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Category: Astronomy
Geminid meteor shower forecast — Will skies be clear across the US on Dec. 13–14?
The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend on Dec. 13-14. If you’re planning to watch from the U.S., the weather forecast could make or break your view. Here’s what the…
AI helps pilot free-flying robot around the International Space Station for 1st time ever
Navigating in a microgravity environment is a challenge even for trained human astronauts, but it is even more challenging for autonomous robots, limiting their use in places like a space…
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ clip shows off hammy acting and teen drama, putting fans on yellow alert (video)
“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” is approaching at warp speed, with the first pair of episodes for its 10-chapter debut season due to arrive on Jan. 15, 2026. Last week, Paramount+…
1st human missions to Mars should hunt for signs of life, report says
The first astronauts to set foot on Mars should hunt for signs of past or present Red Planet life. That’s the overarching conclusion of an in-depth report about human Mars…
What supermoon am I: A lunar personality test
Every so often, the moon draws closer to Earth and appears larger, brighter, and more powerful in the night sky. These rare events are called supermoons, and each one in…
How to Watch ‘Apollo 1: Destination Moon’, the Channel 4 documentary revisiting the tragic accident during the race to the moon
‘Apollo 1: Destination Moon’ key information Date: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 9:30 pm UK time. UK: Watch on Channel 4. US: No options available right now. Away from home: Use…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 188 — A New NASA Leader Rises?
A New NASA Leader Rises? – Trump’s NASA Chief Pick Jared Isaacman Meets Congress Again – YouTube Watch On On Episode 188 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and…
‘We have lost a lot of time.’ Former NASA chief says US needs to start over with moon landing plans or risk losing to China
Former NASA administrator Michael Griffin pulled no punches about where he sees America’s current Artemis moon landing program in Congressional testimony today. Griffin testified alongside other witnesses at a hearing…
Rare images reveal active sunspots minutes before they unleashed powerful X-flares that caused November 2025’s stunning auroras
In early November, a series of powerful X-class solar flares triggered coronal mass ejections that resulted in an astonishing auroral display for viewers as far south as Mexico. But for…
