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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches the first 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites to orbit on April 28, 2025.

Watch Atlas V rocket launch 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit early Dec. 15

Mike Wall published 14 December 25

Liftoff is scheduled for 3:49 a.m. ET on Monday (Dec. 15).

NASA's Mariner 2 probe became the first successful mission to another planet when it flew by Venus on Dec. 14, 1962, as depicted in this postage stamp art from U.S. Postal Service.

On this day in space! Dec. 14, 1962: Mariner 2 spacecraft flies by Venus

Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated 14 December 25

On Dec. 14, 1962, NASA's Mariner 2 spacecraft flew by Venus.

A NASA graphic showcasing the four major moon phases for December 2025 lined up in a row against a black background. The full moon is on the left labelled with the date Dec. 4, the half-lit third quarter moon is on its right for Dec. 11, the new moon is next with the date Dec. 19, while the first quarter moon is on the right for Dec. 27.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 December 25

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

Promotional image for The Expanse season 6

'The Expanse' at 10: the outer space drama that should have been as big as 'Game of Thrones'

Richard Edwards published 14 December 25

It's one of the 21st century's best sci-fi shows. If only "The Expanse" had found the audience it deserved.

A series of white streaks of meteor showers are seen in a pale blue night sky over some mountain peaks at the bottom of the image

December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us?

Joe Rao published 14 December 25

December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

An illustration showing a data center in space with various white modules of servers

Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?

Domenico Vicinanza published 14 December 25

Assuming Google does manage to launch a prototype in 2027, will it simply be a high-stakes technical experiment – or the dawning of a new era?

A series of white streaks of meteor showers are seen in a pale blue night sky over some mountain peaks at the bottom of the image — December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us? December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

a camera mounted on the side of a rocket captures the plume from the booster's nine engines as they near cutoff and separation. — Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing (video) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The first stage then made the company's 550th landing.

An illustration showing a data center in space with various white modules of servers — Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit? Assuming Google does manage to launch a prototype in 2027, will it simply be a high-stakes technical experiment – or the dawning of a new era?

CAS Space's Kinetica-1 rocket launches two technical experiment satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Nov. 9, 2025. — Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

An illustration of the Tatooine-like planet HD 143811 AB b as it orbits its twin parent stars — Astronomers discover images of rare Tatooine-like exoplanet with a strange 300-year orbit: 'Exactly how it works is still uncertain' The planet formed 50 million years after the dinosaurs died, making it incredibly young in cosmic terms.

An illustration showing the accretion disc surrounding a black hole, in which the inner region of the disc wobbles. — Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime "This is a real gift for physicists as we confirm predictions made more than a century ago."

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

Skywatching

A meteor is pictured shooting diagonally through a starry night sky.

Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream

By Anthony Wood published 13 December 25

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Meteors are pictured swarming through a starry sky above a grassy plain.

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year

By Anthony Wood published 13 December 25

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 December 25

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight. Here's when to look for the most shooting stars — and where to aim your gaze.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

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4
Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?
5
'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space

Spaceflight

A poster for the documentary "Fiddler on the Moon" where an astronaut wearing a full suit looks at the camera and two candles are reflected in their face shield.

'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space

By Josh Dinner published 14 December 25

'No matter what your traditions are, someone is going to break them.'

Space Exploration

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches the "RAISE and Shine" mission from New Zealand on Dec. 13, 2025.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit (photos)

By Mike Wall last updated 14 December 25

Rocket Lab launched a Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit from New Zealand on Saturday night (Dec. 13).

Launches & Spacecraft

the blue waters and white clouds stretch to out to Earth's horizon, set against the blackness of space; in the foreground, a space capsule extends out from a space station

Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 13 December 25

The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.

International Space Station

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 12 December 25

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Launches & Spacecraft

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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

By Space.com last updated 12 December 25

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

Science & Astronomy

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 8, 2025: NASA lost contact with which Mars spacecraft this week?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 13 December 25

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

An illustration shows a potential second Big Bang, a "dark Big Bang."

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

By Alexey A. Petrov published 13 December 25

Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

Space Photo of the Day

Comet Lemmon and Milky Way spotted over Hawaii | Space photo of the day for Dec. 12, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 12 December 25

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Entertainment

'Doctor Who' spin-offs ranked: From K-9 and Daleks! to 'Class', 'The Sarah Jane Adventures' and 'Torchwood'

By Richard Edwards published 13 December 25

As 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' rages on, we look back at the previous TV shows to explode out of the Whoniverse.

Space Movies & Shows

an astronaut encounters a strange alien being

'Exodus' is a spiritual successor to 'Mass Effect' with a hard sci-fi edge. We spoke to the devs about time-dilation, human evolution, and honoring hard sci-fi (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published 12 December 25

Sci-fi adventure Exodus is looking alright, alright, alright.

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

A silhouette of a planet is in front of a giant sun with a small planet to the right of the image

Which exoplanet in the TRAPPIST-1 system could be habitable? Scientists are modeling the star to find out

By Samantha Mathewson published 8 December 25

Frequent flares from the nearby star TRAPPIST-1 could offer new clues in the search for habitable planets beyond Earth.

Search for Life

A reddish dusty surface is seen with an orange sun in the background

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

By Morgan Underwood published 28 November 25

But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.

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 24 November 25

An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Search for Life

Technology

A SpaceX rocket lifts off in the background behind the sign for Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

US Space Force to get 'next level' tech to combat drones near Cape Canaveral launch sites

By Brett Tingley published 12 December 25

The U.S. Space Force is boosting its ability to deter and defeat drones and other uncrewed aerial systems near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Eastern Range.

An experiment using different colored bacteria with the camera focused on a metal box containing the bacteria

How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation

By Jessica Rendall published 12 December 25

Like a mood ring, clothing could let future space travelers know when they've been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.

California-based company Aetherflux wants to make space-based solar power a reality.

Startup announces 'Galactic Brain' project to put AI data centers in orbit

By Josh Dinner published 9 December 25

Aetherflux has focused its efforts on space-based solar power, with the goal of "building an American power grid in space."

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