Space.com
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- Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography imageson 14th October 2025 at 9:00 pm
See how the solar wind shredded Comet Lemmon's tail in an extraordinary view from Earth
- Getting even bigger: What's next for SpaceX's Starship after Flight 11 successby mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) on 14th October 2025 at 8:00 pm
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the 11th time on Monday (Oct. 13), on a successful test flight that marked the end of the road for "Version 2" of the vehicle.
- Best space strategy games, rankedon 14th October 2025 at 7:00 pm
Conquer the cosmos and lead ships, fleets, and even entire civilizations to victory in the best space strategy games.
- NASA lays off 550 employees at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in sweeping 'realignment' of workforceon 14th October 2025 at 5:33 pm
NASA has announced a new wave of layoffs at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the agency undergoes a sweeping "realignment" of its workforce.
- What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?on 14th October 2025 at 5:00 pm
The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.
NASA.com
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- October’s Night Sky Notes: Let’s Go, LIGO!on 1st October 2025 at 2:22 am
by Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein’s 1916 theory of General Relativity. These invisible ripples in space were first directly detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Traveling at the speed of light
- NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launchby Lauren E. Low on 30th September 2025 at 10:00 pm
NASA and Blue Origin are reopening media accreditation for the launch of the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will study the solar wind’s interaction with Mars, providing insight into the planet’s real-time response to space weather and how solar activity drives atmospheric escape. This will be
- NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accordsby Lauren E. Low on 30th September 2025 at 9:23 pm
NASA, along with leaders from global space agencies and government representatives worldwide, convened on Monday to further the implementation of the Artemis Accords — practical principles designed to guide the responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The meeting was held during the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) taking place in Sydney. In opening
Image of the Day
- Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Ioon 30th September 2025 at 4:26 pm
During its close flyby of Jupiter’s moon Io on December 30, 2023, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured some of the most detailed imagery ever of Io’s volcanic surface. This image is the NASA Science Image of the Month for October 2025.
Space Station News
- International Space Station: Launching NASA and Humanity into Deep Spaceby Christine Giraldo on 30th September 2025 at 3:00 pm
Curiosity and the desire to explore are traits deeply rooted in human nature. Space exploration is no exception; it reflects humanity’s timeless drive to seek new horizons, challenge our limits, and understand our universe. The advancements of modern civilization—from the electricity that powers our homes to basic hygienic breakthroughs that ensure our health— happened thanks
- Golden Lakeby Monika Luabeya on 26th September 2025 at 3:19 pm
Golden sunglint highlights Lake Balkhash in this May 31, 2016, photo taken from the International Space Station. The large lake in Kazakhstan is one of the largest lakes in Asia and is the 15th largest lake in the world. Since the space station became operational in November 2000, crew members have produced hundreds of thousands
- NASA, Sierra Space Modify Commercial Resupply Services Contractby Mark A. Garcia on 25th September 2025 at 6:00 pm
In 2016, NASA awarded a Commercial Resupply Services-2 contract to Sierra Space, formerly part of Sierra Nevada Corporation, to resupply the International Space Station with its Dream Chaser spaceplane and companion Shooting Star cargo module. As part of its contract, Sierra Space was awarded a minimum seven flights, and the agency previously issued firm-fixed price task orders for
Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- In the Footsteps of Galileoby Richard Tresch Fienberg on 14th October 2025 at 12:00 pm
Sky & Telescope’s 2025 “Galileo’s Italy” tour offered much more than sightseeing, as participants enjoyed multiple opportunities to stand on astronomical hallowed ground. The post In the Footsteps of Galileo appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- A “Great Wave” Is Crashing through the Milky Wayby Monica Young on 13th October 2025 at 9:14 pm
Precise measurements of stars’ motions show that a wave is propagating outward from our galaxy’s center — perhaps from a long-ago collision with another galaxy. The post A “Great Wave” Is Crashing through the Milky Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 10 – 19by Alan MacRobert on 10th October 2025 at 8:54 am
Never caught a double shadow transit on Jupiter? This week offers several chances. Meanwhile, Cassiopeia stands high and the Little Dipper leans over. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 10 – 19 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 3 – 12by Alan MacRobert on 3rd October 2025 at 2:00 pm
It's Harvest Moon week, when the Moon shines low and bright at nightfall for many days running. Along the way it passes edge-on Saturn. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 3 – 12 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.