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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 1, 2025.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos)

Josh Dinner published 2 May 25

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday night (May 1), carrying 28 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.

An artist's depiction of Lunar Trailblazer at work around the moon.

NASA still trying to revive silent Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter

Mike Wall published 1 May 25

NASA will keep trying for another six weeks to revive its water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer moon probe, which went silent a day after its Feb. 26 launch.

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Metroid games in order: Chronological and release

Fran Ruiz published 1 May 25

As we prepare for the arrival of Metroid Prime 4, here's the complete timeline of the entire Metroid series, in both chronological and release order.

two astronauts in white spacesuits work outside a space station

NASA astronauts on spacewalk relocate antenna, prep for new solar arrays at space station

Robert Z. Pearlman published 1 May 25

NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers conducted history's fifth all-female spacewalk on May 1, moving an antenna and partially preparing the ISS for a new set of solar arrays.

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FAA grounds Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until failure investigation is complete

Mike Wall published 1 May 25

The Federal Aviation Administration is grounding Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until the company completes an investigation into the vehicle's April 29 launch failure.

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Psyche spacecraft's sci-fi thrusters suffer glitch on way to metal-rich asteroid

Monisha Ravisetti published 1 May 25

There's an issue with the fuel line that feeds the Psyche asteroid probe's thrusters with xenon gas. But we needn't worry yet, NASA says.

An illustration of a blue planet to the right with a bright star in the back. — Doubts mount further over signs of alien life on K2-18b: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work' An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

two astronauts in white spacesuits work outside a space station — NASA astronauts prep ISS for new solar arrays on 5th-ever all-female spacewalk NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers conducted history's fifth all-female spacewalk on May 1, moving an antenna and partially preparing the ISS for a new set of solar arrays.

three grey moons orbit a planet lined with rings of clouds — Evidence of controversial Planet 9 uncovered in sky surveys taken 23 years apart An object seen to have moved in the time between when it was imaged by the IRAS and AKARI surveys in 1983 and 2006 respectively could be Planet Nine.

A cropped image of the asteroid Vesta's surface captured as NASA's Dawn spacecraft departed the rocky body on a trajectory to rendezvous with Ceres. — The 530 km-wide asteroid Vesta reaches opposition later this week, here's how to catch it in the night sky Vesta won't reach opposition with Earth again until Oct. 13, 2026.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 1, 2025. — SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday night (May 1), carrying 28 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.

streaks of light race across a starry night sky — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here's what to expect from the 'crumbs' of Halley's Comet The annual Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is due to peak on the morning of May 6. thanks to debris left by the famous Halley's Comet.

people in helmets and bright orange jackets sit in an inflatable boat in the ocean next to a cone-shaped white capsule floating in the water — NASA has used the US military for astronaut rescue for decades. So why ask private companies for help now? NASA is asking private industry and academia for ideas for new rescue services for its astronauts on Earth in the event of emergencies.

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NASA still trying to revive silent Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter
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Metroid games in order: Chronological and release
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NASA astronauts prep ISS for new solar arrays on 5th-ever all-female spacewalk
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FAA grounds Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until failure investigation is complete
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Psyche spacecraft's sci-fi thrusters suffer glitch on way to metal-rich asteroid

Spaceflight

Recovery crews surround the return capsule of China's Shenzhou 19 astronaut mission after it returned to Earth on April 30, 2025.

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months aboard Tiangong space station (video, photos)

By Mike Wall published 30 April 25

China's three-person Shenzhou 19 mission came home on Wednesday (April 30) after six months in orbit.

Human Spaceflight

The crew of Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station. From left to right: pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, mission specialist Sławosz Uznański and mission specialist Tibor Kapu.

SpaceX's next private astronaut mission to ISS, Ax-4, to launch May 29 for Axiom Space

By Josh Dinner published 29 April 25

Houston company Axiom Space announced on Tuesday (April 29) that it's targeting May 29 for the launch of its fourth astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published 25 April 25

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

An image of Mars

Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published 24 April 25

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Search For Life

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The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed)

By Darryl Seligman, Adina Feinstein published 29 April 25

As scientists, we must not forget our collective direction: the pursuit of truths and our responsibility to share these truths — and only these truths — with humanity.

Search for Life

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Did we actually find signs of alien life on K2-18b? 'We should expect some false alarms and this may be one'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 21 April 25

Last week, scientists announced they found the "strongest evidence yet" of alien life beyond our solar system. However, the scientific community remains skeptical.

Search for Life

This artist's concept of a lake at the north pole of Saturn's moon Titan illustrates raised rims and rampart-like features as seen by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

Alien life could exist on Saturn's big moon Titan — but finding it will be tough

By Victoria Corless published 15 April 25

Alien life could exist on the huge Saturn moon Titan, but probably not in the abundance scientists once hoped, according to a new study.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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See Saturn and Venus flank ghostly Neptune in the pre-dawn sky on May 2

By Anthony Wood published 1 May 25

Before Saturn and Neptune team up to leave Venus in the dust later in the month.

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Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 May 25

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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The brightest planets in May's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated 1 May 25

Reference Where are the bright naked-eye planets in May 2025 and when are the best times to view them?

Entertainment

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The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 1970s

By Jeff Spry published 1 May 25

From 'Space: 1999' and 'Battlestar Galactica' to 'UFO' and 'Mork & Mindy,' the 1970s might be the best decade of sci-fi TV yet!

Space Movies & Shows

These ARE the Lego Star Wars deals you're looking for

By Paul Brett published 30 April 25

Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts you can make on the best Lego Star Wars sets as May 4th approaches.

Sci-fi space commandos look out over a lunar city

You really need to check out 'Moonrise', Netflix's awesome new sci-fi anime from the director of 'Attack on Titan'

By Jeff Spry published 30 April 25

Earthlings take on a lunar revolution in this exhausting-but-ambitious sci-fi spectacle

References

Split image showing stills from three 1970s sci-fi shows. Left to right, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers and the 25th Century, and The Tomorrow People

The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 1970s

By Jeff Spry published 1 May 25

From 'Space: 1999' and 'Battlestar Galactica' to 'UFO' and 'Mork & Mindy,' the 1970s might be the best decade of sci-fi TV yet!

Space Movies & Shows

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Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 1 May 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 May 25

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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