First exoplanet discovery turns 30 | We don't talk about Juno | DARPA's new moon economy field guide

"This Week in Space" podcast | Art exhibit celebrates JWST's images Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   October 6, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Happy Monday space fans! Our newsroom is busy covering all things space science and news, including the 30th anniversary of the first exoplanet being discovered (how time flies!).  Other headlines for today include NASA's Juno Probe going silent due to its mission ending the same day as the government shutdown (so what's happening? TBD), DARPA's new field guide at creating a moon economy and the "This Week in Space" podcast breaking down the government shutdown. We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Exoplanets turn 30: First alien world found in 1995 "It was just a matter of time before we found them." Read More 'Unfolding the Universe' showcases Webb telescope art Artist Ashley Zelinskie is "Wandering through Time and Space"' with ESA's Webb team. Read More Space quiz! What is the term used for Russian astronauts? Click here for the answer! Russonauts Sovietnauts Cosmonauts Staronauts Space Deal of the Day Prime Day 2.0: October's hot deals are here Amazon's Prime Day in October is running from Oct. 7-8 -- expect some big savings across skywatching, technology and entertainment Read More Spaceflight A look at DARPA's field guide to building moon market "If there is commercial value, at least based on what we now know, I would argue it's the moon's subsurface." Read More Science & Astronomy NASA's Juno mission: End of the line or radio silence? The U.S. government shut down the same day Juno's last mission extension expired. Read More xAI's Memphis data hub opens, air quality stagnant Our calculations found that the xAI turbines would contribute minimally to ambient air pollution in both neighborhoods. Read More Telescopes & Binoculars DWARF 3 telescope perfect for budget astroimaging The DWARFLAB DWARF 3 is a great imaging tool for beginner astrophotographers who want an affordable smart telescope. Read More Today in Space 'This Week In Space' podcast: Ep180: NASA is Closed On Episode 180 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the shutdown of NASA. Read More On this day: Oct. 6, 1992: U.S. & Russia sign treaty On Oct. 6, 1992, the United States and Russia signed an agreement to share astronauts and cosmonauts. Read More Image of the day: Polishing telescope to perfection It's a delicate process in which science meets craftsmanship in the Chilean desert. 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