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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 149 — SpaceX, Moon Missions, and Killer Asteroids?

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 149 — SpaceX, Moon Missions, and Killer Asteroids?

Space.com Staff published 22 February 25

On Episode 149 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss a potentially hazardous asteroid, SpaceX's plans in the Bahamas, and the debate surrounding the International Space Station.

An image of a supercluster outline in pink and blue blobs

Astronomers discover 'Quipu,' the single largest structure in the known universe

Stephanie Pappas published 22 February 25

Newly discovered Quipu, a superstructure in which galaxies group together in clusters and clusters of clusters, is the largest known structure in the universe in terms of length, scientists claim.

Two small dogs, one brown and black and one black and white, are held by a female technician

On this day in space! Feb. 22, 1966: Soviet space dogs launch on record-setting mission

Hanneke Weitering last updated 22 February 25

On Feb. 22, 1966, two Soviet space dogs launched on a mission that would set a new record for the longest spaceflight.

The phases of the moon for Feb. 2025 showing the significant lunar phases above the data on which they will occur

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 February 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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20 years of satellite data reveal 'staggering' levels of glaciers melting, sea levels rising

Sharmila Kuthunur published 22 February 25

"Every centimeter of sea level rise exposes another 2 million people to annual flooding somewhere on our planet."

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated 22 February 25

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

An image of a supercluster outline in pink and blue blobs — Astronomers discover 'Quipu,' the single largest structure in the known universe Newly discovered Quipu, a superstructure in which galaxies group together in clusters and clusters of clusters, is the largest known structure in the universe in terms of length, scientists claim.

A satellite image of white streaks on top of greenish land. — 20 years of satellite data reveal 'staggering' levels of glaciers melting, sea levels rising Over the past two decades, glaciers worldwide have lost 273 billion tonnes of ice to a warming world, driving sea levels to rise at an accelerated pace, according to a decades-long comprehensive analysis.

a spacecraft with a large gold hexagon on top in deep space — 'It's extremely worrisome.' NASA's James Webb Space Telescope faces potential 20% budget cut just 4 years after launch Such a dramatic cut to a flagship space telescope still in its prime will be felt across the mission's entire operations, affecting science.

A black screen showing the flash with diagrams. — Strange X-ray flash from beyond the Milky Way perplexes scientists A mysterious flash of X-ray emission from outside the Milky Way has left astronomers puzzled.

John McFall, a reserve astronaut with the European Space Agency, standing in a mockup International Space Station module. — Paralympian John McFall could become 1st astronaut with a disability on ISS European Space Agency astronaut John McFall is cleared to be the first person with a physical disability to fly to the space station.

earth can be seen in the background, as the inside of a hollow metal structure dominates the top of the image, with visible bolts and struts — US Space Force reveals 1st look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit (photo) The United States Space Force released the first public photo taken by X-37B space plane in orbit, showing the vehicle high above Earth.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 149 — SpaceX, Moon Missions, and Killer Asteroids? — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 149 — SpaceX, Moon Missions, and Killer Asteroids? On Episode 149 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss a potentially hazardous asteroid, SpaceX's plans in the Bahamas, and the debate surrounding the International Space Station.

Tech

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30 years after warp drives were proposed, we still can't make the math work

By Paul Sutter published 22 February 25

To construct a warp drive, we would need negative mass, which doesn't appear to exist in the universe and would violate everything we know about motion, momentum and energy.

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3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars

By Julian Dossett published 18 February 25

Technology we already use everyday might be the future of space radiation shielding.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 149 — SpaceX, Moon Missions, and Killer Asteroids?
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Astronomers discover 'Quipu,' the single largest structure in the known universe
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20 years of satellite data reveal 'staggering' levels of glaciers melting, sea levels rising
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30 years after warp drives were proposed, we still can't make the math work
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What's that smell? Astronomers discover a stinky new clue in the search for alien life

Spaceflight

Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle launches on the NS-25 crewed suborbital mission, on May 19, 2024

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting Feb. 25 for 10th space tourism launch

By Mike Wall published 21 February 25

Blue Origin is targeting next Tuesday (Feb. 25) for its 10th space tourism launch, which will send six people to the final frontier. You'll be able to watch the action live.

Private Spaceflight

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free announces retirement after 30-year career at the space agency

By Josh Dinner published 21 February 25

NASA has announced the retirement of Associate Administrator Jim Free, the agency's chief operating officer for more than 18,000 employees across the United States.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

Protons colide creating a shower of elementry particles, including the top quark

Einstein wins again! Quarks obey relativity laws, Large Hadron Collider finds

By Robert Lea published 21 February 25

Do top quarks, nature's heaviest elementary particle, obey Einstein's rules at all times of day and night? Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider have the answer.

When will the sun die?

By JoAnna Wendel last updated 21 February 25

Reference Here we explore why our sun won't live forever and what will happen when it finally runs out of fuel.

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Dr. Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference Editor

Jason Parnell-Brookes

Jason Parnell-Brookes

Skywatching & Cameras Editor

Robert Lea is a contributing writer for Space.com

Rob Lea

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Josh Dinner

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Alexander Cox

Alexander Cox

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Search For Life

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What's that smell? Astronomers discover a stinky new clue in the search for alien life

By Paul Sutter published 21 February 25

Astronomers have discovered that sulfur may be a key to helping us narrow down our search for life on other planets.

Search for Life

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Boost for alien hunters? Earth life may not be so improbable, study suggests

By Keith Cooper published 21 February 25

The idea that life on Earth arose through a series of improbable "hard" evolutionary steps may be misjudged, according to a new paper that says our Earth had a big say in matters.

Search for Life

The day side of Venus covered in clouds as seen by Akatsuki

Life as we don't know it: Some aliens may need sulfuric acid like we need water

By Kiona N. Smith published 20 February 25

If we're looking for life as we don't know it, the best solvent out there may be concentrated sulfuric acid — the stuff that's floating around in the clouds of Venus.

Search for Life

Skywatching

streaks of fire blaze the the night sky above a house.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 21 February 25

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 February 25

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.

Aurora Borealis

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 21 February 25

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Entertainment

Lunar Google Doodle celebrates February's third quarter moon with interactive card game

By Samantha Mathewson last updated 21 February 25

Google's latest Doodle celebrates February's last quarter moon with a fun interactive card game.

Jupiter Ascending

'Jupiter Ascending' came out 10 years ago, and we're still not sure how The Matrix creators' space opera went so wrong

By Fran Ruiz published 20 February 25

The Wachowskis' attempt at reenergizing the space opera genre is widely considered to be a low point in their career, but maybe we were too harsh?

Space Movies & Shows

a person in silver armor carries a small green alien with big ears as a spaceship explodes behind them

The Mandalorian & Grogu: Release date, plot, cast & everything we know

By Fran Ruiz last updated 20 February 25

Din Djarin and Grogu are headed to the big screen for their next Star Wars adventure. Here's everything we know about The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Space Movies & Shows

References

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 21 February 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

When will the sun die?

By JoAnna Wendel last updated 21 February 25

Reference Here we explore why our sun won't live forever and what will happen when it finally runs out of fuel.

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 20 February 25

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

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