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An image of the Earth from the ISS with the sun beaming down on it

Can we dim the sun to fight climate change? Not without risking weather patterns, scientists suggest

Tereza Pultarova published 22 October 25

Scattering microscopic particles of sulfur in the atmosphere might slow down climate change. It might also change weather patterns.

This image of Betelgeuse is a color composite made from exposures from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2). A bright ball of light glows in the middle of deep space

Giant star Betelgeuse has a 'Betelbuddy' — and it's very little indeed

Stefanie Waldek published 22 October 25

Astronomers have sighted Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion — and it’s turning out to be full of surprises.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Oct. 22, 2025.

SpaceX launches record-breaking 133rd Falcon 9 mission of the year (video)

Mike Wall last updated 22 October 25

SpaceX launched its record-breaking 133rd Falcon 9 mission of 2025 today (Oct. 22), topping last year's tally with no signs of slowing down before the year ends.

The space shuttle Discovery, a white and black shuttle is on display at the Smithsonian Museum where people walk around it and view it.

The Smithsonian might have to cut space shuttle Discovery into pieces to get it to Texas

Josh Dinner published 22 October 25

"You'd be doing irreparable damage."

A black and white photo shows a man sitting in the director's chair with his back toward the camera next to a light with his face turned to the camera looking at a piece of paper

On this day in space! Oct. 22, 1992: Gene Roddenberry's ashes launch into space

Hanneke Weitering last updated 22 October 25

On Oct. 22, 1992, the space shuttle Columbia launched into space with the ashes of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek."

A view of Earth from space, with snow in the middle of the image and a series of green coastlines with water around the snow

Satellites watch glaciers melting in Patagonia | Space photo of the day for Oct. 22, 2025

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 22 October 25

New satellite imagery from the European Space Agency reveals nearly four decades of dramatic ice loss for two of Patagonia's largest glaciers.

The space shuttle Discovery, a white and black shuttle is on display at the Smithsonian Museum where people walk around it and view it. — The Smithsonian might have to cut space shuttle Discovery into pieces to get it to Texas In a letter to Congress, museum officials have warned the shuttle may need to be partially disassembled in order to be transferred, risking irreversible damage to one of the most meticulously preserved pieces of spaceflight history.

false-color blue and green splotches on a cratered grey surface — Volcanic explosions on Mars may have left massive ice deposits at the Red Planet's equator Ancient explosive volcanic eruptions on Mars could help explain mysterious hints of buried ice from the Red Planet's equator, a new study finds.

This image of Betelgeuse is a color composite made from exposures from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2). A bright ball of light glows in the middle of deep space — Giant star Betelgeuse has a 'Betelbuddy' — and it's very little indeed Astronomers have sighted Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion — and it’s turning out to be full of surprises.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Oct. 22, 2025. — SpaceX launches record-breaking 133rd Falcon 9 mission of the year (video) SpaceX launched its record-breaking 133rd Falcon 9 mission of 2025 today (Oct. 22), topping last year's tally with no signs of slowing down before the year ends.

A streak of white shows interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in the center of a starry night sky — Comet 3I/ATLAS could soon shower NASA's Jupiter probe in charged particles. Will it reveal more about the interstellar invader? At the end of October Europa Clipper will fly in line with 3I/ATLAS’ ion tail — but will any of the charged particles reach the spacecraft, and will the spacecraft be ready to receive them?

The Chinese company Landspace conducts a static fire test with its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket on Oct. 20, 2025. — China's 1st reusable rocket test fires engines ahead of debut flight (video) LandSpace conducted a static-fire test with its Zhuque-3 rocket recently, an important step in the prep work ahead of the partially reusable rocket's debut launch.

A view of Earth from space, with snow in the middle of the image and a series of green coastlines with water around the snow — Satellites watch glaciers melting in Patagonia | Space photo of the day for Oct. 22, 2025 New satellite imagery from the European Space Agency reveals nearly four decades of dramatic ice loss for two of Patagonia's largest glaciers.

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 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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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated 22 October 25

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

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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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Volcanic explosions on Mars may have left massive ice deposits at the Red Planet's equator
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Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 22 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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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 22 October 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

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

By 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.

Space Exploration

NASA'd too hard: The ultimate NASA trivia quiz

By 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.

Space Exploration

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

By 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.

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 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.

Saturn is seen as a giant yellow planet with golden rings in front and a small moon is seen as well

Chemistry on Saturn's huge moon Titan is even weirder than we thought

By Keith Cooper published 21 October 25

Titan's chemical inventory is believed to bear some resemblance to the prebiotic soup on the early Earth.

Space Photo of the Day

'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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 21 October 25

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Entertainment

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Neil deGrasse Tyson on his new book and the hidden dangers of defunding science: 'That will ultimately bite you in the ass' (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published 21 October 25

We spoke with Neil deGrasse Tyson about his new Q&A book "Just Visiting This Planet: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin From Omniscia" arriving on Oct. 21, 2025.

The 'Doom' movie is 20 years old: Looking back at Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's dreadful Martian action flick

By Richard Edwards published 21 October 25

Not even The People's Champion can save you from this Martian disaster.

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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

An illustration of exoplanet Kepler 16b, where its brown rocky surface can be seen in the darkness of space with its bright home star far in the distance.

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

A closeup of "leopard spots" on Mars seen by the Perseverance rover.

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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