The Mars Pro looks intentionally like a piece of movie hardware — a compact orb of machined metal perched on three articulated tripod legs, with an aesthetic that riffs on retro‑futurism, mecha and rugged sci‑fi props.

The 2024/25 Project Hyperion competition has crowned Team Chrysalis as the architects of the most convincing generation-ship concept yet. Their modular, self-growing habitat beat 60+ global entries by fusing hard engineering with a cinematic “living cocoon.” Runners-up WFP Extreme (Poland) and Systema Stellare Proximum (India) delivered people-centric visions brimming with culture, governance, and asteroid shielding.

Cartoon Network’s Samurai Jack, the brainchild of Genndy Tartakovsky, is usually filed under “samurai fantasy.” Yet dig beneath the bamboo leaves and ink-washed skies and you’ll uncover a show that adores rockets, alien star-yachts and bug-eyed killer drones. Across its five seasons the cult series repeatedly hurls its stoic hero into orbit, proving that space-sci-fi can flourish beside Zen minimalism without a single creak in tone.

The twin-sun glare over Haven still lingers in viewers’ eyes after Apple TV+ dropped the first two episodes of Foundation’s third season on 11 and 18 July 2025. “A Song for the End of Everything” and “Shadows in the Math” fling Isaac Asimov’s universe 152 years into the future, where a decadent Galactic Empire, a swaggering mercantile Foundation and a mind-bending pirate called the Mule now vie for the stars.

Space sci-fi titles featuring city-ships and spacecraft ecosystems represent some of the most ambitious and visually spectacular storytelling in the genre, combining hard science with compelling human drama in the ultimate frontier setting. The concept of entire cities or ecosystems thriving within massive spacecraft has become a cornerstone of space sci-fi storytelling.

When Andy Weir crafted "The Martian," he proved that hard science fiction could be both intellectually rigorous and wildly entertaining. With "Artemis," published in 2017, Weir transports readers to humanity's first city on the Moon, creating a space sci-fi universe where lunar tourism meets criminal enterprise in the most unlikely of settings.

Apple TV+'s "Invasion" stands at a critical juncture as it prepares to launch its highly anticipated third season on August 22, 2025 . The space sci-fi drama, which initially captivated viewers with its unique global perspective on alien invasion, has struggled to maintain the emotional resonance and narrative momentum that made its debut season so compelling.

In an era where space sci-fi films often prioritize spectacle over substance, "Xeno (2025)" emerges as a refreshingly grounded yet fantastical adventure that harks back to the golden age of alien encounter stories.

Set in the distant Ergulon Galaxy, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy is an adult animated science-fiction comedy series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 23, 2024. Conceived by creator and showrunner Cirocco Dunlap, the show follows two alien surgeons as they confront bizarre medical mysteries and navigate the emotional complexities of interstellar healthcare.

AltoVolo, a London-based aerospace start up, introduces the Sigma, a hybrid-electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle that reads like a page out of a space sci-fi epic . Founded by design engineer Will Wood

Over the past decade, China’s space sci-fi industry has transformed into a cultural powerhouse. In 2024 alone, sci-fi and fantasy films and series generated approximately 109 billion yuan (around US $15 billion)—a 65% increase since 2019. This boom has brought us some spectacular films and shows which have enjoyed worldwide success and continue to captivate audiences.

Looking for the best space-themed board games in 2025? Here's a quick guide to eight top picks that range from quick, family-friendly games to epic, strategic adventures. From managing resources on Mars to leading interstellar fleets, these games offer something for everyone.