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World Space Week 2025 explores what it means to live beyond Earth
World Space Week 2025 (Oct. 4–10) explores the theme "Living in Space," with global events highlighting the challenges and future of life beyond Earth.
Astronauts work through the U.S. government shutdown | On the International Space Station Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025
The Expedition 73 crew continued their science research and maintenance work aboard the International Space Station this week, despite the start of a U.S. government shutdown back on Earth.
Blue Origin reveals space tourists to launch on next New Shepard rocket
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just announced the passenger list for NS-36, the company's 15th space tourism launch.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 125th Falcon 9 mission of the year (video)
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.
Europe teams with Japan on asteroid mission, beefs up space cooperation with South Korea
The European Space Agency signed a cooperation deal with South Korea and advanced a rideshare mission with Japan, as the agency pushes for wider global partnerships.
NASA closes doors to 15,000 employees as US government shutdown begins
Over 80% of NASA's workforce is being told to stay home during the government shutdown.
European version of SpaceX's Starship? ESA signs deal for reusable upper stage demonstrator
ESA has signed a €40m contract with Avio to develop a reusable upper stage demonstrator, marking a step toward Europe's own Starship-like ambitions.
How excited should we be about the latest Mars potential biosignature discovery? 'It's arguably the best evidence we have so far'
What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?
