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This Week in Space 154 — The View From On High

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 154 — The View From On High

Space.com Staff published 29 March 25

On Episode 154 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space TV director Liam Kennedy about bringing content and video from the International Space Station down to Earth.

As NASA's Dawn spacecraft travels to its next destination, this mosaic synthesizes some of the best views the spacecraft had of the giant asteroid Vesta. Dawn studied Vesta from July 2011 to September 2012.

On this day in space! March 29, 1807: Heinrich Olbers discovers asteroid Vesta

Hanneke Weitering last updated 29 March 25

On March 29, 1807, the German astronomer Heinrich Olbers discovered the asteroid Vesta.

moon phases of march show 4 phases left to right first quarter March 6, full moon march 14, third quarter march 22 and new moon march 29.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 29 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.

partial solar eclipse with sun appearing as a crescent shape in a partly cloudy sky above a statue.

1st solar eclipse of 2025 puts on stunning show for skywatchers around the world (photos)

Daisy Dobrijevic published 29 March 25

The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

Series of images showing the sun during a partial solar eclipse.

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Live updates

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 29 March 25

The next solar eclipse will be on March 29, 2025.

Four humans in white space suits post in front of a white wall with line drawings of a spaceship.

X-rays, mushrooms and more: The science riding on SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission around Earth's poles

Julian Dossett published 29 March 25

Here's a rundown of the science experiments that SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission will conduct while orbiting Earth's poles.

partial solar eclipse with sun appearing as a crescent shape in a partly cloudy sky above a statue. — 1st solar eclipse of 2025 puts on stunning show for skywatchers around the world (photos) The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

an image of two distant galaxies that appear to be one colorful, strangely-shaped galaxy. — James Webb Space Telescope discovers 2 galaxies forming breathtaking 'cosmic lens': Space photo of the day The space telescope's image of a odd-looking spiral galaxy is, in reality, two distant galaxies overlapping each other.

A black circle surrounded by a wispy white halo against a dark background. — A total solar eclipse from 2471 B.C. may have shaken Egypt's cult of the sun "It is always difficult to establish if the eclipses were seen in the ancient past as bad omens or good omens."

a white-tipped black rocket stands against a backdrop of snowy hills and a cloudy bright sky. — Watch 1st-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil early on March 30 Isar Aerospace is set to launch its new Spectrum rocket from Europe's first orbit-capable spaceport facility in Norway.

gif animation showing a large solar flare eruption off the sun's upper left region — Surprise X-class solar flare from emerging sunspot triggers radio blackouts across the Americas "Further strong activity is likely!"

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 members stand inside the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. From left are Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Commander NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos, and Pilot NASA astronaut Mike Fincke. — NASA astronaut who gave up seat for Starliner crew takes command of SpaceX Crew-11 flight to ISS Zena Cardman, who was removed from an ISS launch to facilitate the return to Earth of Starliner's first crew, will command SpaceX's upcoming Crew-11 mission to the station.

This Week in Space 154 — The View From On High — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 154 — The View From On High On Episode 154 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space TV director Liam Kennedy about bringing content and video from the International Space Station down to Earth.

Tech

This spacecraft swarm could spot interstellar visitors zipping through our solar system

By Stefanie Waldek published 28 March 25

Hiroyasu Tsukamota has developed a deep-learning-based guidance and control framework called Neural-Rendezvous that could allow spacecraft to safely encounter interstellar objects.

a sleek silver contraption holds a prism of sorts pointed downward.

Star Catcher sends electricity across NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (photos)

By Josh Dinner published 24 March 25

Space-based solar power is one step closer to reality, now that Florida startup Star Catcher has successfully beamed energy across the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium.

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A total solar eclipse from 2471 B.C. may have shaken Egypt's cult of the sun
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Doom games in order: Chronological and release date

Spaceflight

The astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, which will fly over Earth's poles. From left to right: Mission specialist and medical officer Eric Phillips, pilot Rabea Rogge, vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen and commander Chun Wang.

Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the 1st to fly over Earth's poles

By Julian Dossett published 28 March 25

The crew of SpaceX's pioneering Fram2 mission includes a polar explorer, a marine technology scientist, a filmmaker and a bitcoin magnate.

Human Spaceflight

Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

By Brett Tingley published 27 March 25

Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

(Main) 73 protoplanetart disks seen by the ALMA telescope (Inset) an illustration of a protplanetary disk

Exoplanet nurseries around infant stars can be much smaller than expected: 'It is astonishing'

By Robert Lea published 28 March 25

New findings from the ALMA telescope have revealed that planets are born in much smaller protoplanetary disks than astronomers suspected, some of which would fit with the orbit of Earth.

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 27 March 25

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

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Search For Life

An image of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), the remnant of a massive star that exploded about 300 years ago.

Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 20 March 25

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

Search for Life

'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 14 March 25

A rock on Mars that may hold clues about ancient microbial life on the Red Planet continues to puzzle scientists.

Search for Life

Water in the universe may have formed closer to the Big Bang than previously thought

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 12 March 25

"We were surprised that water could actually form so early on — even before the birth of the first galaxies."

Search for Life

Skywatching

gif animation showing a partial solar eclipse with the moon moving in from the right and partially covering the sun's disk as viewed from Earth.

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse today: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 29 March 25

Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

partial solar eclipse showing the moon appearing to take a 'bite' out of the sun behind some hazy clouds above the ocean.

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible today?

By Jamie Carter last updated 29 March 25

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

graphic showing the partial solar eclipse

What time is the partial solar eclipse today?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 29 March 25

The moon will appear to take a "bite" out of the sun during a deep partial solar eclipse visible across eastern North America and Europe.

Entertainment

Three split images showing the Doom cover art from three different Doom Games. On the left is a green-armoured sci-fi warrior called Doom Guy fighting demons on Mars in Doom, in the middle is Doom Guy looking at the camera while holding a shotgun in Doom (2016), and on the right is Doom Guy holding a sword and bladed shield fighting off hordes of demons in Doom: The Dark Ages. The text "Doom games in order" is written along the bottom middle section in the iconic Doom font.

Doom games in order: Chronological and release date

By Fran Ruiz published 28 March 25

With Doom: The Dark Ages around the corner, now is the perfect time to chainsaw your way through all the Doom games in order.

Space Games & Toys

Screenshot from the movie Chappie (2015).

'Chappie' is 10 years old, and Blomkamp's flawed humanist take on robots and AI is more relevant than ever

By Fran Ruiz published 28 March 25

Neill Blomkamp's Johannesburg-set riff on Short Circuit and RoboCop wasn't a winner by any means, but it's far from soulless.

Space Movies & Shows

The Alters

Watch two new trailers for 'The Alters', an upcoming sci-fi survival game where you clone yourself in a giant rolling base (video)

By Jeff Spry published 27 March 25

If you need something done, do it yourselves.

References

Three split images showing the Doom cover art from three different Doom Games. On the left is a green-armoured sci-fi warrior called Doom Guy fighting demons on Mars in Doom, in the middle is Doom Guy looking at the camera while holding a shotgun in Doom (2016), and on the right is Doom Guy holding a sword and bladed shield fighting off hordes of demons in Doom: The Dark Ages. The text "Doom games in order" is written along the bottom middle section in the iconic Doom font.

Doom games in order: Chronological and release date

By Fran Ruiz published 28 March 25

With Doom: The Dark Ages around the corner, now is the perfect time to chainsaw your way through all the Doom games in order.

Space Games & Toys

Male hand holds smartphone whilst photographing a solar eclipse

How to photograph a solar eclipse with a smartphone — 7 tips from an expert

By Josh Dury last updated 28 March 25

Reference This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus.

rows of starlink satellites in the lower left portion of the image with Earth in the background and a slither of black space in the lower right side of the image.

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy

By Tereza Pultarova last updated 28 March 25

Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

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