Skywatching

Telescopes, drones, binoculars, star projectors and more surround the space.com logo on a colorful sky background.

Last-chance Cyber Monday deals 2025 still available: telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, streaming, drones and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.

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A ZWO Seestar Z30 portable telescope against a planet background.

With Cyber Monday over, you can still save $50 on this smart telescope, our expert called 'small but mighty'

By Chris McMullen published

Deals Our astronomy expert, Gemma Lavender, was seriously impressed with the ZWO Seestar S30. It's still $50 off in a Cyber Monday sale, but you'll have to hurry.

Deals
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Night sky tonight: The moon advances on the Pleiades overnight on Dec. 2

By Jamie Carter last updated

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

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Spaceflight

people in blue jackets lean into the opening of a charred cone-shaped spacecraft lying on its side on the rocky floor of a desert

China to bring damaged spacecraft back to Earth after sending up replacement for stuck astronauts

By Brett Tingley published

China's space agency has announced it will return a damaged spacecraft back to Earth without crew after a suspected debris strike left it unfit for flight.

Launches & Spacecraft
Billionaire Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's choice for NASA chief, has commanded two space missions.

Round 2: Watch Senate hearing for Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief on Dec. 3

By Mike Wall published

The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.

Space Exploration
A footprint left on the moon during NASA's Apollo program.

That's one small step for trivia: An Apollo space quiz

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Test your cosmic knowledge with this thrilling Apollo-themed space quiz—where lunar legends and NASA milestones collide!

Apollo
SOHO was launched by an Atlas II-AS (AC-121) from Cape Canaveral Air Station (today Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) in Florida on Dec. 2, 1995

On this day in space! Dec. 2, 1995: NASA launches SOHO sun-watching satellite

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated

On Dec. 2, 1995, NASA launched the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, also known as SOHO.

Launches & Spacecraft
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rests on the deck of a drone ship shortly after launching launching 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 2, 2025.

SpaceX launches 60th mission of the year from California (video)

By Mike Wall published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink internet satellites early Tuesday morning (Dec. 2). It was the company's 60th liftoff of 2025 from the Golden State.

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Science & Astronomy

All components of Mars One's settlement are slated to reach their destination by 2021. The hardware includes two living units, two life-support units, a second supply unit and two rovers.

Could future astronauts build houses on Mars with bacteria?

By Julian Dossett published

Would you like to live in a house on Mars made with Earth bacteria and Martian rocks?

Mars
thirty different views of a yellow, fuzzy orb on a black background, arranged in a somewhat 's'-shaped curve

30 years of SOHO staring at the sun | Space photo of the day for Dec. 2, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

This year marks 30 years of SOHO observing our sun, an extraordinary milestone for a mission originally expected to last only about three years.

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Entertainment

It may be Tuesday, but this Cyber Monday deal is still live until midnight — don't miss this 77% discount on Paramount Plus

By Rich Owen last updated

Deals Save $10 a month on a subscription to Paramount+. It's the home of Star Trek, Transformers, Halo, The X Files and many more blockbuster sci-fi movies and shows.

Deals
A series of screenshots from the Marvel Cosmic Invasion game, showing cartoon characters fighting.

'Marvel Cosmic Invasion' review: An old-fashioned space adventure featuring one of the greatest Marvel villains of all time

By Fran Ruiz published

Tribute Games' take on Marvel comics focuses on the universe's more overlooked cosmic elements and packs a delightfully off-beat roster of heroes.

Space Games
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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

A reddish dusty surface is seen with an orange sun in the background

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

By Morgan Underwood published

But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.

Search for Life
"Wow!" signal printout. The comment on the side inspired the event's name.

SETI's 'Noah’s Ark' – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life

By Gabriela Radulescu published

An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Search for Life
A bright dot of a star in the darkness of space with stars all around.

Scientists want to search for life in this double star system devoid of giant exoplanets. Here's why

By Kiona N. Smith published

The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

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Technology

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Drone deals still available 2025: The best deals for all budgets

By Alexander Cox last updated

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Drones
A series of products and logos, Lego and quadcopters surround a space.com logo on a purple and blue background.

Looking for a last-minute bargain? These Cyber Monday streaming, Lego and drone deals are must-haves, but time's running out, so you'll have to hurry

By Alexander Cox published

Here's a quick, one-stop shop of the best last-minute must-get Cyber Monday streaming, Lego and drone deals still available, but they won't be for long.

Technology
Three laptops are placed in a triangular formation with the space.com logo in the top left corner, all on a purple background.

Looking for a cheap Black Friday laptop deal? These 7 offers have caught my eye

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

I test laptops for a living and I've found several worthwhile laptop deals this Black Friday, with huge discounts on MacBooks and other high-end models.

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