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'You're free!' Tiny Japanese satellites escape doomed space station years ahead of its fiery death | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2025

JAXA has successfully deployed three new Cubesats from the International Space Station's Kibo module, marking another step in democratizing access to space.

Space

This company's plan to launch 4,000 massive space mirrors has scientists alarmed: 'From an astronomical perspective, that's pretty catastrophic'

Reflect Orbital has applied for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to launch a giant mirror to space next year.

Space

Global study warns of surging obesity-related cancers among older adults

Scientists say accumulation of fat can induce inflammation, alter hormone levels, disrupt cell metabolism, and foster a pro-carcinogenic environment

The Independent UK

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Mysterious smoldering wreckage in Australian Outback is likely part of a Chinese rocket

A piece of smoldering wreckage found in Western Australia is likely part of a Chinese rocket that crashed to Earth on Saturday (Oct. 18), experts say.

Space

SpaceX could lose contract for Artemis 3 astronaut moon-landing mission, acting NASA chief says: 'The problem is, they're behind'

SpaceX has long held the contract to land NASA's Artemis 3 astronauts on the moon a few years from now. But the agency plans to reopen the bidding, according to acting NASA chief Sean Duffy.

Space

Virtual particles: How physicists' clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality

A physicist explains the idea of virtual particles and why they are important to study.

Space

Nasa looks to other companies for US moon program as Musk’s SpaceX lags behind

Nasa head said agency is opening up contracts for crewed lunar program Artemis after SpaceX had to delay timelines

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Scientists discover 1st evidence of 4.5-billion-year-old 'proto-Earth' buried deep within our planet

Ancient rocks from Greenland, Canada and Hawaii preserve a rare chemical fingerprint that may come from the Earth before the moon-forming impact, a new study reports.

Space

Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that."

Space

New moon of October 2025 hides red star Antares for some lucky stargazers tonight

The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the red star Antares for observers in South America.

Space

Experts hail ‘remarkable’ success of electronic implant in restoring sight

Sight of 84% of people with form of age-related macular degeneration restored after being fitted with device

The Guardian - UK

Hubble spies a glowing 'starburst ring' | Space photo of the day for Oct. 20, 2025

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the glittering spiral galaxy NGC 6951, where a central bar fuels a spectacular ring of newborn stars.

Space

Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky

Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky.

Space

Orionid meteor shower: how stargazers can get the best views in Australia

Early birds on the east coast will have the best chance of seeing this annual astral light show

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Starwatch: look east to catch the zippy Orionids meteor shower

The speed of the shower creates swift, bright streaks across the night sky, at a typical rate of 20 meteors an hour

Space

The final frontier of trivia: a 'Star Trek' themed quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of 'Star Trek' ships, species, episodes, and the ideals that explore the final frontier.

The Guardian - UK

Smart jab can shrink head and neck cancer tumours within six weeks, trial finds

Triple-action therapy drug amivantamab could be given as an injection to help treat recurrent or metastatic cancers

Space

'Fallout: New Vegas' came out 15 years ago, but there's never been a better time to return to the Mojave Wasteland

Fallout Season 2 is taking us back to New Vegas as the legendary RPG turns 15, but there are more reasons to return to the Mojave.

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Watch comets Lemmon and SWAN make their closest approach to Earth on Oct. 24 (video)

The livestream is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT) on Oct. 24.

Space

A cosmic heart bursts with light in new deep space astrophotographer portrait (photo)

The Heart Nebula shines 6,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Space

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to orbit on Falcon 9 rocket's record-breaking 31st flight (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set a new reuse record today (Oct. 19) on a Starlink satellite launch, flying for the 31st time.

The Guardian - UK

Italian blasphemy and German ingenuity: how swear words differ around the world

Once dismissed as a sign of low intelligence, researchers now argue the ‘power’ of taboo words has been overlooked

Space

Physicist and author Brian Greene to host 1st Global Space Awards in London

The cosmos is getting its own red carpet. The inaugural Global Space Awards will launch later this year with world-renowned physicist and science communicator Brian Greene set as the host.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 182 — The Dream is Alive

On Episode 182 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Terry Hart to discuss his career from a fighter jet pilot to a NASA astronaut.

Space

How can Europe fight back against incursions by drone aircraft?

An academic looks at the risks of drone aircraft, from airplanes to civilian attacks and injuries.

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