This Week In Space podcast: Episode 181 — World Space Week
On Episode 181 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alma Okpalefe to discuss World Space Week, a global celebration of all things space.
Skywatching
'It felt like something out of Star Trek.' I got a first look at the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars (video)
Deals These binoculars guide you through the night sky in real time, with a database of 200,000 stars, and in this hands-on test, I was impressed with their quality. They're currently also $500 off for pre-orders.
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Spaceflight
Japanese astronaut eyes typhoon from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 6 - 10, 2025
As the U.S. government shutdown halts NASA updates, a JAXA astronaut's photos show that work continues on the space station.
ISS astronaut captures amazing video of SpaceX Starlink satellite train cruising above auroras
A train of glittering SpaceX Starlink satellites shine brightly above a green aurora in a new video released by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.
Space travel takes its toll on astronauts and their loved ones. Here's how
World Space Week 2025 casts a lens on life in space — here, we take a look at how astronauts traveling beyond Earth can affect their families.
Science & Astronomy
This fleet of sungazing spacecraft could help spot 'space tornadoes' headed towards Earth
Four proposed sun-gazing spacecraft, working together, could help speed up space weather warnings by 40%, a new study suggests.
JWST compares gravitational lensing | Space photo of the day for Oct. 10, 2025
A compilation of various images from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the effects of gravitational lensing caused by dark matter.
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Northern lights - live updates
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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Rocket launch today
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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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?
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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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
How excited should we be about the latest Mars potential biosignature discovery? 'It's arguably the best evidence we have so far'
What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?
No near neighbors: Closest technologically advanced aliens may be 33,000 light-years from Earth
A new study suggests that, without plate tectonics and the right balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, advanced alien civilizations may be exceedingly rare.
Could a Mars crater have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover finds more evidence it's possible
Fresh analysis of Perseverance rover data reveals Jezero Crater experienced repeated episodes of water activity, strengthening the case for habitability and raising the stakes for Mars Sample Return.
Technology
NASA's Lunar Electric Rover rolls across Arizona | Space photo of the day for Oct. 9, 2025
NASA's Lunar Electric Rover was tested in Arizona's rugged desert terrain to simulate lunar exploration and refine designs for future missions.
New private 'Arc' spacecraft aims to deliver cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in less than an hour (video)
"We see a future where thousands of Arc spacecraft form a logistics network that provides transformative reach, resilience, and deterrence for the United States and its allies."
