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5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you
By Nadir Jeevanjee published
Climate models are complex, just like the world they mirror.

Will the International Space Station be replaced before its fiery death in 2030?
By Paul Sutter published
NASA plans to send the ISS into Earth's atmosphere in 2030, and it has no plans for a replacement — at least, not directly.

On this day in space! Sept. 17, 1789: Saturn's 'Death Star' moon discovered
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Sept. 17, 1789, the British astronomer William Herschel discovered Saturn's "Death Star" moon, Mimas.

'The sun is slowly waking up': Scientists say a rise in solar storms awaits us
By Keith Cooper published
The turning point seems to have been after 2008, which had the lowest amount of solar activity on record.

Sunrise silhouettes the world's largest telescope | Space photo of the day for Sept. 17, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Astronomy isn’t just about distant stars; it’s also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our vision out into the cosmos.

International Space Station: Live updates
By Space.com Staff last updated
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Sept. 21, 2025.
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