Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

Source: Space.com headlines crossword quiz ...ct with which Mars spacecraft this week?

As 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' rages on, we look back at the previous TV shows to explode out of the Whoniverse.

Source: 'Doctor Who' spin-offs ranked: From...e Sarah Jane Adventures' and 'Torchwood'

On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

Source: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit

Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

Source: When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Source: Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

Source: Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight...the best shooting star shows of the year

A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

Source: Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.

Source: Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of b... Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.

Source: Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs

"This is a real gift for physicists as we confirm predictions made more than a century ago."

Source: Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime

Sci-fi adventure Exodus is looking alright, alright, alright.

Source: 'Exodus' is a spiritual successor t...on, and honoring hard sci-fi (exclusive)

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight. Here's when to look for the most shooting stars — and where to aim your gaze.

Source: When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight?

This Disney Plus bundle is 45% off and Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming, as well as the Predator movies with Badlands now in theaters.

Source: Get 45% off Marvel's Fantastic Four...reaming deal ahead of the holiday season

Kara Zor-El goes galactic for this wild teaser set to Blondie's '80s anthem, 'Call Me'.

Source: Supergirl's rockin' 1st trailer sho...Krypto peeing on Superman's face (video)

A strange, spider-like scar on Jupiter's icy moon Europa may mark where salty water once surged up through its fractured crust.

Source: A spider-like scar haunts Jupiter's moon Europa — and scientists think they know why

Naval Air Systems Command released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12 on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.




Source: NAVAIR releases V-22 comprehensive review findings

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12, 2025, on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.


Source: NAVAIR Releases V-22 Comprehensive Review Findings

The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13-14, and the U.S. weather forecast will play a key role in what you'll see.

Source: Geminid meteor shower forecast: Will skies be clear across the US on Dec. 13-14?

A telepathic dog? Check.

Source: I Watched A 1975 Sci-Fi Cult Classic With Don Johnson For The First Time, And Seriously, WTF?

I'm still reeling from what happened.

Source: Some 99 To Beat Fans Think There Was Cheating Going On, But Not So Fast

The couple is seemingly going strong.

Source: Hugh Jackman And Sutton Foster Were... Song Sung Blue Red Carpet Holding Hands

The film is rated R for some violence but is intended to be family-friendly.

Source: I Didn't See 'Whimsical' Coming Fro...m Hearing About Dust Bunny Has Me Pumped

Formula 1 has finalised a new Concorde Agreement, the legal contract that defines the relationship between the key stakeholders in the sport.

Source: F1 stakeholders sign new Concorde Agreement

If you didn't stay up to watch The Game Awards 2025, here's the complete rundown of the hottest sci-fi and space games that appeared at the show.

Source: Every space and sci-fi game at The Game Awards 2025

Blanka vs. Lobo when?

Source: Fans Cannot Get Over How Christmas ... Drops: ‘First Lobo And Now Blanka?’