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Astrophotographers capture dazzling new views of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens for October skies
By Anthony Wood published
See stunning photos of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens ahead of a possible naked eye appearance in mid-October.

'Alien: Earth' predicts a transhumanist future, but could we ever digitize human consciousness? We asked the experts (exclusive)
By Sergio Pereira published
Alien: Earth suggests a future where consciousness isn't confined to the body you're born in, but is this a realistic possibility, or merely science fiction? We spoke to experts to find out.

Blue Origin reveals space tourists to launch on next New Shepard rocket
By Mike Wall published
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just announced the passenger list for NS-36, the company's 15th space tourism launch.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 125th Falcon 9 mission of the year (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX sent 28 more of its Starlink satellites skyward from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today (Oct. 3). It was the company's 125th Falcon 9 launch of the year already.

See the moon and Saturn put on a sky show together on Oct. 5
By Joe Rao published
Look up Oct. 5: the nearly Harvest Moon will guide you to Saturn, where a telescope reveals its famous rings — even if they're just a thin line for now.

Surprise asteroid flies by Earth at only 250 miles away (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
An asteroid, called 2025 TF, safely passed within roughly 250 miles (400 km) of our planet on Sept. 30 after surprising astronomers.

Europe teams with Japan on asteroid mission, beefs up space cooperation with South Korea
By Andrew Jones published
The European Space Agency signed a cooperation deal with South Korea and advanced a rideshare mission with Japan, as the agency pushes for wider global partnerships.

On this day! Oct. 3, 1942: 1st successful test launch of the German A4 rocket (V-2)
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 3, 1942, Germany did the first-ever successful test launch of a ballistic missile.
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