NASA to announce new astronaut class | New 'mini-moon' could kick off gold rush | Interview with Terry Virts

Stunning partial solar eclipse photos | New book from astronaut turned author Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   September 22, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Happy Monday space fans! We have a lot of stories for you to kick the week off, starting with NASA unveiling its new astronaut class and discuss its upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission this week, and you can watch the events live on our website. Two of our team are on site to keep you updated on the latest announcements so continue refreshing our website and social media as we follow this story.  Other headlines for today include Earth's new 'mini-moon' possibly kicking off a gold rush of asteroid mining, an exclusive interview with astronaut-turned-politician Terry Virts featured in today's "This Week in Space" podcast episode and a look at new partial solar eclipse photos.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Thanks for exploring with us. Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Earth's 'mini-moon' may have asteroid mining gold rush Our planet had a "second moon" for a hot minute in 2024. This gave space entrepreneurs a bright idea. Read More NASA to unveil astronaut class before Artemis 2 preview There are events on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 22 to Sept. 24). Read More Space quiz! When was the Toba supererruption? Click here for the answer! 25,000 years ago 52,000 years ago 68,000 years ago 74,000 years ago Space Deal of the Day 5 best value streaming services for sci-fi fans in 2025 From original content to additional features, here's our ranking of the best value streaming services for Sci-Fi fans looking to get the most for their money. Read More Skywatching Fall kicks off with Autumnal equinox today Astronomical fall begins on Sept. 22 as the sun moves southward across the celestial equator. Read More September 2025 partial solar eclipse photos revealed The partial solar eclipse was visible to over 16 million people when it darkened the sky over the Pacific on Sept. 21-22 Read More Science & Astronomy Volcanic glass reveals Toba superruption survivors While the volcano is located in what's now Indonesia, living organisms across the entire globe were potentially affected. Read More SpaceX SpaceX launches 28 Starlink internet satellites It was SpaceX's 119th Falcon 9 launch of 2025 already. Read More Entertainment Astronaut turns author for Cold War space thriller Hadfield's 'Kaz' Zemeckis returns for this third entry in the bestselling author's 'The Apollo Murders' series Read More Today in Space This Week In Space podcast: Ep 178 with Terry Virts Astronaut and Senate Hopeful Terry Virts Says NASA Needs a Major Rethink Read More On this day: Sept. 22 2006: Japan launches satellite On Sept. 22, 2006,the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency launched a sun-observing satellite called Hinode, or Solar-B. Read More Image of day: Artemis 2 astronauts try moonwatching Before they head to the moon in 2026, the four Artemis 2 astronauts have to practice observing Earth's nearest neighbor. 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