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

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 8 September 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.

A bright glowing blue star in the middle of a starry solar system is Alpha Centauri

Spacecraft launcher named for robot in 'Interstellar' could help us reach another star system. Here's how

Keith Cooper published 8 September 25

A new low-cost concept for interstellar travel combines solar power with a slingshot, but it would take a long time to reach the stars.

A bright green light faintly glows in the center of a dark starry night sky

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye?

Joe Rao published 8 September 25

The comet will come closest to Earth on Oct. 20. There's hope that it may become bright enough to glimpse with the naked eye.

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SpaceX test fires next Super Heavy booster for Starship's 11th upcoming launch (video)

Josh Dinner published 8 September 25

The company is hoping to keep their momentum.

Screenshot from EVE Frontier

'EVE Online''s space survival spinoff uses realistic simulations and algorithms to build a whole new universe (exclusive)

Fran Ruiz published 8 September 25

'EVE Frontier' developers Helgi Freyr Rúnarsson and Guðlaugur Jóhannesson talk galaxy merger models, black holes, and the thin line between science and fun.

A star-studded sky glitters above an undulating, dark, silhouetted horizon. The sky is a lighter shade of blue towards the horizon, where the outlines of clouds can be seen hugging the skyline. A lone meteor is visible streaking Earthwards towards the upper left of the image.

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks predawn on Sept. 9.

Anthony Wood published 8 September 25

The shooting stars appear to emanate from a patch of space in the constellation Perseus.

A yellow-orange eclipsed moon is pictured against a dark sky, with dark features known as lunar maria marking its surface along with the shapes of bright impact craters. The lower left part of its disk is brighter than the rest of its surface. — Blood moon wows skywatchers worldwide: Best photos of the September 2025 total lunar eclipse See spectacular photos from the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse.

A large rocky comet floats in the darkness of space with some stars in the distance. — 1st known interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua is an 'exo-Pluto' — a completely new class of object, scientists say "'Oumuamua is in a different category of object. It's much harder to find, but there are a lot more of them."

(Main) An illustration of the planet TRAPPIST-1e (inset) Data collected by the NIRSpec (Near-Infrared Spectrograph) instrument on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope — Does the nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e support life? New James Webb Space Telescope data could help us find out The James Webb Space Telescope has investigated the "Goldilocks zone" planet TRAPPIST-1e to search for a potential atmosphere and hints of habitability.

A composite image showing the lunar disk on the left with the planet Saturn on the right, both against a black background. — Saturn and the moon take a sunset stroll on Sept. 8: Here's how to see it The ringed gas giant Saturn will be less than 5 degrees from the lunar disk at sunset on Sept. 8.

A large rocky moon with various white pockmarks and a gray and blue-green surface glows in the darkness of space — Juno spacecraft finds auroral 'footprints' of Jupiter's moon Callisto for 1st time Yes, even Jupiter's moons produce auroras.

A bright green light faintly glows in the center of a dark starry night sky — Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye? The comet will come closest to Earth on Oct. 20. There's hope that it may become bright enough to glimpse with the naked eye.

An arch of rainbow colored lights, along with the Milky Way, appear in the night sky above a large rounded building and antenna disk in the snow. — South Pole Telescope beneath a rainbow of colors | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2025 A panorama captures a breathtaking view of the night sky above a frozen landscape.

Skywatching

Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 September 25

The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated 8 September 25

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

The blood moon at full eclipse from Dubai

See the blood moon rise in 1st pictures of September 2025 total lunar eclipse

By Anthony Wood published 7 September 25

See the first photos of September's majestic total lunar eclipse.

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Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye?
3
SpaceX test fires next Super Heavy booster for Starship's 11th upcoming launch (video)
4
The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks predawn on Sept. 9.
5
'EVE Online''s space survival spinoff uses realistic simulations and algorithms to build a whole new universe (exclusive)

Spaceflight

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

By Space.com last updated 8 September 25

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

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On this day in space! Sept. 8, 2004: NASA's Genesis spacecraft crash-lands in Utah

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 8 September 25

On Sept. 8, 2004, NASA's Genesis spacecraft crash-landed in Utah after its parachutes failed to deploy.

Launches & Spacecraft

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By Space.com Staff last updated 7 September 25

Launches & Spacecraft

A rocket lifts into a fog layer blanketing its launch site, obscuring the view of the booster.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 6 September 25

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink internet broadband satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Sorry, Starlink: JetBlue becomes 1st airline to pick Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites for in-flight Wi-Fi

By Mike Wall published 5 September 25

JetBlue will start using Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites for in-flight Wi-Fi in 2027. It's a big win for Jeff Bezos' company and its nascent internet constellation.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 September 25

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

A circular chart with the 12 zodiac signs in white is against a night sky background full of stars

Astronomy or astrology? A quiz of science and stars

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 7 September 25

Dive into the fascinating crossroads of astronomy and astrology — where science meets symbolism, and the sky tells two very different stories.

Space Photo of the Day

NASA Perseverance rover spies a 'turtle' on Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 5, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 5 September 25

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Entertainment

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 176 — Beyond the Solar System

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 176 — Beyond the Solar System

By Space.com Staff published 6 September 25

On Episode 176 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alan Stern to talk about what is next in deep space exploration.

Space Movies & Shows

"Finding the fun was always our guiding star": How 'Starfield' developers balanced realism with arcade fun when approaching space combat (exclusive)

By Alan Bradley published 6 September 25

Interview We talked to Starfield's Lead Creative Producer, Tim Lamb, about designing Starfield's blend of complex ship control and thrilling arcade dogfights.

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

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US Congress is holding a UFO hearing tomorrow about 'restoring public trust.' Here's how to watch live

By Brett Tingley published 8 September 25

A U.S. House of Representatives task force will once again hold a hearing on Sept. 9 to hear from witnesses who claim the U.S. government is hiding evidence of UFOs.

Search for Life

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That mysterious 'Wow! signal' from space? Scientists may finally know where it came from — and it's probably not aliens

By Leonard David published 27 August 25

Scientists studying the famous 'Wow! signal' think they've finally pinpointed a possible origin for the baffling radio transmission detected in 1977.

Search for Life

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Is water really a necessary ingredient for life? Aliens may swim in truly exotic pools

By Stefanie Waldek published 13 August 25

A new study finds that liquids other than water might be able to support life on worlds beyond Earth, potentially expanding the envelope of life throughout the cosmos.

Search for Life

Technology

A man wearing a dark blue shirt and metal watch uses a controller while watching a screen

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim says controlling robots on Earth felt like playing video games: 'This demo brought me right back'

By Elizabeth Howell published 8 September 25

The only problem with being an astronaut? Less time for video gaming.

A series of green tanks holding large missiles roll on the streets below a large red building where people are standing next to China's national flags.

China shows off advanced hypersonic missiles, ICBMs and drones in military parade (photos)

By Andrew Jones published 5 September 25

Beijing's recent military parade unveiled new hypersonic and intercontinental missiles alongside stealth drones, highlighting China's expanding strike and defense capabilities

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Space Force's X-37B space plane is testing 'Zylon' material to help crew and cargo land on Mars

By Brett Tingley published 5 September 25

The U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane is carrying a sample of material that could someday help NASA land cargo and people on Mars.

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