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Watch live: 2 NASA astronauts taking spacewalk outside ISS today

NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (May 1) to move a communications antenna and perform some other tasks. The roughly 6.5-hour spacewalk will start around 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT); coverage will begin at 6:30 a.m. EDT (1030 GMT).

U.S. Spacewalk 93 - YouTube

U.S. Spacewalk 93 - YouTube

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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

Anthony Wood published 1 May 25

Vesta won't reach opposition with Earth again until Oct. 13, 2026.

Thousands of galaxies in various shapes and sizes are captured in this new image from the James Webb Space Telescope. More distant galaxies appear redder and smaller, compared to galaxies that are closer and appear larger and white or blueish.

James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)

Samantha Mathewson published 1 May 25

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a "visual feast of galaxies," including objects billions of light years away and the most massive known galactic group.

a distant image of a small moon

On this day in space! May 1, 1949: Neptune's moon Nereid discovered

Hanneke Weitering last updated 1 May 25

On May 1, 1949, Neptune's moon Nereid was discovered by the Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper.

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

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.

a bright white full moon rises above the ruins of an ancient building

May full moon 2025: The Flower Moon hides the red star Antares

Jesse Emspak last updated 1 May 25

Reference The Full Flower Moon of 2025 will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of May 12. Two days later, the just-past-full moon will occult the star Antares.

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

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?

An image of Jupiter. — Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome NASA's mission to Jupiter has revealed new findings about the giant planet and its volcanic moon.

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.

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

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.

NASA astronaut Anne McClain conducts a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on March 22,2019. — Watch 2 NASA astronauts perform the 5th-ever all-female spacewalk today NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain will head outside the ISS at around 8 a.m. ET today (May 1) on history's fifth all-female spacewalk, and you can watch it live.

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.

Bode's galaxy hangs in space among a sea of stars, featuring a bright central core and sweeping spiral arms. — Amateur astrophotographer captures gorgeous view of Bode's galaxy from Death Valley Amateur astrophotographer Joel Martin captured this stunning view of Bode's galaxy in February this year during a stargazing festival in Death Valley, California.

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James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here's what to expect from the 'crumbs' of Halley's Comet
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Doubts mount further over signs of alien life on K2-18b: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'
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Watch 2 NASA astronauts perform the 5th-ever all-female spacewalk today
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Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome

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

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander captured stunning views of the moon after its second lunar orbit maneuver on Feb. 24, 2025.

'We learned so much that we didn't know': Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander mission was full of surprises

By Leonard David published 26 April 25

Firefly Aerospace's CEO Jason Kim says the company's successful Blue Ghost moon lander mission revealed 'so much that we didn't know' about the lunar surface.

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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a blue planet near a red star, with thousands of stars seen in the background around them

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

An illustration of a blue planet to the right with a bright star in the back.

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

a graphic of the night sky with a starry sky background. A black circle is in the center with Night Sky written in white. There is a white telescope beneath the text. In the top left corner it says Space.com in cooperation with Starry Night.

Night sky, May 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated 1 May 25

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during May 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 May 25

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 May 25

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.

Entertainment

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

Screenshots from Elio, an animated sci-fi movie from Disney & Pixar.

'Elio': Release date, trailers, and everything we know about Disney Pixar's outer space adventure

By Fran Ruiz last updated 30 April 25

Walt Disney Studios and Pixar are returning to animated outer space with sci-fi adventure comedy "Elio."

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References

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Night sky, May 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated 1 May 25

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during May 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 May 25

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 May 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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