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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 186 — Snow on the Moon?

On Episode 186 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Dr. Jim Green, NASA's former chief scientist, about snow on the moon.

Nov 15, 2025

How spacefaring nations could avoid conflict on the moon

An expert discusses how the space race to the moon could lead to possible warfare, and how policies could avoid future conflict.

Nov 15, 2025

Watch Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket ace its epic landing on a ship at sea (video)

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket just aced its second-ever mission —and returned to Earth safely for the first time. See a video of the booster's dramatic homecoming here.

Nov 15, 2025

SpaceX launches 2 rockets less than 4 hours apart from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets in less than four hours overnight Friday (Nov. 14), adding another 58 satellites to its Starlink broadband megaconstellation.

Nov 15, 2025

China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts are stranded aboard the Tiangong space station — for now

The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 21 mission currently have no safe way to get home from the Tiangong space station in the event of an emergency. But that situation is likely to change soon.

Nov 14, 2025
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The Leonid meteor shower peaks next week. Here's what to expect

For North America, the best time to look will be before dawn on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Nov 14, 2025

The solar system may be racing through space 3 times faster than expected. Is the standard model of cosmology wrong?

The solar system is moving through space over three times as fast as estimated, calling into question our best model of the universe and its evolution.

Nov 14, 2025

Maryland lawmakers demand answers for NASA changes at Goddard Space Flight Center

Lawmakers are demanding answers from NASA about unexplained building closures and workforce losses at the Goddard Space Flight Center during the government shutdown.

Nov 14, 2025

What's the deal with the deep space transmission and alien 'happy' virus in Apple TV's 'Pluribus'?

Puzzled about Apple TV's new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan? We just want to help!

Nov 14, 2025

Viltrox AF 27mm f/ 1.2 Pro lens review

The Viltrox AF 27mm f/ 1.2 Pro lens is extremely well made, like all lenses in Viltrox’s PRO and LAB series. It’s also compact and lightweight for a lens offering an f/1.2 maximum aperture.

Nov 14, 2025

Deep 'scratches' and craters on Mars tell the tale of a Red Planet ice age

New images from the Mars Express orbiter reveal evidence of a past ice age at Mars's mid-latitudes and shine light on the planet's dynamic climate history.

Nov 14, 2025

NOAA satellite sees glowing auroras from orbit | Space photo of the day for Nov. 14, 2025

A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America.

Nov 14, 2025

Sun fires off 2nd-strongest flare of 2025, sparking radio blackouts across Africa

The eruption was accompanied by a CME, which is currently under analysis to assess whether any part of it is headed for Earth.

Nov 14, 2025

'Kitten Space Agency' is the spiritual successor to 'Kerbal Space Program', and they have an ex-SpaceX engineer on the team (interview)

DayZ and Kerbal Space Program's creators have joined forces with an ex-SpaceX engineer to create the ultimate spaceflight simulator.

Nov 14, 2025

Next stop, not Mars: Why NASA's twin ESCAPADE probes are taking the long way to the Red Planet after Blue Origin launch

NASA's twin ESCAPADE Mars probes are on their way to the Red Planet — but it's a circuitous route with a year-long layover.

Nov 14, 2025

China's Shenzhou 20 astronauts return to Earth on different spacecraft after finding window cracks in their own (video)

The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 20 mission headed back to Earth today (Nov. 13) after a week-long delay caused by a debris strike on their spacecraft.

Nov 14, 2025

5 reasons why Blue Origin's New Glenn Mars launch was a big deal

The Nov. 13 launch of two Mars probes atop Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket was a big deal for a variety of reasons. Here's a brief rundown.

Nov 13, 2025

Could alien life be found in the clouds of an exoplanet?

It's based on the colorful microorganisms that live in the clouds on Earth.

Nov 13, 2025

Blue Origin lands huge New Glenn rocket booster for 1st time after acing Mars ESCAPADE launch for NASA

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket launched for the second time ever today (Nov. 13), sending NASA's twin Mars ESCAPADE probes aloft —and acing an epic booster landing at sea.

Nov 13, 2025

ISS astronauts take cover from radiation as solar storms spark auroras across the planet

The International Space Station's three Russian cosmonauts were instructed to spend a night in a laboratory module to shelter from radiation during a solar storm.

Nov 13, 2025

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) splits into 3 pieces after a close brush with the sun (video)

C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) has broken into three distinct pieces following its closest approach to the sun on Oct. 8.

Nov 13, 2025

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Nov. 13

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine as geomagnetic storm conditions could continue tonight.

Nov 13, 2025

US military wants to track 'potential threats' coming from the moon

As the moon becomes the center of the new space race, the United States is looking for new ways to track spacecraft and other objects flying to or from lunar space.

Nov 13, 2025

Astrophotographer spies a spiral galaxy bursting with starbirth (photo)

"This is one of my favourite galaxies for testing new equipment."

Nov 13, 2025

BioLite Dash 450 headlamp review

BioLite continues to light up our world with the USB-C chargeable, IPX4-rated Dash 450.

Nov 13, 2025

Star Wars versus Marvel: Which Lego logo set should you buy?

Two of the biggest franchises go head-to-head with these unique Lego sets — From cinematic history to lines of Lego, Star Wars and Marvel battle it out.

Nov 13, 2025

ESA ships Artemis 4 Orion service module to NASA after Trump tried to cancel it

The European Space Agency has completed the Orion service module for NASA's Artemis 4 mission to the moon, which was saved from cancellation earlier this year by the U.S. Congress

Nov 13, 2025

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off | Space photo of the day for Nov. 13, 2025

The launch helped strengthen Europe's ambitions in climate monitoring, disaster response and maritime security.

Nov 13, 2025

"The Celestron Inspire 100AZ telescope has more to get excited about than many of its cut-price rivals" — it just hit the best price of the year in this early Black Friday deal

The 100AZ is our best telescope for beginners and kids, with a host of user-friendly features that make viewing the moon and planets a breeze. Now, with $106 off, it's also a bargain telescope buy.

Nov 13, 2025

Scientists find a surprising twist in Earth's magnetic field

Parts of Earth's magnetic field work in reverse compared to what long-standing models predict, new research suggests.

Nov 13, 2025

Mario and Peach go planet-hopping in 1st trailer for 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' (video)

Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the original vocal cast for this cosmic Super Mario Brothers sequel.

Nov 12, 2025

Scientists solve the mystery of 'impossible' merger of 'forbidden' black holes

Scientists may have solved the mystery of an "impossible" merger between two black holes so massive and fast-spinning that they shouldn't even exist, according to current theory.

Nov 12, 2025

Rocket Lab delays debut of powerful, partially reusable Neutron rocket to 2026

Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its medium-lift Neutron rocket to 2026, founder and CEO Peter Beck said during a company earnings call on Nov. 10.

Nov 12, 2025

Scientists watch supernova shockwave shoot through a dying star for 1st time

The supernova was the death of a red supergiant star 500 times larger than the sun, in a galaxy just 22 million light-years away.

Nov 12, 2025

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing, new image shows

New observations from the Virtual Telescope Project reveal 3I/ATLAS's sharply defined ion tail, highlighting increased activity as the interstellar comet moves through the inner solar system.

Nov 12, 2025

Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (or more) Nov. 12

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark severe geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Nov 12, 2025

Astronomers spot 1st coronal mass ejection from an alien star — and that's bad news in the search for life

"Astronomers have wanted to spot a coronal mass ejection on another star for decades. We’ve now managed to do this for the first time."

Nov 12, 2025

Intense solar storm delays Blue Origin launch of NASA Mars probes

A severe geomagnetic storm during a period of heightened solar activity has delated Blue Origin's second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, with NASA's twin ESCAPADE probes.

Nov 12, 2025

Nikon Z50 II camera review

Does the APS-C sensor at the heart of the compact Nikon Z50 II punch above its weight when it comes to shooting for the stars and beyond?

Nov 12, 2025

Star and satellite streaks in a green night sky | Space photo of the day for Nov. 12, 2025

The dome of the Gemini North telescope can be seen on top of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, with shimmering star trails and satellite streaks arcing overhead.

Nov 12, 2025

Severe geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across North America and as far south as Mexico (photos)

Vivid auroras lit up skies across North America and Europe as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest this solar cycle, rattled Earth's magnetic field.

Nov 12, 2025

'Alien: Earth' renewed for season 2 at FX, set to film in London in 2026

After a tense wait, it's finally been confirmed that Alien: Earth will return to our TV screens with more horrors in season 2.

Nov 12, 2025

Astronomers discover the famous Pleiades star cluster could be 20 times bigger than we thought

"This study changes how we see the Pleiades — not just seven bright stars, but thousands of long-lost siblings scattered across the whole sky."

Nov 12, 2025

India tests parachutes for Gaganyaan astronaut capsule (video)

India took another step toward its first-ever human spaceflight last week, successfully testing the parachute system for its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule.

Nov 11, 2025

'This all must end now.' NASA lab closures at Goddard Space Flight Center under Congressional scrutiny

A congressional letter is putting NASA on blast.

Nov 11, 2025

See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12

Mars and Mercury will appear close to one another in the southwestern sky on Nov. 12.

Nov 11, 2025

Comet Lemmon photos are plagued by satellite streaks. Here's how amateur astronomers face the problem

"Every single subframe I take (prior to stacking) now contains at least one, and usually more than one satellite streak."

Nov 11, 2025

Mars orbiter spies 'barcode' aftermath of rare Red Planet avalanche caused by meteoroid impact

A European Mars orbiter spotted barcode-like dust streaks on the slopes of Apollinaris Mons, revealing how tiny avalanches help drive the Red Planet's massive dust cycle.

Nov 11, 2025

Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best

The name's Villeneuve… Denis Villeneuve. As the acclaimed director takes the helm for the next James Bond movie, we're looking back at all his epic sci-fi movies to date.

Nov 11, 2025

Giving Gemini its due: 'Apollo 13' author Jeffrey Kluger honors 'forgotten' NASA program with new book (exclusive interview)

"I felt like it was time to give the Gemini program its due. It was an opportunity not to be missed."

Nov 11, 2025