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

Space.com last updated 24 June 25

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

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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 24 June 25

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

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Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers

Gemma Lavender last updated 24 June 25

Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and you can get your stargazers started with July's full moon.

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Did our cosmos begin inside a black hole in another universe? New study questions Big Bang theory

Victoria Corless published 24 June 25

A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have instead formed inside a colossal black hole.

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

Jamie Carter last updated 24 June 25

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

A NASA graphic depicting the phases of the moon for May 2025. The half-lit first quarter moon is on June 3 with the right half illuminated by the sun, Full moon is on June 11. The third quarter phase is on June 17, when its left side will be lit, and new moon is on June 25.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 24 June 25

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

Green and blue shapes over dark backgrounds — 'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos) New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

The Rubin Observatory’s cosmic treasure chest view of the Virgo Cluster — Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are 'beyond excited about what's coming' The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, providing a staggering glimpse at the observing power it will unleash when it begins its decade-long survey.

(Main) An illustration of a feeding supermassive black hole "burping" jets of high-speed matter (Inset) the XMM-Newton spacecraft — This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.

A series of dots with blue rings around them over a gray background — The Rubin Observatory found 2,104 asteroids in just a few days. It could soon find millions more The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.

A rocket lifts off next to a puff of smoke. — Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video) A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.

an astronaut in a bulky space suit kneels on a dusty grey surface, allowing dust to pour from their gloved hand — Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover Breathing in moon dust can still give you what one astronaut called "lunar hay fever."

A rectangle with a spacecraft on it over a red background — A failed Soviet Venus probe from the '70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track? "Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth."

Skywatching

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 24 June 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.

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Royal Observatory Greenwich: The birthplace of modern astronomy turns 350

By Anthony Wood published 22 June 25

That's a lot of standard candles.

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The 2025 Bootid meteor shower peaks June 27: Here's what to expect

By Anthony Wood published 22 June 25

You'll need luck on your side to spot these shooting stars.

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Spaceflight

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly the Ax-4 private astronaut mission stand on the pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station

By Josh Dinner published 24 June 25

NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.

Private Spaceflight

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SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates

By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 23 June 25

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

Human Spaceflight

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SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)

By Mike Wall published 23 June 25

SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

By Josh Dinner published 23 June 25

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

Human Spaceflight

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On this day in space! June 23, 1949: XS-1 space plane aces 117th flight

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 23 June 25

The XS-1 flew faster than the speed of sound

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

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'2nd Jupiter' exoplanet seen 60 light-years away | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 23 June 25

Exoplanet Gj 504 b was found using the Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru (SEEDS) Project

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Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live

By Stefanie Waldek published 22 June 25

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.

Space Photo of the Day

'2nd Jupiter' exoplanet seen 60 light-years away | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 23 June 25

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Entertainment

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Best lightsabers Amazon Prime Day 2025: Toys, replicas, and props

By Jess Weatherbed last updated 23 June 25

Become the Jedi Master or Sith Lord you were born to be by adding one of the best lightsabers to your collection this holiday season.

Space Toys & Lego

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'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's space bromance takes off in new 'The Universe Is Absurd' show

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 23 June 25

"The word 'absurd,' in our everyday language, is crazy, stupid. But absurd can also mean outlandishly true."

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

By David Crookes, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 June 25

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

Search for Life

Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'

By Victoria Corless published 25 May 25

The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Search for Life

Could interspecies two-way communication with dolphins provide clues about how to communicate with intelligent aliens?

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

By Leonard David published 23 May 25

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

Search for Life

Technology

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How to capture drone imagery at night

By James Abbott published 22 June 25

Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.

Hommkiety Galaxy Projector

Hommkiety Galaxy Projector review

By Kim Snaith published 21 June 25

This no-name galaxy projector has blown us away with its projection quality and interchangeable disks.

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Lego Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship review

By Kim Snaith published 20 June 25

Its name might be a bit of a mouthful, but this Lego Star Wars ship is wonderfully pocket-sized while still packing in a lot of detail.

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