Skywatching

How to see Saturn and Jupiter with a telescope

By Jamie Carter published

Here are the best telescopes to help you see Saturn’s rings and the cloud bands of Jupiter.

Skywatching Kit

Saturn shines with the waxing moon at sunset on Nov. 29

By Anthony Wood published

The waxing gibbous moon will appear close to Saturn in the southeastern sky at sunset on Nov. 29 as Neptune lurks unseen nearby.

Stargazing
Photographer holds one of the best cameras for photos and videos in their hands

The best cameras for photo and video on Black Friday weekend: The top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts. There are already big savings live for Black Friday weekend.

Buying Guide
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Spaceflight

Satellites capture aftermath of Ethiopian volcano's 1st eruption in recorded history (images)

By Julian Dossett published

What do volcanic plumes look like from space?

Satellites
a docked spacecraft and space station modules are set against a starfield and the Aurora Australis (southern lights) above the horizon of Earth

Astronauts welcome arrival of new crewmates | On the ISS this week Nov. 24-28, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Expedition 73 gained three crewmates, expanding the International Space Station's complement to 10. Activities continued as the outpost extended beyond 25 years of a continuous human presence.

International Space Station
A used black and white SpaceX rocket launches with the ocean horizon in the background.

SpaceX rocket launches 140 satellites into orbit on Transporter-15, aces landing at sea (video)

By Josh Dinner last updated

SpaceX will launch more than 100 different payloads today (Nov. 20) on the Transporter 15 rideshare mission.

Launches & Spacecraft
A person wearing a white spacesuit with a clear helmet kneels down to pick up a rock at the bottom of a large sandy pool with two people wearing dark swimsuits on either side of them

NASA astronauts take new moonsuit for a swim | Space photo of the day for Nov. 28, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

As NASA prepares for crewed Artemis missions, its astronauts are learning to use a new generation of spacesuits: the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, designed by Axiom Space.

Human Spaceflight
An illustration of a small six-wheeled rover on the reddish surface of Mars

NASA renews commitment to Europe's life-hunting Mars rover despite Trump budget cuts

By Tereza Pultarova published

"These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."

Space Exploration
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Science & Astronomy

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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Nov. 24, 2025: The strange star Kepler-56 is classified as this type of star

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

Astronomy
A series of white analog clocks against a gray background, their faces showing various different times.

Physicists and philosophers have long struggled to understand the nature of time: Here's why

By Daryl Janzen published

Intuitively, we know what time is, but try to explain it, and we end up tying our minds in knots.

Particle Physics
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Space Photo of the Day

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Entertainment

Buzz Lightyear at 30: How sci-fi's most famous flying toy took us to infinity… and beyond

By Richard Edwards published

In 1995, "Toy Story" introduced one of sci-fi's greatest heroes. Thirty years on, Buzz Lightyear is still the pride of Star Command

Space Movies & Shows

Best Disney sci-fi movies (that aren't Star Wars, Marvel, or Pixar)

By Fran Ruiz published

Disney's long history contains a bunch of sci-fi movies worth watching that don't belong to Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, or other large franchises.

Space Movies & Shows
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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

A reddish dusty surface is seen with an orange sun in the background

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

By Morgan Underwood published

But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.

Search for Life
"Wow!" signal printout. The comment on the side inspired the event's name.

SETI's 'Noah’s Ark' – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life

By Gabriela Radulescu published

An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Search for Life
A bright dot of a star in the darkness of space with stars all around.

Scientists want to search for life in this double star system devoid of giant exoplanets. Here's why

By Kiona N. Smith published

The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

Search for Life
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Technology

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Drone deals 2025: The best deals for all budgets

By Alexander Cox last updated

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Drones
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Looking for a cheap Black Friday laptop deal? These 7 offers have caught my eye

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

I test laptops for a living and I've found several worthwhile laptop deals this Black Friday, with huge discounts on MacBooks and other high-end models.

Technology
Hand reaches out for one of the best drones

Best Drones Black Friday 2025: Take your pick of the very best

By James Abbott last updated

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots — and there are great deals to be had this Black Friday.

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