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Space photo of the day: Total lunar eclipse crosses the sky above SpaceX's Crew-10 spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket

A SpaceX photographer caught this time-lapse image of the March 13-14, 2025 total lunar eclipse from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/total-lunar-eclipse-crosses-the-sky-above-spacexs-crew-10-spacecraft-and-falcon-9-rocket-space-photo-of-the-day-march-14-2025

Watch moon dust fly as private Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down (video)

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander just beamed home up-close video of its epic March 2 touchdown, showing how its thrusters kicked up plumes of lunar dust.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/watch-moon-dust-fly-as-private-blue-ghost-lunar-lander-touches-down-video

We found 6 Easter eggs in the 'Alien: Earth' shorts revealed at SXSW 2025... at least we hope they're just Easter eggs

From malevolent computers to Arcturian shore leave, here are all the callbacks and references we spotted in these short clips.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/we-found-6-easter-eggs-in-the-alien-earth-shorts-revealed-at-sxsw-2025-at-least-we-hope-theyre-just-easter-eggs

Watch a SpaceX rocket launch Crew-10 relief mission for NASA astronauts on ISS tonight

SpaceX plans to launch the Crew-10 mission to relieve the current astronauts aboard the ISS tonight (March 12), and you can watch the action live.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-a-spacex-rocket-launch-crew-10-relief-mission-for-nasa-astronauts-on-iss-tonight

SpaceX rocket launches NASA SPHEREx space telescope and PUNCH solar probes

The duo launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on March 11 at 11:10 p.m. EST (0209 March 12 GMT).

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/spacex-rocket-launches-nasa-spherex-space-telescope-and-punch-solar-probes

The special effects in Netflix's 'The Electric State' look amazing, but we can't stop thinking about the animatronic Mr Peanut cameo (video)

Mr Peanut is in The Electric State (and my nightmares).

https://www.space.com/entertainment/the-special-effects-in-netflixs-the-electric-state-look-amazing-but-we-cant-stop-thinking-about-the-animatronic-mr-peanut-cameo-video

NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order

NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/nasa-cutting-programs-workforce-to-comply-with-trump-order

Hubble rocks out with cosmic guitar | Space photo of the day March 10, 2025

The moshing galaxies of Arp 105 dazzle in the Space Image of the Day Monday (March 10), which comes courtesy of Hubble.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/hubble-rocks-out-cosmic-guitar

16 years before 'Mickey 17''s mission to the stars, 2009's 'Moon' was already sending in the clones

Two very different movies based on a very similar premise, but with wildly different approaches.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/16-years-before-mickey-17s-mission-to-the-stars-2009s-moon-was-already-sending-in-the-clones

Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/is-there-life-out-there-the-existence-of-other-technological-species-is-highly-likely

Rocket Lab unveils plan to land Neutron rockets at sea, 1st launch in 2025

The new Neutron rocket includes a "hippo" mouth fairing that deploys upper stages by spitting them out from inside.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/rocket-lab-unveils-plan-to-land-neutron-rockets-at-sea-1st-launch-in-2025

New 'Starman' documentary shines light on NASA JPL legend Gentry Lee

This illuminating film debuts this weekend at the SXSW 2025.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/new-starman-documentary-shines-light-on-nasa-jpl-legend-gentry-lee

The PSVR 2 is now one of its lowest ever prices with a huge $150 off at Walmart

If you own a Playstation 5 and you want a virtual reality experience, now is the time to cash in as the PSVR 2 is 28% off.

https://www.space.com/stargazing/astronomy-kit/the-psvr-2-is-now-one-of-its-lowest-ever-prices-150-dollars-off

'Star Wars: Dark Forces' is 30 years old, and it remains an essential fragment of Star Wars and gaming history

Before Rogue One, the Rebel Alliance turned to Kyle Katarn, mercenary for hire. 30 years later, Dark Forces is still a must-play Star Wars game.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games-toys/star-wars-dark-forces-at-30-an-essential-fragment-of-star-wars-and-fps-history-worth-revisiting

Private Intuitive Machines moon lander fell over inside crater at lunar south pole, photo reveals

For the second time in two years, a private Intuitive Machines lander fell over on the moon.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/private-intuitive-machines-moon-lander-fell-over-inside-crater-at-lunar-south-pole-photo-reveals

Intuitive Machines lands near lunar south pole, but fate of private Athena probe unclear

Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, named Athena, landed near the moon's south pole today (March 6), but the probe's fate is unclear.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/intuitive-machines-lands-private-athena-lander-near-moon-south-pole-historic-touchdown

The private Athena moon lander will touch down near the moon's south pole today: Watch it live

Intuitive Machines' Athena lander is scheduled to touch down near the moon's south pole today (March 6). Here's how to watch it live.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/intuitive-machines-athena-moon-landing-south-pole-webcast

Mystery solved! Odd X-ray signal was 'death knell' of planet destroyed by zombie star (video)

An X-ray signal that has puzzled scientists for 45 years was the "death knell" of a planet ripped apart by a white dwarf star, data from NASA's Chandra observatory has revealed.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/45-year-old-mystery-signal-was-death-knell-of-planet-destroyed-by-zombie-star-video

The solar system is teeming with 1 million 'alien invaders' from Alpha Centauri

The solar system could be packed with 1 million alien visitors, space rocks shaken away from our cosmic neighbor Alpha Centauri, new research has revealed.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/asteroids/solar-system-teeming-with-1-million-alien-invaders-from-alpha-centauri

Lego partners with moon rover firm Lunar Outpost for 'future product and surprises'

A new collaboration has Lego getting ready to "blast off" with the help of Lunar Outpost, a company with a mission now heading for the moon.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games-toys/lego-partners-with-moon-rover-firm-lunar-outpost-for-future-product-and-surprises