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Physicist and author Brian Greene to host 1st Global Space Awards in London
By Samantha Mathewson published
The cosmos is getting its own red carpet. The inaugural Global Space Awards will launch later this year with world-renowned physicist and science communicator Brian Greene set as the host.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 182 — The Dream is Alive
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 182 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Terry Hart to discuss his career from a fighter jet pilot to a NASA astronaut.

Oct. 18, 1963: Félicette Becomes the 1st Cat in Space! >^..^<
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 18, 1963, a cat went to space! Félicette was a French "catstronaut" who became the first and only feline to fly to space.

How can Europe fight back against incursions by drone aircraft?
By Matthew Powell published
An academic looks at the risks of drone aircraft, from airplanes to civilian attacks and injuries.

The moon and Venus take a morning stroll through the sky on Oct. 19
By Joe Rao published
Watch this stunning pairing in the pre-dawn sky.

Watch SpaceX launch 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on Oct. 20
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX is scheduled to launch another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit from California early Monday morning (Oct. 20), and you can watch the action live.

Lego is offering a FREE Northern Lights Diorama and double loyalty points until October 20
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Get a free Northern Lights diorama set and double loyalty points with purchases over $150 until October 20 and it's free to sign up to Lego Insiders.

Ace Frehley leaves a space and sci-fi legacy in rock: A tribute to the 'Spaceman' from KISS
By Steve Spaleta published
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ace Frehley passed away on Thursday (Oct. 16), leaving behind a cosmic legacy.

Japanese astronaut snaps stunning aurora photo from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 13 - 17, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.
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