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Collaboration or collapse: Why Earth observation must be a global mission

Daisy Dobrijevic published 30 July 25

Satellites don't stop at borders and neither should science.

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SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the ISS: Live updates

Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 30 July 25

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.

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Powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite loaded up for launch in India | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2025

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 30 July 25

The satellite will scan the Earth twice every 12 days.

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

Space.com last updated 30 July 25

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

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On this day in space! July 30, 1610: Galileo sees Saturn's rings for the first time

Hanneke Weitering last updated 30 July 25

The famous astronomer became the first to observe these stunning rings.

Thirty years after its first launch, the space shuttle Discovery is now the centerpiece of the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum resists Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' plan to move space shuttle to Houston

Josh Dinner published 30 July 25

The Smithsonian Institution says NASA relinquished full ownership of Space Shuttle Discovery, but Congress wants to force the vehicle's relocation.

Thirty years after its first launch, the space shuttle Discovery is now the centerpiece of the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. — 'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum resists Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' plan to move space shuttle to Houston The Smithsonian Institution says NASA relinquished full ownership of Space Shuttle Discovery, but Congress wants to force the vehicle's relocation.

A white rocket with fat bottom lifts off — 'The most sophisticated radar we've ever built': US-Indian NISAR satellite launches to track tiny changes on Earth's surface (video) The U.S. and India just launched NISAR, a powerful radar satellite that will be able to monitor changes in Earth's surface that are as small as a centimeter.

Gilmour Space's Eris rocket launches for the first time ever on July 29, 2025. — Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.

(Main) An illustration of a rogue planet causing gravitational lensing (Inset) The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit around Earth — Hubble Space Telescope spots rogue planet with a little help from Einstein: 'It was a lucky break' Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a new rogue planet that was orphaned from its home planetary system. The discovery was possible with a little luck and some help from Einstein.

Two astronauts sit in the ISS in space — Astronaut arteries are A-OK after living on the International Space Station, per a new study Living in space changes the human body — but arteries seem particularly resilient to microgravity's effects.

An illustration of a planetary system developing around a free floating rogue planet — James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have made the shock discovery that giant rogue exoplanets can grow their own planetary systems without needing a parent star.

SpaceX hangar at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex-39A — SpaceX quiz: Test your private rocket knowledge Whether you're a Falcon 9 fan or want to go to Mars, this quiz is your chance to prove it.

Skywatching

A full moon rises over silhouetted conifers, against a dark sky smeared with blurry wisps of clouds.

August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass

By Jesse Emspak last updated 30 July 25

Reference Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 30 July 25

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

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 30 July 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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'The most sophisticated radar we've ever built': US-Indian NISAR satellite launches to track tiny changes on Earth's surface (video)
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James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star
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Spaceflight

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

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 30 July 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.

Launches & Spacecraft

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 July 25

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX moves its Flight 10 Starship upper stage to the pad at Starbase for testing. SpaceX posted this photo on X on July 28, 2025.

SpaceX moves Starship to launch pad for testing ahead of Flight 10 (photos)

By Mike Wall published 29 July 25

SpaceX has moved its Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the vehicle's 10th flight, which is expected to take place next month.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Watch India and NASA launch the powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite on July 30

By Josh Dinner published 29 July 25

India will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort of ISRO and NASA, on July 30, and you can watch the action live.

Launches & Spacecraft

The GSLV rocket carrying the US-Indian NISAR Earth-observing satellite rolls out to the launch pad on July 24, 2025.

India rolls out rocket for July 30 launch of powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite (video)

By Mike Wall published 29 July 25

India recently rolled out the rocket that will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort between ISRO and NASA. Liftoff is scheduled for the morning of July 30.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 30 July 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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Biggest cosmic explosion on record since the Big Bang is revealing the secrets of gamma-ray bursts

By Robert Lea published 29 July 25

The BOAT is the ruler of all gamma-ray bursts, releasing as much energy in seconds as the sun will in 10 billion years — and it could be revealing the secrets of these extreme cosmic blasts.

Space Photo of the Day

ISS astronauts spot lightning strike from space | Space photo of the day for July 29, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 29 July 25

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Entertainment

The 1st trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' promises a stunning three-way battle for the future of Pandora (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 29 July 25

James Cameron's third Avatar movie is turning the rules upside down, introducing a nefarious Na'vi clan as the human invaders go all-out.

Space Movies & Shows

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Waterworld we live in: 30 years on from 'Waterworld', Kevin Costner's watery 'Mad Max' is better than you remember

By Richard Edwards published 29 July 25

Unfairly dismissed as a flop on release, 'Waterworld' is a spectacular example of the '90s action genre. If only they didn't give him gills…

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Search For Life

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Bad news for alien life? Earth-size planets may be less common than we thought

By Robert Lea published 17 July 25

Up to 200 worlds investigated by NASA's exoplanet-hunting TESS satellite could be bigger than predicted, a finding that could impact our search for alien life.

Search for Life

(Main) an illustration of Saturn and titan. (Inset) the lanscape of Titan as seen by Huygens from an altitude of 33,000 feet

The precursors of life could form in the lakes of Saturn's moon Titan

By Robert Lea published 15 July 25

New research indicates that cellular "pockets" that are the first step toward protocells, the precursors of life, could form in the methane seas of Saturn's moon Titan.

Search for Life

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Is the bar higher for scientific claims of alien life?

By Oliver Swainston, Chris Carter published 28 June 25

The skepticism and debate around the question of "are we alone in the universe" makes the field of astrobiology more cautious

Search for Life

Technology

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Drone deals 2025: The best deals for all budgets

By Alexander Cox last updated 22 July 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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NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolls out for its 1st test drive (video)

By Brett Tingley published 21 July 25

NASA recently took its new X-59 "quiet' supersonic jet for a drive during taxi tests, one of the final hurdles between the aircraft and its first flight.

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Best beginner drones 2025: Begin your aerial journey with confidence

By James Abbott last updated 18 July 25

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

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