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An image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, a behemoth dubbed Sagittarius A*, revealed by the Event Horizon Telescope on May 12, 2022.

What I learned from a black hole in Los Angeles

Monisha Ravisetti published 4 January 25

PST: Art and Science Collide exhibits are on view across Los Angeles.

a white rocket launches at night above a vright plume of fire

SpaceX launches 1st Falcon 9 rocket of 2025, sends Thuraya 4 communications satellite to orbit (video)

Brett Tingley last updated 4 January 25

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).

a white and blue rocket standing on its launch pad at night.

Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when?

Tariq Malik published 3 January 25

The first launch of New Glenn could occur between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12, according to the FAA.

a false-color blue-and-green image of a mountainous landscape dotted with craters

Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life

Patrick Pester published 3 January 25

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.

The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 3 January 25

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

A disheveled man with a long beard hold a finger up

'Silo' Season 2: Steve Zahn sees his enigmatic character Solo as a 'curious, delightful kid' (exclusive)

Jeff Spry published 3 January 25

Accomplished actor Steve Zahn lifts the layers of his Solo character, how he got the job on Silo, and what it's like working with Rebecca Ferguson.

a white rocket launches at night above a vright plume of fire — SpaceX launches 1st Falcon 9 rocket of 2025, sends Thuraya 4 communications satellite to orbit (video) This was the 20th flight and recovery for this Falcon 9 first stage booster, and SpaceX's 341st recovery of an orbital-class rocket.

a white flare of light erupts from the leftmost edge of a green fuzzy blob — Sun erupts with powerful X1.2 solar flare, causes radio blackouts (photo) We may have another chance to view the aurora to kick off 2025.

An illustration of five galaxies alligned on a cosmic string of pearls — Rare string of 'cosmic pearls' dance together in the universe "This discovery poses a challenge to the Lambda Cold Dark Matter model, which may struggle to account for the formation of such small, aligned groups of galaxies in isolated environments."

a white and blue rocket standing on its launch pad at night. — Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when? The first launch of New Glenn could occur between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12, according to the FAA.

two panel image showing a large coronal hole on the sun in the left panel and on the right is a photograph of northern lights appearing as purple and green ribbons of light in the sky. — Supercharged auroras possible this weekend as colossal 'hole' in the sun spews solar wind toward Earth Fast solar wind from a massive coronal hole in the sun could trigger dazzling auroral displays as geomagnetic activity is predicted to ramp up again over the weekend.

A large piece of round metal stands next to a tall man in a wooded area. Onlookers look from a distance. — Space debris crashes into Kenyan village, believed to be leftover rocket hardware Talk about ringing in the New Year!

a circular machine on four legs launches a small rocket from the surface of a dusty reddish-orange planet — Can NASA's troubled Mars Sample Return mission be saved? NASA wants to Mars samples to Earth, but budget problems and technical woes have the mission caught between a rock and the Red Planet.

Tech

artist's rendering of a large solar array under construction on the moon

New flexible 'metamaterial' inspired by nature could help us build shapeshifting space habitats and telescopes

By Paul Sutter published 30 December 24

Researchers have designed a flexible material that could pave the way for the development of adaptable space structures.

an astronaut in a black long sleeve shirt floats in a cluttered space station behind a cubical robot with two blue tentacles like bunny ears.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams poses with adorable tentacle-armed Astrobee robot on ISS (photo)

By Samantha Mathewson published 17 December 24

An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with tentacle-like arms was tested in a demonstration experiment aboard the space station.

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Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when?
2
Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life
3
'Silo' Season 2: Steve Zahn sees his enigmatic character Solo as a 'curious, delightful kid' (exclusive)
4
Sun erupts with powerful X1.2 solar flare, causes radio blackouts (photo)
5
SpaceX launches 1st Falcon 9 rocket of 2025, sends Thuraya 4 communications satellite to orbit (video)

Spaceflight

closeup of a huge silver rocket flying through a blue sky

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

By Mike Wall published 31 December 24

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 25 December 24

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.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

You can't see a black moon but this image shows a very slim crescent of a slightly illuminated moon visible in the days following a black moon.

Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?

By Joe Rao last updated 3 January 25

Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik last updated 3 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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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 2 January 25

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 1 January 25

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

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

By Leonard David published 30 December 24

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?"

Search for Life

Skywatching

a series of red dots passes behind the moon and reemerges on the other side of it in a timelapse photo

January full moon 2025: The Wolf Moon hides Mars

By Jesse Emspak last updated 3 January 25

The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.

Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipses 2025: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 3 January 25

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2025. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

The Aurora Borealis over ski slope in Levi, Lapland, in the new year on January 01, 2025

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 3 January 25

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

Entertainment

MCU Movies Ranked

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best

By Lauren O'Callaghan last updated 3 January 25

Find out where your favorite superhero sits on our list of the Marvel movies, ranked worst to best.

Space Movies & Shows

A snarling alien monster with its teeth bared

Strap on a VR headset like a Facehugger with 'Alien: Rogue Incursion' — the 1st-ever 'Alien' VR game

By Jeff Spry published 2 January 25

"Alien: Rogue Incursion" virtual reality game for PSVR and and PCVR available now

Scene from the movie Mickey 17. Close up of a serious-looking man's face whilst he's wearing a spacesuit/space helmet.

Everything we know about 'Mickey 17'

By Fran Ruiz last updated 2 January 25

Bong Joon-ho's next movie, starring Robert Pattinson, is a return to sci-fi that's both dramatic and darkly comedic. Get ready for Mickey 17.

Space Movies & Shows

References

You can't see a black moon but this image shows a very slim crescent of a slightly illuminated moon visible in the days following a black moon.

Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?

By Joe Rao last updated 3 January 25

Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipses 2025: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 3 January 25

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2025. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

MCU Movies Ranked

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best

By Lauren O'Callaghan last updated 3 January 25

Find out where your favorite superhero sits on our list of the Marvel movies, ranked worst to best.

Space Movies & Shows

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