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Bits of asteroid Ryugu are among 'most primordial' materials ever exam
Two new studies reveal surprising features of the asteroid Ryugu.
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'The Expanse' is back on Amazon Prime for sixth and final season
The sixth and final season of "The Expanse" is currently showing on Amazon Prime Video and it's a show not to miss.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission slips to spring 2022 after engine issue
Rocket woes have again delayed NASA's return to the moon.
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You can watch SpaceX launch NASA supplies to space station early Tuesday
SpaceX will launch a Dragon spacecraft packed with NASA cargo to the International Space Station early Tuesday (Dec. 21) and you can watch it live.
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Best beginner cameras
We’ve tested a range of the best beginner cameras on the market, so you can take your photography to the next level.
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International Space Station: Live updates
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch: Live updates
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch no earlier than Dec. 24, 2021.
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Best lenses for astrophotography
We’ve rounded up and reviewed the best lenses for astrophotography.
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Best zoom lenses
These are the best zoom lenses you can get right now for Canon, Nikon, Sony and other cameras.
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Best cameras for photos and videos
We've rounded up the very best cameras for photography and video, making it easy for you to pick a model that suits your shooting style.
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Kepler’s Third Law: The movement of solar system planets
Kepler's Third Law not only calculated the planetary movements in the solar system, but also helped to determine the average distance of the planet from its stars.
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What will the James Webb Space Telescope reveal to us about dark matter?
The James Webb Space Telescope could help to solve the pressing mysteries of dark matter.
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How the James Webb Space Telescope works in pictures
The James Webb Space Telescope, also known as Webb or JWST, is a high-capability space observatory designed to revolutionize astronomy.
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41,000 years ago, auroras blazed near the equator
A geomagnetic event around 41,000 years ago sent the aurora wandering for centuries, as far south as the equator.
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Japanese billionaire and crewmates land from short stay on space station
A Japanese billionaire and his assistant safely returned to Earth after spending nearly 12 days in space. Yusaku Maezawa and Yozo Hirano touched down with Alexander Misurkin on Soyuz MS-20.
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Weird quantum objects known as Q balls could explain why we exist
Bizarre quantum objects called Q balls could explain why the universe if filled with matter and ultimately why we exist.
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Watch the first full trailer for the new 'Halo' TV series coming to Paramount Plus
The first proper footage from the eagerly-awaited "Halo" TV series has arrived, the live-action adaptation of the famous first-person shooter Xbox games.
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New space tourist videos show Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's life in orbit
The space tourist has beamed home videos showing his many orbital adventures.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission: Live updates
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch no earlier than Dec. 25, 2021.
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'29 days on the edge:' What's next for NASA's newly launched James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is finally aloft, but it'll be a while before it starts its highly anticipated science mission.
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5 space missions to look forward to now that Webb has launched
The James Webb Space Telescope was a decade late and $10 billion over budget, but it has finally launched. 
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'Wind' from Earth's middle layer blows through a secret passage beneath Panama
The mysterious presence of mantle materials more than 1,000 miles (1,609 km) from where they originated may be explained by a 'window' 62 miles (100 kilometers) below the Earth's surface.
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Rare wispy ice formations streak across the sea near Antarctica in beautiful satellite images
Recent satellite images captured by Landsat 8 show a rare windswept sea ice formation over water in Antarctica.
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James Webb Space Telescope notches crucial maneuver to set its path
The James Webb Space Telescope is truly on its way.
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'It's truly Christmas': James Webb Space Telescope's yuletide launch has NASA overjoyed
The James Webb Space Telescope received a faultless send-off by Europe's Ariane 5 rocket in what has been described as the best Christmas gift to the world's astronomers.
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Space photos: The most amazing images this week!
See the best photos on Space.com this week.
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The top space stories of the week!
A solar storm erupts ahead of Christmas, Comet Leonard has an outburst and Santa's trip gets tracked in a global simulation. These are some of the top stories this week from Space.com.
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In photos: The Christmas launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
On Dec. 25, 2021, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched into space to peer farther back into the universe's history than ever before.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launches on epic mission to study early universe
It was a moment so highly anticipated and so long-delayed that it seemed surreal: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finally got off the ground.
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Christmas launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has sparked some epic holiday memes
NASA's Christmas launch of its huge James Webb Space Telescope has sparked some Twitter memes ahead of its Dec. 25 liftoff.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: The ultimate guide
Everything you need to know about the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Big Bang-probing space observatory.
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Astronauts on International Space Station send Christmas video message to Earth
Astronauts on the International Space Station shared a festive message for people on Earth as they prepare to spend the holidays in orbit.
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How to watch NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch online in several languages on Christmas Day
NASA is counting down toward a Christmas Day launch for its biggest space telescope ever and you can watch it all live online.
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James Webb Space Telescope's rocket begins fueling up for launch
The rocket that will finally launch NASA's James Webb Space Telescope today (Dec. 25) has begun fueling for liftoff.
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Here's the space weather forecast for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch
Space weather could derail the James Webb Space Telescope launch tomorrow. But so far, all seems in favour for tomorrow's big day.
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The Christmas night sky: A 2021 Yuletide stargazing guide
December is the month of the winter solstice, which a large part of the world associates with such celebrations as Nativity festivals.
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Starlink: SpaceX's satellite internet project
Starlink is a satellite network created by private spaceflight company SpaceX.
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When will the sun die?
Are you worried about the sun suddenly blinking out? Never fear — our star still has billions of years left to shine.
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Look up to spot the tricky planet Mercury at its 'greatest elongation' from the sun tonight
The planet Mercury, typically hard to spot for skywatchers, will be at its greatest distance from the sun in our sky Friday (Jan. 7).
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Virgin Orbit lands in Times Square NYC to ring NASDAQ bell
Another kind of countdown hit New York City's Times Square Friday (Jan. 7) as a commercial spaceflight company celebrated joining the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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James Webb Space Telescope has unfolded 1st wing of massive golden mirror
Unfolding the two side wings of the James Webb Space Telescope's golden primary mirror marks the last major task in assembling the observatory.
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Watch the James Webb Space Telescope soar through space in this livestream Saturday
The Virtual Telescope Project's webcast begins at 4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT).
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Astronomers discover 'Maggie,' a giant atomic cloud stretching across the Milky Way
Stretching thousands of light-years across the Milky Way, a newly discovered filament of hydrogen named Maggie is one of the biggest structures ever discovered in our galaxy.
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Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are & how to see them
Learn all about the northern lights, including the science behind their colors, the display's ancient history and how to see the phenomenon.
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1 billion seconds in space! NASA's Hubble Space Telescope surpasses major milestone
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has reached a major milestone: one billion seconds in the final frontier.
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Matter and antimatter respond to gravity in the same way, study finds
Matter and antimatter behave the same under the influence of gravity, a new study found, leaving scientists no wiser as to what makes the two different.
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Death star: In cosmic first, scientists observe red supergiant just before it explodes
It's much easier for scientists to see the messy aftermath of stellar explosions than to watch the prelude to the drama.
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SpaceX lofts 49 Starlink internet satellites to orbit in 1st launch of 2022
SpaceX successfully launched its first Falcon 9 rocket of the year Thursday (Jan. 6), sending a new stack of Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida, before nailing a landing at sea.
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The solar system belongs to us all, not just Jeff Bezos
Like colonialism of old, Bezos’s space colonization plans heavily depend on resource extraction and unfair and abusive labor practices.
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NASA's TESS exoplanet mission reveals mystery of strange signals from dusty object
The universe is full of mysteries.
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North Korea tests another new hypersonic weapon: reports
North Korea claims that it conducted a successful test of a new hypersonic vehicle on Wednesday (Jan. 5).
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Sounding rocket launch might be visible on US east coast Saturday night
Livestream coverage begins at 10:40 p.m. EST (0340 GMT).
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New trailer for 'Moonfall' promises a disaster movie on a scale like no other, but how accurate is the physics?
The Earth faces an extinction-level event and naturally, no one listens to the scientists until its too late.
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Solar geomagnetic storms could threaten more satellites after Elon Mus
SpaceX will lose 40 Starlink satellites to a geomagnetic storm as solar activity ramps up. But does this spell disaster for the future of satellites in space?
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Emperor Zurg makes his evil appearance in new trailer for 'Lightyear,' the Buzz Lightyear origin story
Disney/Pixar releases new full trailer and poster for their Buzz Lightyear backstory, “Lightyear”
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Fiery death of SpaceX Starlink satellites captured on video after geomagnetic storm
A dramatic video serves as a memorial to a star-crossed Starlink satellite that lived fast and died very young.
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Mt. Everest's highest glacier lost 2,000 years worth of ice since the 1990s
The highest glacier on Mount Everest is losing ice at an alarming rate, new research finds.
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Last-minute Star Wars Valentine's day gifts and deals
Show the "Star Wars" lovers in your life how much you adore them with these Valentine’s Day gifts for everyone on your list.
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'Zombie' star caught snacking on dead planet's remains
Distant X-rays may be the most direct evidence yet of the remains of a disintegrated planet colliding with the corpse of a star, a new study finds.
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What happened at the Arecibo Observatory? New inquiry launched into iconic telescope's collapse.
It's been more than a year since scientists lost one of the most iconic telescopes ever built — and yet the collapse remains something of a mystery.
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What is the temperature of Uranus?
The temperature of Uranus averages minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Uranus holds the record for the coldest temperature ever measured in the solar system.
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NASA asteroid detector 'looks up' to scan entire sky every 24 hours
The addition of two southern hemisphere telescopes will enable ATLAS to do full sky scans.
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SpaceX is stacking its giant Starship ahead of Elon Musk's big update this week
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk will have a nice visual aid to point to during his highly anticipated presentation on Thursday (Feb. 10).
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Jupiter's auroras arise from a magnetic 'tug-of-war' with volcanic eruptions on its moon Io
Jupiter's auroras are caused by a cosmic game of "tug-of-war," fueled by volcanoes on the planet's innermost moon, Io.
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UAE's Hope spacecraft marks 1 year in orbit around Mars
It's been a full year since the United Arab Emirates made history when its first-ever interplanetary mission slipped into orbit around Mars.
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Comet Hale-Bopp: Facts about the bright and tragic comet
Hale-Bopp was an unusually bright comet that flew close to Earth in 1977. Tragically, Hale-Bopp also influenced the Heaven's Gate cult's mass suicide.
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SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm just doomed 40 Starlink internet satellites
SpaceX is losing 40 new Starlink internet satellites due to a geomagnetic storm.
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What happens at the center of a black hole?
At the center of a black hole, matter is compressed down to an infinitely tiny point, and all conceptions of time and space completely break down.
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When is the midpoint of winter?
Winter's midpoint in 2022, contrary to the tradition of Candlemas or the annual extended forecast derived by Punxsutawney Phil, was on Feb. 3.
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The out-of-control rocket about to hit the moon is not a SpaceX Falcon
A rocket set to hit the moon March 4 might not be from SpaceX after all, astronomers now say. It may be a Chinese rocket stage.
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What would a Super Bowl on Mars look like? Spacesuits and lower gravity for sure (video)
In a new video from NBCLX, United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno and NBC sports producer Brad Fosler explain what Super Bowl LVI would look like on Mars.
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Moon-crashing SpaceX rocket will create new crater – here's what we should worry about
It’s not often that the sudden appearance of a new impact crater on the Moon can be predicted, but it’s going to happen on March 4, when a derelict SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will crash into it.
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A new Chinese rocket company has raised more than $100 million
One of China's newest launch startups has been raising serious amounts of money for its range of increasingly complex "Gravity" launch vehicles.
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India will launch its first space mission of 2022 tonight. Here's how to watch live.
India's first launch of 2022 will send a new Earth observation satellite to space after a sibling satellite was lost last year.
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'Futurama' scores a fresh Hulu reboot with original vocal cast on board
Hulu will air a new "Futurama" animated series from creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen.
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Largest comet ever observed bumps Hale-Bopp from pedestal
The Bernardinelli-Bernstein comet is officially the largest ever observed, according to new measurements.
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The top space stories of the week!
A helicopter on Mars flies again after a weather delay and samples from a near-Earth asteroid are studied under a microscope.
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Space photos: The most amazing images this week!
See the best photos on Space.com this week.
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Watch NASA's huge SLS rocket for the Artemis 1 moon mission come together in this epic time-lapse video
A newly released time-lapse video shows the stacking of the huge Space Launch System rocket that will launch NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission in the coming months.
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February full moon 2022: The 'Snow Moon' is accompanied by predawn planets
The full moon of February, called the Snow Moon, will arrive Wednesday (Feb. 16) at 11:57 a.m. EST (0457 GMT).
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'Holy cow!' How the James Webb Space Telescope took a selfie in space
A special lens shows the telescope getting ready for work in the coming months.
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What happened before the Big Bang?
The Big Bounce theory was once thought impossible. But recent research is keeping it alive.
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SpaceX's new Starship video animation is Tron meets Blade Runner in space
A stunning SpaceX animation released Thursday (Feb. 10) shows the Starship system on a future voyage to Mars.
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Want a free trip to suborbital space? Apply by Feb. 15 to become a 'citizen astronaut'
The nonprofit Space for Humanity is accepting applications through Feb. 15 for its Citizen Astronaut Program, which trains folks for spaceflight and will foot the bill for their trip to the final frontier.
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The James Webb Space Telescope's first images have scientists excited (and a bit relieved)
Excitement runs high as NASA scientists capture the first images and spot their first starlight with the agency's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Best free VR experiences: Free VR games for Oculus Quest 2 and more
Save money with these free VR experiences for the Oculus Quest and other VR headsets.
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'The Mandalorian' season 3 is coming in February 2023 on Disney Plus
Lucasfilm has just announced a new February 2023 arrival for "The Mandalorian" Season 3 on Disney Plus.
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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 4 embraces classic, submarine-style space battles
There are notable nods to "The Wrath of Khan" in episode 4 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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China rolls out rocket for crewed Shenzhou 14 mission ahead of Saturday launch (video, photos)
China is gearing up to send the third crew to its new Tiangong space station, with launch set for late Saturday (June 4) U.S. Eastern time.
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Blue Origin targets June 4 for next space tourist mission after delay
NS-21, the next mission of Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital vehicle, is now targeted for Saturday (June 4) — about two weeks later than originally planned.
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Mysterious pulsar spins too slowly with 7 different pulse patterns
A single flash from the sky pointed the way to a bizarre star that rotates very slowly, making it difficult to figure out if it's a pulsar or some other stellar object.
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New tau Herculid meteor shower drops bright fireballs, but no 'meteor storm,' for stargazers (photos)
"Shooting stars" from a new meteor shower lit up the night sky in a dazzling display, even if it wasn't a "meteor storm" some stargazers hoped for.
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FAA delays environmental review of SpaceX's Starship 2 more weeks, to June 13
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has delayed the completion of its environmental review of SpaceX's Starship program by another two weeks, to June 13.
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Chinese scientists call for plan to destroy Elon Musk's Starlink satellites
Microwave jammers, mini-satellites and space lasers could all be used to scuttle Starlink .
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The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in June
Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in June.
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CAPSTONE: A pathfinding moon cubesat for the Artemis program
The CAPSTONE mission will test the feasibility of an energy-efficient orbit and navigation around the moon in preparation for the Artemis mission.
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SpaceX's Starship rocket project can continue in South Texas, FAA revi
SpaceX can continue developing and testing its huge Starship vehicle in South Texas, provided the company takes pains to mitigate its impact on the area, a long-awaited environmental review has found.
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Strawberry supermoon of June rises on Tuesday. Here's what to expect.
Check out our guide to everything you need to know about today's Strawberry supermoon
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A long solar flare just erupted from the sun and the video is stunning
The sun flexed its considerable magnetic muscles today (June 13), and two solar spacecraft captured the show on video.
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'Dark' black hole wandering the Milky Way may be the smallest yet detected
A rogue black hole wandering the space lanes of our Milky Way galaxy alone could be the smallest black hole yet found.
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Best monocular 2022: Quality kit you can use for stargazing
Monoculars aren't just for observing wildlife; they can enhance your stargazing experience too.
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Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian Helmet review
Mando’s helmet is an absolute must for any Star Wars fan. This Lego set is the way.
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Lego space deals: discounts on spaceships, space stations and NASA kits
Blast off with these amazing Lego space deals for space fans young and old.
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Best cameras for astrophotography {year}
Shoot amazing photos of the solar system and beyond with one of the best cameras for astrophotography.
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'Obi-Wan Kenobi' episode three Easter eggs: Darth Vader, Quinlan Vos and Zach Braff?
Obi-Wan’s third outing is stuffed full of Star Wars Easter eggs, trivia, and tidbits that will get force sensitives tingling.
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On This Day In Space: June 13, 2013: China's spacecraft docks with space lab
On June 13, 2013, China's crewed Shenzhou 10 spacecraft made its successful docking with the Tiangong-1 space lab. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
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The James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to do science — and it
The James Webb Space Telescope is ready to start probing the cosmos. An astronomer on the team explains what it takes to get to this stage.
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Solar wind: What is it and how does it affect Earth?
Solar wind is composed of charged particles and the sun's magnetic field and is continually released from our star. Explore the phenomenon in more detail here.
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Five actors who nearly played Doctor Who
After much speculation, Ncuti Gatwa has been announced as the new Doctor Who. But what about the actors who, over the years, just missed out on taking the Tardis for a spin?
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Best Lego deals: Space, Star Wars, Marvel and DC Lego deals
Whether you’re looking for Marvel, Star Wars, DC or space kits, here are all the best Lego deals from across the web.
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On This Day In Space: June 21, 2004: SpaceShipOne makes 1st privately funded human spaceflight
On June 21, 2004, the first privately funded human spaceflight, launched on SpaceShipOne. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
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Summer solstice 2022 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began today (June 21) as the summer solstice 2022 occurred at 5:14 a.m. EDT (0914 GMT), marking the longest day of the year.
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Hubble Space Telescope 'sea of sequins' image shows off a star cluster
Showing a sky full of stars, the globular cluster Terzan 9 glitters in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
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In the new Disney Pixar movie Lightyear, time gets bendy. Is time travel real, or just science fiction?
Time becomes Buzz Lightyear's biggest enemy in the new Disney Pixar movie, Lightyear. Here we explore whether time travel is real or just the stuff of science fiction.
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Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!
Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket passes crucial fueling test despite leak
NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission completed a crucial preflight milestone today (June 20), wrapping up a two-day set of tests known as a wet dress rehearsal.
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SpaceX launched and landed a Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 13th miss
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets for a record-tying 13th time on Sunday morning (July 17).
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Fujifilm X-T30 II mirrorless camera review
While the Fujifilm X-T30 II mirrorless camera looks like a subtle upgrade from its predecessor it actually performs like a rocket.
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On This Day In Space: July 17, 1962: X-15 breaks altitude record
On July 17, 1962, the American test pilot Bob White broke the world record for the highest altitude flight. See how it happened in On This Day In Space!
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Chinese project will bounce signals off asteroids to see how dangerous they are to Earth
A Chinese university has begun constructing an array of more than 20 large radar antennas to track potentially hazardous asteroids.
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Claims of new 'tropical ozone hole' raise controversy
Scientists debate claims of an ozone hole over the tropics.
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Could we eavesdrop on aliens by detecting signals relayed around the sun?
Researchers suggest we may be able to use gravitational lensing to amplify radio waves, allowing us to listen in on communication signals passing through our solar system.
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Space photos: The most amazing images this week!
See the best photos on Space.com this week.
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The top space stories of the week!
Webb readies for 20 years of work, new photos of Jupiter crown Webb's busy week and New Horizons is just getting started seven years after Pluto flyby.
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Dragon capsule docks with space station on SpaceX's 25th cargo mission
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule met up with the International Space Station on Saturday (July 16), delivering more than 5,800 pounds (2,630 kilograms) of supplies to the orbiting lab.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 20 — James Webb Space Telescope Image Reveal
Rod Pyle and the Griffith Observatory's Tony Cook discuss Webb and the astronomy scene on This Week in Space.
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On This Day In Space: July 25, 1984: Cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya mak
On July 25, 1984, the Russian cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman to embark on a spacewalk.
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Oculus Quest 2 vs. PlayStation VR: Which VR headset should you buy?
The cheapest entry-level VR headsets right now are the Oculus Quest 2 (or Meta Quest) and PlayStation VR. We’ll help you decide which is the right one for you, and why.
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Five Marvel Comics storylines that should be in the MCU
As you’d expect, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken events, characters and storylines from Marvel’s comics. But there are some as-yet-untouched Marvel stories that absolutely should be brought to life .
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Spot Venus shine under the thin crescent moon on Tuesday
Before sunrise on Tuesday (July 26), Venus and the thin crescent moon will be close enough to share the same field of view through a pair of binoculars.
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A cosmic time machine: How the James Webb Space Telescope lets us see the first galaxies in the universe
It has been an exciting week with the release of breathtaking photos of our universe by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Stunning new Mars photos explore the solar system's largest canyon
The European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft captured impressive new views of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system in the solar system.
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Jupiter's volcanic moon Io may spew sulfur to icy neighbor Europa's surface
Researchers mapped sulfur dioxide on the backside of Jupiter's moon Europa, revealing the likely origin of this material.
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SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites, lands Falcon 9 on droneship
SpaceX launched 53 Starlink internet satellites and landed the rocket's first stage on a droneship at sea on Sunday (July 24).
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Wild 3D-printed space habitat prototype designed to fit inside SpaceX Starship lands in Switzerland
Swiss architects team up with students to design a space habitat that can fit inside SpaceX's Starship.
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What human-made structures can be seen from space?
Can anything crafted by humans be viewed with the naked eye from space, or would astronauts need to use binoculars?
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Watch a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule leave the space station Thursday
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule will leave the International Space Station Thursday morning (Aug. 18), and you can watch the departure live.
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Best star projectors: Indoor views of the night sky
The very best star projectors for staying cozy beneath the cosmos from the comfort of your own home.
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China prepares to launch yet another new solid rocket, the Smart Dragon 3
China is continuing to boost its options for launching small satellites with a new rocket called the Smart Dragon 3, which is expected to fly for the first time soon.
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Best compact binoculars: Get big views from smaller binos
While compact binoculars aren't as powerful as larger ones, they are great for portability and are generally less expensive.
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Spacesuit power problem cuts Russian spacewalk short outside space station
A spacewalk outside the International Space Station was cut short Wednesday (Aug. 17) after Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev experienced an electrical problem with his Orlan spacesuit.
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Best binoculars for kids: A close-up view of the cosmos for smaller hands and eyes
Use the best binoculars for kids to enjoy stargazing, wildlife and more with these compact and lightweight models.
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Colliding black holes could clock universe's expansion rate
New research suggests that the expansion of the universe could be measured using colliding black holes as 'spectral sirens.'
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Best monocular 2022: Quality kit you can use for stargazing
Monoculars aren't just for observing wildlife; they can enhance your stargazing experience too.
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Save 20% on the Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 Mini Dobsonian Telescope
This Sky-Watcher Telescope is an excellent starter scope and you can now save 20% when you get it from Wex Photo Video.
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International Space Station: Live updates
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.
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Artemis 1 moon rocket might still fly this week, NASA says
Friday (Sept. 2) is still in play for the Artemis 1 launch, NASA officials say, though it's too early to make any definitive statements.
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War in Ukraine highlights the growing strategic importance of private satellite companies — especially in times of conflict
Satellites owned by private companies have played an unexpectedly important role in the war in Ukraine.
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Join Artemis 1's Commander Moonikin Campos on his lunar voyage in NASA's free comic book
NASA delivers a free online Artemis 1 comic book titled, "The Adventures of Commander Moonikin Campos and Friends."
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Trio of solar flares produce radio blackouts and dazzling auroras
Space weather watchers observed a series of powerful flares between Aug. 27 and Aug. 29, the most powerful of which registered as a moderate M8-class flare.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates
See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.
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VP Harris and NASA chief unconcerned by Artemis 1 launch delay
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the decades of work it took Artemis 1 to get this far, while NASA's Bill Nelson said the agency will address the issue that led to the scrub Monday (Aug. 29).
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Watch the young moon rise above Mercury tonight
See the young moon over Mercury in the evening sky just after sunset tonight (Aug. 29).
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NASA calls off Artemis 1 moon rocket launch over engine cooling issue
An engine cooling issue on NASA's giant new rocket for deep-space exploration forced the agency to call off the booster's much-anticipated launch debut early Monday (Aug. 29).
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Watch live: NASA scrubs Artemis 1 moon rocket launch attempt
NASA's huge Artemis 1 rocket is counting down to an Aug. 29 launch to the moon and you can watch online for free.
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Dark energy remains a mystery as Einstein's theory of gravity passes another test
Another test of general relativity shows that Einstein's theory holds up, and a phenomenon it predicted could be used to investigate the mysterious force known as dark energy, which drives the accelerating expansion of the universe.
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War in Ukraine highlights the growing strategic importance of private
Satellites owned by private companies have played an unexpectedly important role in the war in Ukraine.
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Join Artemis 1's Commander Moonikin Campos on his lunar voyage in NASA's free comic book
NASA delivers a free online Artemis 1 comic book titled, "The Adventures of Commander Moonikin Campos and Friends."
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Trio of solar flares produce radio blackouts and dazzling auroras
Space weather watchers observed a series of powerful flares between Aug. 27 and Aug. 29, the most powerful of which registered as a moderate M8-class flare.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates
See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.
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VP Harris and NASA chief unconcerned by Artemis 1 launch delay
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the decades of work it took Artemis 1 to get this far, while NASA's Bill Nelson said the agency will address the issue that led to the scrub Monday (Aug. 29).
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Watch the young moon rise above Mercury tonight
See the young moon over Mercury in the evening sky just after sunset tonight (Aug. 29).
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NASA calls off Artemis 1 moon rocket launch over engine cooling issue
An engine cooling issue on NASA's giant new rocket for deep-space exploration forced the agency to call off the booster's much-anticipated launch debut early Monday (Aug. 29).
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Watch live: NASA scrubs Artemis 1 moon rocket launch attempt
NASA's huge Artemis 1 rocket is counting down to an Aug. 29 launch to the moon and you can watch online for free.
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Dark energy remains a mystery as Einstein's theory of gravity passes another test
Another test of general relativity shows that Einstein's theory holds up, and a phenomenon it predicted could be used to investigate the mysterious force known as dark energy, which drives the accelerating expansion of the universe.
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An early Harvest Full Moon rises Saturday. Here's what to expect.
The full moon of Saturday (Sept. 10) also carries the title of the Harvest Moon for those living in the Northern Hemisphere.
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VP Harris congratulates astronauts, promotes teamwork between Earth and space
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today (Sept. 9) to with Expedition 67 astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Harris will also chair a key space meeting today.
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Encalife SVBONY 501P 70 telescope review
This basic portable refractor telescope is suitable for lunar observations and comes complete with a backpack for easy transportation.
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NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover stars in heartfelt new documentary
New documentary 'Good Night Oppy' explores the intrepid Opportunity Mars rover's 15-year odyssey on the Red Planet.
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Space station experiment suggests Mars rovers will need to dig deep to find life
The search for signs of life, past or present, on Mars may have hit a stumbling blocks as new results show how the rovers will be unable to detect biomarkers on the surface.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission: Live updates
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Watch VP Kamala Harris lead the National Space Council meeting today (Sept. 9)
Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over her second National Space Council meeting Friday (Sept. 9) at 2:20 p.m. EDT (1840 GMT).
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates
See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.
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Babylon 5 to return with a secret project featuring original cast
The 1990s science-fiction series, which pioneered multi-season arc storytelling, is about to get a revival.
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SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket just fired up 7 engines for the 1
SpaceX fired seven engines on its Starship Super Heavy prototype "Booster 7" on Monday (Sept. 19), marking the highest number of Raptor engines ever tested simultaneously.
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Jupiter is at its closest to Earth in 59 years, NASA says
The solar system's most massive planet, Jupiter, will make its closest approach to Earth for 59 years on Sept. 26 even as the gas giant will be directly opposite the sun as viewed from Earth.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch hinges on critical fueling test on Sept. 21
A fueling test of NASA's new megarocket on Sept. 21 could make or break the agency's hopes of launching the Artemis 1 moon mission on Sept. 27.
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Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II draws crowds of mourners so large they're visible from space
Earth-imaging satellites have spied the massive crowds that gathered in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images of Mars reveal atmosphere secrets
The James Webb Space Telescope excels at capturing images of distant cosmic objects, but the telescope's new Mars images demonstrate it can have an impact much closer to home.
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Valery Polyakov, cosmonaut who logged longest space mission, dies at 80
Cosmonaut Valery Polyakov, who logged the single longest stay in space, has died at the age of 80. Polyakov launched on two missions to the space station Mir. In total, he was off Earth for 678 days.
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Global space agency leaders see asteroid deflection, moon missions as top priorities
Heads of the world's major space agencies presented their big plans for the coming years at a major congress in Paris, while underlining the serious challenges that could affect space and humanity.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates
See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.
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Satellites watch Hurricane Fiona wallop Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
Satellites are watching as Hurricane Fiona, currently a Category 1 storm, pummels Caribbean islands.
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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mini star tracker review
Astrophotographers can use this lightweight star tracker with cameras up to 100mm lenses to keep stars still for up to four minutes.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 2 satellites on record-tying 14th miss
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on its record-tying 14th mission Saturday (Oct.8), sending two commercial communications satellites to orbit.
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Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon
The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
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See Mercury shine bright while far from the sun on Saturday (Oct. 8)
Skywatchers can see Mercury half-lit and bright in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 8 as the planet is far enough from the sun to be spotted.
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Best multiverse movies and TV shows: from Dr Strange to Dr Who
We've haven't checked every timeline, but these are definitely the best multiverse movies in our reality.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 32 — Space Art Master James Vaughan
On today's This Week in Space, talented aerospace artist James Vaughan joins us to discuss art and exploring the stars.
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Will Tom Cruise perform a spacewalk while shooting film on space station?
Tom Cruise considers rocketing into space for his next big budget Hollywood movie
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The top space stories of the week!
The Crew-5 astronauts reach the space station, disability ambassadors plan for a parabolic flight and a NASA rover collects a new rock sample from Mars. These are some of this week's top stories.
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Space photos: The most amazing images this week!
NASA's DART mission has given asteroid Dimorphos a new tail, an intergalactic shockwave is revealed and Europa's icy scars come into focus. These are some of this week's top photos.
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James Webb Space Telescope reveals the 'bones' of a distant galaxy in stunning new image
The new image will be compared to an older one captured by Hubble to help scientists learn more about the structure and composition of spiral galaxies
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Stratolaunch's Roc, the world's largest plane, aces 1st flight carryin
Stratolaunch flew a prototype of its planned air-launched Talon hypersonic vehicle for the first time on Friday (Oct. 28).
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NASA won't cancel Psyche asteroid mission, targets October 2023 launch
NASA will continue to develop its troubled Psyche asteroid mission, with the aim of launching it in October 2023 — a year later than planned.
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Watch NASA demolish one of its buildings in Alabama on Saturday
NASA will destroy one of its buildings at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama on Saturday morning (Oct. 29), and you can watch it live.
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Listen to the terrifying rumble of Earth's magnetic field being assaulted by a solar storm
If you're seeking something unsettling from space this October, this audio track provides a disturbing sonic representation of the Earth's magnetic field under attack.
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Next-generation inflatable Mars landing gear to get a test during launch next week
Technology that could help humanity land heavy hardware on Mars will get an in-space test early next week.
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James Webb Space Telescope snaps new, super-spooky image of Pillars of Creation
The James Webb Space Telescope pulled a creepy trick in a new image of the Pillars of Creation: making the stars "disappear" by focusing on a different wavelength of light.
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Venus-bound NASA instrument preparing to brave the harsh atmosphere
NASA scientists are preparing to paint the most detailed picture to date of the atmosphere of Venus when the aptly named DAVINCI mission drops a probe to the planet's surface.
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Watch Europe's Solar Orbiter get up close and personal with the sun's corona (video)
The European Solar Orbiter spacecraft took the highest-resolution video ever of the upper layer of the sun's atmosphere, the corona.
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International Space Station: Live updates
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.
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SpaceX astronaut missions for NASA: Crew-4 landing updates
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-4 and Crew-5 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.
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Most UFOs are 'Chinese surveillance' drones and 'airborne clutter,' Pe
The U.S. government has officially started to explain some of the most infamous UFO encounters of the last decade, with China and weather balloons as top offenders.
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Problems with NASA asteroid mission Psyche delay Venus probe's launch to 2031
A NASA Venus mission will have to wait at least three more years to launch due to issues with the agency's Psyche asteroid probe.
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'Andor' episode 8 continues its amazing world-building and paints a terrifying view in 'Narkina 5'
If the title of 'Star Wars: Episode IV' is 'A New Hope' then the title of 'Andor' episode VII should be 'Abandon All Hope.'
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Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight delayed to April 2023
The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed back by two additional months, to April 2023.
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Rocket Lab launches Swedish satellite but fails to catch booster with helicopter
Rocket Lab launched a Swedish research satellite to orbit today (Nov. 4) but didn't manage to snag the returning booster with a helicopter.
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SpaceX's next Falcon Heavy rocket launch may fly before Christmas
The next SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch date is up in the air, but the most optimistic projections have Viasat-3 flying in December. A Space Force payload is just behind, in 2023.
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Best camera phone 2022: Smartphones with stargazing capabilities
Check out our recommended best camera phones for taking pictures and recording videos on a smartphone.
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China's latest giant rocket debris crash blasted by US and European space chiefs
The heads of NASA and the European Space Agency have issued statements condemning the latest example of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket booster falling to Earth in an uncontrolled reentry.
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Best Lego Star Wars sets 2022
The best Lego Star Wars sets from a galaxy far, far away (also available in your nearest Lego store)
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Estes launches SpaceX Falcon 9 as new fly and display model rocket
A new Estes' SpaceX Falcon 9 with Crew Dragon model rocket is ready to launch and land just like the real vehicle on which it is based.
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Branson blues? Challenges face Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic may be sued by shareholders, a media report suggests, while Virgin Orbit is bleeding cash ahead of its first launch from the United Kingdom.
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China just test-fired the engine for its huge new moon and Mars rocket
China has completed a first hot fire test of a fully-assembled powerful new engine that could power new launch vehicles and boost the country's space capabilities.
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Astronomers spot the exposed inner core of an 'oddball' star by accident
By sheer chance, astronomers have spotted the stripped core of a star that was once 12 times the mass of the sun during a stage of stellar evolution that lasts the blink of a cosmic eye.
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Eclipsed Blood Moon looms over NASA's Artemis 1 rocket (photos)
NASA's huge Artemis 1 moon rocket stares up at its blood-red target in amazing lunar eclipse photos posted by the space agency today (Nov. 8).
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NASA's last space shuttle cabin trainer lands at Lone Star Flight Museum
The last of NASA's space shuttle crew cabin mockups to leave the training room floor has arrived at its new home, the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston.
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NASA astronaut votes from space bunk bed for Election Day 2022
NASA astronaut Josh Cassada voted in the U.S. midterms from a bunk bed aboard the International Space Station, joining an elite cadre of people who cast their ballots from orbit.
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James Webb Space Telescope could search for 'laughing gas' to find alien life
An alternative biosignature on alien planets could be the same chemical that makes laughing gas.
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James Webb Space Telescope's supercold camera bounces back from glitch
The James Webb Space Telescope's supercold camera MIRI is back in full science mode after a technical problem on its grating wheel forced scientists to halt some observations.
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Scientists launched seeds into space to create climate-resistant super varieties
Scientists have sent a batch of seeds to the International Space Station to create new strains of agricultural plants resistant to climate change.
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Sweet launch system: Celebrity chef Duff Goldman makes NASA SLS rocket-shaped cake
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) was not the only mega-moon rocket to recently roll out at the agency's Florida spaceport — albeit the other was considerably smaller and much more tasty.
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US military's X-37B space plane lands, ending record-breaking mystery
The space plane touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center today (Nov. 12) after 908 days in orbit — more than four months longer than any previous X-37B flight.
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SpaceX rocket launches 2 big telecom satellites on record-tying 14th mission
SpaceX launched two heavy telecom satellites for Intelsat on Saturday (Nov. 12), using a Falcon 9 rocket flying on its record-tying 14th mission.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates
See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.
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Watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch on Nov. 16 online for free
Watch NASA's Artemis 1 mission launch for free online. Our livestream guide tells you how you can watch the launch of the iconic Artemis 1 mission.
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Space photos: The most amazing images this week!
The Hubble Space Telescope observes puffs from newborn stars, NASA tests a Mars landing shield and pink auroras appear to a lucky group of tourists. These are some of this week's top photos.
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The top space stories of the week!
NASA stays on course for an Artemis I launch next week, astronomers spot the exposed core of a massive star and a total lunar eclipse dazzles skywatchers across the world. These are some of this week's top stories.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 37 —Rise of the megarockets
On today's This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik launch into today's new era of megarockets for Artemis 1, Starship and more!
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First upcycled socks worn in space inspire astronaut's new limited edition footwear
Now you can dress like an astronaut, or at least your feet can, with limited edition socks of the Osom Brand style used by Doug Hurley on the International Space Station.
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Watch for fireballs as the Northern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight (Nov. 12)
The Taurid meteor shower created as Earth passes through debris left behind by the comet Encke peaks on Saturday Nov. 12 with an increased opportunity to see a bright fireball erupt in the sky.
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