3I/ATLAS's close approach tonight | JWST confirms 1st runaway supermassive black hole | Isaacman confirmed as NASA Chief

Blue Origin to launch 1st wheelchair user to space today | Fallout gifts for gamers Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   December 18, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad 3I/ATLAS's close approach to Earth is tonight Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth tonight. The comet is too distant for most telescopes or binoculars, although large telescopes of 12 inches or more may be able to spot this visitor as it travels through our solar system.  In other news, the James Webb Space Telescope confirms the first runaway supermassive black hole, Blue Origin plans to launch the first wheelchair user to space this morning and we take a look at what 2026 could bring for auroras.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up, Kenna Content Manager, Space.com Webb confirms 1st supermassive black hole on the run "The forces that are needed to dislodge such a massive black hole from its home are enormous." Read More What time will 3I/ATLAS be closest to Earth tonight? NASA JPL pinpoints the moment the interstellar visitor passes closest to our planet. Full Story: Space (12/17) Space quiz! What does the 'solar maximum' refer to? Click here for the answer! When the sun will explode The biggest solar eclipse on record The peak of the sun's 11 year solar cycle The largest solar flare ejected by the sun over 1 year   Space deal of the day 10 space-themed kids' gifts for under $100 Totally transform a kid's bedroom into a hub of space exploration without breaking the bank this holiday season. Read More Skywatching Will 2026 have lots of auroras? The projections are in 2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights? Read More Spaceflight US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as new NASA chief After a year of acting administrators, NASA now has a new, official leader. Read More Watch Blue Origin launch 1st wheelchair user to space Michi Benthaus and her five crewmates are scheduled to lift off on Thursday (Dec. 18) at 11:00 a.m. ET. Read More Science & Astronomy Scientists spot giant x-ray glow from comet 3I/ATLAS Two X-ray space telescopes capture the comet's high-energy glow, revealing hidden gases and solar wind interactions. Read More Surprise: No buried ocean on Titan after all? "We're not certain if having widespread liquid pockets instead of a global ocean makes Titan more or less habitable." Read More Technology Rocket Lab launches 4 DiskSats for military The "Don't Be Such A Square" mission went according to plan. Read More Entertainment Best Fallout gifts to spend your caps on We've rounded up the best Fallout gifts across the wasteland ahead of season two of the hit TV show, available to stream this month. Read More Today in Space On this day: Dec 18 1999: NASA launches Terra satellite On Dec. 18, 1999, NASA launched its flagship Terra satellite into Earth's orbit to collect data about Earth's changing climate. Read More Space photo of the day: Earth in the sky This 3D rendering of our planet was part of France's Festival of Lights celebration. 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