These spacecraft will see 3I/ATLAS as it approaches the sun | Japan declares Akatsuki dead | Giant black hole found in tiny galaxy

Could these flashes of light in the 1950s be UFOs? | 'Supergirl' turns 10 Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   October 30, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE The Launchpad Happy Thursday space fans! While we unfortunately won't be able to see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS approaching the sun, there are a few spacecraft that will and we'll have updates for you as the story evolves.  Other headlines for today include the James Webb Space Telescope peering into the eerie the Red Spider Nebula (just in time for Halloween!), Japan declaring the Venus spacecraft Akatsuki dead and 'Supergirl' turning 10. We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com These spacecraft will see 3I/ATLAS as it heads for sun Perihelion takes place on Oct. 30, when the interstellar comet should in theory be at its most active. Read More Could these flashes of light in 1950s photos be UFOs? Data show that unidentified lights in archival astronomy images were 68% more likely to be imaged 24 hours after a nuclear weapons test. Read More Space quiz! What was the other name for Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft? Click here for the answer! Venus Machine 2000 Venus Climate Orbiter Venus Surface Orbiter Venus probe 3 Spaceflight Venus loses its last active spacecraft: Akatsuki More Venus missions are planned, but their funding is uncertain. Read More Science & Astronomy JWST sees Red Spider Nebula with 3-light-year-long leg Planetary nebulas are very well dressed for Halloween. Read More Enormous black hole unexpectedly found in tiny galaxy Scientists once thought this tiny galaxy was held together by dark matter. Read More Search for Life Scientists use JWST to make 1st 3D map of exoplanet It's the first use of a new technique called 3D eclipse mapping. Read More Entertainment Supergirl at 10: Arrowverse shaped Gunn's DC vision How the "Supergirl" TV series shaped DC's modern age of heroes. Read More Star Wars Every 'Star Wars: Visions Volume 3' episode, ranked The award-winning anthology of animated Star Wars shorts is back with a third batch crafted by Japanese studios. Here's our take on all of them. Read More Today in Space On this day: Oct. 30, 1964: 1st Flight of LLRV On October 30, 1964, NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, or LLRV, took to the skies for the first time. Read More Peering into the eye of Hurricane Melissa *CHANGE ME* The images reveal the storm's incredible power and offer vital insights into how such hurricanes form. 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