Tech

A white drone with four propellors sits above a remote controller in front of an orange planet with the space.com logo in the top left corner.

Save a massive $160 on the Ruko F11Pro 2 drone, a drone with a 6K camera and it's now one of the lowest prices we've seen

By Alexander Cox published

Deals The Ruko F11Pro 2 is a drone with a 6K camera and you can now save a huge $160 on it in this drone deal when you grab it from Amazon.

Deals
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Russia and China are threatening SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, new report finds

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"A future conflict in space could have massive, long-term negative repercussions that are felt here on Earth, as everyone on this planet is a user of space data in some form."

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Spaceflight

a star shoots above a pop star

'I'm really excited about the engineering of it all.' Katy Perry is psyched for her Blue Origin launch on April 14

By Josh Dinner published

The pop star is leaning into STEM ahead of her spaceflight.

Private Spaceflight
Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket and space capsule during a test flight.

Blue Origin's all-female crew space launch: Live updates

By Josh Dinner last updated

Blue Origin's next space tourist mission hasn't yet been announced yet. Here are live updates of what we know.

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Science & Astronomy

The full moon as seen from the International Space Station on Dec. 8, 2022. The moon is setting below Earth’s horizon as the station flew 269 miles above the southern Indian Ocean.

Easter is coming late in 2025, astronomically speaking. Here's why

By Joe Rao published

Easter falls on the Sunday that follows the first full moon occurring on or after the day of the spring equinox. So it seems like Easter should be this weekend. Here's why it isn't.

The moon
An artist's rendering of NOAA's GOES-19 satellite in orbit.

The newest GOES weather satellite in NOAA's fleet is now fully operational (video)

By Meredith Garofalo published

The powerful GOES-19 satellites, one of the most advanced ever built, has taken on a new name.

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Search For Life

Area 51 sign on fence in the Nevada Desert. The white square sign has the text "entering area 51" written in large black letters.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

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An illustration shows the five spacecraft of the LIFE mission with Earth between them

How rare are inhabited worlds in the universe? The 'LIFE' space telescope fleet could find out

By Keith Cooper published

The LIFE mission would feature four space telescopes acting together to search for biosignatures on rocky planets in the habitable zones of their stars.

Search for Life
man sits on a rock under the milky way

The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the aliens?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the question of where the aliens are. After all, the universe is incredibly old, big and filled with potentially habitable planets.

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Skywatching

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Auroras could spice up April's Full Pink 'micromoon' this weekend

By Meredith Garofalo published

There’s a chance to see both a Full Pink micromoon and the northern lights in the sky for some this weekend.

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

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

Stargazing

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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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Entertainment

This Week in Space 156 — Rocket Blast

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 156 — Rocket Blast

By Space.com Staff published

On Episode 156 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik welcome Phil Metzger to discuss the dangerous realities of rocket plumes.

Space Movies & Shows
Four astronauts dressed in retro-styled spacesuits

The Fantastic Four suit up in awesome spacesuits in this sneak peek at 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel's First Family is dressed for success against the Devourer of Worlds 

Entertainment
An intense space pilot inside a sci-fi spaceship

'The Empire can not win' — A pair of explosive 'Andor' Season 2 teasers drop ahead of April 22 release (video)

By Jeff Spry published

We're less than two weeks out for Disney+'s rousing 'Rogue One' prequel series return!

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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

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

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A girl and a tiny robot stand in a landscape of giant rubber ducks

5 Simon Stålenhag art books to check out after you've watched 'The Electric State' on Netflix

By Jeff Spry published

Behold the visionary creator’s catalog of sad dreams and technological nightmares.

Entertainment
Nikon Z8, one of the best Nikon cameras, on a white table

Best Nikon cameras in 2025

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon cameras currently available, to suit all budgets and skill levels.

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