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Awakening an interstellar wanderer: Surprising nickel detection in Comet 3I/ATLAS
By Darryl Seligman, Rohan Rahatgaonkar published
The chemical signatures we're observing may reflect both the comet's ancient origins and its long journey through interstellar space.

ESA's lunar lander on a simulated moon | Space photo of the day for Oct. 27, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry last updated
With the Argonaut lunar lander and the LUNA simulation facility in Germany, the European Space Agency is building the technology and training to have life on the moon.

On this day in space! Oct. 27, 1961: NASA launches 1st Saturn rocket test flight
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 27, 1961, NASA launched the first test flight of its new Saturn I space launch vehicle.

'The solar system on demand': HEO Robotics aims to push spacecraft imaging deep into the final frontier
By Andrew Jones published
From viral shots of Tiangong to a new deal with Astroscale, HEO Robotics is pioneering satellite-to-satellite imagery in orbit and even plans to expand beyond Earth.

Upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2025/2026: Fallout S2, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, & more
By Grace Dean last updated
Here’s everything we know about the sci-fi TV shows coming out in 2025 and beyond into 2026.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
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.

SpaceX Starlink internet isn't fast enough for Ukraine's combat robots
By Tereza Pultarova published
The amount of bandwidth provided by SpaceX's Starlink satellites is limiting Ukraine's ability to operate ground robots on the frontline of the nation's war against Russia.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.

How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
By Navid Tahvildari published
Accurate storm surge predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and giving emergency responders time to prepare.

Space radiation can produce some organic molecules detected on icy moons
By Javier Barbuzano published
As missions prepare to visit ocean worlds like Enceladus and Europa, new findings show scientists must first learn to distinguish between radiation-made organics and those born in a subsurface sea.
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