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Experts ask where the center of the universe is

Rob Coyne published 13 July 25

With the universe constantly expanding, scientists have a hard time finding where its center is.

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Feast your eyes on the shortlisted pics for the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards (photos)

Anthony Wood published 13 July 25

The winners will be announced during a ceremony in September.

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Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time. Where do they come from?

Nola Taylor Tillman published 13 July 25

"It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers away."

a white and black rocket launches into the dark of night, its bright white thrust lighting up its launch pad and surrounding area.

SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)

Mike Wall published 13 July 25

SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13).

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'Mycopunk' is what happens when 'Borderlands' gets a nasty fungal infection (Interview)

Fran Ruiz published 12 July 25

Robots take on a dangerous and world-consuming fungus in Mycopunk, a new co-op shooter set in outer space. We chatted to the developers about how the fungal menace was created.

This Week in Space podcast 168 — "Survivor: NASA"

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 168 — "Survivor: NASA"

Space.com Staff published 12 July 25

On Episode 168 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik jump into the headlines. including Sean Duffy being named interim NASA Administrator.

An illustration of 3I/Atlas shedding material as it passes close to the sun — Astronomers say new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'very likely to be the oldest comet we have ever seen' 3I/ATLAS isn't just fascinating because it is the third interstellar visitor found in the solar system; new research suggests it's also the oldest comet ever seen, at over 7 billion years old.

a white and black rocket launches into the dark of night, its bright white thrust lighting up its launch pad and surrounding area. — SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13).

an illustration of the night sky — Don't miss the stars of the Summer Triangle twinkling in the eastern sky this weekend The Summer Triangle is a formation of stellar bodies called an asterism, made up of the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair.

A tent sits under the night sky watching the stars — Inside New Brunswick's ambituous plan for the world's densest dark-sky corridor Astrotourism is coming to Canada, thanks to an ambitious plan for a chain of six dark-sky sites along 100 miles of the spectacular Bay of Fundy coastline.

An illustration shows the asteroid 2024 YT4 streaking toward the moon — Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.

An orange full moon is pictured rising over a sandy beach, on which sits a large pier. The sky is turning a dark blue, and sunlight can be seen reflected in the windows of a building on the pier. — July 2025 full 'Buck Moon' dazzles skywatchers worldwide (photos) The July full moon didn't disappoint as it rode low across the horizon last night and we've got the photos to prove it.

This Week in Space podcast 168 — "Survivor: NASA" — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 168 — "Survivor: NASA" On Episode 168 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik jump into the headlines. including Sean Duffy being named interim NASA Administrator.

Skywatching

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Amazon Prime Day 2025: The last big savings still available

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 12 July 25

Deals Amazon Spring Deal Days are nearly here, we've rounded some of the best pre-sale offers.

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Act fast to get the best cameras for less — Amazon Prime Day ends tonight

By Harry Bennett published 11 July 25

Deals The end of Prime Day is in sight — savings won't last for long on these top Canon and Sony cameras.

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Prime Day is over but savings are still active — invest in some new optics for the return of Saturn to late-night skies

By Harry Bennett published 11 July 25

Prime Day finished on July 11 and there are still some late savings on telescopes and binoculars, but they won't last forever.

Skywatching Kit

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Feast your eyes on the shortlisted pics for the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards (photos)
2
Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time. Where do they come from?
3
SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)
4
'Mycopunk' is what happens when 'Borderlands' gets a nasty fungal infection (Interview)
5
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 168 — "Survivor: NASA"

Spaceflight

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On this day in space! July 12, 1989: Olympus communications satellite launches into space

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 12 July 25

On July 12, 1989, the European Space Agency launched an experimental communications satellite named Olympus-1.

Launches & Spacecraft

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

By Space.com last updated 12 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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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 12 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

The Chinese company Landspace conducts an engine test with the first stage of its methane-fueled Zhuque-3 rocket in June 2025.

Chinese company Landspace aims to debut its reusable methane rocket this year (video)

By Andrew Jones published 12 July 25

Landspace aims to debut its stainless steel Zhuque-3 rocket later this year, marking a bold step forward for China's commercial launch sector.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Keeping wastewater flowing into tomorrow's coffee | On the ISS this week July 7 - 11, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 11 July 25

The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their second of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.

International Space Station

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 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.

Could asteroid mining actually work? Maybe if we start with impact sites on the moon

By Leonard David published 12 July 25

"Can humanity enjoy the benefits of both asteroid and lunar mining without compromise, or do we have to choose one at the expense of the other?"

Space Photo of the Day

NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 11 July 25

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Entertainment

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Who is Metamorpho, the shape-shifting miracle in James Gunn's 'Superman'?

By Jeff Spry published 12 July 25

This B-List DC Comics character is about to shine in the limelight of James Gunn's new superhero epic.

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'Darkness is coming.' 'Foundation' Season 3 arrives today on Apple TV+

By Jeff Spry published 11 July 25

The Mule makes a murderous entrance in today's premiere episode, 'A Song For the End of Everything'.

What's Up In Space Today

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

(Main) an illustration of an Earth-like planet (inset) Clavascidium lacinulatum a desrt lichen

Alien life could survive deadly stellar radiation, Earth's desert lichen reveal

By Robert Lea published 26 June 25

A walk in the desert and a curious discovery could have revealed that the secrets of alien life grow in the harshest conditions on Earth in the form of lichen.

Search for Life

The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

By David Crookes, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 June 25

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

Search for Life

Technology

We've reviewed hundreds of Lego sets — these are the best Prime Day Lego deals you can still get

By Alexander Cox last updated 12 July 25

Amazon Prime Day 2025 has come to an end but there are still sizable discounts on Lego Star Wars, space and Marvel sets to snap up.

These are the best Amazon Prime Day 2025 model rocket deals still available

By Alexander Cox last updated 12 July 25

These are the best Amazon Prime Day model rocket deals you can still get as the sales event has come to an end but discounts are still live.

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We've tested countless drones these are the best Prime Day drone deals that you can still get

By Alexander Cox last updated 12 July 25

Some Prime Day drone deals are still live and we've rounded up the best models still on offer.

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