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'Doom' at 20 — a staggeringly dull movie that really should have been left buried on Mars

Richard Edwards published 21 October 25

Not even Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson can save you from this Martian disaster.

A white capsule with two solar panels is seen floating in orbit above Earth in space

The other space race: why the world is obsessed with sending objects into orbit

Tony Milligan published 21 October 25

An academic dives into "the other space race" as countries work to send satellites and other objects into orbit around the Earth.

NASA'd too hard: The ultimate NASA trivia quiz

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 21 October 25

Test your knowledge of NASA's triumphs, setbacks, and space-age breakthroughs that define this space agency's legendary history.

A white cone with NASA and ESA logos is lowered inside a large warehouse bay.

NASA stacks Artemis 2 moon mission's Orion capsule atop SLS rocket ahead of 2026 launch

Josh Dinner published 21 October 25

The Artemis 2 SLS rocket that will launch the next astronauts around the moon is all put together inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building.

This computer-generated image shows the Chandrayaan-1 moon orbiter’s location when it was detected by NASA’s Goldstone Solar System radar on July 2, 2016. The 124-mile (200 kilometers) wide purple circle represents the width of the Goldstone radar beam at lunar distance. The white box in the upper-right corner depicts the strength of the radar echo.

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st moon mission

Hanneke Weitering last updated 21 October 25

On Oct. 21, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon.

A small metal satellite is launched floating above Earth with part of the International Space Station seen on the left part of the image

'You're free!' Tiny Japanese satellites escape doomed space station years ahead of its fiery death | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2025

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 21 October 25

JAXA has successfully deployed three new Cubesats from the International Space Station's Kibo module, marking another step in democratizing access to space.

White streaks across a blue starry night sky show satellites with silhouettes of trees at the bottom of the image — This company's plan to launch 4,000 massive space mirrors has scientists alarmed: 'From an astronomical perspective, that's pretty catastrophic' Reflect Orbital has applied for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to launch a giant mirror to space next year.

A white cone with NASA and ESA logos is lowered inside a large warehouse bay. — NASA stacks Artemis 2 moon mission’s Orion capsule atop SLS rocket ahead of 2026 launch The Artemis 2 SLS rocket that will launch the next astronauts around the moon is all put together inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building.

A white capsule with two solar panels is seen floating in orbit above Earth in space — The other space race: why the world is obsessed with sending objects into orbit An academic dives into "the other space race" as countries work to send satellites and other objects into orbit around the Earth.

A constellation map of the night sky showing labeled stars like Spica with a bright light in the middle of the image which is labeled "the sun" and below it is a dark dot showing a new moon — New moon of October 2025 hides red star Antares for some lucky stargazers tonight The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the red star Antares for observers in South America.

a massive silver-and-white rocket lands on the grey, dusty surface of the moon — SpaceX could lose contract for Artemis 3 astronaut moon-landing mission, acting NASA chief says: 'The problem is, they're behind' SpaceX has long held the contract to land NASA's Artemis 3 astronauts on the moon a few years from now. But the agency plans to reopen the bidding, according to acting NASA chief Sean Duffy.

A bright comet is pictured to the lower right of a star-studded black sky. A tail extends diagonally upwards and away from the nucleus, past a bright blue star that dominates the left of the image, featuring prominent refraction spikes. — How to see Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) shine in the October sky Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will make a close flyby of Earth on Oct. 21.

Two images side by side showing smoky metal parts that have landed in soft dirt — Mysterious smoldering wreckage in Australian Outback is likely part of a Chinese rocket A piece of smoldering wreckage found in Western Australia is likely part of a Chinese rocket that crashed to Earth on Saturday (Oct. 18), experts say.

Skywatching

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 October 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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Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter last updated 20 October 25

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

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Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky

By Anthony Wood published 20 October 25

Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky.

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

By Space.com last updated 21 October 25

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

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Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

By Leonard David published 20 October 25

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that."

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Oct. 19, 2025. It was the 132nd Falcon 9 launch of the year, tying a SpaceX record.

SpaceX lofts 10,000th Starlink satellite to orbit on record-tying 132nd Falcon 9 launch of the year (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 19 October 25

SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite to orbit from California today (Oct. 19), on the company's record-tying 132nd Falcon 9 mission of the year.

Launches & Spacecraft

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Oct. 19, 2025.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to orbit on Falcon 9 rocket's record-breaking 31st flight (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 19 October 25

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set a new reuse record today (Oct. 19) on a Starlink satellite launch, flying for the 31st time.

Launches & Spacecraft

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui snapped this photo from the International Space Station's Kibo module. He posted it on X on Oct. 14, 2025.

Japanese astronaut snaps stunning aurora photo from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 13 - 17, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 October 25

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

International Space Station

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 October 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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Virtual particles: How physicists' clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality

By Dipangkar Dutta published 20 October 25

A physicist explains the idea of virtual particles and why they are important to study.

Particle Physics

Space Photo of the Day

Hubble spies a glowing 'starburst ring' | Space photo of the day for Oct. 20, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 20 October 25

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Entertainment

The best streaming deals 2025: watch great Sci-Fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated 20 October 25

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

Gabriel Lorca (Jason Isaacs) sits in the captain's chair, with Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) to the right on Star Trek: Discovery.

The final frontier of trivia: a 'Star Trek' themed quiz

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 19 October 25

This quiz will test your knowledge of 'Star Trek' ships, species, episodes, and the ideals that explore the final frontier.

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Perseverance in action

How excited should we be about the latest Mars potential biosignature discovery? 'It's arguably the best evidence we have so far'

By Keith Cooper published 1 October 25

What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?

Search for Life

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No near neighbors: Closest technologically advanced aliens may be 33,000 light-years from Earth

By Stefanie Waldek published 24 September 25

A new study suggests that, without plate tectonics and the right balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, advanced alien civilizations may be exceedingly rare.

Search for Life

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Could a Mars crater have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover finds more evidence it's possible

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 19 September 25

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.

Search for Life

Technology

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Best star projectors under $100: Black Friday 2025

By Chris McMullen last updated 20 October 25

These are the best star projectors under $100, so you can get genuine quality without spending a fortune ahead of Black Friday 2025.

A white drone with four propellors and two stands on a white display table.

How can Europe fight back against incursions by drone aircraft?

By Matthew Powell published 18 October 25

An academic looks at the risks of drone aircraft, from airplanes to civilian attacks and injuries.

A white vehicle with six wheels and a rounded front window rolls across a dusty surface.

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover rolls across Arizona | Space photo of the day for Oct. 9, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 9 October 25

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover was tested in Arizona's rugged desert terrain to simulate lunar exploration and refine designs for future missions.

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