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

Space.com last updated 21 April 25

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

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 4, 2024, in preparation for the agency’s SpaceX 31st Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station.

SpaceX launching Dragon cargo capsule to ISS early April 21: Watch it live

Mike Wall published 20 April 25

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a robotic Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station early Monday morning (April 21), and you can watch the action live.

An artist's representation of NASA's Lucy spacecraft flying by the asteroid Donaldjohanson.

NASA's Lucy probe flies by the asteroid Donaldjohanson on Easter Sunday

Stefanie Waldek last updated 20 April 25

On Easter Sunday (April 20), NASA's Lucy probe should have zipped past the asteroid Donaldjohanson, testing science instruments on the space rock.

Earth's moon with a green tint

On this day in space! April 20, 2016: Moon doesn't turn green, despite internet rumors

Hanneke Weitering last updated 20 April 25

On April 20, 2016, the moon did not turn green.

4 moon phase graphics for April 2025, from left to right it's the first quarter moon on April 4, the full moon on April 12, third quarter on april 20 and the new moon on April 27.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 20 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.

a space capsule descended through the dawn sky under a parachute, approaching a landing in the desert — NASA's oldest active astronaut lands with space station crewmates on his 70th birthday NASA's oldest active astronaut has redefined traveling "home" for your birthday, landing from the International Space Station on the same day that he turned 70.

An illustration of teh Hercules-Corona BorealisGreat Wall. Our entire galaxy sits on one of those tiny threads — Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.' New research suggests that the largest cosmic structure is even bigger and closer to Earth than we knew. It goes against scientists' models of cosmic evolution.

An artist's representation of NASA's Lucy spacecraft flying by the asteroid Donaldjohanson. — NASA's Lucy probe flies by the asteroid Donaldjohanson on Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday (April 20), NASA's Lucy probe should have zipped past the asteroid Donaldjohanson, testing science instruments on the space rock.

lyrid meteor shower graphic showing a white clock and meteors streaking through the sky in the background. — When is the best time to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025? Find out the best time to view the Lyrid meteor shower 2025 to make the most of the springtime shooting stars.

A hazy orange glow with stars in the background. — NASA's sun-studying PUNCH mission captures its 1st-light images. Everything looks great so far NASA's PUNCH sun-studying mission has seen first light — and the team says all four instruments are indeed working as expected.

a blue planet near a red star, with thousands of stars seen in the background around them — Possible signs of alien life found on nearby exoplanet, study reports Scientists have found further evidence of possible biosignature gases on the planet K2-18b, strengthening its case as an abode for alien life. But the case is far from closed.

The first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket comes down for a landing on a ship at sea after launching the NROL-145 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 20, 2025. — SpaceX launches 10th batch of 'proliferated architecture' spy satellites for US government (video) SpaceX launched the 10th batch of "proliferated architecture" spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base today (April 20).

Tech

the skeleton of a building stands smoking in rubble after a fire. A blue dumpster in the foreground on the bottom left has a sign that reads 'NO PARKING'

Explosion destroys building at Northrop Grumman rocket test site in Utah

By Josh Dinner published 18 April 25

A fire at a Northrop Grumman facility in Utah sent a building up in flames April 16. No injuries were reported.

A map of Earth’s gravity. Red indicates areas of the world that exert greater gravitational pull, while blue indicates areas that exert less. A science-grade quantum gravity gradiometer could one day make maps like this with unprecedented accuracy.

NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements

By Victoria Corless published 17 April 25

Scientists are developing an advanced quantum sensor for low Earth orbit that can detect the tiniest tremors in Earth's gravity.

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Spaceflight

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission for NASA launches toward the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center on March 14, 2025.

'It's very pro-commercial space right now': An industry insider's off-Earth status report

By Leonard David published 18 April 25

Space.com caught up recently with Dave Cavossa, president of the Commercial Space Federation, to discuss the state of the U.S. private space industry.

Private Spaceflight

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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

Science & Astronomy

a rust orange yellow sky and landscape features a rocky surface in the foreground, with a large pointed hill beyond.

Could Mars volcanoes have supported ancient life on the Red Planet? Well, maybe

By Stefanie Waldek published 18 April 25

Using NASA's Perseverance rover to analyze Martian rocks, researchers suggest that Mars' complex volcanism might hold clues about the planet's ancient habitability.

A pseudo-color image of the ultra-diffuse galaxy FCC 224, as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Ghostly galaxy without dark matter baffles astronomers

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 18 April 25

Astronomers have stumbled upon yet another ghostly galaxy that appears to be devoid of dark matter, the elusive stuff that makes up most of the material universe.

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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

Lunt SunOculars 8x32 on a large leaf.

Lunt SunOculars 8x32 solar binoculars review

By Jamie Carter published 19 April 25

The best possible balance between magnification, size and build quality. The Lunt SunOculars 8x32 are the go-to solar binoculars for eclipses and sunspot viewing.

Celestron EclipSmart 20x50mm Porro solar binoculars eyecups.

Celestron EclipSmart 20x50mm Porro solar binoculars review

By Jamie Carter published 18 April 25

These solar binoculars offer lots of magnification for observing sunspots and solar eclipses, but their big size makes them a specialist purchase.

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 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

Entertainment

Art for the turn-based tactics video game 'Star Wars: Zero Company'. On the left is the title of the game "Star Wars Zero Company". To the right is a rag-tag group of six, preparing to enter battle.

'Star Wars: Zero Company' is a new X-COM-style strategy video game set during the Clone Wars, and it's coming in 2026 (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 19 April 25

If you're a fan of XCOM and the Star Wars' Clone Wars era, you're in luck. Zero Company is coming in 2026.

Space Movies & Shows

This Week in Space 157 — Space Force!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 157 — Space Force!

By Space.com Staff published 19 April 25

On Episode 157 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik invite Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna to the podcast to discuss the Space Force.

Space Movies & Shows

Screenshot from Doctor Who Season 2 Episode "Lux"

What's with all the fourth wall breaking in 'Lux', the latest episode of 'Doctor Who'?

By Richard Edwards published 19 April 25

New episode "Lux" reveals that characters talking directly to the audience was just the start.

Space Movies & Shows

References

Screenshot from Doctor Who Season 2 Episode "Lux"

What's with all the fourth wall breaking in 'Lux', the latest episode of 'Doctor Who'?

By Richard Edwards published 19 April 25

New episode "Lux" reveals that characters talking directly to the audience was just the start.

Space Movies & Shows

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.

Best cameras for timelapse: Image shows a cityscape spreading across mountains, with clouds in the sky.

Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated 16 April 25

Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.

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