On this day! Oct. 5, 1962: Happy Birthday, European Southern Observatory!
On. Oct. 5, 1962, the European Southern Observatory was born!
Skywatching
DWARFLAB DWARF 3 smart telescope review
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just announced the passenger list for NS-36, the company's 15th space tourism launch.
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SpaceX sent 28 more of its Starlink satellites skyward from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today (Oct. 3). It was the company's 125th Falcon 9 launch of the year already.
Science & Astronomy
A walk across Alaska's Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
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NASA pilot suits up to scan the Earth | Space photo of the day for Oct 3. 2025
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Entertainment
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Alien: Earth suggests a future where consciousness isn't confined to the body you're born in, but is this a realistic possibility, or merely science fiction? We spoke to experts to find out.
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Northern lights - live updates
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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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
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No near neighbors: Closest technologically advanced aliens may be 33,000 light-years from Earth
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Technology
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