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Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro review

The new Govee Star Light Projector 2 Pro provides a dreamy bedroom celestial display that's brighter and clearer than ever before.

Artemis 2 moon astronauts rehearse for launch day (photos)

The four astronauts who will fly around the moon on NASA's Artemis 2 mission suited up, walked out and climbed aboard their spacecraft during a key prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.

What constellation am I? A starry personality quiz

Ever wondered which constellation mirrors your personality? Take this cosmic quiz to find out which starry pattern best reflects your inner self

Passing Baby Stars Lock Arms in Rare Astronomical Find

Astronomers have discovered a bridge of gas and dust between two protostars, the signature of a close encounter 15,000 years ago.

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Golden satellite insulation sparkles during test | Space photo of the day for Dec. 30, 2025

The test is designed to prepare satellites for one of the most complex tasks in space: safely approaching another object.

Europa Clipper Reveals a New Perspective on Comet 3I/ATLAS

Researchers have been trying to look at interstellar object 3I/ATLAS from every conceivable angle. That includes very unconventional ones. Recently, while 3I/ATLAS passed out of view of the Earth, it moved into a great vantage point for one of our interplanetary probes. Europa Clipper, whose main mission is to explore Jupiter’s active moon, turned its gaze during its six year journey back towards the center of the solar system and observed 3I/ATLAS as it was reaching its perihelion, and out of sight from the Earth.

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How NASA changed in 2025 — possibly forever

"The damage is real, but it doesn't have to be permanent."

Our 10 favorite Space.com reader photos of 2025

From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025.

A Pioneering Study Assesses the Likelihood of Asteroid Mining

A few years ago, asteroid mining was all the rage. With the commercial space sector rapidly growing, the dream of commercializing space seemed almost imminent. Basically, the notion of having platforms and spacecraft that could rendezvous and mine Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs), then return them to space-based foundries, was right up there with sending commercial crews to Mars. After a great deal of speculation and ventures going under, these plans were placed on the back burner until the technology matured and other milestones could be accomplished first.

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Why Supermassive Black Holes Turn Down Feasts

Black holes are often referred to as cosmic vacuum cleaners, indiscriminately swallowing everything that strays too close. The bigger they are, the hungrier they should be. But observations of seven nearby galaxy mergers have revealed something strange: even when presented with gas clouds, supermassive black holes often ‘refuse to eat.’

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Celestis books Stoke Space rocket for 2nd-ever deep space memorial flight for human remains

This historic 2026 'Infinite Flight' service will blast off via a Stoke Space Nova rocket

10 most expensive Lego Marvel sets on the market right now

From Spider-Man to the Guardians of the Galaxy, here are the most expensive Lego Marvel sets you can get your hands on.

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories — experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs

Why do people often adopt and develop beliefs that lack strong supporting evidence?

Galaxies and Large-Scale Structure

A galaxy is a gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter. The word galaxy is derived from the Greek galaktikos, meaning "milky," a reference to the Milky Way galaxy.

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Iran says it launched 3 satellites to space on Russian rocket: report

Iran has launched a trio of new satellites into space with the help of a Russian rocket, the country's state media reported Sunday (Dec. 28).

12 times rockets and spacecraft crashed and burned in 2025

We saw quite a few milestones notched in the final frontier this year. But there were a number of failures as well, some of them quite dramatic.

ISS astronaut snaps stunning nighttime photo of Florida and Cuba | Space photo of the day for Dec. 29, 2025

The image offers a rare look at how Earth's surface and atmosphere interact after sunset.

Spaceflight for Astronomy — A Look Back and Ahead

The highlights of spaceflight in 2025 have included missions to explore the Moon, Mars, and the Sun — and more is coming in the New Year.

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Does physics say that free will doesn't exist?

At first glance, it seems like our understanding of physics forbids free will.

13 must-see moon events in 2026: Eclipses, supermoons, conjunctions and more

Here are the best lunar events to see in 2026, including eclipses, supermoons and conjunctions.

Fujifilm GFX 100S II review

This lightweight medium-format powerhouse is one of the most powerful cameras you can get, but how does it work for astrophotography?


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