NASA’s first crewed mission toward the moon in more than half a century moved closer to liftoff recently, as the Artemis 2 astronauts completed a full launch day dress rehearsal…
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Iran says it launched 3 satellites to space on Russian rocket: report
Iran has launched a trio of new satellites into space with the help of a Russian rocket, the country’s state media reported Sunday (Dec. 28). The satellites launched into orbit…
Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA’s Escape and Plasma…
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 22, 2025: Which NASA observatory just completed its first sky map?
Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James…
The best sci-fi and space games of 2025, ranked
The last few years have been a good time for sci-fi gaming fans, and 2025 was no exception. We’ve embarked on expansive space journeys, battled cosmic behemoths, and survived the…
From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The Arctic is transforming faster and with more far-reaching consequences…
Record launches, reusable rockets and a rescue: China made big strides in space in 2025
China is rounding off what has been a year of big progress in space, including major crewed lunar landing tests, new rockets and booster landing attempts, a new deep space…
Watch Indian rocket launch record-breaking BlueBird 6 smartphone satellite to orbit tonight
Webcast: AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 6 Mission Live Launch – YouTube Watch On An Indian rocket is scheduled to launch the record-breaking BlueBird 6 smartphone satellite tonight (Dec. 23), and you…
Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Dec. 22–23
The northern lights may put on another show across the U.S. tonight as speedy solar wind from an Earth-facing coronal hole is forecast to spark minor (G1) geomagnetic storm conditions,…
Planet-eating stars hint at Earth’s ultimate fate
This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Our sun is about halfway through its life, which means Earth…
