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Private satellites pinpoint methane emissions from oil, gas and coal facilities worldwide

Using high-resolution observations from the GHGSat satellite constellation, researchers have produced the first global, facility-level estimate of methane emissions from the energy sector.

Dec 15, 2025

Ghosts, sharks and Norse mythology: US Space Force unveils new names for satellites and space weapons

The U.S. Space Force unveiled the new naming scheme that it will use for its spacecraft and space-based weaponry, drawing inspiration from mythology and the natural world.

Dec 15, 2025

Fallout games ranked, worst to best

With the Fallout TV show venturing back out into the Wasteland, what better time to rank every Fallout game from worst to best?

Dec 15, 2025

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19: Here's what you need to know

The interstellar comet will pass safely by Earth, giving astronomers their best chance to study it up close.

Dec 15, 2025

These Canon 18x50 image-stabilized binoculars are my top choice for up-close stargazing — even cheaper than Black Friday

30% savings on the Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars are great for stable stargazing at a high magnification. They are at their cheapest price ahead of the Christmas holidays in this deal from Amazon, for only $11.

Dec 15, 2025
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James Webb Space Telescope finds 1st evidence of 'dinosaur-like' stars in the early universe

"A bit like dinosaurs on Earth — they were enormous and primitive. And they had short lives, living for just a quarter of a million years."

Dec 15, 2025

Finding the point of no return: Sun's shifting, spiky atmospheric boundary mapped in detail for 1st time

Scientists have created the first detailed maps of the sun's atmospheric boundary, where solar material breaks free and streams into space.

Dec 15, 2025

NASA tests drones in Death Valley | Space photo of the day for Dec. 15, 2025

To develop more robust next-generation aerial explorers, NASA's Mars Exploration program is turning to drones.

Dec 15, 2025

Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)

The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13.

Dec 15, 2025

Surprise! 2 private spacecraft rendezvous in orbit on newly revealed 'Remora' mission

Two commercial spacecraft pulled off a surprise rendezvous in Earth orbit recently, showcasing skills that could pave the way for satellite servicing missions down the road.

Dec 15, 2025

Good news for lunar bases? Earth's atmosphere leaks all the way out to the moon

Anomalous amounts of volatile elements found in the Apollo samples brought back from the moon have been traced back to our own planet's leaky atmosphere.

Dec 15, 2025

Why interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS' close Earth approach is an early Christmas gift for astronomers

When 3I/ATLAS is closest to the Earth on Dec. 19, all the features that we are looking for will be easier to detect with our telescopes.

Dec 15, 2025

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit on 100th Falcon 9 flight from Florida in 2025 (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Dec 15, 2025

Atlas V rocket launches 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket sent 27 Amazon Leo internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida early Tuesday morning (Dec. 16).

Dec 14, 2025

'The Expanse' at 10: the outer space drama that should have been as big as 'Game of Thrones'

It's one of the 21st century's best sci-fi shows. If only "The Expanse" had found the audience it deserved.

Dec 14, 2025

December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us?

December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

Dec 14, 2025

Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?

Assuming Google does manage to launch a prototype in 2027, will it simply be a high-stakes technical experiment – or the dawning of a new era?

Dec 14, 2025

'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space

'No matter what your traditions are, someone is going to break them.'

Dec 14, 2025

Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The first stage then made the company's 550th landing.

Dec 14, 2025

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 8, 2025: NASA lost contact with which Mars spacecraft this week?

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

Dec 13, 2025

'Doctor Who' spin-offs ranked: From K-9 and Daleks! to 'Class', 'The Sarah Jane Adventures' and 'Torchwood'

As 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' rages on, we look back at the previous TV shows to explode out of the Whoniverse.

Dec 13, 2025

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit

On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

Dec 13, 2025

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

Dec 13, 2025

Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Dec 13, 2025

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

Dec 13, 2025

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

Dec 12, 2025

Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.

Dec 12, 2025

Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs

The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.

Dec 12, 2025

Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime

"This is a real gift for physicists as we confirm predictions made more than a century ago."

Dec 12, 2025

'Exodus' is a spiritual successor to 'Mass Effect' with a hard sci-fi edge. We spoke to the devs about time-dilation, human evolution, and honoring hard sci-fi (exclusive)

Sci-fi adventure Exodus is looking alright, alright, alright.

Dec 12, 2025

When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight?

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight. Here's when to look for the most shooting stars — and where to aim your gaze.

Dec 12, 2025

Get 45% off Marvel's Fantastic Four and the Predator movies with this Disney Plus streaming deal ahead of the holiday season

This Disney Plus bundle is 45% off and Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming, as well as the Predator movies with Badlands now in theaters.

Dec 12, 2025

Supergirl's rockin' 1st trailer shows intergalactic bar fights, hangovers, and Krypto peeing on Superman's face (video)

Kara Zor-El goes galactic for this wild teaser set to Blondie's '80s anthem, 'Call Me'.

Dec 12, 2025

A spider-like scar haunts Jupiter's moon Europa — and scientists think they know why

A strange, spider-like scar on Jupiter's icy moon Europa may mark where salty water once surged up through its fractured crust.

Dec 12, 2025

Geminid meteor shower forecast: Will skies be clear across the US on Dec. 13–14?

The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13–14, and the U.S. weather forecast will play a key role in what you'll see.

Dec 12, 2025

Every space and sci-fi game at The Game Awards 2025

If you didn't stay up to watch The Game Awards 2025, here's the complete rundown of the hottest sci-fi and space games that appeared at the show.

Dec 12, 2025

US Space Force to get 'next level' tech to combat drones near Cape Canaveral launch sites

The U.S. Space Force is boosting its ability to deter and defeat drones and other uncrewed aerial systems near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Eastern Range.

Dec 12, 2025

How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation

Like a mood ring, clothing could let future space travelers know when they've been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.

Dec 12, 2025

Comet Lemmon and Milky Way spotted over Hawaii | Space photo of the day for Dec. 12, 2025

Hawaiian stargazers got a particularly special treat recently.

Dec 12, 2025

Satellite constellations could obscure most space telescope observations by late 2030s: 'That part of the image will be forever lost'

"The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?"

Dec 12, 2025

Blue Origin targeting Dec. 18 for historic 1st spaceflight of wheelchair user

Blue Origin is targeting Dec. 18 for its NS-37 suborbital launch, which will fly a wheelchair user to space for the first time ever.

Dec 11, 2025

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida on worldwide 300th orbital flight of 2025 (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 11, 2025. It was the 300th worldwide orbital launch attempt of 2025.

Dec 11, 2025

NASA's Chandra telescope uses 'X-arithmetic' to reveal how black holes shape galaxy clusters (images)

A novel "X-arithmetic" technique reveals how black holes shape the universe's largest structures.

Dec 11, 2025

Astronomers capture close-up images of nova explosions on 2 dead stars in unprecedented detail

The nova eruptions come about when a white dwarf steals too much matter from a close red giant companion.

Dec 11, 2025

SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, seeks $1.5 trillion valuation: reports

SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 and will seek a valuation of $1.5 trillion, according to media reports.

Dec 11, 2025

57 ways to capture a dying star: Astronomers get a glimpse of what will happen when our sun dies

"With ALMA, we can now see the atmosphere of a dying star with a level of clarity in a similar way to what we do for the sun."

Dec 11, 2025

Astronomers discover images of rare Tatooine-like exoplanet with a strange 300-year orbit: 'Exactly how it works is still uncertain'

The planet formed 50 million years after the dinosaurs died, making it incredibly young in cosmic terms.

Dec 11, 2025

AI helps pilot free-flying robot around the International Space Station for 1st time ever

"This is the first time AI has been used to help control a robot on the ISS."

Dec 11, 2025

James Webb Space Telescope finds strongest evidence yet for atmosphere around rocky exoplanet: 'It's really like a wet lava ball'

Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet.

Dec 11, 2025

Scientists map of old Mars river basins for the 1st time. These could be great places to search for ancient life

"We did the simplest thing that could be done — we just mapped them and pieced them together."

Dec 11, 2025