How will a government shutdown affect NASA? | Rubin Observatory gets an algorithm update

Tumbleweed rovers may roll across Mars | Hubble Telescope quiz Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   September 30, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE The Launchpad Happy Tuesday space fans! Our newsroom is buzzing this morning with lots of headlines for your daily read, beginning with how a government shutdown will affect NASA, from astronauts on the ISS to future missions to Mars. Other stories for today include a new algorithm that should improve the Rubin's Observatory images, SpaceX targeting October 13 for the next Starship launch and International Observe the Moon Day 2025 coming on October 4. It's also Trivia Tuesday and our quiz for the week is all about the Hubble Space Telescope. We have all that and more for your newsletter. Keep looking up, Kenna Content Manager, Space.com How would a government shutdown affect NASA? International Space Station astronauts can breathe easy -- other NASA missions not so much. Read More 'Space: Above and Beyond' at 30: A lost sci-fi gem Death to the Chig! We take a look back at this pioneering TV show on its 30th birthday. Read More Space quiz! How far away is the Andromeda galaxy? Click here for the answer! 3.5 million light-years away 10.8 million light-years away 2.5 million light-years away It's literally behind us Space Deal of the Day Review: Canon R50 V delivers for content creators This camera isn't an obvious pick for aspiring astrophotographers--but its features may still make it a budget-friendly way to shoot the night sky. Full Story: Space (9/29) Canon EOS R50 V Perfect for Content Creators and Vloggers Get yours Skywatching International Observe the Moon Night 2025: What to know Over 700 events are scheduled for International Observe the Moon Night 2025. Read More Skywatcher snaps gorgeous pic of Andromeda Galaxy The Milky Way's closest neighbor shines in a spectacular new astrophotography portrait. Read More Science & Astronomy Rubin's new algorithm could rival space telescopes The algorithm models the blurring incurred by Earth's atmosphere and counteracts it, producing sharp and clear images. Read More World space leaders eye moon and Mars missions "The exploration of the moon is going to be a continuous activity." Read More SpaceX SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 for next Starship launch Flight 11 will be the last launch of Starship's current "Version 2" iteration. Read More Technology Future tumbleweed rovers could roll across Mars A fleet of ball-shaped rovers could drift across the Martian surface like tumbleweed, driven simply by the wind. Read More Entertainment Cherry Jones on 'Foundation' S3's fiery relationship Her bedroom romp with Empire heralds a wicked tongue-lashing for his heinous galactic crimes. Read More Trivia Tuesday: Quiz of the week Hubble trouble: Can you handle the cosmic challenge? This quiz is your chance to dive into the wonders of Hubble's legacy Read More Today in Space On this day: Sept. 30, 2016: Rosetta spacecraft crashes On Sept. 30, 2016, the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft purposely crashed into a comet. Read More Image of day: Telescopes scan skies in Atacama Desert A long-exposure image taken from Cerro Pachón captures the luminous road connecting two of Chile's most important astronomical sites. Read More Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036