The Latest Breaking News on Space

For the 1st time, scientists discovered 'heavy water' in a disk forming exoplanets

V883 Orionis is a young star that formed in the Orion Nebula half a million years ago.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

US military greenlights up to 100 SpaceX launches per year from California

The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's proposal to launch up to 100 rockets per year from Vandenberg Space Force Bas, which sits on California's rugged, beautiful and often cloudy central coast.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

China launches internet satellites on 600th mission of Long March rocket (video)

A Long March 8A rocket lofted another batch of China's Guowang internet satellites on Wednesday evening (Oct. 15). It was the 600th launch overall for a Long March vehicle.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

Stars and satellites streak over Gemini North telescope | Space photo of the day for Oct. 17, 2025

A striking new image from the Gemini North telescope captures the changing face of the night sky, where stars mingle ever more frequently with satellite trails.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

Orionids Meteor Shower Happening Next Week: Where and When To Catch the October Light Show's Peak

Skywatchers are in luck: the Orionids peak on 22 October, coinciding with a new moon for perfect viewing conditions.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025

How to see Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) shine in the October sky

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will make a close flyby of Earth on Oct. 21.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

What is Dark Matter? Scientists Debate On Existence Of Space Substance As The Milky Way Galaxy Emits Mysterious 'Gamma Ray Glow'

A mysterious gamma-ray glow from the Milky Way's center has reignited debate over dark matter, as scientists weigh whether it stems from pulsars or unseen particles.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025

Comet Lemmon's ghostly tail haunts the skies above England (photo)

Photographer Josh Dury has captured a gorgeous view of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) brightening the skies above the UK as it nears planet Earth.

Space · Oct 16, 2025

Watch SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship booster hover in mid-air before plunging into the sea (video)

SpaceX video from Starship's Oct. 13 launch shows the rocket's Super Heavy booster hovering over the gulf before its dive into the deep.

Space · Oct 16, 2025

Rocket Lab Stock Is Sliding Thursday: What's Going On?

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are trading lower Thursday afternoon, despite positive analyst coverage from Baird. The stock is potentially trading lower amid overall market weakness.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025