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Black Friday 2025 deals you can already get: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera offers 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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Night sky for tonight: See the moon, Saturn and Altair meet in the southern sky

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.

Stargazing

Northern lights forecast Nov. 26: Auroras possible again tonight as fast solar wind continues

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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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Spaceflight

A rover sits on the reddish brownish surface of Mars

On this day in space! Nov. 26, 2011: Curiosity Rover launches to Mars

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated

On November 26, 2011, the NASA Curiosity rover launched to Mars.

Launches & Spacecraft
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) speaks during a news conference on the “Epstein Files" outside the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Trump administration targets former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

By Mike Wall published

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a former NASA astronaut, is under investigation for his participation in a short video reminding members of the U.S. military not to obey illegal orders.

Human Spaceflight
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After 5 years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover may have found its 1st meteorite (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.'

Mars Rovers
The uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrives at China's Tiangong space station on Nov. 25, 2025.

Watch China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)

By Mike Wall published

China's uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at the Tiangong space station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25), giving the three astronauts living there a safe way to get home.

Launches & Spacecraft
Streaks of light from Starlink satellites cross in front of the Lyra and Cygnus constellations.

Satellite space quiz: What's orbiting Earth?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

This quiz dives into satellites and explores what is orbiting Earth.

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Science & Astronomy

The illustration shows a cutaway revealing the interior of early Earth with a hot, melted layer above the boundary between the core and mantle.

Mysterious lava puddles in Earth's mantle may hold clues about the origin of life: 'These are not random oddities'

By Stefanie Waldek published

Two perplexing structures deep inside Earth might be ancient remnants of our early planet, and they could hold clues about the origin of life.

Earth
Close-up video of the Sun, filling the left half of the view, its surface covered what looks like moving, glowing hairs accompanied by some short-lived bright arcs. Protruding to the right, in the centre of the video, is dark material that looks almost feathery, with thin streaks flowing both away from and towards the Sun.

Dark plasma dances over the sun | Space photo of the day for Nov. 26, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

These images help to unravel the magnetic mechanisms driving the sun's behavior and shaping the space environment throughout the solar system.

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Entertainment

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Stream all of Star Trek, including the latest season of Strange New Worlds and the upcoming Starfleet Academy for up to 77% off Paramount+

By Alexander Cox published

Deals Paramount Plus is just $2.99 a month for two months this Black Friday, meaning you can stream the new season of Starfleet Academy and all Star Trek content.

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Best streaming services for sci-fi fans Black Friday 2025: Disney Plus, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus, and more

By Alexander Cox last updated

The best streaming services for sci-fi fans this Black Friday offer plenty of out-of-this-world content for binge-watching shows and marathon movie sessions.

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What's Up In Space Today

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.

Search for Life
Artist's conception of a protoplanetary disc around a newborn star. A new study suggests that our solar system formed from a cloud of dust and gas that was isolated from the broader galaxy for up to 30 million years.

Planets may make their own water as they form — could that mean more habitable worlds in the universe?

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

New lab experiments suggest that water may not be a rare visitor delivered by chance but rather a fundamental ingredient woven into the process of planetary birth.

Search for Life
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Technology

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Best Drones Black Friday 2025: Take your pick of the very best

By James Abbott last updated

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots — and there are great deals to be had this Black Friday.

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

Drone deals 2025: The best deals for all budgets this Black Friday

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
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I've hand-picked all the best Black Friday VPN deals for 2025, save over 70% on select services

By Alexander Cox published

Black Friday VPN deals are landing ahead of the big day on November 28 — we've hand-picked the best to keep you safe and secure while streaming online.

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