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Which exoplanet in the TRAPPIST-1 system could be habitable? Scientists are modeling the star to find out

Samantha Mathewson published 8 December 25

Frequent flares from the nearby star TRAPPIST-1 could offer new clues in the search for habitable planets beyond Earth.

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Watch live: US Senate vote to appoint Jared Isaacman as head of NASA today

Josh Dinner published 8 December 25

The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

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

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 8 December 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.

The Buck Moon supermoon shines through dark clouds over Liverpool's historic docks and the Liver Building on July 3, 2023.

What supermoon am I? A lunar personality test

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 8 December 25

The supermoon shines brighter and bolder than usual—discover which dazzling lunar personality matches you.

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Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (and maybe more) tonight

Daisy Dobrijevic published 8 December 25

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth.

The ice giant Uranus is pictured shining against the blackness of space. Its blue surface is marked by lighter clouds and an equatorial band, while a large pale cloud hovers over its polar region.

Uranus's small moons are dark, red, and water-poor

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 8 December 25

…Except for Mab, which is even weirder than expected.

bright eruption from the sun during the x-class solar flare on dec 8 2025. — Sun unleashes intense X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts across Australia The powerful X1.1 solar flare from sunspot region 4298 sparked strong radio blackouts on the sunlit portion of Earth at the time of eruption.

graphic detailing which 17 us states the northern lights might be visible from tonight. — Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (and maybe more) tonight Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth.

A large white antenna dish points to the left of the screen with the sun in the blue sky behind it — NASA spacecraft were vulnerable to hacking for 3 years and nobody knew. AI found and fixed the flaw in 4 days An AI start-up has found a vulnerability in security software protecting NASA's ground control communications with satellites in space.

two cosmonauts and an astronaut, all in blue coveralls, pose in front of thier spacecraft while one holds up a small ornament of an angel — Watch 3 astronauts head home to Earth from the International Space Station tonight NASA's Jonny Kim and two cosmonauts are scheduled to leave the International Space Station tonight (Dec. 8), and you can watch their homecoming live.

A pink silicon menstrual cup sits on a rubbery brown surface with a rainbow prism of light moving across it — Scientists sent a menstrual cup to space. This is how it went Most astronauts who menstruate pause their cycle with hormones before hitting the stars, but in the future, we'll need more options.

Streaks of white light from the Geminid meteor shower are seen across an orange and blue sunset night sky with a silhouette of a tree and person in the foreground — Geminid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's best meteor shower The Geminids return with near-perfect viewing conditions, offering skywatchers up to 150 meteors an hour under dark December skies.

Promotional material for "The War Between the Land and the Sea" showing a face-off between Barclay (Russell Tovey) and Salt (Gugu Mbatha-Raw). Barclay stands in front of a fiery background, while Salt stands before water, and the movie's title sits between them. — How to watch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea': stream the 'Doctor Who' spin-off online and from anywhere The Sea Devils are back in a brand new 'Doctor Who' spin-off. Here's how to watch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' online on BBC iPlayer in the UK

Skywatching

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A green flash at sunset | Space photo of the day for Dec. 8, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 8 December 25

This rare phenomenon is also called the green rim and it actually happens at every sunset.

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Night sky tonight: See Orion twinkle in the southeastern sky

By Jamie Carter last updated 8 December 25

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

Aurora forecast for Dec. 8: Northern lights could surge tonight as two solar storms approach Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 December 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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Spaceflight

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5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

By Elizabeth Howell published 8 December 25

Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.

Space Exploration

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On this day in space! Dec. 8, 1990: Jupiter-bound Galileo probe flies by Earth

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated 8 December 25

On Dec. 8, 1990, NASA's Galileo spacecraft flew by Earth on its way to Jupiter.

Launches & Spacecraft

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

By Space.com last updated 8 December 25

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

a white rocket with a black interstage lifts off from its oceanside launch pad into a clear blue sky

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg in California (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 December 25

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit on Dec. 11

By Mike Wall published 6 December 25

Rocket Lab will launch a Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite on Friday night (Dec. 12), and you can watch the action live.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 December 25

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

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 1, 2025: What is the name of December's supermoon?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 6 December 25

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

Space Photo of the Day

A green flash at sunset | Space photo of the day for Dec. 8, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 8 December 25

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Entertainment

How to Watch 'Apollo 1: Destination Moon', the Channel 4 documentary revisiting the tragic accident during the race to the moon

By Elizabeth Howell published 7 December 25

'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' follows a real-life astronaut mission that ended tragically — and the lessons learned for future Apollo missions.

Space Movies & Shows

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 188 — A New NASA Leader Rises?

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 188 — A New NASA Leader Rises?

By Space.com Staff published 6 December 25

On Episode 188 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, who took had his second confirmation as NASA's next leader.

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Search For Life

A reddish dusty surface is seen with an orange sun in the background

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

By Morgan Underwood published 28 November 25

But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.

Search for Life

"Wow!" signal printout. The comment on the side inspired the event's name.

SETI's 'Noah’s Ark' – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life

By Gabriela Radulescu published 24 November 25

An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Search for Life

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Scientists want to search for life in this double star system devoid of giant exoplanets. Here's why

By Kiona N. Smith published 24 November 25

The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

Search for Life

Technology

A white space shuttle launches off a pad with large clouds of smoke underneath it

AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets

By Sai Susmitha Guddanti, Preeti Nair, Marcos Fernandez Tous, Sreejith Vidhyadharan Nair published 7 December 25

From bicycles to rockets, learning through experience – whether human or machine – is shaping the future of space exploration.

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Struck by a cosmic ray: Galactic particles may have forced a passenger jet to make an emergency landing

By Tereza Pultarova published 3 December 25

A cosmic ray from a faraway supernova explosion may have sent a packed passenger jet into free fall in late October, forcing an emergency landing.

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The best Drone deals 2025: The best deals for all budgets

By Alexander Cox last updated 2 December 25

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

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