Tech

Two columns of satellites of increasing size, all with dual solar arrays on their sides.

Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites

By Josh Dinner published

Rocket Lab now offering custom solar array line for customer satellites' solar power needs.

Tech
a dome-like structure surrounded by cranes is silhouetted against a large orange sun

Incredible photo catches the sun rising behind the world's largest telescope

By Samantha Mathewson published

As construction continues on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope, the observatory shared some stunning photos of the site as the telescope reached its highest point.

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Spaceflight

(L-R) Chinese astronauts Wang Jie, Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, meet the press at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on April 23, 2025 in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.

China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station

By Tariq Malik published

Veteran Chinese astronaut Chen Dong will command a crew that includes rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.

Human Spaceflight
SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission for NASA launches toward the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center on March 14, 2025.

'It's very pro-commercial space right now': An industry insider's off-Earth status report

By Leonard David published

Space.com caught up recently with Dave Cavossa, president of the Commercial Space Federation, to discuss the state of the U.S. private space industry.

Private Spaceflight
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Science & Astronomy

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Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

Mars
An illustration of a super-Earth planet on a wide orbit around its host star

Scientists discover super-Earth exoplanets are more common in the universe than we thought

By Robert Lea published

Super-Earths can exist in wider orbits around their parent stars than was previously believed, suggesting these Earth-like exoplanets could be more common than we thought.

Exoplanets
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Search For Life

An illustration of a blue planet to the right with a bright star in the back.

Did we actually find signs of alien life on K2-18b? 'We should expect some false alarms and this may be one'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Last week, scientists announced they found the "strongest evidence yet" of alien life beyond our solar system. However, the scientific community remains skeptical.

Search for Life
This artist's concept of a lake at the north pole of Saturn's moon Titan illustrates raised rims and rampart-like features as seen by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

Alien life could exist on Saturn's big moon Titan — but finding it will be tough

By Victoria Corless published

Alien life could exist on the huge Saturn moon Titan, but probably not in the abundance scientists once hoped, according to a new study.

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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Skywatching

Night sky map

See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow

By Anthony Wood published

Nobody knows it, but the universe has a secret smile, and it uses it only for Earth.

Stargazing
Two children in bed placing their finger on a star projector

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter published

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

Buying Guide
Night sky map

Don't miss a 'mini planet parade' early on April 24 as the moon, Venus and Saturn line up in the morning sky

By Anthony Wood published

The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon join together in the pre-dawn sky.

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Entertainment

Split image showing the poster for revenge of the Sith on the left, and a poster for Star wars: The clone wars on the right.

Planning on rewatching 'Revenge of the Sith' for its 20th anniversary? Here's why 'The Clone Wars' finale makes it a better movie

By Richard Edwards published

The end of the long-running animated show puts Anakin Skywalker's downfall in a whole new perspective.

Space Movies & Shows
Screenshot from Predator Badlands showing the Predator, an humanoid alien creature with four mandibles and dreadlocks.

The 1st 'Predator: Badlands' trailer looks amazing, but it's the 'Alien' universe teases that have us most excited (video)

By Fran Ruiz published

The first public look at Predator: Badlands has finally arrived, and it's safe to say this new entry is doubling down on the series' sci-fi worldbuilding.

Space Movies & Shows
a cartoon moons hangs from above, kind eyes staring down into the night. words at the bottom read google doodle lunar calendar

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

By Samantha Mathewson last updated

Google's latest Doodle celebrates April's half moon with a fun interactive card game.

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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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Two children in bed placing their finger on a star projector

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter published

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

Buying Guide
Left: a golden-haired superhero in a gold and black costume, Right: a dark silhouette of a flying shadowy man.

Who is Sentry and his monstrous alter ego, the Void, in Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*?'

By Jeff Spry published

This split-persona superhero is considered one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.

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