Father Christmas has embarked on his epic global gift delivery. Use the official NORAD Santa Tracker with live updates, radar, and satellite tech to follow his sleigh in real-time this Christmas Eve.
NASA reveals two chances to see the International Space Station, appearing as a bright 'sleigh', pass over the UK on Christmas morning. Find timings and tips for the perfect festive stargazing.
Russia aims to build a nuclear power station on the moon to fuel its lunar base with China. This bold move comes amid a renewed global space race and follows recent mission setbacks.
Space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock forecasts alien discovery within 50 years, likely as microbial life. Read her insights on the search for extraterrestrials.
A South Korean commercial rocket crashed just 30 seconds after launch from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center, causing shares to tumble. Read the full analysis of this space setback.
With over 400 moon missions planned, researchers propose designated crash zones to protect historic sites and scientific instruments from space debris. Read the full report.
Don't miss the Ursid meteor shower's peak tonight, your last chance to see shooting stars in 2025. With a dark sky, you could spot up to 10 meteors per hour. Find out how and when to watch.
The Ursid meteor shower, the year's final display, peaks tonight. See up to 10 shooting stars per hour from the northern hemisphere. Find out how to watch.
A Columbia University scientist proposes the first aliens we detect will be in their final, chaotic collapse, not a peaceful visit. Discover the 'Eschatian Hypothesis' and what it means for the search for extraterrestrial life.
The Ursid meteor shower, the year's final major display, peaks from Sunday night. Find out how to spot up to 10 shooting stars per hour from the UK.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks on 22 December, offering a final celestial show of 2025. Find out the best time and tips for spotting up to 10 meteors per hour in UK skies.
Leading UK astronomer Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is 'absolutely convinced' of alien life and predicts a 'positive detection' by 2075. Discover the evidence and her vision for humanity's space-faring future.
Exclusive report reveals how debris from Elon Musk's exploding Starship rocket forced a mayday call and put 450 lives in danger. Read the full FAA investigation details.
Armagh Observatory & Planetarium observes the 2025 winter solstice, a centuries-old tradition, as part of a UNESCO World Heritage bid recognising Ireland's astronomical history.
FAA documents reveal how a destroyed Starship test flight created a debris hazard for three commercial jets carrying 450 people over the Caribbean. Read the full investigation.
UK stargazers have a final opportunity to witness the spectacular Geminid meteor shower tonight, with up to 150 shooting stars per hour. Find out the best time and viewing tips.
Engineer Michaela Benthaus makes history as the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard. Read her incredible story and watch the landmark moment.
UFO sightings skyrocket by 75% on Christmas Day. Experts reveal the surprising festive reasons behind the annual alien encounter surge. Read the full report.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer, becomes the first wheelchair user to visit space. Her historic flight aims to improve accessibility both in space and on Earth. Read the full story.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard. Discover how accessibility is changing spaceflight.
A private jet pilot reported a 'stunning' encounter with a small, silver cylinder object hovering near his wing over Rhode Island. Listen to the tense ATC audio and explore the expert theories.
Joe Rogan suggests an alien threat could unite America as 9/11 did. His guest, anthropologist Michael P. Masters, proposes UFOs could be future humans. Read the full analysis.
The eight-billion-year-old interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has made its closest approach to Earth. Discover what scientists are learning from this ancient visitor from another star system. Read the full story.
NASA study reveals Saturn's moon Titan has a slushy, high-pressure ice layer beneath its surface, potentially harbouring alien life. Discover the implications for astrobiology.
Space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock encourages children to pursue 'big, powerful dreams' as she prepares to present the 200th Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on BBC Four.
Discover the Christmas Tree Cluster, The Manger, and other celestial wonders lighting up UK skies this festive weekend. Expert tips on how to find them.
NASA has released a breathtaking new 3D map of the cosmos from its SPHEREx telescope, capturing the sky in 102 infrared colours. This data could unlock secrets of galaxy evolution and the origins of life in the Milky Way.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured the dusty debris from two massive cosmic collisions, solving a decades-old mystery and challenging theories on how often such violent events occur. Discover the findings.
The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth on 19 December. Scientists debate its strange 'heartbeat' signal and unusual behaviour. See it tonight with a telescope.
Scientists analyse the new 'Disclosure Day' trailer. Could aliens really sound like Emily Blunt's clicks? Experts reveal the likely forms of extraterrestrial communication.