Friday night light: SpaceX launch from California sends two dozen new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Skywatching
Record-breaking high-altitude shot of sun's surface captured from one of Europe's tallest mountains (photo)
"The mountaineer defies gravity; the astronomer looks up. Both seek to reach the unreachable."
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Spaceflight
Space station astronauts bid farewell to private Ax-4 crew | On the ISS this week July 14-18, 2025
The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews wrapped up their time together as science and maintenance activities continued aboard the International Space Station.
On this day in space! July 18, 1980: India launches 1st indigenous satellite
This made India the seventh nation to launch an indigenously built satellite.
Europe working to launch 'Invictus' hypersonic space plane by 2031 (video)
The European Space Agency is funding the development of a hypersonic space plane pathfinder, which will start flying by 2031, if all goes according to plan.
Science & Astronomy
Meteor impact may have triggered massive Grand Canyon landslide 56,000 years ago
A meteorite impact thousands of years ago may have triggered a landslide in the Grand Canyon and reshaped the Colorado River that runs through the national park.
The Vera Rubin Observatory could find dozens of interstellar objects
As astronomers rush to study a newly discovered comet from beyond our solar system, a powerful new observatory may turn rare interstellar sightings into routine events.
Entertainment
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Northern lights - live updates
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.
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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?
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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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Bad news for alien life? Earth-size planets may be less common than we thought
Up to 200 worlds investigated by NASA's exoplanet-hunting TESS satellite could be bigger than predicted, a finding that could impact our search for alien life.
Technology
Best beginner drones 2025: Begin your aerial journey with confidence
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.
