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This Week in Space 159 — AI in Space!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 159 — AI in Space!

Space.com Staff published 3 May 25

On Episode 159 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by David Bell to talk about the current and future potential for AI to revolutionize space exploration.

a telephoto image of a rocket breaking apart in-flight.

On this day in space! May 3, 1986: Delta rocket fails to launch GOES-G weather satellite

Hanneke Weitering last updated 3 May 25

On May 3, 1986, NASA attempted to launch a new weather satellite called GOES-G for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but the rocket malfunctioned in mid-air.

A NASA graphic depicting the phases of the moon for May 2025.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 3 May 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski captures the moon and Jupiter suspended above one of Europe's oldest lakes (picture)

Anthony Wood published 3 May 25

Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski has captured a striking view of the moon and Jupiter in the sky over Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's deepest and most ancient lakes.

a lumpy grey rock covered in craters floats in front of a blue-and-white earth beneath it. hundreds of pinpoint-like stars dot the black background of space

A whole 'population' of minimoons may be lurking near Earth, researchers say

Nola Taylor Tillman published 3 May 25

The discovery of 2024 PT5, a small, rocky body dubbed a "minimoon" during its discovery last year, hints at a hidden population of lunar fragments traveling near Earth.

A pinkish planet around a white dwarf star

James Webb Space Telescope finds coldest exoplanet ever seen, and it orbits a dead star

Sharmila Kuthunur published 2 May 25

"It's a rare opportunity to place our own solar system in a broader galactic context."

Trump administration proposes slashing NASA budget by 24% The White House's proposed 2026 budget cuts $6 billion in NASA funding and cancels Mars sample return and the Gateway moon-orbiting space station, among other projects.

a lumpy grey rock covered in craters floats in front of a blue-and-white earth beneath it. hundreds of pinpoint-like stars dot the black background of space — A whole 'population' of minimoons may be lurking near Earth, researchers say The discovery of 2024 PT5, a small, rocky body dubbed a "minimoon" during its discovery last year, hints at a hidden population of lunar fragments traveling near Earth.

two images: on the left, an off-white ball-shaped spacecraft capsule marked by the letters "CCCP"; on the right, four images of a roughly ball-shaped white splotch on a white background — New images of Soviet Venus lander falling to Earth suggest its parachute may be out The soon-to-reenter Soviet Cosmos 482 Venus probe is getting increased attention by satellite trackers – and new imagery provides some interesting details.

The Artemis 1 SLS rocket ignites as seen from the press site at Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 16, 2022. — Reshaping our return to the moon: Trump's 2026 budget gives Artemis a major facelift The White House's proposed 2026 budget would reshape NASA's Artemis moon program, canceling the Gateway space station and retiring the SLS rocket and Orion capsule after two more flights.

streaks of light race across a starry night sky — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here's what to expect from the 'crumbs' of Halley's Comet The annual Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is due to peak on the morning of May 6. thanks to debris left by the famous Halley's Comet.

Experts alarmed as White House proposes 'largest single-year cut to NASA in American history' "It would recklessly slash NASA’s science budget by 47%."

This Week in Space 159 — AI in Space! — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 159 — AI in Space! On Episode 159 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by David Bell to talk about the current and future potential for AI to revolutionize space exploration.

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Will SpaceX's Starbase become a city? Voters will decide on May 3

Spaceflight

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Will SpaceX's Starbase become a city? Voters will decide on May 3

By Mike Wall published 2 May 25

People who live near SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas will vote on Saturday (May 3) to determine if the site becomes an incorporated city.

Private Spaceflight

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NASA has used the US military for astronaut rescue for decades. So why ask private companies for help now?

By Brett Tingley published 30 April 25

NASA is asking private industry and academia for ideas for new rescue services for its astronauts on Earth in the event of emergencies.

Private Spaceflight

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

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

By Jessica Rendall published 2 May 25

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Search for Life

Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 May 25

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

Search for Life

a blue planet near a red star, with thousands of stars seen in the background around them

The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed)

By Darryl Seligman, Adina Feinstein published 29 April 25

As scientists, we must not forget our collective direction: the pursuit of truths and our responsibility to share these truths — and only these truths — with humanity.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight May 5-6

By Anthony Wood published 2 May 25

Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.

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See the moon and Mars buzz a cosmic Beehive this weekend

By Joe Rao published 2 May 25

The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3.

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 2 May 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

Borderlands 4

'Borderlands 4' shows off new planet Kairos in gameplay deep dive, and it's coming a week earlier than we expected (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 2 May 25

Gearbox is ready to talk about what's new in Borderlands 4, and the new entry in the iconic sci-fi FPS-RPG series looks like a blast.

Split image showing artwork from three different Metroid games: Super Metroid, Metroid: Samus Returns, and Metroid: Dread. The text Metroid games in order is located in the lower center of the image.

Metroid games in order: Chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz published 1 May 25

As we prepare for the arrival of Metroid Prime 4, here's the complete timeline of the entire Metroid series, in both chronological and release order.

Split image showing stills from three 1970s sci-fi shows. Left to right, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers and the 25th Century, and The Tomorrow People

The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 1970s

By Jeff Spry published 1 May 25

From 'Space: 1999' and 'Battlestar Galactica' to 'UFO' and 'Mork & Mindy,' the 1970s might be the best decade of sci-fi TV yet!

Space Movies & Shows

References

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Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 2 May 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

graphic illustration of the solar system shows the sun in the center and a number of planets orbiting around it.

Solar system guide: Discover the order of planets and other amazing facts

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 2 May 25

Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

Split image showing artwork from three different Metroid games: Super Metroid, Metroid: Samus Returns, and Metroid: Dread. The text Metroid games in order is located in the lower center of the image.

Metroid games in order: Chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz published 1 May 25

As we prepare for the arrival of Metroid Prime 4, here's the complete timeline of the entire Metroid series, in both chronological and release order.

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