SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida, lands rocket at sea (video)
Early on October 7, SpaceX successfully propelled a fresh contingent of its Starlink broadband satellites into Earth's orbit, continuing the expansion of its global internet constellation. A Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from...
NASA’s Juno probe orbiting Jupiter may have come to an end, but no one can confirm
A spinning NASA spacecraft, which has been studying the moons of Jupiter—the solar system's most massive planet—is reportedly no longer operational. However, the space agency has not yet issued any official confirmation regarding its current status. Launched in 2011,...
Did NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover just see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in the Martian night sky?
On Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover captured a curious anomaly: an object streaking across the Red Planet's sky. On October 4, NASA's Perseverance rover captured an image with its Right Navigation Camera (Navcam) depicting a distinct streak of light in the Martian sky....
Bill Nye and the Planetary Society hold ‘Save NASA Science’ day of action on Capitol Hill
Even with the looming threat of a government shutdown, fervent proponents of space exploration are persistently lobbying Congress on behalf of NASA. On October 6, the nonprofit Planetary Society organized a "day of action," calling on Congress to reinstate NASA's...
October’s full Harvest Moon: See breathtaking photos of 1st supermoon of 2025
On the nights of October 6th and 7th, a magnificent Harvest Supermoon captivated observers, delivering a spectacular celestial display. The moon appeared exceptionally large and brilliant as it ascended over the eastern horizon, sharing the firmament with Saturn,...
Sneaky asteroid zooms past Antarctica closer than a satellite — and astronomers didn’t catch it until hours after
Harvest supermoon photos: See the moon at its biggest and brightest in pictures from around the world
The best Prime Day smartwatch deals, as picked by an outdoor enthusiast
The Amazon Prime Day event in October has launched, capturing the attention of tech and outdoor enthusiasts. This significant, limited-time sale offers substantial savings on durable Garmin adventure watches and a range of advanced fitness trackers, often featuring...
‘The Big One’ could be even worse than COVID-19. Here’s what epidemiologist Michael Osterholm says we can learn from past pandemics.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly altered global life and claimed millions of lives, the specter of an even more catastrophic future pandemic looms. A new book, "The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics" (Little Brown Spark, 2025), describes...
Our favorite budget air purifier is now less than $95 in the Prime Day sale
The Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max air purifier is a prime recommendation for small bedrooms or studies, effectively covering spaces up to 526 square feet. This unit is distinguished by its optimal balance of affordability, performance, and practical functionality. The...