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3I/ATLAS X-Ray Images Show What Happens When Interstellar Comet Gases Meet the Sun's Charged Particles

ESA's XMM-Newton captured first x-ray images of comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a red glow from gases colliding with solar wind, with hydrogen and nitrogen details unseen by optical telescopes.

International Business Times UK

NASA Just Shocked the World: Most Small Galaxies Might Be Missing Their Cosmic Anchors

New NASA-backed research using the Chandra X-ray Observatory suggests many small galaxies may lack supermassive black holes, challenging long-held theories of galaxy formation.

International Business Times UK

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know

The interstellar comet will pass safely by Earth, giving astronomers their best chance to study it up close.

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Starlink satellites almost smash into Chinese ones, SpaceX says

Even a small collision in space could be potentially disastrous, experts have warned

The Independent UK

Finding the point of no return: Sun's shifting, spiky atmospheric boundary mapped in detail for 1st time

Scientists have created the first detailed maps of the sun's atmospheric boundary, where solar material breaks free and streams into space.

Space

RKLB Stock Update: Rocket Lab Shares Soar After Completing High-Profile Mission

Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. surged on Monday after the space launch company successfully completed a high-profile mission for Japan's space agency, reinforcing investor confidence in its execution and growth prospects.

International Business Times

NASA tests drones in Death Valley | Space photo of the day for Dec. 15, 2025

To develop more robust next-generation aerial explorers, NASA's Mars Exploration program is turning to drones.

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Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)

The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13.

Space

Surprise! 2 private spacecraft rendezvous in orbit on newly revealed 'Remora' mission

Two commercial spacecraft pulled off a surprise rendezvous in Earth orbit recently, showcasing skills that could pave the way for satellite servicing missions down the road.

Space

New Observations Show 3I/ATLAS's Anti-Tail Changes Direction as It Approaches Perigee

New observations show interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has changed the direction of its rare anti-tail as it nears Earth, deepening scientific debate over its nature and behaviour.

International Business Times UK

Starlink VP confirms ‘dangerously close’ Chinese launch incident — close call saw satellite pass within 200 meters of Starlink travelling at over 17,400mph

There was a notably 'dangerously close' approach between a newly launched Chinese satellite and Starlink-6079 a few days ago.

Tom’s Hardware

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas will make its closest approach to Earth today

It’s just the third known interstellar object to cut through our solar system

The Independent UK

Good news for lunar bases? Earth's atmosphere leaks all the way out to the moon

Anomalous amounts of volatile elements found in the Apollo samples brought back from the moon have been traced back to our own planet's leaky atmosphere.

Space

Why interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS' close Earth approach is an early Christmas gift for astronomers

When 3I/ATLAS is closest to the Earth on Dec. 19, all the features that we are looking for will be easier to detect with our telescopes.

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Asteroid belt — What it is, where it is and how it formed

Most asteroids orbit between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt. But some space rocks stray out of the main belt and threaten Earth.

Space

Atlas V rocket launches 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket sent 27 Amazon Leo internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida early Tuesday morning (Dec. 16).

Space

December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us?

December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

Space

Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The first stage then made the company's 550th landing.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit

On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

Space

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

Space

Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Space

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

Space

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

Space

Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.

Space

Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs

The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.

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