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On this day in space! Jan. 5, 2005: Discovery of Eris ignites Pluto-planet debate
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On January 4, 1970, NASA cancelled the Apollo 20 moon mission.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 — 2025 in Space
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 142 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about 2025 in space!
'Silo' Season 2, 'The Book of Quinn': Juliette suffers, Walker snitches, and Lukas decodes Quinn's letter
By Jeff Spry published
A recap of "Silo" Season 2 Episode 8, "The Book of Quinn"
Peter Parker battles a rogue alien hunter in Marvel's 'Predator vs. Spider-Man'
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Marvel Comics' "Predator vs. Spider-Man #1"
Small satellite constellation could reveal black holes like never before
By Tereza Pultarova published
A constellation of small satellites could help researchers view processes in close vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.
NASA will announce update to Mars sample return plans on Jan. 7. Here's how to listen in
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return program currently faces extreme costs of up to $11 billion and a timeline that could reach 2040.
What I learned from a black hole in Los Angeles
By Monisha Ravisetti published
PST: Art and Science Collide exhibits are on view across Los Angeles.
SpaceX launches 1st Falcon 9 rocket of 2025, sends Thuraya 4 communications satellite to orbit (video)
By Brett Tingley last updated
SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket of 2025 as it sent the Thuraya 4 communications satellite to orbit from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Friday (Jan. 3).
Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when?
By Tariq Malik published
The first launch of New Glenn could occur between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12, according to the FAA.
Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers believe dark rocks at the site of a future Mars rover landing mission may be left over from ancient volcanic eruptions, and may be protecting signs of life — if there ever was life on Mars.
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