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Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed
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The Moon is shrinking and scientists finally know how much
10 hours ago

Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure
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Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed
8 hours ago

Skywatching

October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’

October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’
18 hours ago

Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight
2 days ago

Spot Capella, Arcturus and Sirius: 3 bright stars are dazzling the October night sky
3 days ago

Videos

LIFTOFF! SpaceX launches classified USSF-481 mission from California, sticks landing 7:43

LIFTOFF! SpaceX launches classified USSF-481 mission from California, sticks landing
14 hours ago
WATCH: SpaceX Dragon arrives and docks at the ISS, delivering 6,300 pounds of cargo 12:46

WATCH: SpaceX Dragon arrives and docks at the ISS, delivering 6,300 pounds of cargo
1 day ago
SpaceX's Ship 40 returns to its launch site! What's next for Starships? 5:55

SpaceX's Ship 40 returns to its launch site! What's next for Starships?
2 days ago
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Deep Sky Objects

Astronomers discover fastest-spinning asteroid making one rotation within 5 minutes—here’s why it’s unusual

Astronomers discover fastest-spinning asteroid making one rotation within 5 minutes—here’s why it’s unusual
5 days ago
Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found

Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found
Oct 8, 2026
Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue

Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue
Oct 5, 2026
Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters

Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters
Sep 30, 2026
China’s StarWhisper AI is helping telescopes hunt for the first light from exploding stars

China’s StarWhisper AI is helping telescopes hunt for the first light from exploding stars
Sep 24, 2026
A dead star is leaving behind a bizarre 42-light-year-long trail, China’s Einstein Probe finds

A dead star is leaving behind a bizarre 42-light-year-long trail, China’s Einstein Probe finds
Sep 24, 2026

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles
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Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City

Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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MORE STORIES

The Moon is shrinking and scientists finally know how much

The Moon is shrinking and scientists finally know how much
10 hours ago
NASA's MEGANE instrument will act as 'eyeglasses' to study Phobos in JAXA's MMX mission

NASA's MEGANE instrument will act as 'eyeglasses' to study Phobos in JAXA's MMX mission
11 hours ago
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft marks 5th launch anniversary—here’s all about the mission exploring ‘Trojan’ asteroids

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft marks 5th launch anniversary—here’s all about the mission exploring ‘Trojan’ asteroids
12 hours ago
Watch: SpaceX launches and lands Falcon 9 rocket for classified U.S. Space Force mission

Watch: SpaceX launches and lands Falcon 9 rocket for classified U.S. Space Force mission
15 hours ago
SpaceX CRS-35: Dragon delivers over 6,300 pounds of supplies including power upgrade to ISS

SpaceX CRS-35: Dragon delivers over 6,300 pounds of supplies including power upgrade to ISS
15 hours ago
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME
17 hours ago
October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’

October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’
18 hours ago
NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23

NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23
1 day ago
NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%

NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%
1 day ago
Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure

Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure
1 day ago
Scientists find a new way to probe dark energy, thanks to a faint radio glow from the early universe

Scientists find a new way to probe dark energy, thanks to a faint radio glow from the early universe
1 day ago
7 reasons spacecraft need the cleanest rooms on Earth

7 reasons spacecraft need the cleanest rooms on Earth
1 day ago
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos
1 day ago
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch steps away from spaceflight as she takes on new role at NASA

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch steps away from spaceflight as she takes on new role at NASA
1 day ago
NASA tests Voyager's lunar lander against the extreme requirements of its upcoming Moon mission

NASA tests Voyager's lunar lander against the extreme requirements of its upcoming Moon mission
1 day ago

Constellation

Cassiopeia: The famous W-shaped constellation and how to spot it

Cassiopeia: The famous W-shaped constellation and how to spot it
Sep 12, 2026
How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies

How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies
Mar 12, 2026
Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
Jan 20, 2026

Photo Gallery

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Is there a hidden cave under this Moon pit? NASA is sending instruments to find out 5 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

Is there a hidden cave under this Moon pit? NASA is sending instruments to find out

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A giant star 2.5 million times brighter than the Sun vanished from view. Scientists may know why 5 ASTRONOMY

A giant star 2.5 million times brighter than the Sun vanished from view. Scientists may know why

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Astronomers found a giant planet that should have been swallowed by its dying star 6 ASTRONOMY

Astronomers found a giant planet that should have been swallowed by its dying star

1 day ago
An astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space, and NASA still doesn't know why 6 ASTRONOMY

An astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space, and NASA still doesn't know why

1 day ago
Stunning ‘space jellyfish’ appears over the East Coast after SpaceX’s CRS-35 launch; See photos 7 SPACEFLIGHT

Stunning ‘space jellyfish’ appears over the East Coast after SpaceX’s CRS-35 launch; See photos

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SPACEFLIGHT

  1. NASA’s Lucy spacecraft marks 5th launch anniversary—here’s all about the mission exploring ‘Trojan’ asteroids
    12 hours ago

  2. Watch: SpaceX launches and lands Falcon 9 rocket for classified U.S. Space Force mission
    15 hours ago

  3. SpaceX CRS-35: Dragon delivers over 6,300 pounds of supplies including power upgrade to ISS
    15 hours ago

  4. NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23
    1 day ago

  5. 7 reasons spacecraft need the cleanest rooms on Earth
    1 day ago

MOST READ

  1. Aurora forecast: High speed solar wind could trigger northern lights over the U.S. on October 13

    Aurora forecast: High speed solar wind could trigger northern lights over the U.S. on October 13

  2. Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight

    Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight

  3. NASA astronaut shares stunning auroras views from ISS amid geomagnetic storm warning in U.S.

  4. NASA asks citizens for ‘space jellyfish’ photos after Falcon 9 launch to ISS—the results don't disappoint

Instruments

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME
17 hours ago
NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%

NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%
1 day ago
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos
1 day ago