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NASA's Apollo 8 moonshot saved 1968. Could Artemis 2 do the same in 2026?
On Christmas Eve 1968, the Earth received a message from astronauts on a mission like no other - the first around the moon. NASA will return in 2026.
Remember the time Predator faced off against Santa's reindeer – and lost?
The reindeer ain't got time to bleed.
On this day in space! Dec. 24, 1978: Venera 11 lands on Venus
On Dec. 24, 1978, Venera 11 landed on Venus.
NASA satellite gazes into Medusa Pool | Space photo of the day for Dec. 24, 2025
The South Sandwich Islands were born from a tectonic collision, forged by volcanism and relentlessly reshaped by ice, wind and waves.
The biggest black hole breakthroughs of 2025
2025 was another big year for black holes, and here's our pick of the top black hole stories from the last twelve months.
Northern lights chances rise for Christmas as space weather remains unsettled
Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.
Night sky tonight Dec. 24: Look for a crescent moon — and space reindeer? (after dark)
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Aurora forecast for Dec. 24 - Fast solar winds keep aurora activity possible this Christmas
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.
