Tech

clouds can be seen beneath the curvature of earth under a dark blue sky at the edge of space

DARPA accidentally detects SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentry by listening to Earth's atmosphere

By Brett Tingley published

Researchers with the U.S. military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have successfully used Earth's atmosphere as a sensor to detect a distant disturbance.

Tech

This spacecraft swarm could spot interstellar visitors zipping through our solar system

By Stefanie Waldek published

Hiroyasu Tsukamota has developed a deep-learning-based guidance and control framework called Neural-Rendezvous that could allow spacecraft to safely encounter interstellar objects.

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Spaceflight

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SpaceX Fram2 astronauts see their Florida launch site from space as historic pole-orbiting mission nears its end (video)

By Josh Dinner published

SpaceX's Fram2 astronauts are sharing incredible views from the first human spaceflight to orbit Earth's poles, as their mission nears a conclusion.

Private Spaceflight
the south polar region of earth as seen from a spacecraft in polar orbit

SpaceX Fram2 astronauts see 'pure white' Antarctica from polar orbit: Space photo of the day

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Fram2 crew was surprised to not see any evidence of human activity at the South Pole from 285 miles above.

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Science & Astronomy

Major storms on Jupiter can leave a fingerprint in the planet's atmosphere

By Kiona N. Smith published

Big storms can strip some parts of Jupiter's atmosphere of ammonia, while leaving buried reservoirs of the gas elsewhere.

Jupiter
The possible lunar base designed by Foster + Partners would have room enough for four moon residents at a time.

Moon dust may help astronauts power sustainable lunar cities. Here's how.

By Keith Cooper published

Constructing solar arrays out of moon dust would reduce launch costs and make lunar bases more plausible, according to a new study.

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Search For Life

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Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

Search for Life

'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A rock on Mars that may hold clues about ancient microbial life on the Red Planet continues to puzzle scientists.

Search for Life

Water in the universe may have formed closer to the Big Bang than previously thought

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"We were surprised that water could actually form so early on — even before the birth of the first galaxies."

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Skywatching

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The utterly beautiful destruction of a planet: Space photo of the day

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The Helix nebula may point to the ultimate fate of our sun — and Earth.

Astrophotography
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How a 'mudball' meteorite survived space to land in the jungles of Central America

By Keith Cooper published

A fall of rare meteorites in Costa Rica has revealed new details about a similar space rock that fell in Australia 50 years earlier.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Northern Lights in Mexico? Low-latitudes may be more vulnerable than expected to geomagnetic storms

By Tom Brown published

Mother's Day 2024 heralded Mexico's most powerful geomagnetic storm in two decades. Here's why scientists say this is something to track.

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Entertainment

Screenshot from Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages — Release date, trailers & everything we know

By Fran Ruiz published

More than five years after Doom Eternal, we’re once again ready to rip and tear through demons in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Space Games & Toys
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Captain Pike and his crew explore a lost Starfleet vessel in a new 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' novel coming later this month

By Jeff Spry published

'Strange New Worlds' Season 3 is coming soon, so why not crack open this thrilling new 'Star Trek' book to set the mood?

Entertainment
A woman piloting a spaceship, sat in the cockpit and wearing a futuristic flight suit and helmet.

New 'Black Mirror' Season 7 trailer teases an epic space battle for the USS Callister (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Alongside this exciting teaser for 'Black Mirror 'Season 7, which launches on April 10, we also have details on this week’s 'USS Callister: Into Infinity' virtual watch party on April 8.

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References

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

By Space.com last updated

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

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

By Joe Rao last updated

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

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

By Chris Vaughan last updated

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

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