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Scientists want to search for life in this double star system devoid of giant exoplanets. Here's why

The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

Space · Nov 24, 2025

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on new Falcon 9 rocket from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, flying for the first time, launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Space · Nov 23, 2025

How a medieval Oxford friar used light and color to find out what stars and planets are made of

Contemporary astrophysics has, of course, vindicated Fishacre's position

Space · Nov 23, 2025

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 187 — An Inspired Enterprise

On Episode 187 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Glen Swanson, author of the new Star Trek history book "Inspired Enterprise."

Space · Nov 22, 2025

A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo

The Lion Nebula is located 10,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus

Space · Nov 22, 2025

Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say

The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity.

Space · Nov 22, 2025

'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."

Space · Nov 22, 2025

'It was an incredible moment.' Skydiver plunges across the face of the sun jaw-dropping astrophotographer photo

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured skydiver Gabe Brown falling across the sun in this precisely planned aircraft alignment, solar altitude, and jump, resulting in the striking image “The Fall of Icarus.”

Space · Nov 22, 2025

Scientists get 1st good look at a 'vampire star' feeding on its victim

"If you were able to stand somewhat close to the white dwarf's pole, you would see a column of gas stretching 2,000 miles into the sky, and then fanning outward."

Space · Nov 21, 2025

'Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras': ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights

"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."

Space · Nov 21, 2025