Tech

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Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane soars past 1 year in orbit

By Leonard David published

The U.S. Space Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) has silently slipped past one-year of flight time.

Tech

What is DARPA?

By Julian Dossett last updated

Reference Everything you need to know about the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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Spaceflight

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Will 2025 be the year of Starship? SpaceX's megarocket is growing up.

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX could make serious strides with its Starship vehicle in 2025, perhaps launching 25 test flights of the fully reusable megarocket.

Private Spaceflight
Four astronauts in Santa hats show off their Christmas meal near a Christmas tree on the Interanational Space Station

Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Surrounded by candy canes and a makeshift snowman made out of stowage bags, the astronauts on the International Space Station gathered together to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth.

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Science & Astronomy

a red gaseous disk spins in starry space, spitting blue jets of light in polar directions from its center.

Astronomers investigate black hole jets with Event Horizon Telescope

By Josh Dinner published

Astronomers are now confident the Event Horizon Telescope can help them decode elusive origins of black hole jets.

Black Holes
An illustration shows a star escaping consumption by a black hole as its binary partner is devoured

Star escapes ravenous supermassive black hole, leaving behind its stellar partner

By Robert Lea published

Scientists want to know if a tidal disruption event that exploded twice is the result of a star abandoning its binary partner, allowing it to be devoured by a supermassive black hole.

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Search For Life

alien planets line up in space, curving toward a distant star.

Newly uncovered oxygen reaction could aid the search for alien life

By Victoria Corless published

A newly discovered way for oxygen to form in carbon-dioxide-rich atmospheres of exoplanets could help guide scientists' search for alien life.

Search for Life
mars as seen from from an orbiting spacecraft

We finally know where to look for life on Mars

By Paul Sutter published

Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the Red Planet might harbor life. Now, researchers know where to look: deep under the surface of a broad Martian plain.

Search for Life
a person sits on the grass looking up at a starry night sky

Understanding UFOs: What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?

By Leonard David published

What should happen in 2025 to move the UAP/UFO story forward? Are we at a dead-end? Conversely, is the coming year one of "full disclosure?"

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Skywatching

The Milky Way stretches across the sky and a bright Eta Aquarid meteor streaks across the center. Below is the top of Mount Bromo surrounded by clouds.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

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a reddish-orange orb passes behind a bright full moon

The Full Wolf Moon 'eats' Mars on Jan. 13. Here's how to see it

By Joe Rao published

On the night of Jan. 13, the full moon will appear to pass in front of Mars, resulting in an occultation visible from the United States, much of southern and eastern Canada, and West Africa.

Stargazing
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Mars is bigger and brighter this weekend than it will be all year. Here's how to see it

By Samantha Mathewson published

Mars will be at perigee, its closest point to Earth, on Sunday, Jan. 12, appearing bigger and brighter in the sky. Here’s how to view the Red Planet at its best for 2025.

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Entertainment

Three people exit a spaceship onto a dusty dry planet

'Dune: Prophecy' showrunner and Harkonnen stars dissect a stellar first season (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

A recap of a "Dune: Prophecy" season finale press conference held in late December

Entertainment
Star Trek: Lower Decks Final Season and Complete Series Blu-rays

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Final Season and The Complete Series beam onto Blu-ray this March

By Jeff Spry published

A preview of the Blu-ray release of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" Final Season and The Complete Series

Entertainment
The Fantastic Four in Marvel Rivals

The Fantastic Four join 'Marvel Rivals' ahead of their big-screen Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot

By Fran Ruiz published

As fans await the first public trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the hit online hero shooter Marvel Rivals is welcoming the First Family.

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References

The Milky Way stretches across the sky and a bright Eta Aquarid meteor streaks across the center. Below is the top of Mount Bromo surrounded by clouds.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

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Endeavour: NASA's youngest space shuttle

By Tariq Malik last updated

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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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