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Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?

Leonard David published 2 March 25

A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown signs of past life on the Red Planet.

image of shadow of blue ghost lander on moon, with earth in the background.

Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.'

Daisy Dobrijevic published 2 March 25

Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing and is already sharing its first stunning views from the moon.

Animation showing T CrB blast wave

Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in March

Jamie Carter published 2 March 25

T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is about to reappear in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.

A heavy-lift rocket lifts off into the night sky.

On this day in space! March 2, 2004: Rosetta spacecraft launches to Comet 67P

Hanneke Weitering last updated 2 March 25

On March 2, 2004, the European Space Agency launched the Rosetta mission to study Comet 67P

A black and gold moon lander on the gray lunar surface with an inset of happy engineers celebrating

'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA

Mike Wall published 2 March 25

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made history today (March 2), becoming just the second private vehicle ever to soft-land on the moon.

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 2 March 25

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

A black and gold moon lander on the gray lunar surface with an inset of happy engineers celebrating — 'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made history today (March 2), becoming just the second private vehicle ever to soft-land on the moon.

Animation showing T CrB blast wave — Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in March T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is about to reappear in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.

image of shadow of blue ghost lander on moon, with earth in the background. — Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.' Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing and is already sharing its first stunning views from the moon.

The world's largest rocket launches into a blue sky on SpaceX's Flight 7. — SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).

a view of spacecraft attached to a spacex rocket, including odin asteroid probe, athena moon lander and more — 'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out.

a model of a gold and blue lunar lander made out of toy building blocks — 'Land' your own Blue Ghost with Firefly's moon lander building blocks set As eyes turn to Firefly Aerospace's mission control for the company's first attempt at a moon landing, some watching may notice models of the Blue Ghost lander sitting at the consoles.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 150 — Our Listener Special — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 150 — Our Listener Special On Episode 150 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik answer your questions, respond to your comments, and have lined up a number of your most tummy-tickling space jokes.

Tech

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Leaping robots, fusion satellites and more! New NASA-funded studies could someday 'change the possible'

By Andrew Jones published 23 February 25

NASA has awarded funds to 15 trailblazing concepts for space technology that could help us explore and inhabit the solar system.

an illustration of a spacecraft consisting of a central spindle surrounded by three concentric rings, floating over a grid. a wave of blue light crests behind and above the spacecraft, while a wave of red light crests underneath and in front of it

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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'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA
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Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies
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'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space

Spaceflight

A gold and black moon lander approaches the lunar surface with thrusters firing

What time will the private Blue Ghost probe land on the moon today? How to watch live. [Updated]

By Tariq Malik last updated 2 March 25

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost probe is expected to land no earlier than Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the wee hours before dawn. Here's what we know.

Private Spaceflight

Singer Katy Perry points with arms raised pointing to a crowd over a marching band

Katy Perry will launch to space with historic all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket

By Tariq Malik published 27 February 25

Perry and a celebrity female crew will launch on Blue Origin's NS-31 mission this spring.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 1 March 25

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly past Mars today to adjust its trajectory and position itself for a critical phase of its 1.8-billion-mile (2.9-billion-kilometer) trek to the Jupiter system.

Scientists warn of consequences as over 800 NOAA workers are fired: 'Censoring science does not change the facts'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 28 February 25

"Everyone in the United States relies on NOAA in their daily lives whether they realize it or not, something that will come into focus for many in the weeks and months ahead."

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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

Govee on wooden table against brown background

Govee Star Light Projector review

By Tantse Walter published 1 March 25

Review The Govee Star Light Projector is an excellent star projector for noisy environments, but it isn't a good one for your bedside table.

the moon appears to take a bite out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse whereby the sun now takes on a crescent shape.

Partial solar eclipse 1 month away: The moon will take a 'bite' out of the sun on March 29

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 1 March 25

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse on March 29! Find out where and when to see it, and how to prepare with just one month to go!

Ainael Meteor and Galaxy Projector on a woode table against a brown wall

Ainael Meteor and Galaxy Projector review

By Tantse Walter published 28 February 25

Review Could this medium-sized, app-free star-projector-night-light combo make the perfect gift for a space fan? We find out.

Entertainment

Star Wars movies in order

Star Wars movies in order: Chronological and release

By Lauren O'Callaghan last updated 28 February 25

Getting lost in the galaxy far, far away is easy, so here's our guide to watching all the Star Wars movies in order.

Space Movies & Shows

Pokémon Day 2025

It's Pokémon Day! Here are 10 Pokémon from space to celebrate the iconic series

By Jeff Spry published 27 February 25

You'll need NASA's help to catch 'em all: Here are ten Pokemon from space to celebrate Pokemon Day

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith

The only good 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary

By Fran Ruiz published 26 February 25

The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 'Revenge of the Sith', turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.

Space Movies & Shows

References

Star Wars movies in order

Star Wars movies in order: Chronological and release

By Lauren O'Callaghan last updated 28 February 25

Getting lost in the galaxy far, far away is easy, so here's our guide to watching all the Star Wars movies in order.

Space Movies & Shows

The Northern Lights glow greenly over a lake in Iceland, with the lights of a small town just visible on the other side.

Northern lights webcams: Watch the aurora borealis online for free

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 27 February 25

Reference We have rounded up some of the best aurora webcam views so you can enjoy the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of your own home.

The planet Earth on April 17, 2019. The Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC), a NASA camera aboard NOAA’s DSCOVR spacecraft, returns daily images of Earth from a distance of nearly 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers). This animation shows the entire rotation of the planet on that day.

How fast is Earth moving?

By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated 27 February 25

Earth is moving much faster than it seems.

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