Largest ever simulation of universe | Silverpit crater mystery solved

ISS may not get another space plane visit | Asteroid Donaldjohanson honors ancient humans Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   September 26, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Happy Friday space fans! We're coming to you with lots of stories today, beginning with the largest-ever simulation of our universe being released.  Other headlines for today include the decades-long mystery of the Silverpit crater is finally solved, scientists see 'dark beads' on Saturn and the ISS may not get any more space plane visits before its deorbited in 2030. We have all that and more for your daily read.  It's also Friday so as we head into the weekend we have your weekly staff recommendations of "what we're reading/playing/watching."  You'll find those suggestions from our team at the bottom of your newsletter.  Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Largest-ever simulation of the universe just released "We already see indications of cracks in the standard model." Read More Decades-long Silverpit crater mystery finally solved "It is very rewarding to have finally found the silver bullet." Read More Space quiz! Who is NASA's Lucy spacecraft named after? Click here for the answer! Lucille Ball Lucy from the "Peanuts" cartoon Lucy, the name of the ancient human skeleton found Lucy Liu Spaceflight ISS may not see another space plane before deorbit NASA has modified its ISS resupply contract with Sierra Space, which builds the robotic Dream Chaser space plane. Read More Swift telescope gets orbital lift from private mission "Given how quickly Swift's orbit is decaying, we are in a race against the clock." Read More Science & Astronomy Unexpected 'dark beads' found in Saturn's sky For a planet already famous for its beauty and mysteries, Saturn just became even more enigmatic. Read More Webb peers into Milky Way's star-forming region This massive star-forming cloud is working surprisingly fast. Read More Asteroid Donaldjohanson honors ancient human history The names of human ancestors are now on an asteroid map. Read More Today in Space On this day: Sept. 26 1983: Soyuz crew avoid explosion On Sept. 26, 1983, a Russian Soyuz rocket exploded on the launchpad. Read More Image of day: Mars atmosphere shows vivid hues This delicately layered atmosphere is considered a "mille-feuille" by experts at the European Space Agency. Read More Editor's Note What we're reading/playing/watching It's Friday, which means it's time to kick back, recharge and dive into something stellar. Whether you're looking to unwind with a mind-bending sci-fi series or lose yourself in a video game, we've got you covered. Here's what the Space.com team is enjoying this weekend: our latest recs to inspire, entertain, and fuel your curiosity about the universe.  Anthony Wood, Skywatching writer: "I've finished watching 'Alien: Earth' and am now completely lost." Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Content Manager: "I'm reading 'Beyond the Outer Shores' by Eric Enno Tamm, which is all about biologist Ed Ricketts and his relationship with award-winning writer John Steinbeck."  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