Vast Space is taking big steps toward putting the first commercial space station in orbit. The California-based startup recently completed a major testing milestone for the qualification vessel of its upcoming Haven-1 station, a benchmark Vast also used to reevaluate the launch date for the company’s first flight-ready module. “With the completion of our primary … Read more
Enjoy a video of some of January’s deep-sky photos and see more below. Stunning deep-sky photos from our community The EarthSky community has many talented astrophotographers who capture stunning images of the deep sky. We gathered some of our favorite deep-sky photos we received in January 2025 for you to enjoy. Do you have some … Read more
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Amrinderjit Singh in Kyrgyzstan captured this image on June 7, 2024. Amrinderjit wrote: “While I was at Issyk-Kul Lake, I captured a nice refraction of the lake in the ball. Issy-Kul is a massive salt-water lake: 113 miles (182 km) long, 36 miles (58 km) wide and 2,303 feet … Read more
The Geminid meteor shower put on a dazzling show this week, delighting skywatchers worldwide. The Geminids are one of the most prolific showers of the year, known for bright, colorful meteors and impressive hourly rates. This year, despite the almost full moon, they lived up to their reputation. We’ve rounded up some of the most … Read more
The Optical Telescope Assembly for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was recently delivered to the largest clean room at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. (Image credit: Future) Scientists working on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope have achieved a significant milestone in assembling the next-generation observatory, which aims to address … Read more