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Could Mars volcanoes have supported ancient life on the Red Planet? Well, maybe
By Stefanie Waldek published
Using NASA's Perseverance rover to analyze Martian rocks, researchers suggest that Mars' complex volcanism might hold clues about the planet's ancient habitability.

Bahamas puts SpaceX rocket landings on hold pending review: report
By Tariq Malik published
Landing off the coast of the Bahamas offers SpaceX new rocket flight trajectories.

'Take care of our station. It's our everything.' Russian cosmonaut hands control of ISS over to Japanese astronaut (video)
By Mike Wall published
Russia's Alexey Ovchinin handed the keys of the International Space Station to Japanese spaceflyer Takuya Onishi in a change-of-command ceremony today (April 18).

NASA's sun-studying PUNCH mission captures its 1st-light images. Everything looks great so far
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's PUNCH sun-studying mission has seen first light — and the team says all four instruments are indeed working as expected.

Star Wars Celebration reveals new footage about Sigourney Weaver's 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' character
By Fran Ruiz published
The Mandalorian's next chapter will blast into theaters in 2026, and we're learning more about its characters and story.

Ghostly galaxy without dark matter baffles astronomers
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers have stumbled upon yet another ghostly galaxy that appears to be devoid of dark matter, the elusive stuff that makes up most of the material universe.

Cosmic party streamer for Hubble's 35th | Space picture of the day for April 18, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A new portrait of a pillar of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula is a reason to celebrate.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' is the next animated series from a galaxy far, far away coming to Disney Plus
By Fran Ruiz published
We've seen Darth Maul, the horned Sith lord, die, resurrect, and die again, but how did his criminal empire rise and fall? Star Wars' next animated show aims to answer that.
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