Tech

Beam me to the stars: Scientists propose wild new interstellar travel tech

By Victoria Corless published

"Chemical rockets that we use today, even with the extra speed boost from flying by planets, or from swinging by the sun for a boost, just don't have the ability to scale to useful interstellar speeds."

Tech
a black-and-white rocket launches at night above a bright plume of fire

Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military

By Julian Dossett published

The new 5-year contract that focuses on hypersonic technology is worth $1.45 billion.

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Spaceflight

A CERES-1 carrier rocket carrying five satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on January 20, 2025 in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The rocket blasted off at 6:11 p.m. on January 20, successfully sending a group of satellites including the Yunyao-1 37-40 and JTX-A-05 models into their planned orbits.

Chinese commercial Ceres-1 rocket launches 5 weather satellites to orbit (video)

By Andrew Jones published

Chinese company Galactic Energy launched five satellites atop a Ceres-1 four-stage rocket on Jan. 20, 2025.

Private Spaceflight
A Shenzhou 19 astronaut works outside the Tiangong space station during a spacewalk on Jan. 20, 2025.

Chinese astronauts install debris shields on Tiangong space station during 8.5-hour spacewalk (video)

By Andrew Jones published

Two Chinese astronauts completed an 8.5-hour spacewalk on Jan. 20, a sojourn that installed debris shielding outside the Tiangong space station.

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Science & Astronomy

74 different orange ring shapes on fuzzy purple backgrounds, arranged in a grid

Trillions of comets discovered orbiting alien planet systems (image)

By Keith Cooper published

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, astronomers have discovered icy exocomet belts circling 74 different alien planetary systems.

Comets

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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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Search For Life

a person in a bulky white spacesuit stands next to a wheeled rover and a cylindrical spacecraft on four legs, all on a dusty grey surface

25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked

By Ailsa Harvey published

Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.

Search for Life
An artist's concept of NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory in space.

NASA wants a 'Super-Hubble' space telescope to search for life on alien worlds

By Tariq Malik published

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a flagship NASA telescope that could answer the ultimate question.

Search for Life

What if life on Venus is just life from Earth?

By Monisha Ravisetti published

Scientists think it's possible that life cells from Earth could've been transferred to Venus, thanks to asteroid impacts over the last few billion years.

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Skywatching

Solar eclipse 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The next solar eclipse will be on March 29, 2025.

Eclipses
Man opening a box that may have one of the 10 best camera gifts for astrophotography in front of cameras

10 best camera gifts for astrophotography and videography 2025

By Naaza Zimba published

Buying Guide New camera gear for the holidays? It'll likely you'll need some accessories to go with it if you're going to shoot astro, here are the 10 best camera gifts we'd recommend.

Buying Guide

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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.

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Entertainment

Lunar Google Doodle celebrates January's third quarter moon with interactive card game

By Samantha Mathewson last updated

Google's latest Doodle celebrates January's last quarter moon with a fun interactive card game.

Entertainment
Mickey 17

New 'Mickey 17' trailer gives us a deeper look at Robert Pattinson's upcoming sci-fi dark comedy romp

By Fran Ruiz published

Ahead of its early March release in theaters, Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 has received a second trailer full of action, intrigue, and comedic beats.

Space Movies & Shows
Marvel’s Star Wars Issue 1 cover

Marvel's flagship 'Star Wars' comic series relaunching into the New Republic era in May

By Fran Ruiz published

After the Battle of Jakku miniseries released in 2024, the main Star Wars comic book series from Marvel is fully embracing the New Republic era.

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References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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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Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2023 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

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2024 with our space calendar.

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Milky way appearing over barn in one of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

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