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Why interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS' close Earth approach is an early Christmas gift for astronomers

When 3I/ATLAS is closest to the Earth on Dec. 19, all the features that we are looking for will be easier to detect with our telescopes.

Space

Asteroid belt — What it is, where it is and how it formed

Most asteroids orbit between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt. But some space rocks stray out of the main belt and threaten Earth.

Space

Starwatch: shortest day in reach as astronomical winter begins

Winter solstice marks moment when Earth’s north pole is tilted as far away from the sun as possible

The Guardian - UK

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit on 100th Falcon 9 flight from Florida in 2025 (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Space

Strange Viking Age burial with shells covering woman’s mouth leaves archaeologists perplexed

Scallop shells were associated with cult of St James in Middle Ages

The Independent UK

Atlas V rocket launches 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket sent 27 Amazon Leo internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida early Tuesday morning (Dec. 16).

Space

'The Expanse' at 10: the outer space drama that should have been as big as 'Game of Thrones'

It's one of the 21st century's best sci-fi shows. If only "The Expanse" had found the audience it deserved.

Space

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Little Foot hominin fossil may be new species of human ancestor

Australian researchers think the skeleton found in South Africa is not the same species as two found in the same South Africa cave system

The Guardian - AU

December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us?

December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

Space

Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?

Assuming Google does manage to launch a prototype in 2027, will it simply be a high-stakes technical experiment – or the dawning of a new era?

Space

'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space

'No matter what your traditions are, someone is going to break them.'

Space

Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The first stage then made the company's 550th landing.

Space

King’s special post box delivery for scientists in the Antarctic

The Royal Household teamed up with Royal Mail to send a red post box bearing the King’s cypher to a remote British research station.

The Independent UK

'Doctor Who' spin-offs ranked: From K-9 and Daleks! to 'Class', 'The Sarah Jane Adventures' and 'Torchwood'

As 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' rages on, we look back at the previous TV shows to explode out of the Whoniverse.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit

On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

Space

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

Space

Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Space

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

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Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

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Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.

Space

Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs

The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.

The Independent UK

Toxic chemicals in food system driving $2.2tn health and environmental crisis

Synthetic products used in packaging and production causing cancer, infertility and undermining the natural world the agricultural system depends on

Space

Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime

"This is a real gift for physicists as we confirm predictions made more than a century ago."

Space

'Exodus' is a spiritual successor to 'Mass Effect' with a hard sci-fi edge. We spoke to the devs about time-dilation, human evolution, and honoring hard sci-fi (exclusive)

Sci-fi adventure Exodus is looking alright, alright, alright.

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When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight?

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight. Here's when to look for the most shooting stars — and where to aim your gaze.

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