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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)

Andrew Jones published 22 January 25

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

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

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

Tantse Walter last updated 22 January 25

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

Artist's illustration of Europe's ExoMars rover, named Rosalind Franklin, on the surface of the Red Planet.

Europe plans to launch advanced Mars lander in 2035

Andrew Jones published 22 January 25

The European Space Agency (ESA) wants to develop key technologies for a Mars surface lander by the mid-2030s.

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

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

Tariq Malik last updated 22 January 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.

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

Victoria Corless published 22 January 25

"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."

Best cameras for timelapse: Image shows a cityscape spreading across mountains, with clouds in the sky.

Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025

Tantse Walter last updated 22 January 25

Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.

galaxies scattered across the vast abyss of space. — Hubble tension is now in our cosmic backyard, sending cosmology into crisis "The Hubble tension is now a Hubble crisis."

a cloud of grey dust on a home's walkway — Watch (and hear!) a meteorite impact on doorbell camera video in a world 1st The audio and video was captured last July on Prince Edward Island, off the coast of Canada.

blurry white lines converge on a single point in the distance against a background of stars — Beam me to the stars: Scientists propose wild new interstellar travel tech "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."

a man in a suit sits at a table covered in microphones in a large wood-paneled room — Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term The White House has appointed Janet Petro as acting NASA administrator.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in at his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. — 'We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars.' President Trump wants astronauts to raise the American flag on Mars "Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts," Trump says.

Artist's impression of a moon exploration scenario. — Finland becomes 53rd country to join the Artemis Accords for moon exploration The Nordic nation signed the Accords on Jan. 21.

Partial solar eclipse at sunset — Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Everything you need to know Get ready for a deep partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, which will occur at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe.

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 21 January 25

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

The DJI Flip drone, in white with four propellers is mid flight with clear blue skies behind it and one small grey cloud just below it.

DJI Flip drone review

By James Abbott published 14 January 25

The DJI Flip is a sub-250 g drone with multiple control options and the ability to capture 4K 60 FPS video and 12MP/48MP photos.

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Spaceflight

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First look at space shuttle, Mission Control 2025 dollar coins from US Mint

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 January 25

The space shuttle and International Space Station are set to launch onto coins to celebrate advancements made by Texas and Florida. The U.S. Mint has released designs for American Innovation dollars.

Human Spaceflight

SpaceX's Starship vehicle launches on its seventh-ever test flight on Jan. 16, 2025.

FAA requiring investigation into SpaceX Starship's Flight 7 explosion

By Mike Wall published 17 January 25

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the explosion of SpaceX's Starship upper stage during the vehicle's seventh test flight on Jan. 16.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 January 25

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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Earth's elusive 'ignorosphere' could shed new light on auroras

By Tereza Pultarova published 21 January 25

Japanese scientists have created the first-ever long-term dataset about Earth's entire atmosphere, stretching all the way to space.

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Search For Life

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25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked

By Ailsa Harvey published 17 January 25

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 16 January 25

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 16 January 25

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.

Search for Life

Skywatching

4 Telescopes for Beginners

Want a Telescope for Christmas? Here's What You Need to Know

By Joe Rao published 22 January 25

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Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: From beginner to pro models

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 22 January 25

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for photos and videos. With the right camera, you can capture January's planetary parade and February's Lynx constellation.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 January 25

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.

Aurora Borealis

Entertainment

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‘The Other Moonshot:’ New podcast centers on unsung black heroes of the space race (trailer)

By Jeff Spry published 22 January 25

An exclusive trailer for the new podcast series "L.A. Made: The Other Moonshot," which comes out Jan. 29.

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Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Section 31'

By Jeff Spry last updated 22 January 25

A primer for the upcoming Paramount+ streaming film, 'Star Trek: Section 31"

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'Silo' creator Graham Yost talks season 2's cliffhanger ending and how it sets up season 3 (Exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published 21 January 25

An exclusive interview with "Silo's" acclaimed executive producer and showrunner, Graham Yost

References

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Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: From beginner to pro models

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 22 January 25

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for photos and videos. With the right camera, you can capture January's planetary parade and February's Lynx constellation.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 22 January 25

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Section 31'

By Jeff Spry last updated 22 January 25

A primer for the upcoming Paramount+ streaming film, 'Star Trek: Section 31"

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