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China rolls out the Long March 2F rocket and crew capsule for the Shenzhou 20 astronaut mission on April 16, 2025.

China rolls out rocket for Shenzhou 20 astronaut launch to its Tiangong space station (video)

Andrew Jones published 17 April 25

On April 16, China rolled out the rocket and crew capsule for Shenzhou 20, the nation's next astronaut mission to the Tiangong space station.

An illustration of a highly magnetic neutron star or a magnetar

Where did this extremely magnetic, dense and dead star come from? Scientists aren't quite sure

Robert Lea published 17 April 25

Using the Hubble and Gaia space telescopes, astronomers have discovered that a powerfully magnetic neutron star in the Milky Way wasn't born in a supernova.

three red and white striped parachutes lower a space capsule into the ocean

On this day in space! April 17, 1970: Apollo 13 returns home from aborted moon mission

Hanneke Weitering last updated 17 April 25

On April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 returned to Earth after narrowly avoiding a deadly disaster in space.

graphic illustration showing a fiery solar flare from the sun and earth in the foreground.

A hidden solar cycle is awakening, but more extreme space weather over the next 50 years may not be a bad thing

Tereza Pultarova published 17 April 25

"The next set of solar cycles will be more active."

Still from the animated movie Lilo & Stitch.

Lilo & Stitch live-action remake: Release date, plot, & everything we know

Fran Ruiz last updated 17 April 25

Another Disney classic is getting a makeover: Lilo & Stitch are crash-landing on Earth in 2025.

A mass of plasma at the very top of the Sun rose up from the surface, streamed along, darted back and forth, and finally rose up and broke away into space (Nov. 19-21, 2012). The material was being controlled by strong, yet unseen, magnetic forces that were pulling it in various directions. The images were taken in extreme ultraviolet light.

How AI is helping scientists unlock some of the sun's deepest secrets

Sharmila Kuthunur published 17 April 25

AI can bridge the growing gap between new and old solar observations and help scientists uncover overlooked aspects of our star's long-term evolution, a new study argues.

graphic illustration showing a fiery solar flare from the sun and earth in the foreground. — A hidden solar cycle is awakening, but more extreme space weather over the next 50 years may not be a bad thing "The next set of solar cycles will be more active."

A drill going into a rocky yellowish ground. — NASA's Perseverance rover hits the Mars rock gold mine: 'It has been all we had hoped for and more' NASA's Perseverance rover is reveling in a scientific bonanza on Mars after finding a diverse array of rocks that are providing eager scientists a glimpse into the planet's ancient history.

dancing ribbons of light fill the sky as the northern lights put on a show in Finland. — Rare 'cannibal' solar eruption sparks severe geomagnetic storm, triggers stunning auroras (photos) The solar eruption set Earth's skies ablaze, with vibrant auroras visible across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

A Minotaur IV rocket launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base (now known as Vandenberg Space Force Base) on Sept. 25, 2010, carrying the Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite, a first-of-its-kind satellite that can detect and track orbiting space objects from space. — Rocket repurposed from intercontinental ballistic missile launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California A Minotaur IV rocket sent multiple classified payloads skyward for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday (April 16).

A mass of plasma at the very top of the Sun rose up from the surface, streamed along, darted back and forth, and finally rose up and broke away into space (Nov. 19-21, 2012). The material was being controlled by strong, yet unseen, magnetic forces that were pulling it in various directions. The images were taken in extreme ultraviolet light. — How AI is helping scientists unlock some of the sun's deepest secrets AI can bridge the growing gap between new and old solar observations and help scientists uncover overlooked aspects of our star's long-term evolution, a new study argues.

An image of Zhúlóng the earliest and most distant spiral galaxy ever seen — James Webb Space Telescope discovers most distant and earliest Milky Way 'twin' ever seen. Meet dragon-galaxy Zhúlóng (Image) The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the most distant spiral galaxy ever seen, a "Milky Way twin" that existed 1 billion years after the Big Bang.

The Perseid meteor showers are reflected in a lake. — Where to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025: Top viewing tips Here's how and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower in 2025, which is active between April 16-25 and peaks on April 22.

Tech

HASTE blasts off on Saturday, June 17, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia.

US and UK militaries pick Rocket Lab's HASTE launcher to help test hypersonic tech

By Mike Wall published 16 April 25

The militaries of the U.S. and the U.K. have selected Rocket Lab as a potential partner for their multibillion-dollar programs to develop hypersonic technology.

Save a massive $160 on the Ruko F11Pro 2 drone, a drone with a 6K camera and it's now one of the lowest prices we've seen

By Alexander Cox published 8 April 25

Deals The Ruko F11Pro 2 is a drone with a 6K camera and you can now save a huge $160 on it in this drone deal when you grab it from Amazon.

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China rolls out rocket for Shenzhou 20 astronaut launch to its Tiangong space station (video)
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Where did this extremely magnetic, dense and dead star come from? Scientists aren't quite sure
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A hidden solar cycle is awakening, but more extreme space weather over the next 50 years may not be a bad thing
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How AI is helping scientists unlock some of the sun's deepest secrets
5
Rare 'cannibal' solar eruption sparks severe geomagnetic storm and stunning auroras (photos)

Spaceflight

a woman in a blue flight suit stands on a set of blue stairs next to a white space capsule resting on the desert sand. The woman has her arms outstretch like a Y in excitement.

Aisha Bowe becomes 1st Bahamian woman to reach space, remembers Alan Shepard’s landmark flight: 'He landed in Grand Bahama' (video)

By Josh Dinner published 15 April 25

On Monday (April 14), Aisha Bowe became the first Bahamian woman to launch to space — and she already wants to go back.

Private Spaceflight

Pop star Katy Perry exits a Blue Origin space capsule after launch on April 14, 2025.

Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance

By Tariq Malik published 15 April 25

Katy Perry isn't the first performer with space ambitions; Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber all hoped to be first at one time or another.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

This James Webb Space Telescope deep-field image shows some of the earliest and most distant galaxies ever seen.

Vast swarms of hidden galaxies may be secretly bathing the universe in a soft glow

By Keith Cooper published 17 April 25

A fog of long-wavelength infrared light could be produced by dusty, star-forming galaxies that have remained hidden — until now, that is.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 17 April 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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Search For Life

This artist's concept of a lake at the north pole of Saturn's moon Titan illustrates raised rims and rampart-like features as seen by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

Alien life could exist on Saturn's big moon Titan — but finding it will be tough

By Victoria Corless published 15 April 25

Alien life could exist on the huge Saturn moon Titan, but probably not in the abundance scientists once hoped, according to a new study.

Search for Life

Area 51 sign on fence in the Nevada Desert. The white square sign has the text "entering area 51" written in large black letters.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?

By Robert Lea last updated 9 April 25

Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

An illustration shows the five spacecraft of the LIFE mission with Earth between them

How rare are inhabited worlds in the universe? The 'LIFE' space telescope fleet could find out

By Keith Cooper published 7 April 25

The LIFE mission would feature four space telescopes acting together to search for biosignatures on rocky planets in the habitable zones of their stars.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 17 April 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.

Aurora Borealis

graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 17 April 25

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

One of the best zoom lenses in 2023 in-hand with the author

Best zoom lenses: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Kimberley Lane last updated 16 April 25

Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.

Entertainment

Screenshot from each episode of Black Mirror Season 7

Every 'Black Mirror' Season 7 episode, ranked from worst to best

By Jeff Spry published 16 April 25

Netflix's award-winning dystopian anthology from twisted British creator Charlie Brooker is back!

Still from the Star Wars TV show Andor. Cassian Andor inside a TIE prototype.

Andor season 2: release date, plot, cast & everything we know

By Fran Ruiz last updated 16 April 25

Andor was a surprise Star Wars hit in 2022 and is returning soon for its second and final season. Here's everything we know about Andor season 2.

Space Movies & Shows

No Man's Sky_Hello Games

The 10 best space exploration games that let you travel the cosmos and explore strange new worlds

By Fran Ruiz last updated 15 April 25

What’s out there? We don’t know for sure, but the best space exploration games let you discover alien worlds, dodge supermassive black holes, or become an interstellar trucker.

Space Games & Toys

References

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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

By Space.com last updated 17 April 25

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

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 17 April 25

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

One of the best zoom lenses in 2023 in-hand with the author

Best zoom lenses: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Kimberley Lane last updated 16 April 25

Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.

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