Changes seen in black hole images | Lawmaker joins NASA D.C. protest | Xbox Series X new 'Alien' game

What to expect from Sept. 21's partial solar eclipse | 3I/ATLAS-types may dominate Milky Way Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   September 17, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENT The Launchpad It's Wednesday space fans! There's big news in the world of black holes today as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) has captured stunning new photos of the supermassive black hole that lies at the heart of the galaxy M87, which shows polarity shifts in its magnetic field.  Other headlines for today include interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS types may dominate the Milky Way, a Girl Scout getting rescued from the California wilderness thanks to satellites, Northrop Grumman's cargo spacecraft suffers an issue on its way to the ISS and a new 'Alien' game is being released on Xbox Series X.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Thanks for exploring with us. Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Big changes in new pics of 1st black hole ever imaged "This tells us that the magnetized plasma swirling near the event horizon is far from static; it's dynamic and complex, pushing our theoretical models to the limit." Read More Lawmaker joins NASA employees in D.C. protest "Dismantling this American institution is a travesty that no one voted for." Read More Space quiz! What is the term for the outer boundary of a black hole? Click here for the answer! Outer ring Rim of death Event horizon Gravitational boundary Cut Risk in Space Missions Missions are evolving – your workflows should, too. Reduce risk, move faster, and validate your designs in real time. Download our latest whitepaper to see how digital mission engineering can help. Download for free today. ADVERTISEMENT: Space Deal of the Day Vaonis Vespera Pro smart telescope: 4.5 stars The Vaonis Vespera Pro is sleek and easy-to-use, bringing some of the faintest deep-sky objects into reach -- and in huge 12MP resolution too! Read More Explore the Future of Space Embark on a new era of space exploration and discovery with Ansys solutions. Modern space missions demand a new level of precision in early-stage design. Avoid costly surprises, respond faster and validate design early with simulation. Learn More ADVERTISEMENT: Skywatching What to expect from Sept. 21's partial solar eclipse A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across a swathe of the southern hemisphere this week. Read More God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will be visible in 2029 "This is four times more people than saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Think about what a world event this is going to be." Read More Spaceflight Northrop Grumman's spacecraft delayed on ISS trip The freighter won't arrive at the ISS on Wednesday morning (Sept. 17) as planned. Read More Science & Astronomy 3I/ATLAS-type visitors may dominate Milky Way "There's almost always one within the solar system." Read More Doomed 'cannibal' star may soon explode in supernova "The speed at which this doomed stellar system is lurching wildly, likely due to the extreme brightness, is a frantic sign of its imminent, violent end." Read More SpaceX Humanity could settle Mars by 2055, Elon Musk says "I think it can be done in 30 years." Read More Technology Girl Scout lost, hurt and found thanks to satellites "Without satellite-enabled communication and precise location identification, this rescue could have stretched from hours into days." Read More Entertainment 'Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition' Xbox Series X The updated and non-VR version of the latest first-person Alien video game is spreading to all current-gen platforms. Read More Today in Space On this day: Sept. 17 1789: Saturn's 'Death Star' moon On Sept. 17, 1789, the British astronomer William Herschel discovered Saturn's "Death Star" moon, Mimas. Read More Image of day: Sunrise silhouettes telescope in Chile Astronomy isn't just about distant stars; it's also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our vision out into the cosmos. Read More   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