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A black-and-white rocket launches into a blue sky

Rocket Lab launches 200th satellite to orbit (photos)

Mike Wall last updated 25 November 24

Rocket Lab sent five "Internet of Things" satellites to orbit on Sunday night (Nov. 24), pushing its total "spacecraft deployed" tally over 200.

a black-and-white spacex falcon 9 rocket launches into a blue sky.

SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 25

Mike Wall published 25 November 24

SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Monday morning (Nov. 25).

a woman in black leather whispers into the ear of a seated person with metal implants on their skull

What is Section 31 in the 'Star Trek' universe?

Jeff Spry published 24 November 24

A new Paramount+ video details the history of Starfleet's secret Section 31, the subject of a new "Star Trek" movie coming to the streaming service in January.

a woman talks into a radio handset while her hair floats in zero gravity around her

How amateur radio is connecting astronauts in space with kids on Earth

Leonard David published 24 November 24

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) aims to inspire and educate youth in STEM through connecting astronauts in orbit with people on the ground.

An Aerobee suborbital sounding rocket of the type designed to study Earth's atmosphere.

On this day in space! Nov. 24, 1947: 1st Aerobee sounding rocket launch

Hanneke Weitering last updated 24 November 24

On Nov. 24, 1947, the U.S. Navy launched the first Aerobee rocket.

Predator: Hunting Grounds

Best Predator games of all time

Ian Stokes published 24 November 24

If it bleeds, we can kill it. But what about donning the mask and playing as the alien hunter instead? These are the best Predator video games.

A robot underwater in a swimming pool — NASA tests cellphone-sized underwater robots for future ocean world missions (video) "It's because there are places we want to go in the solar system to look for life, and we think life needs water."

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches five "Internet of Things" satellites toward orbit for the French company Kinéis on Nov. 24, 2024. — Rocket Lab launches 200th satellite to orbit (photos) Liftoff of the five-satellite "Ice AIS Baby" mission occurred at 10:55 p.m. ET tonight (Nov. 24).

An image of Jupiter from the Pioneer 10 mission, contained within the NSSDCA archives. — How a mini-team of NASA archivists is restoring astronomical history The NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive is charged with saving and restoring priceless data from the space missions of yesteryear.

Emily Calandrelli, the 100th woman in space, looks down at Earth through a window aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard crew capsule on the NS-28 suborbital mission on Nov. 22, 2024. — Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely (video) The NS-28 crew also included a married couple on their second Blue Origin flight, a passenger sponsored by Whatnot, a former game warden and the CEO of a Canadian investment firm.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida on Nov. 7, 2024. — SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 25 Liftoff is scheduled for 4:35 a.m. ET on Monday (Nov. 25).

An illustration of the mini-moon 2024 AT5 around Earth with the moon is the distance — Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 after visiting, but new analysis shows this temporary "second moon" may come from our original moon and, thus, from Earth itself.

Tech

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NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow

By Samantha Mathewson published 23 November 24

NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.

a sleek silver jet with a sharp nose cone flies above a mountain range

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

By Samantha Mathewson published 8 November 24

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

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Spaceflight

Photo of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launching the NS-20 space tourist mission in March 2022.

Watch Blue Origin launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli, 5 others on tourism flight today

By Josh Dinner last updated 22 November 24

Blue Origin's next space tourism mission is launching Nov. 22, with 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli. Watch live on Space.com.

Private Spaceflight

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Flight suit worn on 1st all-private astronaut mission to ISS debuts on display

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 22 November 24

When Michael Lopez-Alegria commanded the first privately funded crewed mission to visit the International Space Station, he traded his NASA "blues" for a "Deep Space" and "Mesosphere" flight suit.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 24 November 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

the large bulge of the moon rises from below, dominating all but the top fifth, black top portion of the image.

Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions

By Keith Cooper published 22 November 24

The age of Mare Orientale could act like a lunar Rosetta stone for dating the age of the moon's other giant impact basins.

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Search For Life

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Pentagon UFO chief tells Senate 'very anomalous objects' need careful study (video)

By Brett Tingley published 19 November 24

In new testimony, the head of the Pentagon's UFO office told the US senate that it "has not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology."

Search for Life

a seal reading "AARO" above the Pentagon

Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate today. Watch it live here (video)

By Brett Tingley last updated 19 November 24

The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).

Search for Life

a seal reading "AARO" above the Pentagon

UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says

By Leonard David published 15 November 24

"Analyzing and understanding the potential threats posed by UAP is an ongoing collaborative effort involving many departments and agencies."

Search for Life

Skywatching

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Black Friday binoculars deals: The best discounts and savings 2024

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 23 November 24

Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.

Telescopes at Best Buy: Image shows telescope against countryside backdrop

Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock 2024

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 23 November 24

We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.

Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart in 2024: Best deals

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 23 November 24

There are several discounts on Celestron and other telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

Entertainment

An angry woman in a green jacket confronts a hostile mob

'Silo' Season 2: 'Order': How long until Silo 18 erupts into a bloody riot?

By Jeff Spry published 23 November 24

In the aftermath of Juliette's shocking walk over the hill, seeds of rebellion begin putting down roots in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 2, "Order."

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 — From the Garage to Mars

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 — From the Garage to Mars

By Space.com Staff published 23 November 24

On Episode 138 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Scott Tibbitts, a dynamic and engaging space entrepreneur.

Space Movies & Shows

Forbidden Planet

'Forbidden Planet' is one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time, and it's getting a remake

By Jeff Spry published 23 November 24

"Forbidden Planet" scores a remake from writer Brian K. Vaughan and veteran producer Emma Watts.

References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 24 November 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

Telescopes at Best Buy: Image shows telescope against countryside backdrop

Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock 2024

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 23 November 24

We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.

Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart in 2024: Best deals

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 23 November 24

There are several discounts on Celestron and other telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

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