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Image of a full moon with a blue hue for artistic effect. The moon doesn't turn blue during a "Blue Moon".

Blue Moon: What is it and when is the next one?

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 January 24

Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

an image of a moon lander with solar arrays deployed on the way to the moon

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 93 — Does America really want to go back to the moon?

Space.com Staff published 13 January 24

On Episode 93 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod we talk space history and America's desire to go to the moon with former NASA historian Roger Launius.

The phases of the moon leading up to and away from the last quarter phase.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

Tariq Malik last updated 13 January 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

(L to r) NASA astronauts Shannon W. Lucid, Margaret Rhea Seddon, Kathryn D. Sullivan, Judith A. Resnik, Anna L. Fisher and Sally K. Ride. These six women were the first official female astronaut candidates, although 12 women underwent some astronaut training in the 1960s.

On This Day in Space History: Jan. 13, 1978: NASA hires its first female astronauts

Hanneke Weitering last updated 13 January 24

On Jan. 13, 1978, NASA selected its eighth and most diverse class of astronauts yet.

A diagram of a private moon lander's trip to tlunar distance and the location of the moon at

Hobbled Peregrine moon lander limps to lunar distance as Astrobotic fights to keep it alive

Mike Wall published 13 January 24

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander has made it out to lunar distance, a major milestone for the crippled craft — but a moon landing still doesn't seem to be in the cards.

a black-and-white spacex falcon 9 rocket launches into a darkening evening sky.

SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites from California early Jan. 14 after delays

Mike Wall last updated 13 January 24

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch early Sunday morning (Jan. 14), sending 22 Starlink satellites to orbit.

But a moon landing still doesn't appear to be in the cards. — Hobbled Peregrine moon lander limps to lunar distance as Astrobotic fights to keep it alive But a moon landing still doesn't appear to be in the cards.

Landing on the moon soon be much easier thanks to NASA's Lunar Retroreflector Array network being carried to the lunar surface on international and commercial landers. — NASA's Lunar Retroreflector Network could make landing on the moon much easier Landing on the moon soon be much easier thanks to NASA's Lunar Retroreflector Array network being carried to the lunar surface on international and commercial landers.

The asteroid samples aboard NASA's OSIRIS-REx landed in September, but 2 stuck fasteners kept them locked tight. — At last! NASA finally frees lid of asteroid Bennu sample capsule after battling stuck fasteners The asteroid samples aboard NASA's OSIRIS-REx landed in September, but 2 stuck fasteners kept them locked tight.

Make the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 something to remember by making it into a road trip. — Road trip! See April's total solar eclipse from one of these awesome North American routes Make the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 something to remember by making it into a road trip.

"This isn't just an airplane, this is an X-plane. It's the manifestation of a collaborative genius" — NASA unveils its revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet (photos, video) "This isn't just an airplane, this is an X-plane. It's the manifestation of a collaborative genius"

Former NASA Chief Historian Roger Launius reveals the history of America's dedication to moon exploration and what it means today. — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 93 — Does America really want to go back to the moon? Former NASA Chief Historian Roger Launius reveals the history of America's dedication to moon exploration and what it means today.

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A jet with pale green panel coverings and sleek, sharp edges and angles sits underneath the canopy of a hanger, the bright sun peaking just above the structure's right side, against a cloudy blue sky.

Watch NASA's sci-fi-looking X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet roll out of the hangar (video)

By Brett Tingley published 4 August 23

Lockheed Martin released a new video of NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolling out of the hangar at its Skunk Works plant in Palmdale, California.

collage showing 13 space-mission concepts, including a venus sample-return probe and a martian aircraft.

NASA funds Venus sample-return, interstellar probes and other far-out space tech

By Samantha Mathewson published 9 January 24

Through its NIAC program, NASA has awarded funding to 13 innovative space technology concepts that could shape future missions to Venus, Mars and worlds beyond our solar system.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 93 — Does America really want to go back to the moon?
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Hobbled Peregrine moon lander limps to lunar distance as Astrobotic fights to keep it alive
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NASA's Lunar Retroreflector Network could make landing on the moon much easier
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NASA unveils its revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet (photos, video)
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Surprise gamma-ray discovery could shed light on cosmic mystery

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Spaceflight

a white spacex dragon capsule is seen inside a large hangar near a door that opens onto darkness.

SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)

By Mike Wall published 12 January 24

The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will fly the private Ax-3 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has arrived at its launch pad ahead of its planned Jan. 17 liftoff.

Human Spaceflight

A rocket launch carves an orange arc into a dark night sky in this long-exposure photo.

SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites relay their 1st text messages

By Mike Wall published 11 January 24

SpaceX just broke in its newly launched direct-to-cell Starlink satellites, using them to send text messages for the first time.

Private Spaceflight

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Science & Astronomy

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer points the camera toward himself and takes a "space-selfie" during a six-hour and 54-minute spacewalk to install thermal gear and electronic components on the International Space Station.

What does space smell like?

By Keith Cooper published 8 January 24

Space mysteries From carbon molecules and ozone on spacesuits to the nauseating odor of comets and the sweet tang of gas clouds, the universe is a natural laboratory for aromatic chemistry.

Space mysteries

Wooden slips marked with Chinese characters that relate to the traditional Tiangan Dizhi astronomical calendar.

2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

By Tom Metcalfe published 7 January 24

Archaeologists in China have unearthed a mysterious set of rectangular wooden pieces linked to an ancient astronomical calendar.

Meet the team

Tariq Malik

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Mike Wall

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Monisha Ravisetti

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Elizabeth Howell

Dr. Elizabeth Howell

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Josh Dinner

Josh Dinner

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Dr. Daisy Dobrijevic

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Jason Parnell-Brookes

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Alexander Cox

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Search For Life

artist's illustration of the limb of a brownish exoplanet, with its small orange host star in the background.

Nearby exoplanet may be rich in life-giving water, study finds

By Tereza Pultarova published 11 January 24

Researchers have just come a step closer to uncovering the secrets of an alien planet that may be the most likely of all known extrasolar worlds to host life.

Search for Life

ten large white radio telescopes point up at a cloudy sky.

SETI scientists begin huge new hunt for intelligent aliens

By Keith Cooper published 11 January 24

The search for alien technosignatures has dramatically expanded, thanks to a new experiment called COSMIC.

Search for Life

a man sits at a table with a laptop and telescope during a nighttime event. the american flag and two people on horseback are visible to his left.

1st 'interstellar tourism campaign' urges aliens to visit Lexington, Kentucky

By Jeff Spry published 10 January 24

Scientists beamed out a deep-space travel ad to potential aliens in the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system, urging them to visit Lexington, Kentucky.

Search for Life

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Skywatching

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI drones for all budgets 2024

By James Abbott published 12 January 24

Gift guide Take your aerial photography and video to the next level with one of the best DJI drones available for consumers

a white box encapsulates a quarter view of Mercury, isolated in the night sky, where blue lines trace between constellation stars

See the elusive planet Mercury at its best and brightest on Friday

By Robert Lea published 11 January 24

The elusive planet Mercury reaches its furthest point from the sun on Friday (Jan. 12), with this separation allowing skywatchers a rare chance to spot the tiny planet.

new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 11 January 24

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2024 guide.

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Entertainment

Star Trek 2009 Spock and Kirk

New 'Star Trek' film will explore early years of Starfleet, Paramount reveals

By Jeff Spry published 12 January 24

Paramount announces new "Star Trek" movie examining the origins of Starfleet

comic book illustration of four weapon-wielding people standing atop a spacecraft in space.

Remastered 'Space-Mullet' webcomic collection coming this summer

By Jeff Spry published 10 January 24

A preview of Image Comics 'Space-Mullet' TPB, which is landing in July 2024.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in January

By Scott Snowden last updated 1 June 23

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

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References

Still from the movie ' Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024). A chimpanzee with a falcon perched on his arm.

Everything we know about 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

By Fran Ruiz published 21 November 23

Caesar is gone, but ape civilizations are emerging in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' Here's everything we know about this new start for the movie series.

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The July Supermoon rises near the Kidston Island Lighthouse on Kidston Island, located in the Bras d'Or lakes in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kidston Island is an uninhabited island in the Bras d'Or Lakes in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.

Supermoon: What is it and when does it occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 January 24

Reference A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit. 2024 will experience four supermoons in a row.

cancer constellation is the dimmest of the zodiac constellations.

Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac

By Rebecca Sohn published 15 July 17

Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters.

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