Tech

artist's rendering of a large solar array under construction on the moon

New flexible 'metamaterial' inspired by nature could help us build shapeshifting space habitats and telescopes

By Paul Sutter published

Researchers have designed a flexible material that could pave the way for the development of adaptable space structures.

Tech
an astronaut in a black long sleeve shirt floats in a cluttered space station behind a cubical robot with two blue tentacles like bunny ears.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams poses with adorable tentacle-armed Astrobee robot on ISS (photo)

By Samantha Mathewson published

An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with tentacle-like arms was tested in a demonstration experiment aboard the space station.

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Spaceflight

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Will 2025 be the year of Starship? SpaceX's megarocket is growing up.

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX could make serious strides with its Starship vehicle in 2025, perhaps launching 25 test flights of the fully reusable megarocket.

Private Spaceflight
Four astronauts in Santa hats show off their Christmas meal near a Christmas tree on the Interanational Space Station

Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Surrounded by candy canes and a makeshift snowman made out of stowage bags, the astronauts on the International Space Station gathered together to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth.

Human Spaceflight
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Science & Astronomy

person standing looking at the blood moon above

What is a blood moon?

By Scott Dutfield, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference It may look spooky, but a blood moon is just a trick of the light. Here we explain this phenomenon and tell you how and where to see the next one.

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a fiery red orb in space next two a much smaller white orb

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

By Natasha Hurley-Walker published

In new research, we have for the first time tracked a fast radio burst back to its source: a common kind of lightweight star called a red dwarf.

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Search For Life

alien planets line up in space, curving toward a distant star.

Newly uncovered oxygen reaction could aid the search for alien life

By Victoria Corless published

A newly discovered way for oxygen to form in carbon-dioxide-rich atmospheres of exoplanets could help guide scientists' search for alien life.

Search for Life
mars as seen from from an orbiting spacecraft

We finally know where to look for life on Mars

By Paul Sutter published

Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the Red Planet might harbor life. Now, researchers know where to look: deep under the surface of a broad Martian plain.

Search for Life
a person sits on the grass looking up at a starry night sky

Understanding UFOs: What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?

By Leonard David published

What should happen in 2025 to move the UAP/UFO story forward? Are we at a dead-end? Conversely, is the coming year one of "full disclosure?"

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Skywatching

a bright, green-hued fireball of white hangs in the hazy sky above a low skyline of rolling hills.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Aurora Borealis
graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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Entertainment

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 — 2025 in Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 — 2025 in Space

By Space.com Staff published

On Episode 142 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about 2025 in space!

Space Movies & Shows
A woman in a jumpsuit crouches with a shield and piece of pipe

'Silo' Season 2, 'The Book of Quinn': Juliette suffers, Walker snitches, and Lukas decodes Quinn's letter

By Jeff Spry published

A recap of "Silo" Season 2 Episode 8, "The Book of Quinn"

Entertainment
A comic book superhero with a spiderweb mask clashes with a reptilian alien

Peter Parker battles a rogue alien hunter in Marvel's 'Predator vs. Spider-Man'

By Jeff Spry published

A preview of Marvel Comics' "Predator vs. Spider-Man #1"

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References

person standing looking at the blood moon above

What is a blood moon?

By Scott Dutfield, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference It may look spooky, but a blood moon is just a trick of the light. Here we explain this phenomenon and tell you how and where to see the next one.

Reference

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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