These probes will track 3I/ATLAS's Mars flyby today | New clues on potential Mars biosignature

JWST gets clearer image of black hole M87 | 'Invasion' S3 teases mothership Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   October 3, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Happy Friday space fans! It's a big day for all things space science and news as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS begins its Mars flyby today. The European Space Agency's Jupiter and Mars probes will be turned to watch this object as it makes its way toward the sun. Keep your eyes on our website as we continue covering this story.  Other headlines for today include a new image from the James Webb Space Telescope of supermassive black hole M87 giving the clearest details yet, new updates on potential biosignatures from Mars Perseverance rover and the Chinese asteroid sampling probe taking a selfie with Earth. 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 Mars and Jupiter probes will track comet 3I/ATLAS Observing 3I/ATLAS in this active phase will give some of the clearest insights yet into the mystery of interstellar comets. Read More JWST snaps sharpest image of M87's black hole jet The supermassive black hole is that first one that astronomers ever photographed. Read More Space quiz! How long is the solar cycle? Click here for the answer! 11 years 9 years 8 years 5 years Skywatching Sun's 'last gasp' may spark brighter auroras Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skies in the next 2 years. Read More Science & Astronomy Asteroid probe Tianwen 2 takes selfie with Earth China's flag also shines prominently in the picture. Read More Search for Life Perseverance finds shiny clue in Mars life hunt "This is the moment where the metal detector has gone off and you've dug up something shiny. You still need to find out exactly what you've got — but you've got something to work with." Read More Entertainment Exclusive: 'Invasion' clip uncovers mothership secret Here's a chilling peek at Episode 7 of Apple TV+'s riveting sci-fi thriller Read More 'Andromeda' at 25: Sci-fi from Roddenberry's legacy Paying tribute to the 'Star Trek' creator's posthumous space adventure that still resonates with fans today. Read More Today in Space On this day: Oct. 3, 1942: 1st V2 rocket test launch On Oct. 3, 1942, Germany did the first-ever successful test launch of a ballistic missile. Read More Image of day: NASA pilot suits up to scan the Earth The flight will look for undiscovered mineral areas and hopefully advance geological science. Read More Editor's Note What we're reading/playing/watching Whether you're looking to unwind with a mind-bending sci-fi series or lose yourself in a video game during the coming weekend, we've got you covered. Here's what the Space.com team is enjoying at the moment:  Ian Stokes, Entertainment Channel Editor: "I'm playing 'Helldivers 2' and 'Deep Rock Galactic Survivor.' And I will be watching 'Alien: Earth' as I can finally now binge it."  Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Content Manager: "I'm rereading Dan Brown's 'Angels and Demons' to get my fiction on and kick off the spooky season.  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