SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts head to Earth Aug. 8

Happy Thursday space enthusiasts! | Artemis 2 astronauts suit up & enter Orion spacecraft | SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts head to Earth Aug. 8 Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version August 7, 2025 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE The Launchpad Happy Thursday space enthusiasts! Our skies are busy today, from upcoming launches and the return of Crew-10 from the ISS, to possible northern lights across the U.S. Stay tuned as we keep you updated.  Other stories for today include a blood moon coming in early September, NASA administrator Duffy explaining the push for a nuclear reactor on the moon and a dive into "Star Trek's" new unnamed scary aliens.   We have all that and more for your daily read.  Thanks for exploring with us.  Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com  Artemis 2 astronauts suit up & enter Orion spacecraft "When you're in your launch and entry suits, you're with the crew you're going to be on the pad with, that is absolutely phenomenal." Read More SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts head to Earth Aug. 8 The Crew-10 quartet are now scheduled to depart the ISS on Friday (Aug. 8) no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT. Read More Space quiz! What makes the "blood moon" appear red? Click here for the answer! The magical properties of the moon The Earth's atmosphere scattering certain colors The Earth's spin warping the image of the moon The camera lenses moonwatchers use Space Deal of the Day Canon entry-level full-frame camera is $380 cheaper The powerhouse R8 is ideal for astrophotography, and is already a brilliant budget performer, now even better at this price, with a Canon lens included. Read More Skywatching Total lunar eclipse is coming: what is a blood moon? Start preparing now to catch next month's dramatic total lunar eclipse. Read More Spaceflight Astronaut Wilmore retires from NASA after 25 years "His lasting legacy of fortitude will continue to impact and inspire the Johnson workforce, future explorers, and the nation for generations." Read More UK launching new rocket engine test lab in Scotland "MachLab is ready to play a key role in the U.K.'s strategy to return to vertical launch, ensuring that students and researchers can access hotfire facilities in a safe and controlled environment." Read More Science & Astronomy NASA chief explains push for nuclear reactor on moon "If we're going to engage in the race to the moon and the race to Mars, we have to get our act together." Read More China wants to return samples from Mars International oversight would reduce risks, but could be "a politically sensitive and contentious matter." Read More Star Trek Does 'Strange New Worlds' have scariest aliens? They don't yet have a name, but "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"'s latest foes have surely beamed in from a horror movie. Read More Today in Space On this day: Aug. 7, 1980: Viking 1 Orbiter stops Viking 1 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on Mars. Read More Planetarium shows images from Rubin Observatory The Prague Planetarium put on a show no one would ever forget. Read More   Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036