoM z14 — 'Cosmic miracle!' James Webb Space Telescope discovers the earliest galaxy ever seen The James Webb Space Telescope has done it again, discovering the "mother of all early galaxies," a record-breaking distant object that existed just 280 billion years after the Big Bang.

Screenshot from Predator: Badlands — Predator: Badlands: Release date, plot, trailers & everything we know about Predator's silver screen return After the success of Prey, Predator returns to the big screen with Predator: Badlands, a new theatrical movie set in the far future on another world.

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The Milky Way may not collide with neighboring galaxy Andromeda after all: 'From near-certainty to a coin flip'
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Spaceflight

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Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 31 May 25

Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the Karman Line and back.

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Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicles launches on the uncrewed NS-27 suborbital mission on Oct. 23, 2024.

How to watch Blue Origin launch 6 tourists to suborbital space today

By Samantha Mathewson published 30 May 25

Blue Origin plans to launch its 12th human spaceflight mission today (May 31), and you can watch the action live here at Space.com.

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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

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

NASA's Phoenix Mars lander undergoes a test before its August 2007 launch.

Not-so-clean rooms: Scientists discover 26 new microbe species in NASA spacecraft facility

By Stefanie Waldek published 18 May 25

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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

By Tantse Walter last updated 2 June 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.

The Cat's Eye Nebula can be seen hanging against a backdrop of stars. The nebula has a wispy blue outer shell and a bright inner core.

Amateur astronomer captures ghostly outer shell of the Cat's Eye Nebula (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 2 June 25

The planetary nebula is located 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.

Astrophotography

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 2 June 25

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Entertainment

Upcoming sci-fi TV shows: Alien: Earth, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Gen V

Upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2025 — Alien: Earth, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3 and more

By Grace Dean last updated 2 June 25

2025 brings a new roster of superb sci-fi TV shows to binge across all the streaming platforms. What's coming up next? Here's what we know.

Space Movies & Shows

Screenshot from Doctor Who S2 "The Reality War"

'Doctor Who' finale sees Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor regenerate into a very familiar face, but what does it mean for the show?

By Richard Edwards published 1 June 25

Ncuti Gatwa's shock regeneration is followed by an even bigger surprise as the show welcomes back a popular star of TARDIS past. BEWARE! Spoilers ahead!

Space Movies & Shows

The face looks familiar, but who's the other Time Lord in 'Doctor Who: The Story & the Engine'?

By Richard Edwards last updated 1 June 25

A brief flashback in this Nigeria-set episode dives deep into the Doctor's past.

Space Movies & Shows

References

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 last updated 2 June 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.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 2 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.

a starry night sky above a mountain range

The brightest planets in June's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated 1 June 25

Reference Where are the bright naked-eye planets in June A guide to the bright naked-eye planets in June 2025 and the best times to view them.2025 and when are the best times to view them?

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