Thursday, November 13, 2025

☄️Comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing | 🌟Supernova shockwave seen in dying star | ?? Will ESCAPADE launch today?

ESA ships Artemis 4 Orion module | Surprising twist in Earth's magnetic field
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November 13, 2025
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The Launchpad
 
Happy Thursday space fans!
NASA's ESCAPADE launch is set for its third launch attempt today after two different delays, one for weather here on Earth and one for weather in space created by an intense solar storm that is still happening. The launch will see Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket send twin NASA probes towards Mars. As usual, we'll have the livestream and updates on this story as it unfolds so keep your tab refreshed on our website. 

Other stories for today include comet 3I/ATLAS's ion tail continuing to grow as it moves through our solar system, a surprising twist found in Earth's magnetic field and Mario and Peach seen exploring worlds in the new "Super Mario Galaxy" movie trailer. 

We have all that and more for your daily read. 

Keep looking up,
Kenna
Content Manager, Space.com
 
Blue Origin to launch NASA Mars probes today
Blue Origin to launch NASA Mars probes today
After delays from weather and the ongoing solar storm, liftoff of the ESCAPADE mission is now scheduled for Thursday (Nov. 13) at 2:57 p.m. ET.
 
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Supernova shockwave seen blasting through dying star
Supernova shockwave seen blasting through dying star
The supernova was the death of a red supergiant star 500 times larger than the sun, in a galaxy just 22 million light-years away.
 
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Space quiz! How does a comet's ion tail form?
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VoteThe sun's radiation turns electrons in the ion's gas to ions
VoteThe magnetic field of the comet switches polarity
VoteThe melting comet frees protons which feed the ion tail
VoteThe electrons get mad that they're not the center of attention and jump off the comet, creating the tail
 
 
 
 
Space Deal of the Day
 
Celestron Inspire 100AZ hits best Black Friday price
Celestron Inspire 100AZ hits best Black Friday price
The 100AZ is our best telescope for beginners and kids, with a host of user-friendly features that make viewing the moon and planets a breeze. Now, with $106 off, it's also a bargain telescope buy.
 
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Skywatching
 
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS exhibits a bright, extended ion tail while releasing gas and dust as it travels through the inner solar system.
 
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Astrophotographer spies a spiral galaxy 
Astrophotographer spies a spiral galaxy 
"This is one of my favorite galaxies for testing new equipment."
 
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Spaceflight
 
ESA sends Artemis 4 module to NASA after near cancellation
ESA sends Artemis 4 module to NASA after near cancellation
The European Space Agency has completed the Orion service module for NASA's Artemis 4 mission to the moon, which was saved from cancellation earlier this year by the U.S. Congress
 
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Science & Astronomy
 
Surprising twist found in Earth's magnetic field
Surprising twist found in Earth's magnetic field
Simulations and satellite data reveal that Earth's magnetic field is more complex than scientists had thought.
 
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Scientists crack 'forbidden' black hole merger
Scientists crack 'forbidden' black hole merger
"Once you consider magnetic fields, you can actually explain the origins of this unique event."
 
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Entertainment
 
Mario & Peach explore galaxies in new movie trailer
Mario & Peach explore galaxies in new movie trailer
Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the original vocal cast for this cosmic Super Mario Brothers sequel.
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Today in Space
 
On this day: Nov. 13, 1971: Mariner 9 orbits Mars
On this day: Nov. 13, 1971: Mariner 9 orbits Mars
On Nov. 13, 1971, Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit Mars.
 
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Photo of day: Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off
Photo of day: Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off
The launch helped strengthen Europe's ambitions in climate monitoring, disaster response and maritime security.
 
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