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The International Space Station photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft in 2018.

Could the answers to cancer lie in space? Why off-Earth research is heating up

Tom Brown published 13 June 25

The space environment is not kind to human bodies. The final frontier may therefore be the perfect place to study cancer — and someday even treat it.

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

Jamie Carter last updated 13 June 25

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

An illustration of distant supernova impacting Earth

Supernovas may have triggered life-threatening changes in ancient Earth's climate. Scientists say it could happen again

Robert Lea published 13 June 25

Ancient supernovas may have blasted Earth with powerful radiation, causing dramatic changes in our climate, and could do so again, posing a threat to life.

A NASA graphic depicting the phases of the moon for May 2025. The half-lit first quarter moon is on June 3 with the right half illuminated by the sun, Full moon is on June 11. The third quarter phase is on June 17, when its left side will be lit, and new moon is on June 25.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 June 25

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

Man looking at colorful auroras in north Iceland. Snow covered ground with stars and Northern lights dancing in the sky.

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

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 June 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.

A castle ruin is in the foreground of the image with a subtle pink hued sky and a bright full moon.

Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon

Tariq Malik last updated 13 June 25

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

colorful northern lights appear as curtains of pink and green with trees silhouetted below. — Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho on June 14 Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.

An illustration shows Pluto and its largest moon Charon — Pluto's hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds Simultaneously cooling Pluto while energizing atmospheric molecules to allow them to escape into space, Pluto's haze plays a key role in the planet's energy balance.

(Inset) an illustration of a white dwarf. (Main top) Gaia22ayj seen in X-rays and visible light (Main bottom) Images of Gaia22ayj taken by ZTF — Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution.

Five ESA missions set to be impacted if Trump's cuts to NASA go ahead — European Space Agency reveals 3 key space missions threatened by Trump's NASA budget cuts At least three ESA space missions are under threat as a result of Trump's budget cuts. The gravitational wave observatory LISA, Venus orbiter EnVision, and NewAthena may require "recovery actions."

portrait of four astronauts — three men and one woman — in black and white spacesuits — SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronauts postponed indefinitely due to leaky ISS module The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.

An illustration of the YSES-1 planetary system — James Webb Space Telescope sees 1st exoplanet raining sand alongside 'sandcastle' partner world In two related firsts, the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered sand-filled rains on a distant exoplanet as its "sandcastle" partner world forms from sandy matter before the eyes of astronomers.

A white building with dark domed roofs sits on a dark surface — Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close "There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."

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Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited
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Pluto's hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds

Spaceflight

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly the Ax-4 private astronaut mission stand on the pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Propellant leak delays SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronaut mission to the ISS

By Mike Wall published 11 June 25

SpaceX is standing down from the planned June 11 launch of the Ax-4 private astronaut mission due to a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. No new target date has been announced.

Private Spaceflight

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SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates

By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 10 June 25

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published 25 April 25

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

An image of Mars

Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published 24 April 25

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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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

Scientists question possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b in new study: 'We never saw more than insignificant hints'

By Victoria Corless published 25 May 25

The skepticism continues over recent claims of possible hints of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Search for Life

Could interspecies two-way communication with dolphins provide clues about how to communicate with intelligent aliens?

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

By Leonard David published 23 May 25

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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NASA astronaut aboard ISS captures colorful aurora in time-lapse footage of Earth from space (video)

By Anthony Wood published 12 June 25

The time-lapse footage was captured by NASA astronaut Jonny Kim.

The Unistellar eVscope 2 on a Space.com background.

Gaze at the Orion Nebula together - eVscope 2 is $570 off for Father's Day

By Harry Bennett published 12 June 25

Deals This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day

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Watch June's full Strawberry Moon skim the southern horizon live online tonight

By Anthony Wood published 11 June 25

This month's full Strawberry Moon rides low across the southern sky via livestream on June 11.

Entertainment

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Star Trek to Star Wars, The Fantastic Four to Predator — here are 10 sci-fi comic books coming your way in 2025

By Jeff Spry published 12 June 25

Big franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'The Fantastic Four' are joined by exciting original works. These are the sci-fi comics we can't wait for in 2025.

Split image showing screenshots from Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien: Romulus (2024).

Alien movies in order: chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz last updated 12 June 25

Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Space Movies & Shows

Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter and minifigures

Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter review

By Ian Stokes published 11 June 25

Grab a Lego set worthy of the Lisan al Gaib with the Lego Dune Ornithopter.

References

Split image showing screenshots from Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien: Romulus (2024).

Alien movies in order: chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz last updated 12 June 25

Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Space Movies & Shows

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 11 June 25

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

Split image for Predator movies in order showing Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator, the Predator in Predator, and Amber Midthunder in Prey.

Predator movies in order: chronological and release

By Fran Ruiz last updated 11 June 25

Watch all the Predator movies in order, both chronological and release. From Predator to Prey, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

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