Pictures from space! Our image of the day
The creamy swirl of Typhoon Mindulle can be seen in this image taken by Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide from the International Space Station.
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Mercury flyby tonight: Europe's BepiColombo spacecraft to attempt its 1st swing past the planet
The Mercury-bound probe BepiColombo will take its first look at its target planet tonight from an incredibly close distance of only 124 miles (200 kilometers).
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Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best
From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, here’s all the Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best. Now enjoy the greatest moments from a galaxy far, far away.
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Luminar AI review
Luminar AI speeds up workflow and improves photographs simultaneously with a flick of a button but also appeals to purist editors with traditional toolsets
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Superbright aurora lights up Earth's night side in incredible image from space
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured a stunning new photo of the luminous green and red lights of an aurora hugging clouds swirling around Earth's night side.
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Rokinon/Samyang 14mm f/2.8 lens review
The Rokinon/Samyang 14mm f/2.8 lens is an ultrawide lens that’s not very expensive and is a great choice for astrophotography.
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Adobe Photoshop review
Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 is the world’s most powerful image editor, working across desktop, iPad, and a free mobile app for a complete experience.
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Best stargazing apps 2021
We've tried, tested and ranked the best stargazing apps for both Android and iOS.
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Climate change is making Earth dimmer
Earth is reflecting less light as its climate continues to change, new research suggests.
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Stinky 'mushball' hailstones on Uranus may explain an atmospheric anomaly there (and on Neptune, too)
A recent discovery of giant ammonia-rich hailstones, dubbed mushballs, on Jupiter might explain why Uranus and Neptune seem to have no ammonia in their atmospheres.
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World Space Week 2021 honors women in space: How to join the celebration online and in person
This year's World Space Week kicks off Monday (Oct. 4), bringing people together from around the world to celebrate women in space with a variety of events and interactive learning activities.
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Night sky, October 2021: What you can see this month [maps]
Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2021 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
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The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when)
Here's how to see planets visible in October's night sky.
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The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in October
A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips.
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The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Amazon Prime in October
Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on.
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Astrophotography time-lapse tips
Create your own astrophotography time-lapse videos by following these simple tips.
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Canon EOS 6D Review: Is it still one of the best cameras for astrophotography?
The Canon EOS 6D is a veteran in the DSLR range and perennially popular thanks to its build quality, affordability, and low light capabilities. It’s a decent choice if you’re looking for a budget full frame system.
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Despite complaints, NASA won't rename James Webb Space Telescope: report
NASA won't rename its highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope, despite complaints that the moniker honors a man complicit in anti-gay discrimination.
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Skittles is giving away a zero gravity flight to test out limited 'Zero-G' candies
Three months after certifying that their candies are "guaranteed to actually float while in space," Skittles is offering one fan the chance to test it out for themselves.
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NASA to reveal new Jupiter atmosphere discovery Thursday
The agency's Juno spacecraft has a starring role.
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NASA's DART spacecraft, humanity's first asteroid defense mission, less than one month from launch
NASA is less than one month away from launching humanity's first-ever asteroid-deflecting mission, known as DART, short for "Double Asteroid Redirection Test."
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China launches 40th orbital rocket mission of 2011, a new record: report
China's set a new national record for rocket launches today (Oct. 27) with a satellite launch from the Gobi Desert.
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Crew-3 astronauts excited to ride SpaceX's Dragon on Halloween
The next riders of SpaceX's Dragon are excited to strap into the capsule and blast into space.
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You can watch Russia launch a new space station cargo ship tonight. Here's how.
Three tons of supplies, food and equipment will fly to the International Space Station tonight.
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Best lenses for astrophotography
Our selection of the best lenses for astrophotography will help you get the most out of your camera when shooting the night sky.
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Every mission to the moon
A list of every moon mission with a few mission highlights.
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This 12-in-1 solar powered robot STEM kit is 35% off at Amazon now
This 190-piece set allows people to build 12 different robots, all of which can be solar powered.
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Disney's 1st trailer for 'Lightyear,' a Buzz Lightyear origin story, looks amazing
Disney and Pixar just launched the first teaser trailer for a new origin story of Buzz Lightyear and it's packed with stunning space action.
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SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut mission for NASA: Live updates
SpaceX's next crewed launch for NASA will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-3 mission on Oct. 31 Liftoff is set for 2:21 a.m. EDT (0621 GMT). Known as Crew-3, the mission will mark SpaceX's fourth crewed spaceflight and will ferry NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron and European Space Agency Matthias Maurer on a six-month mission to the space station.
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China launches military satellite that will take aim at space junk
The launch was a 'complete success', although we don't know much about its mission yet.
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Wildfires burned Antarctica 75 million years ago, charcoal remnants reveal
Antarctica was warmer during the late Cretaceous period, a time when wildfire blazed through the region.
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L+600 and counting: ESA astronaut to be 600th person in space on SpaceX Crew-3 launch
A German astronaut is set to become the 600th person to enter space and he will do so flying with a U.S. astronaut who once came close to being number 500.
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ACDSee Photo Studio 2022 review
ACDSee Photo Studio 2022 is a digital asset manager, non-destructive batch editor and layers-based photo editor which offers three versions to suit a multitude of users
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Earth tipped on its side (and back again) in 'cosmic yo-yo' 84 million years ago
A new study has confirmed a longstanding theory that Earth's crust tilted to the side, and eventually back again, around 84 million years ago.
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Microbes could help future Mars explorers make rocket fuel and oxygen on the Red Planet
Future Mars astronauts could make rocket fuel on the Red Planet using air, water and sunlight, a new study finds. The technology could fuel the astronauts' flights back to Earth.
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Affinity Photo review
Affinity Photo is a powerful image editing solution for those wanting to opt-out of subscription life and actually own their licenses perpetually for a minimal upfront fee
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Crew-3 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of SpaceX's planned Halloween launch
Four astronauts were all smiles as they arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 26) ahead of SpaceX's third operational astronaut launch for NASA.
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New trailer for 'Don't Look Up' has us excited about Netflix's comet-i
The first teaser trailer for "Don't Look Up" has Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio as astronomers hoping to warn Earth of a comet impact.
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NASA's DART mission to smack an asteroid launches this week. Here's how to watch online.
There are live briefings, virtual launch opportunities and even a planetary defense campaign.
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NASA's DART mission will move an asteroid and change our relationship with the solar system
For billions of years, chaos and the laws of physics have governed our solar system; next year, humans will take the reins and purposefully, in a calculated strike, adjust the orbit of an asteroid.
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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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Full moon calendar 2021: When to see the next full moon
The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
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The top space stories of the week!
These are the top space stories this week from Space.com.
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Astronomers discover enormous 'barrier' separating the center of the Milky Way from the cosmic ray sea
Scientists studying cosmic rays near the galaxy's center discovered a strange 'barrier' keeping the fast-moving rays from entering the Milky Way's middle.
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Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship departs space station to conduct experiment in orbit
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus NG-16 cargo ship left the International Space Station today (Nov. 20) to carry out a new mission in orbit.
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Watch the 1st teaser for the live-action 'Halo' TV series from Paramount Plus
The first teaser trailer for the live-action 'Halo' series on Paramount Plus offers a tantalizing glimpse of Master Chief John-117.
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Zap! NASA readies a new laser test to speed up space communications
The mission was delayed two years but is launching during a new era of laser services.
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Watch the entire Beaver Moon lunar eclipse in 1 minute time-lapse
It was the longest partial eclipse in 580 years.
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Rocket Lab fishes Electron booster out of the sea (photos)
Rocket Lab recovered a first-stage booster during its successful launch on Wednesday (Nov. 17), taking another step toward rocket reuse.
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Astra rocket reaches orbit for 1st time on test flight for US military
Astra's 43-foot-tall (13 meters) Launch Vehicle 0007 made it to Earth orbit early Saturday (Nov. 20), notching a huge milestone for the California company.
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NASA wants to smash a spacecraft into an asteroid, but don't worry. Earth isn't at risk.
Later this month, NASA will launch a mission to smack an asteroid into a new orbit to prepare for the possibility that an asteroid in the future might threaten Earth. But don't worry.
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LightSail 2 solar sail is still soaring above Earth more than two years after launch
An experimental spacecraft testing solar sail space propulsion is still riding the sunbeams in Earth's orbit more than two and a half years after its launch.
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NASA's DART mission has a sequel. How Europe's HERA will explore an asteroid impact aftermath.
The Hera mission will follow NASA's DART asteroid-deflecting spacecraft to the binary space rock Didymos and detail the aftermath of DART's collision with the smaller of the two asteroids.
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Watch Ingenuity Mars helicopter soar in amazing new videos from Perseverance rover
Stunning new videos show NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity soaring through the Red Planet skies like never before.
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Save a whopping 40% the Fortnite Rocket Launcher in this early Black Friday deal from Best Buy
Blast away the competition with an epic early Black Friday Nerf deal on the Nerf Fortnite rocket launcher from best buy, now 40% off.
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Want to see Comet Leonard? Here are some telescope and binoculars reco
Comet Leonard is visible in binoculars and telescopes. Here are our recommendations on telescopes and binoculars to see the comet.
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Hubble telescope traces a spiral galaxy to chart our universe's expansion
Mapping celestial objects like this lets us figure out how fast they are moving relative to each other.
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NASA unveils 10 new astronaut candidates for future space station, moon missions
NASA revealed the members of its 2021 astronaut class, the 23rd group since 1959, who may someday help establish a sustainable presence on the moon.
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Astra to launch mission for NASA from Florida next month
Astra will launch a NASA mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in January, the California rocket builder announced on Monday (Dec. 6).
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Fuel leak delays Atlas V rocket launch to early Tuesday morning: Watch it live
A U.S. military mission will get off the ground Tuesday morning (Dec. 7) after a two-day delay, and you can watch the liftoff live.
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Watch the entire total solar eclipse of 2021 in just 1 minute! (time-lapse video)
A new video (available on YouTube in 4K) offers a stunning view of the 2021 solar eclipse that occurred on Saturday (Dec. 4).
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Watch the moon shine near Venus tonight on its way toward Saturn and Jupiter
Venus and the moon make a dazzling duo in the night sky tonight (Dec. 6), starting the moon's multi-day journey past a slew of planets.
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Watch NASA announce its next astronaut class in this webcast replay
NASA is ready to announce its next batch of astronaut candidates, and you can watch the event live on Monday, Dec. 6.
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Astronauts see only total solar eclipse of 2021 from space station (photos)
Astronauts at the International Space Station got a glimpse of the only total solar eclipse of 2021, which was otherwise only visible to a few lucky observers in Antarctica.
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NASA says SpaceX is only provider so far able to provide astronaut taxi rides
The company received three more mission orders for Crew Dragon as Boeing Starliner works to get off the ground.
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Astronaut's daughter packs father's space mementos for Blue Origin launch
Laura Shepard Churchley is bringing more than memories of her father on her Blue Origin launch into space. She has packed a few special items that not only made the trip before, but went to the moon.
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Best sci-fi movies of all time
Bring the universe to your screens with this ultimate list of the best sci-fi movies of all time.
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Military interest in the moon is ramping up
There is growing interest in protecting strategic assets in cislunar space, the realm between Earth and the moon.
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'Potentially hazardous' asteroid worth nearly $5 billion will pass by Earth this week, NASA says
The mineral-rich asteroid has an estimated worth of $4.71 billion.
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Newborn star (unsuccessfully) plays 'hide-and-seek' in gas cloud
A big gas jet helped Hubble spot the youngster.
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Massive simulation of the universe probes mystery of ghostly neutrinos
How do you test theories of the universe? By building gigantic supercomputers and simulating the evolution of the cosmos.
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Fortnite's Chapter 3 Battle Pass includes a moon-themed Ronin skin
Teasers suggest you will defend the multiverse in Season 3, Chapter 1 of the battle royale game.
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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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