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The 26th Annual International Mars Society Convention will start Oct. 5. Here's how you can watch online.

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NASA will launch rockets into the annular solar eclipse's shadow on Oct. 14
A NASA mission called APEP will launch three sounding rockets into the annular solar eclipse to measure changes in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature of the ionosphere.

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AI is already helping astronomers make incredible discoveries. Here's how
Scientists worldwide are already using artificial intelligence and machine learning to sort through huge amounts of data, suggesting that the future of astronomy belongs to AI.

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OSIRIS-REx watched its asteroid sample capsule head toward Earth (photos)
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe captured photos during the release of its return capsule last month, preserving the historic moment for posterity.

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Astroscale gets up to $80 million for space junk inspection mission
Astroscale just scored up to $80 million from the Japanese government to develop a demonstration mission that will study a large, dead satellite in orbit.

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Russia pinpoints cause of Luna-25 moon lander's failure
Russia's Luna-25 lander crashed into the moon in August because an onboard control unit failed to shut the spacecraft's thrusters off at the right time, investigators found.

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SpaceX poised to launch its 70th mission of the year tonight
SpaceX plans to launch 22 of its Starlink internet satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket tonight (Oct. 4), on the company's 70th orbital mission of the year.

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The James Webb Space Telescope shines in trailer for new IMAX film 'Deep Sky' (video)
A new trailer for the IMAX documentary "Deep Sky" promises jaw-dropping cosmic shots of the revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope and the groundbreaking images it has already produced.

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NASA wants a 'lunar freezer' for its Artemis moon missions
NASA has issued a request for "lunar freezer" designs that can safely store materials taken from the moon during planned Artemis program missions.

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Up close with Intuitive Machine's Nova-C lunar lander before it leaves for the moon
The first lunar lander to be built in Houston is ready to leave Space City for the moon. Intuitive Machines offered a close-up look at its Nova-C before it ships to Florida for its launch.

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SpaceX plans to loft 22 of its Starlink broadband satellites early Monday morning (Oct. 9) on the second half of a launch doubleheader.

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Celebrate Life Day with Marvel Comics' batch of special 'Star Wars' variant covers
Marvel Comics shares four new 'Star Wars' Life Day covers from Mike Del Mundo and Rod Reis.

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SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites tonight in 1st of back-to-back missions
SpaceX is set to launch 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida tonight (Oct. 8) on the first leg of a spaceflight doubleheader for the company.

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How do astronomers know the age of the planets and stars?
Measuring the ages of planets and stars helps scientists understand when they formed and how they change – and, in the case of planets, if life has had time to have evolved on them.

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A comet explosion may have started agriculture in Syria 12,800 years ago
A fragmented comet that exploded in Earth's atmosphere initiated the first-ever farming village in Syria, according to new research.

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'Starfield' is an inspiring odyssey that could rekindle mainstream interest in space exploration
Bethesda's latest open-world video game 'Starfield' takes us for a fantastic ride among the stars and plants seeds of curiosity and belief in science.

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All solar eclipses will be 'rings of fire' in the distant future. Here's why
There will come a time 1.21 billion years from now when the phenomenon of a total eclipse of the sun will become an impossibility.

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Annular solar eclipse 2023: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.

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Star-studded snake-like galaxy shines in gorgeous Hubble Telescope photo
A new Hubble Space Telescope image shines a spotlight on a faraway snake-like galaxy whose swirling arms feature new and old stars.

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Space telescope images star on new ESA-endorsed Swatch watches
Now you can select your favorite swath of the universe and display it on it your wrist, thanks to a new collaboration between Swatch and the European Space Agency.

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NASA announced that Boeing's commercial crew vehicle, Starliner, will not carry astronauts in a test flight until at least April 2024. Its first operational flight is also delayed into 2025.

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1st evidence of giant exoplanet collision afterglow explains unusual eclipse
Astronomers have observed two super-Earths colliding in a faraway system for the first time, suggesting such violent impacts are not limited to very young cosmic neighborhoods.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket poised to launch Psyche metal asteroid mission (photos)
SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket is standing tall on the launch pad ahead of the planned Friday (Oct. 13) liftoff of NASA's Psyche metal asteroid mission.

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South Korea set to finalize cancellation of launch contracts with Russia
International sanctions imposed against Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine mean that a pair of satellites due to fly on Russian rockets in 2022 will need to find a new route to space.

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A leak on the ISS canceled his spacewalk. But an astronaut says that was the right call
European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen was supposed to step into space Oct. 12. Now facing a delayed spacewalk, he said that was the right call.

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Mysterious magnetism in Apollo moon rocks is natural in origin, new study finds
New research finds spaceflight does not adversely affect moon rock magnetism, disproving one of two major oppositions to the moon dynamo theory.

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India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory on course for its sunny parking spot 1 million miles from Earth
India's first solar observatory has made a trajectory correction maneuver to ensure it is on course for a special point in space where it will observe the sun.

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Annular solar eclipse 2023: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.

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Rocket booster parts arrive in LA to stand up space shuttle Endeavour exhibit
They may not be as iconic as Endeavour or as large as the orbiter's external tank, but the sight of twin rockets moving through the streets of Los Angeles was enough to once again draw a crowd.

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Follow the annular solar eclipse this week with SkySafari
Popular astronomy app SkySafari has added a special set of features for tracking and viewing this week's annular solar eclipse, available for iOS users.

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Almost twice as big (but half as massive) as Jupiter, WASP-17b burns at a temperature of 1,500 degrees Celsius.

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AI just spotted its 1st supernova. Could it replace human explosion hunters?
AI has spotted and classified its first supernova explosion, a breakthrough that could allow astronomers to spend more time investigating the origins of these stellar explosions and how they proceed.

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Evidence for 'Planet 9' may actually show our theory of gravity is incomplete
Evidence pointing toward the possible existence of “Planet 9” lurking at the edge of the solar system may actually mean we need to revise our recipe for gravity.

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'For All Mankind' Season 4 hopes to get audiences excited about space
The crew from 'For All Mankind' met with Space.com at NYCC 2023 to discuss how the show merges real space history with imaginative sci-fi concepts.

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Axiom Space's 3rd private astronaut crew ready for ISS mission in 2024
The Ax-3 mission is on track with its training, and the four commercial astronauts are excited for launch in early 2024, they told reporters during a briefing Oct. 16.

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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' takes center stage at NYCC 2023
The 'Star Trek' Universe panel at NYCC 2023 spent most of its time on 'Lower Decks,' sparing a few minutes to let fans know that 'Prodigy,' 'Discovery,' and a few other shows are all on track.

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Future Mars astronauts may chomp on Earth's tiniest flowering plant to survive
Watermeal is Earth’s smallest flowering plant found floating in pinhead-sized clumps. It could have a big impact on space exploration, providing food and oxygen for future astronauts.

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What the 'ring of fire' eclipse looked like from the home of ancient solar astronomy
Eclipse-chasers and archaeo-astronomers flocked to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico to see annularity from the home of the famous 'Rock of the Sun' petroglyph.

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Scientists want to make moon roads by blasting lunar soil with sunlight
Lunar dust can be a hazard for off-world rovers — so scientists are suggesting we create a road system on the moon.

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Total solar eclipse April 2024: 8 top tips for planning your trip
A total solar eclipse will be visible across the Americas on April 8, 2024. Here are some top tips to get the most out of your eclipse viewing experience.

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 21 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California early Saturday morning (Oct. 21).

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'The Right Stuff' at 40: Director Philip Kaufman on chasing demons in the sky to make a true American classic (exclusive)
Space.com has an exclusive interview with director Philip Kaufman for the 40th anniversary of "The Right Stuff," a legendary film chronicling the birth of NASA's crewed space program.

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NASA's Lucy probe will fly by a 'dinky' asteroid on Nov. 1. Here's what to expect (video)
A new NASA video explains what will happen when the space agency's Lucy probe flies by the space rock Dinkinesh on Nov. 1, in a test ahead of its trek to the Trojan asteroids in Jupiter's orbit.

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Dark energy may allow black holes to live in 'perfect pair' binaries
Binary black holes are believed to inevitably spiral together, but dark energy and the expanding universe could help them maintain a safe distance and mimic a single black hole.

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Home of the world's most powerful telescopes joins the fight against light pollution
Improved lighting standards coming into force across the whole of Chile will protect astronomy observations, public health and wildlife.

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Watch NASA's VIPER moon rover conquer a lunar 'obstacle course' (video)
NASA engineers created a simulated lunar environment, including large rocks, steep slopes and deep craters, to test the mobility of a new moon rover prototype called VIPER.

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Astronomers have learned lots about the universe − but how do they study astronomical objects too distant to visit?
What astronomers can measure using telescopes is not what we really want to know – instead, we calculate the properties we're interested in studying by observing and interpreting apparent properties from afar.

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Join Chewbacca in the forests of Kashyyyk in 'Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees'
A sneak peek at Insight Editions' "Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees," a new all-ages book from Insight Editions available on Nov. 28.

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India launching test flight tonight for future Gaganyaan astronaut mission: Watch it live
India will conduct a historic test of its Gaganyaan crew module tonight (Oct. 20), and you can watch the liftoff live.

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Potensic Atom drone review
The Potensic Atom has set a new benchmark for what we can expect from low-cost beginner drone models thanks to impressive features and functionality.

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The first efforts toward simulating all components of the universe fail to resolve the S8 tension. Is the standard theory of cosmology in trouble?

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US Space Force's 1st official painting shows military space plane intercepting adversary satellite
United States Space Operations Command revealed its first official painting, which depicts a "futuristic intercept vehicle" engaging an adversary satellite in orbit above Earth.

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter aces longest Mars flight in 18 months
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter traveled 1,901 feet (579 meters) during its 63rd Mars flight, which took place last Thursday (Oct. 19).

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SpaceX inks landmark deal to launch European navigation satellites: report
SpaceX has signed a deal to loft up to four of Europe's Galileo navigation satellites over two launches in 2024, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Moon rocks blasted off the lunar surface could become near-Earth asteroids
The near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa was indeed ejected from the moon, a new study confirms, suggesting more lunar fragments dwell among near-Earth asteroids.

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Hubble Space Telescope reveals an unexpected galaxy trio (photo)
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a galaxy overshadowed by its larger, merging companions.

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Watch NASA test a 3D-printed rocket nozzle designed for deep space (video)
NASA recently conducted a hot-fire test of a new experimental rocket nozzle in order to test 3D printing techniques and new materials for hardware designed to reach deep space.

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What happens when neutron stars collide? Astronomers may finally know
When neutron stars collide, heavy elements like gold can be forged in the extremely violent aftermath. But what else can 3D simulations of the event show us?

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China recruits Pakistan and Belarus for its planned moon base
Pakistan and Belarus just became partners on the International Lunar Research Station, which China aims to build on the moon in the 2030s.

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Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' space opera scores prequel series from Titan Comics, 'House of the Bloodaxe'
A first look at Titan Comics' 'Rebel Moon' prequel series, 'Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe.'

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is poised to launched 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (Oct. 29), the first of two planned missions for the day.

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Full Hunter's Moon lunar eclipse, last eclipse of 2023, an early Halloween treat for stargazers (photos)
A lunar eclipse visible to potentially millions of stargazers across the Eastern Hemisphere on Saturday offered an early skywatching treat before Halloween.

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Full Hunter's Moon puts on a spooky display today with partial lunar eclipse
The Full Hunter's Moon lunar eclipse will occur today at 2:01 p.m. EDT (1801 GMT) and will be visible to observers across Africa, Europe, Asia and parts of Western Australia.

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NASA rocket to study star-forming supernova remnant on Oct. 29
On Sunday (Oct. 29), a NASA sounding rocket will study the life cycle of stars in the stunning Cygnus Loop.

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Drinkware with a twist of space history: New 'Milestones in Space' glass tumblers
Space enthusiasts, get out your favorite powdered orange drink, because a new set of Chop Shop glass tumblers is bringing space history back to your kitchen cabinet (or basement bar).

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Supermassive black hole seen spinning ropes of plasma like a cosmic spider
A supermassive black hole is spinning a 570-light-year-long, twisted rope at near-light speed — and scientists caught the action.

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Infrared aurora on Uranus confirmed for the 1st time
After nearly 40 years of searching, astronomers have now spotted the infrared northern lights on Uranus.

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'Deep learning' could shed new light on supernova explosions — and our cosmic origins
Scientists have turned to deep learning to speed up the simulation of supernovas, which could shed light on galaxy formation and evolution.

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The next 4 to 5 years will be 'most favorable' for aurora sightings. Here's why
Want to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) or the southern lights (aurora australis)? Good news — The next four to five years will provide optimal conditions for some dazzling displays.

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If Venus had Earth-like plate tectonics in its distant past, did it have life too?
New research suggests the solar system's hottest planet, Venus, could have had Earth-like plate tectonics billions of years ago, opening up the possibility that this hellish once hosted life.

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NASA's Lucy mission is set to visit several asteroids over 12 years, and the probe just successfully flew by target number one.

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Virgin Galactic set to launch Galactic 05 mission with research duo on Nov. 2
A pair of well-known scientists are flying on Virgin Galactic's fifth commercial mission, Galactic 05. The company's VSS Unity spaceplane and VMS Eve carrier aircraft are set to take off Thursday morning (Nov. 2).

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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 astronauts complete 4th-ever all-female spacewalk outside International Space Station
NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara completed their first spacewalk together outside of the International Space Station, the fourth all-female EVA (extravehicular activity) in history.

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Future moon astronauts may 3D-print their supplies using lunar minerals
Microgravity 3D printing using a precious mineral abundant on the moon could help astronauts build on-demand supplies, shield themselves from UV radiation and even refine water, new study shows.

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Where will the April 2024 total solar eclipse be visible from?
On April 8, 2024, North America will experience a partial solar eclipse, but from parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada it will be possible to experience totality.

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SpaceX, NASA delay CRS-29 cargo launch to International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the next Dragon cargo spacecraft launch to the International Space Station by two days, to Nov. 7 for extra preparations.

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Early Black Friday deal: Top Celestron telescope nearly $100 off
The Celestron Astro Fi 102 features in our best telescopes guide and it's currently the lowest price we've seen in years ahead of Black Friday.

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A chunk of the 'protoplanet' that made the moon may be stuck near Earth's core
The newborn Earth was struck by a Mars-size rock that helped create the moon, and the impact may have left behind continent-size remnants of the rock near Earth's core, a new study finds.

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Chicxulub asteroid impact created 2-year cloud of dust that may have killed the dinosaurs
Rocks formed during the Chicxulub asteroid impact reveal fine dust particles were main drivers of the global winter which led to extinction of 75% of Earth's species.

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A new video shows the Artemis 2 moon mission's boosters under assembly. The solid rocket boosters are being made at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ahead of the 2024 launch with four astronauts.

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NASA's SWOT satellite maps nearly of all Earth's water (video)
Data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite was used to map surface heights of the planet's oceans and freshwater lakes and rivers.

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Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.

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SpaceX Artist-in-Residence on painting spacecraft and Starlink satellites: 'The machine is my patron' (exclusive)
An exclusive interview with SpaceX Artist-in-Residence Agnieszka Pilat

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Netherlands, Iceland sign Artemis Accords for moon exploration
The Netherlands and Iceland have signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration pact to 31.

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The 'safe' threshold for global warming will be passed in just 6 years, scientists say
New research suggests we have just six years left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and two decades to keep temperatures below the 2 C threshold in the Paris Agreement.

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Track the ISS with NASA's new 'Spot the Station' mobile app
NASA just rolled out its new 'Spot the Station' free mobile app for iOS and Android.

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James Webb Space Telescope could soon solve mysteries of the Milky Way's heart
To understand how galaxies evolve, astronomers want to use JWST to peer into the Milky Way's core.

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Meet 'Tenacity:' Sierra Space unveils 1st Dream Chaser space plane (photos)
Sierra Space marked a historic achievement with the completion of its first Dream Chaser space plane, which could launch as soon as April 2024.

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Smithsonian debuts 1st display of asteroid Bennu sample brought back by OSIRIS-REx
A sizable crowd turned out to see a small rock as the Smithsonian debuted the first display of a piece of the asteroid Bennu from the sample recently brought back by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission.

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NASA's first robotic moon rover is ready for final assembly and testing, and you can watch engineers bring the lunar explorer to life.

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Virgin Galactic to ground its VSS Unity space plane next year: report
Virgin Galactic plans to pause flights with its VSS Unity suborbital space plane next year to ramp up work on its next-generation 'Delta class' vehicles.

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Mars, Earth, or deep space? ESA narrows down finalists for a future space mission
After a rigorous selection process, ESA has arrived at three medium-sized space mission ideas for the future. Before the winner is selected, read on to decide your favorite.

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1st black hole ever imaged by humans has twisted magnetic fields and scientists are thrilled
Observations from the Event Horizon Telescope show that the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy M87 has twisted magnetic fields that help matter and light escape from the immense gravity in its vicinity.

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Frank Borman, Apollo 8 astronaut who led first flight to the moon, dies at 95
Former NASA astronaut Frank Borman, who in 1968 led the first mission to fly humans to the moon, has died. Borman lifted off twice: on the Gemini 7 mission in 1965 and Apollo 8 into lunar orbit.

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Powerful new thrusters for NASA's moon-orbiting Gateway space station get a test (photo)
The propulsion system for NASA's planned moon-orbiting Gateway space station has been undergoing qualification testing at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

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James Webb Space Telescope gets ready for the holidays with a cosmic Christmas Tree (image)
The James Webb Space Telescope used a galaxy as a cosmic magnifying glass to find transient objects in the "Christmas Tree" cluster, a Winter Wonderland of even more galaxies.

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Build your own AI-powered Perseverance Mars rover with this new DIY kit
A new robotics kit is coming for DIYers out there, but this one has an out of this world twist: It's a miniature robotic replica of the NASA Mars Perseverance rover.

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Astronauts might be able to grow plants on the moon, thanks to a few Earth microbes
Microbes could help unlock vital nutrients in lunar soil to one day help farms sustain astronaut crews on the moon, a new study reports.

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Between Venus' atmospheric currents, a layer of reactive oxygen
Scientists found atomic oxygen buried between two dominant currents in the hellish planet's atmosphere.

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Researchers are taking seriously the idea that our first evidence of life elsewhere in the cosmos may come in the form of alien technology.

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I've been a space reporter for 23 years and Starfield's Constellation Edition is an epic Apollo-era treat (video)
With its clear NASA-inspired touches and real-world versions of game devices, Starfield's Constellation Edition is a must-have for space gamers.

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Watch the epic new trailer for Netflix's upcoming sci-fi film 'Rebel Moon' (video)
Netflix releases a new trailer and poster for Zack Snyder's highly anticipated sci-fi film "Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire."

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The Predator franchise is due for a big comeback following the success of 'Prey'
The last Predator movie, Prey, was a hit last year on Hulu and Disney Plus. However, the legendary sci-fi IP isn't getting the same attention as Alien.

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AI chemist finds molecule to make oxygen on Mars after sifting through millions
Scientists want to split Martian water to make oxygen. They're employing AI to light the way.

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'The Expanse' authors to launch epic new space opera 'The Mercy of Gods' in August 2024
A first look and description of James S.A. Corey's upcoming sci-fi novel, "The Mercy of Gods," from the authors of 'The Expanse.'

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Chickasaw astronaut 'signs' patches for Native American girls' Space Camp fund
The first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly into space is helping inspire a new generation of Native American girls to possibly to do the same with a limited edition emblem.

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Is the vacuum of space truly empty?
Even though the density of interstellar space is billions of times lower than even our emptiest human-made vacuum chambers, it's not 100% percent empty.

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Astronomers pierce cosmic dust of 'Jewel Bug Nebula' to study anatomy of a dying star
The new spectrograph, named IGRINS-2, will probe regions of star-birth and star-death, as well as observe exoplanets and track the evolution of galaxies.

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'Lego Space: 1978-1992' takes off for a brick-filled blast from the past
A preview of Dark Horse Books' "Lego Space: 1978-1992," arriving on Nov. 14

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida tonight (Nov. 17), the first of two planned Starlink launches this weekend.

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The universe is expanding faster than theory predicts – physicists are searching for new ideas that might explain the mismatch
The universe is not just expanding – its rate of expansion is accelerating. And that expansion rate is even faster than the leading theory predicts it should be, leaving cosmologists puzzled.

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Quantum chemistry experiment on ISS creates exotic 5th state of matter
Researchers created a quantum gas containing two types of atoms on the ISS, in a first for space-based research.

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The 'Star Wars' universe celebrates Life Day today with red robes, glowing orbs and goodwill
Space.com's guide to "Star Wars" Life Day and its affirmative roots as a traditional Wookiee holiday.

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.

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This solar eruption was so powerful it warped the sun's magnetic field (video)
Satellites observed a coronal mass ejection on Wednesday (Nov. 15), capturing a bright burst of super-hot plasma that warped the sun's magnetic field.

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Volcanic 'Devil Comet' erupts with its biggest blast yet as it races toward Earth
An icy volcanic comet that is three times as large as Mount Everest, nicknamed the "Devil Comet," erupted again Nov. 14. This is the fourth explosive event for 12P/Pons-Brooks since July 2023.

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'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 2 review: A brilliant exploration of the haves and have-nots on Mars
Season 4 finds its groove with a story about divisions on the Happy Valley base — and the importance of a fast internet connection.

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Satellites watch lava flows of Italy's Mount Etna volcano eruption (image)
Sicily's Mount Etna volcano erupted on Nov. 12, and ESA satellites caught the event in infrared.

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April 2024 total solar eclipse viewing events: Parties, festivals and more
Celebrate April's total solar eclipse with these 10 awesome viewing events, parties and festivals.

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Get the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo for $699 at Amazon in this amazing Black Friday deal — including RC controller, 3 batteries and a carry bag.

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SpaceX set to launch 23 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight
SpaceX plans to launch 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida tonight (Nov. 21), just a few days after its epic Starship liftoff.

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NASA instrument on ISS identifies more than 750 greenhouse gas sources
NASA's EMIT instrument is turning into an important tool in combating climate change.

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'Stellar vampires' may feed on hidden stars in their systems
New research suggests massive "vampire" stars exist in triple star systems.

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space
The Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser on its way to a metal asteroiod, in a test that could help speed up science transmissions across the solar system.

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Everything we know about 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
Caesar is gone, but ape civilizations are emerging in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' Here's everything we know about this new start for the movie series.

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Canadian Space Agency will announce new astronaut assignments Nov. 22. Here's how to watch it live.
The Canadian Space Agency will announce new astronaut assignments on Nov. 22, just 6 months after astronaut Jeremy Hansen received a moon mission for Artemis 2.

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See SpaceX's Starship ignite all 33 1st-stage engines in fiery test-flight photos
SpaceX shared incredible photos from the second test flight of its Starship megarocket over the weekend, including views of its 33 first-stage Raptor engines igniting for liftoff.

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Japan's ispace unveils micro rover for its 2nd moon mission
Tokyo-based spaceflight company ispace just unveiled a mini rover that will fly on its next moon landing mission next year.

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James Webb Space Telescope discovers 'Cosmic Vine' of 20 connected galaxies in the early universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a massive chain of 20 galaxies in the early universe, raising questions about the formation of the largest structures in the cosmos.

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Lego's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale has given us a 30% saving on the Monkie Kid's Galactic Explorer playset.

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This Lego City Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions Black Friday deal is out of this world
Get $15 off this interactive Lego City Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions set this Black Friday weekend.

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Save 30% on this fun Lego Monkie Kid space playset this Black Friday weekend
Lego is offering 30% off the Monkie Kid Chang'e Moon Cake Factory playset in its Black Friday sale.

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Lego City's Lunar Research Base is 20% off for Black Friday
Black Friday Lego deals haven't finished just because we're into the weekend and you can still get 20% off the Lego City Lunar Research Base.

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Save 20% on this Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter LEGO set for Black Friday weekend
Save on this repurposed version of a Star Wars classic ship as part of Amazon's Black Friday deals.

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Save $145 on the Sky-Watcher Classic 250P telescope this Black Friday weekend
This premium Sky-Watcher telescope has had its price slashed by more than 15% in the Black Friday weekend sales.

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Astronomical savings on the Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P this Black Friday weekend
The Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P collapsible telescope has been reduced by almost 15% at B&H Photo Video this Black Friday weekend.

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Top 10 Best camera deals we've spotted: Black Friday weekend 2023
Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on cameras as we move from Black Friday to Cyber Monday 2023.

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There's a huge 55% saving on this Celestron NexStar telescope this Black Friday weekend
Originally $1,998, the Celestron NexStar 6SE 150mm f/10 GoTo telescope is just $899 in the Black Friday weekend sale.

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Top 10 best binoculars deals we've spotted: Black Friday weekend 2023
Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on binoculars as we move from Black Friday to Cyber Monday 2023.

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NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli watched Russia's Progress MS-23 cargo ship burn up in Earth's atmosphere just hours after it undocked from the International Space Station.

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Watch Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket fire its engines in new timelapse video
A newly released video from the European Space Agency highlights a recent wet dress rehearsal for the space agency's new heavy-lift launch vehicle, and its 7-minute hot fire engine test.

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts autograph their own rocket 1 year before launch
Just one year before flying around the moon, the Artemis 2 astronauts autographed a part of the massive lunar rocket that will send them aloft in late 2024.

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China releases 1st images of complete Tiangong space station (photos)
The crew of China's Shenzhou 16 mission captured incredible images of the Tiangong Space Station as they departed on their way back to Earth.

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Satellites watch world's largest iceberg break away from Antarctica (photos)
The world's largest iceberg, known as A23a, has broken loose and is moving past the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula in new satellite images from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission.

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Firefly Aerospace's new rocket engine spouts green flames in 1st 'hot fire' test (photo)
Firefly Aerospace shared a photo of the first hot fire test of its new Miranda engine, slated for use aboard the upcoming Antares 330 rocket being developed along with Northrop Grumman.

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Scientists just found a planet-forming disk beyond our Milky Way for the 1st time — yes, they're thrilled
Astronomers have spotted an accretion disk feeding matter to a young star and helping it grow in a galaxy outside the Milky Way for the first time.

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This rare exoplanet system has 6 'sub-Neptunes' with mathematically perfect orbits
A newfound, and impressively well-maintained, planetary system full of sub-Neptunes could reveal why our solar system lacks such a world.

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Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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Elon Musk, Israel agree on use of SpaceX Starlink satellite internet in Gaza
Elon Musk traveled to Israel on Monday (Nov. 27) and met with Israeli government officials, reaching an agreement about the use of Starlink internet satellites in Gaza.

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