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Europe makes moves to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029

Andrew Jones published 18 October 24

The European Space Agency has taken the first big steps toward rendezvousing with the infamous asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029.

A bright silver sphere shrouded by black smoke

Hunter's Moon supermoon 2024 puts on a frightfully good show for skywatchers around the world (photos)

Robert Lea published 18 October 24

The Hunter's Moon rose on Thursday (Oct. 17), becoming the biggest and brightest full moon of the year and wowing skywatchers around the globe with a spooky pre-Halloween show.

The Hunter's Moon rises in the sky over Jiangzi Zongshan Castle on October 17, 2024 in Shigatse, Xizang Autonomous Region of China as photographed by Zhang Zhenqi

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

Space.com Staff published 18 October 24

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

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Astrophotographer snaps spectacular view of annular solar eclipse from Easter Island (photo)

Samantha Mathewson published 18 October 24

An astrophotographer who visited Easter Island for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024, shared a stunning view of the "ring of fire."

a bright streak of light crosses the night sky above silhouettes of trees

Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to see bits of Halley's comet burn up in the night sky

Joe Rao published 18 October 24

The Orionid meteor shower 2024 reaches its peak in the pre-dawn hours on Monday, Oct. 21, but this year a bright moon could make it difficult to see these shooting stars.

Seven Earth-like planets orbit the Trappist-1 star.

SETI tests new alien-hunting strategy, but TRAPPIST-1 planets remain silent

Keith Cooper published 18 October 24

A new search for extraterrestrial radio signals during planetary occultations in the TRAPPIST-1 system provides a promising new strategy for hunting for extraterrestrial life.

Seven Earth-like planets orbit the Trappist-1 star. — SETI tests new alien-hunting strategy, but TRAPPIST-1 planets remain silent Some 25 million radio signals were detected, but all were eliminated by a clever computer code as terrestrial radio frequency interference.

a bright streak of light crosses the night sky above silhouettes of trees — Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to see bits of Halley's comet burn up in the night sky The Orionid meteor shower 2024 reaches its peak in the pre-dawn hours on Monday, Oct. 21, but this year a bright moon could make it difficult to see these shooting stars.

a dark black circle covers most of the sun, leaving just a bright orange ring around its edges — Astrophotographer snaps spectacular view of annular solar eclipse from Easter Island (photo) A "ring of fire" shines over Easter Island in a spectacular new image of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2.

Images of Mars taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — Alien life could lurk on Mars beneath protective ice, study suggests 'We believe that dusty Martian ice exposures in the mid-latitudes represent the most easily accessible places to search for Martian life today.'

An imaged taken by Chen Wein over Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China on Oct. 17, 2024. — Hunter's Moon supermoon 2024 puts on a frightfully good show for skywatchers around the world (photos) The biggest and brightest moon of the year gets spooky.

a fuzzy white streak in the night sky above a red barn — Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long It may be just past its best, but it's not too late to grab a glimpse of the brightest comet for a decade.

Tech

A trio of Barbie dolls wearing makeshift spacesuits.

Scientists blasted Barbies with liquid nitrogen to test a new method of moon dust cleanup — and it worked extremely well

By Jennifer Nalewicki published 9 April 23

Researchers have developed a liquid-nitrogen spray that rids spacesuits of lunar dust.

Space Foundation is honoring Fisher Space Pen and its founder, the late Paul C. Fisher, with induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame.

Space Foundation adds Fisher Space Pen to Space Tech Hall of Fame

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 26 August 21

More than 50 years after its pressurized writing instruments first entered orbit, Fisher Space Pen and its late founder are entering the Space Technology Hall of Fame.

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Europe makes moves to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029
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3
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
4
Astrophotographer snaps spectacular view of annular solar eclipse from Easter Island (photo)
5
Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to see bits of Halley's comet burn up in the night sky

Spaceflight

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Richard Branson will co-pilot Space Perspective's 1st crewed balloon flight to edge of Earth's atmosphere

By Mike Wall published 17 October 24

Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson will serve as co-pilot on tourism company Space Perspective's first crewed balloon flight, expected to occur in 2025.

Private Spaceflight

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Chickasaw astronaut 'signs' patches for Native American girls' Space Camp fund

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 13 November 23

The first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly into space is helping inspire a new generation of Native American girls to possibly to do the same with a limited edition emblem.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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What is solar maximum and when will it occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 1 May 24

Reference Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.

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 18 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

Roswell, New Mexico

'Roswell' Brings Back Romance, Conspiracies (and Aliens) 20 Years Later

By Doris Elin Urrutia published 5 February 19

Romance and aliens in the desert.

Search for Life

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Watch William Shatner call the U.S. government's UFO hearings 'ridiculous' (video)

By Jeff Spry published 4 August 23

William Shatner speaks his mind about the government's recent UFO hearings on Capitol Hill in a recent interview, calling them "ridiculous."

Search for Life

Art Deco-Inspired NASA Travel Posters

Retro NASA Travel Posters Invite You to Real Alien Worlds

By Miriam Kramer published 8 January 15

Travel to distant alien worlds with two suns, red grass and strong gravity in three retro exoplanet posters produced by an artist working with NASA.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices 2024

By Ian Evenden last updated 18 October 24

We've spotted the best early Black Friday Bushnell binoculars deals ahead of the annual sales event.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 15 October 24

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

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Night sky, October 2024: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated 1 October 24

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2024 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Entertainment

Star Wars Outlaws - Kay Vess rides her speeder bike on Toshara.

The planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws'

By Fran Ruiz published 17 October 24

Join our whistlestop tour of the planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws,' Ubisoft's massive open-world adventure in a galaxy far, far away.

Space Games & Toys

Science Movies on Netflix in May

By Mindy Weisberger published 17 May 17

Catch a whiff of the fresh science movies, documentaries and television shows springing up on Netflix in May.

Space Movies & Shows

Moon Tug

The Epic Spaceships of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

By Elizabeth Howell published 7 July 16

Space Movies & Shows

References

graphic illustrating solar maximum, a close up graphic of the sun is in the background and "what is solar maximum" is written in large letters in the foreground.

What is solar maximum and when will it occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 1 May 24

Reference Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.

Bushnell binoculars deals: Image shows pair of bushnell binoculars

Bushnell binoculars deals: The best prices 2024

By Ian Evenden last updated 18 October 24

We've spotted the best early Black Friday Bushnell binoculars deals ahead of the annual sales event.

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 18 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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