We’re about a quarter of the way through “Space Month.” That’s the nickname that Brendan Carr, chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has given to October 2025. The…
Category: Astronomy
My favorite telescopes just got cheaper but they’re about to expire!
Amazon Prime Day in October is almost over, but these hot telescope deals are still active. There is something for everyone here, whether you are a beginner stargazer or a…
The Draconid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 8— Here’s what to expect
The Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight, heralding a spectacular natural light show as a flurry of meteors streak through the moonlit October skies. Draconid meteors can be seen each year…
New private ‘Arc’ spacecraft aims to deliver cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in less than an hour (video)
A new private spacecraft aims to help the U.S. military get key supplies where they’re needed, and fast. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), the California-based company Inversion unveiled Arc, a vehicle…
New ‘Unfolding the Universe’ exhibit celebrates the James Webb Space Telescope through stunning artwork (photos, video)
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to deliver awe-inspiring views of the cosmos and the art world has taken notice. Digital artist Ashley Zelinskie took that inspiration to the…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 180 — NASA is Closed for Business
NASA is Closed for Business – And Other Top Space Stories – YouTube Watch On On Episode 180 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the…
‘Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition’ drops the VR requirement, offering serviceable Aliens thrills, anytime, anywhere (review)
With the huge success of Alien: Earth and Alien: Romulus, we can safely say things are looking better for the Alien franchise these days. Even on the gaming front, the…
‘The Martian’ is 10 years old. Looking back at sci-fi’s answer to ‘The Shawshank Redemption’
“Get busy living or get busy dying.” It’s the mantra that motivates wrongly imprisoned Andy Dufresne throughout his brutal 20-year stretch in Shawshank State Prison, and it’s safe to assume…
Erie Canal seen from space, is now 200 years old photo of the day for Oct 1. 2025
2025 marks the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, and NASA’s Earth Observatory commemorated the milestone with a satellite-based image tracing the canal’s historic route across New York State. What is…
‘Thunderbirds’ are 60! Looking back at the British puppet classic that was the ‘Star Wars’ of its day
“5… 4… 3… 2… 1. Thunderbirds are go!” John Williams fanfares, opening crawls, and Star Destroyers chasing blockade runners are all very well, but Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s puppet classic…
