How long would it take for satellites to begin to collide with space junk and each other if they were to suddenly lose their ability to avoid each other? A…
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10 years later, ‘The Force Awakens’ stands as the blueprint for a ‘Star Wars’ that never was
There’s a saying: no one hates “Star Wars” more than “Star Wars” fans. While the river of abhorrence flows freely through the deluge of online forums and social media now,…
Watch Japanese H3 rocket launch Michibiki 5 navigation satellite tonight
準天頂衛星システム「みちびき5号機」 ／H3ロケット8号機打上げライブ中継 – YouTube Watch On Japan will launch a new navigation satellite to orbit tonight (Dec. 16), and you can watch the action live. An H3 rocket is scheduled to…
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 outer edge of the sun’s atmosphere, a shifting boundary where solar material breaks free of the sun’s magnetic grip and streams…
Watch Atlas V rocket launch 27 of Amazon’s internet satellites to orbit early Dec. 15
Rocket Launch: Atlas V Leo-4 – YouTube Watch On United Launch Alliance (ULA) will send another batch of Amazon’s internet satellites to orbit on Monday morning (Dec. 15), and you…
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 1, 2025: What is the name of December’s supermoon?
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…
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…
