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'Torchwood: Children of Earth': Why the 2009 mini-series is the greatest thing ever to come out of the 'Doctor Who' universe
By Richard Edwards published
Ahead of 'The War Between the Land of the Sea', we look back at a drama that rewrote the rules of the Whoniverse.

'We have lost a lot of time.' Former NASA chief says US needs to start over with moon landing plans or risk losing to China
By Brett Tingley published
Former NASA chief Michael Griffin told the U.S. Congress that while China is making great strides in its plan to reach the moon, the United States has "stuck to a plan that does not make sense."

Blue Origin's next space tourism flight will break new ground for people with disabilities
By Leonard David published
Blue Origin's upcoming NS-37 space tourism launch has special significance: One of the passengers is Michi Benthaus, who will become the first wheelchair user in space.

Mars orbiter sees 'butterfly' crater spread its wings on the Red Planet
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A new view of Mars showcases a dramatic impact crater on the Red Planet with its debris wings unfurling across the surface like a butterfly in flight.

On this day in space! Dec. 5, 2014: Orion spacecraft makes 1st test flight
By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated
On Dec. 5, 2014, NASA's Orion space capsule launched for the first time.

The 1st Global Space Awards honors late Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell on Dec. 5
By Anthony Wood published
The Global Space Awards will be held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.

Seeing a bull's-eye in the desert | Space photo of the day for Dec. 5, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Is this really a crater in the Saharan Desert?

Night sky tonight and the weekend: See Jupiter meet the moon in Gemini
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!


