New data brings back Hubble Tension debate | Recent solar flare raises Earth's atmospheric radiation to dangerous levels | 'Cold Moon' supermoon pics are here

Was Elon present for Isaacman's job offer? | How long is Russia's launch delay? Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   December 5, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad The Hubble tension debate returns While the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) is no longer in use, a recent paper analyzing its final data package is puzzling scientists as it confirms a complex disparity in measurements of the "Hubble constant," the speed at which the very fabric of space is expanding.  Other headlines for today include a NASA chief nominee Jared Isaacman continuing to dodge a senator's question about whether Elon Musk was present when Trump offered Isaacman the job, scientists have found one of the universe's largest spinning structures and the first Global Space Awards honors the late astronaut James Lovell.  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.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up, Kenna Content Manager, Space.com Solar flare pushed Earth's radiation to 20-year high Radiation levels at airline flight altitudes briefly reached levels that could be potentially harmful to pregnant women. Read More Senator asks: Was Elon in the room when it happened? "I wanted to give you one more chance to set the record straight." Read More Space quiz! What causes a 'supermoon'? Click here for the answer! The moon gets an extra boost of light from solar radiation The full moon is seen under a cloudless night The full moon is at its closest point to Earth The full moon is seen during a solar eclipse   Skywatching Photos of December's 'Cold Moon' supermoon are here December's "Cold Moon" rose on Dec. 4 as it neared its closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit. Read More Here's how to track Mercury in the skies this month If you've never sighted this rocky little world for yourself, you'll never get a better opportunity than right now to see it. Read More Spaceflight Launch pad damage: When will Russia fly again? "It's unwelcome, but not a crisis meriting some of the 'Russia out of manned spaceflight' headlines." Read More Science & Astronomy New cosmic map revives Hubble tension debate "It means cleaning house, narrowing the viable paths forward, and no longer spending energy on what are evidently dead ends." Read More Scientists uncover a colossal spinning structure The filament of matter stretches 50 million light-years, and contains a row of galaxies 5.5 million light-years long that are rotating in sync with the filament. Read More SpaceX SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from California It was the 156th Falcon 9 launch of the year. Read More Entertainment 1st Global Space Awards pays tribute to James Lovell The Global Space Awards will be held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5. Read More Watch 'PC Gaming Show' for new sci-fi & space games Check out the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted stream and see the sci-fi and space games you'll be playing in 2026 and beyond Read More Today in Space On this day! Dec. 5, 2014: 1st Orion test flight On Dec. 5, 2014, NASA's Orion space capsule launched for the first time. Read More Photo of day: Seeing a bull's-eye in the desert Is this really a crater in the Saharan Desert? 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:  Monisha Ravisetti, Science Channel Editor: "I randomly did a rewatch of Bend It Like Beckham and it HOLDS UP"  Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Content Manager: "I'm currently reading Dan Brown's latest thriller 'The Secret of Secrets.' Robert Langdon is back at it again (did he ever stop?) and if you want the typical Brown formula, this book is for you."  Brett Tingley, Managing Editor: "Currently watching 'The Mighty Nein' on Amazon Prime Video, an animated retelling of my favorite Critical Role Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Great watch even if you're not into Critical Role or D&D!" 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