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Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system

"Each interstellar comet brings a little bit of its history, its fossils, from elsewhere. "

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system

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From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality

Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality

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NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete

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You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war

NASA Force aims to recruit industry talent to the space agency for relatively short stints. Applications are open now in the wake of the Artemis 2 moon mission.

You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war

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'Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns

Astronomers have discovered that jets from a cannibalistic black hole are erupting with the power of 10, 000 suns.

'Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns

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600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600…

600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)

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Watch SpaceX launch advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force early on April 21

SpaceX will launch a new GPS satellite for the U. S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21), and you can watch the action live.

Watch SpaceX launch advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force early on April 21

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Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space — but it's in the wrong orbit

Blue Origin, the space launch company founded by Jeff Bezos, achieved a successful recovery of its first reused orbital-class rocket, but the payload it put in…

Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space — but it's in the wrong orbit

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Pragmata's tale of AI slop, humanity, & lunar conquest makes it the timeliest sci-fi game of the year

Capcom's new IP is a welcome throwback to simpler action games, but its story and themes are shockingly well-timed and refreshingly optimistic.

Pragmata's tale of AI slop, humanity, & lunar conquest makes it the timeliest sci-fi game of the year

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How the 'Project Hail Mary' book walks the line between hard and speculative science fiction… and why the film did not

Two different ways to tell the same story.

How the 'Project Hail Mary' book walks the line between hard and speculative science fiction… and why the film did not

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Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says

The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission — and what they learned bodes well for future…

Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says

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A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those…

A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

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Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals

"In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected. "

Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals

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SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesd…

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

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A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.

A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

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From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis

On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis

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Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious mo…

Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

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NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.

NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

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The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict

'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring. '

The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict

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Large Hadron Collider gives scientists their best look yet at conditions right after the Big Bang

The ALICE experiment at the world's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, has given scientists their best look yet at quark-gluon plas…

Large Hadron Collider gives scientists their best look yet at conditions right after the Big Bang

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'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts

NASA scientists are thrilled with the Artemis 2 astronauts' moon flyby observations — especially the micrometeor impact flashes they saw.

'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts

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Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026

The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.

Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026

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The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem

"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank. "

The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem

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'Project Hail Mary' sound designers used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's musical alien voice (interview)

'With the sound, we’re trying to paint a picture of what is Rocky's sonic soul. '

'Project Hail Mary' sound designers used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's musical alien voice (interview)

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Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs

Artemis 2 wake-up songs are mission control's way of starting the crew's day off with positivity. Here's the Spotify playlist.

Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs

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Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970.

Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)

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NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts will make a historic moon flyby today (April 6). Here's how it will happen, hour by hour.

NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)

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Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission have arrived at the moon. They entered the lunar sphere of influence early Monday morning (April 6).

Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space

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When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare'

The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions.

When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare'

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The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon isn't an astronaut — it's the space toilet

The on-again, off-again lunar loo allows astronauts to "go" at the moon like no one's gone before.

The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon isn't an astronaut — it's the space toilet

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby

Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space — Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the…

Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby

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Lego's educational space sets are a stellar way to teach kids about the basic physics of collisions and impacts

Won't somebody please think of the children?

Lego's educational space sets are a stellar way to teach kids about the basic physics of collisions and impacts

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

On Episode 204 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik bring it to you from Houston, as the Artemis 2 mission continues.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

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It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252, 757 miles (406, 773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 197…

It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

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Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to a rare group of sungrazing comets.

Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week

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NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

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2 bright planets light up April evenings — here's where and when to look

Venus and Jupiter dominate April's evening sky, while Mercury, Mars and Saturn linger in the dawn — here's how and when to spot them all.

2 bright planets light up April evenings — here's where and when to look

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April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission

The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.

April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission

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This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph

NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.

This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph

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NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why.

"It ain't about racism. It's about the human condition. "

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why.

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Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

A massive X1. 4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

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Watch SpaceX launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early on March 30

SpaceX will launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early Monday morning (March 30), and you can watch the action live.

Watch SpaceX launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early on March 30

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'We are ready': NASA still on track to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon April 1

NASA has a high degree of confidence that its historic Artemis 2 crewed moon mission will launch on time.

'We are ready': NASA still on track to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon April 1

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Kristen Stewart will play Sally Ride, the 1st American woman in space, as Amazon finally greenlights mini-series 'The Challenger'

In herTV series debut, 'The Twilight Saga' star will portray the first American woman in space.

Kristen Stewart will play Sally Ride, the 1st American woman in space, as Amazon finally greenlights mini-series 'The Challenger'

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'We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?

Four astronauts. Two countries. One destination: the moon.

'We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?

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Where should we send a real 'Hail Mary' spacecraft? A new study has the answers

A new atlas of 45 potentially habitable planets makes us think of the new film "Project Hail Mary, " based on the book by Andy Weir.

Where should we send a real 'Hail Mary' spacecraft? A new study has the answers

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Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon

The Astronauts for NASA's Artemis 2 mission to fly around the moon have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, just five days before their historic mi…

Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon

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Watch the BBC's Dr Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' and every episode of the classic Dr Who series on your travels with our exclusive NordVPN deal

With up to $513 off, a $50 Amazon voucher and four months free, you can watch the UNIT defend humanity against the Sea Devils from anywhere at a bargain price.

Watch the BBC's Dr Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' and every episode of the classic Dr Who series on your travels with our exclusive NordVPN deal

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Watch all your favorite sci-fi content like 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City' anywhere with this exclusive deal and get a free $50 Amazon Gift Card and 77% off NordVPN

With up to $513 off, a $50 Amazon voucher and four months free, you can watch sci-fi streaming shows and movies like 'Monarch: Legacy of monsters' securely whi…

Watch all your favorite sci-fi content like 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City' anywhere with this exclusive deal and get a free $50 Amazon Gift Card and 77% off NordVPN

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NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live

NASA will hold a series of events today (March 24) that update us on the agency's plans for the moon and more, and you can watch them live.

NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live

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Triangulum Galaxy dazzles in psychedelic color | Space photo of the day for March 23, 2026

Astronomers captured a colorful new portrait of the Triangulum Galaxy, revealing complex clouds of gas in between the galaxy's 40 billion stars.

Triangulum Galaxy dazzles in psychedelic color | Space photo of the day for March 23, 2026

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Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)

Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)

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See the delicate crescent moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight

The Pleiades is a 1, 000-strong open star cluster in the constellation Taurus.

See the delicate crescent moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight

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Watch Russia launch Progress 94 cargo ship to the ISS on March 22

A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft will launch toward the International Space Station on Sunday morning (March 22), and you can watch the action live.

Watch Russia launch Progress 94 cargo ship to the ISS on March 22

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We chat to legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins about her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview)

A brand new feature-length documentary showcases the inspirational accomplishments of pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins.

We chat to legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins about her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview)

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Would you like to know more about 'Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!'? Developer Auroch Digital has the answers (interview)

The latest Starship Troopers video game knows where its strengths lie and packs a couple of neat twists that set it apart from its predecessors.

Would you like to know more about 'Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!'? Developer Auroch Digital has the answers (interview)

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Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face this week — here's how to see it

Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.

Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face this week — here's how to see it

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I talked to Andy Weir about the astrobiology behind 'Project Hail Mary'

The new film probes the possibility of alien life – here's how the science of Project Hail Mary stacks up.

I talked to Andy Weir about the astrobiology behind 'Project Hail Mary'

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An AI cyberattack could trigger a satellite apocalypse in the next 2 years. Are we prepared?

AI could soon be able to hijack satellites and cause them to collide with other spacecraft, triggering a cascade that could render Earth orbit unsafe.

An AI cyberattack could trigger a satellite apocalypse in the next 2 years. Are we prepared?

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Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese 'Strix' satellite to orbit today

Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective today (March 19), and you can watch it live.

Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese 'Strix' satellite to orbit today

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Northern lights may be visible in 16 US states tonight as several CMEs race toward Earth

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight as several coronal mass ejections are forecast to impact within the next couple of days.

Northern lights may be visible in 16 US states tonight as several CMEs race toward Earth

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Watch live today: NASA astronauts conducting spacewalk delayed by ISS medical evacuation

Two NASA astronauts will conduct a spacewalk today (March 18) that was delayed by the first-ever medical evacuation of the ISS, and you can watch the action li…

Watch live today: NASA astronauts conducting spacewalk delayed by ISS medical evacuation

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Dune: Part Three teaser: Five talking points from Denis Villeneuve's return to Arrakis

Paul Atreides' kids, a Duncan Idaho comeback (kinda), and Robert Pattinson's creepy new role.

Dune: Part Three teaser: Five talking points from Denis Villeneuve's return to Arrakis

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How fast is the universe expanding? Astronomers may be one step closer to resolving 'Hubble trouble'

The local universe may be expanding more slowly than previously thought, a discovery that could relieve a pesky discrepancy known as the Hubble tension.

How fast is the universe expanding? Astronomers may be one step closer to resolving 'Hubble trouble'

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Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed

With the help of an extremely powerful telescope deep underground in Japan, astronomers may be able to catch a glimpse of ghost particles from long-dead stars.

Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed

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Two days, two coasts, two more SpaceX Starlink batches launched

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in…

Two days, two coasts, two more SpaceX Starlink batches launched

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Boys from the Dwarf: Looking back at 'Red Dwarf', the sci-fi show that had a huge impact on my childhood

Red Dwarf's scouse technician Dave Lister was the last human alive, a down-on-his-luck slobbish space-hero long before Peter Quill guarded the galaxy.

Boys from the Dwarf: Looking back at 'Red Dwarf', the sci-fi show that had a huge impact on my childhood

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Hubble and NASA space telescopes track 'game-changing' gamma-ray burst back to neutron star collision in 'forbidden' region of the universe

Astronomers have tracked a powerful blast of radiation back to its source, finding a neutron star collision within colliding galaxies.

Hubble and NASA space telescopes track 'game-changing' gamma-ray burst back to neutron star collision in 'forbidden' region of the universe

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Sci-fi shooter 'Marathon' comes to life in hilarious marketing prank (video)

It's just a prank, bro!

Sci-fi shooter 'Marathon' comes to life in hilarious marketing prank (video)

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The March full moon glows red through Saharan dust in eerie composite view

Saharan dust and atmospheric filtering combined to give the moon a dramatic red hue.

The March full moon glows red through Saharan dust in eerie composite view

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Best model rocket sets for beginners

Here are some of the best model rocket kits for those counting down to their first blast off.

Best model rocket sets for beginners

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'Rick and Morty' season 9 promises 'No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop' when it drops on Adult Swim later this year

Adult Swim's wild animated sensation is back for more sci-fi insanity in May.

'Rick and Morty' season 9 promises 'No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop' when it drops on Adult Swim later this year

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Get the best sub-250g drone, the DJI Mini 5 Pro and save $500

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the best sub-250g drone ever made and now $500 off at Amazon; this Fly More Combo bundle packs in extra batteries, an LCD remote and more!

Get the best sub-250g drone, the DJI Mini 5 Pro and save $500

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Jupiter's moons leave cold 'footprints' in the planet's auroras, James Webb Space Telescope finds

Never-before-seen temperature and ion density measurements reveal that the effect of Jupiter's moons on its aurora are more complicated than scientists thought.

Jupiter's moons leave cold 'footprints' in the planet's auroras, James Webb Space Telescope finds

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SpaceX is 'about 4 weeks' away from launching its most powerful Starship yet, Elon Musk says

SpaceX is gearing up for the 12th test launch of its Starship rocket, which could liftoff in about 4 weeks, according to Elon Musk. It will be the first missio…

SpaceX is 'about 4 weeks' away from launching its most powerful Starship yet, Elon Musk says

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Incoming! 1,300-pound NASA satellite will crash to Earth on March 10

NASA's Van Allen Probe A will crash to Earth on Tuesday (March 10) after nearly 14 years in orbit, according to the Space Force's current best estimate. But do…

Incoming! 1,300-pound NASA satellite will crash to Earth on March 10

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SpaceX springs forward with another Starlink launch from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Marc…

SpaceX springs forward with another Starlink launch from California (video)

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I spoke to the writers behind the trippy new sci-fi novel 'Detour': 'Things don't need to be 100% correct, but they do have to be believable'

"If Neil deGrasse Tyson read this book, he would not be thrilled. "

I spoke to the writers behind the trippy new sci-fi novel 'Detour': 'Things don't need to be 100% correct, but they do have to be believable'

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A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo

The nebula was formed when a star went supernova 5, 000 light-years from Earth.

A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo

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Will Proba-3 phone home? European solar-eclipse satellite goes dark

One of Europe's two Proba-3 spacecraft suffered an anomaly last month, putting the future of the solar eclipse-creating mission in doubt.

Will Proba-3 phone home? European solar-eclipse satellite goes dark

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Is Nus Braka's weapon in the latest "Starfleet Academy" a "Galaxy Quest" in-joke?

There's something refreshingly familiar about the Omega 47 weapon in "300th Night"

Is Nus Braka's weapon in the latest "Starfleet Academy" a "Galaxy Quest" in-joke?

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Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed our lunar companion is safe for now from an asteroid impact.

Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032

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60 years of 'Star Trek': The colorful origins of the rainbow warp effect

'Starfleet Academy' sports a cool 60th anniversary intro honoring this colorful optical effect.

60 years of 'Star Trek': The colorful origins of the rainbow warp effect

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The best image stabilized binoculars 2026: Our guide to models from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm.

Our guide to the best image stabilized binoculars can set you on your way to a great stargazing experience.

The best image stabilized binoculars 2026: Our guide to models from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm.

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How fast is the universe actually expanding? Ripples in spacetime could finally solve 'Hubble tension'

Using gravitational waves as a measure of the universe's rate of expansion could solve the biggest headache in physics, the so-called "Hubble tension. "

How fast is the universe actually expanding? Ripples in spacetime could finally solve 'Hubble tension'

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Real NASA space telescope data creates soundtracks for Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed new views of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus into immersive soundscapes, turning planetary data into audio you can…

Real NASA space telescope data creates soundtracks for Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus

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Firefly Aerospace scrubs Alpha rocket's return to flight due to high winds

Firefly Aerospace scrubbed the planned return-to-flight mission of its Alpha rocket on Sunday (March 1) due to high winds. A new target date has not yet been a…

Firefly Aerospace scrubs Alpha rocket's return to flight due to high winds

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What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 3?

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for billions across North America, Australia and East Asia.

What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 3?

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 199 — The Obsolete Astronaut?

On Episode 199 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Dr. Pascal Lee, who has thoughts on how and when robots may perform better — and more…

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 199 — The Obsolete Astronaut?

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February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week

Two Falcon 9 launches from Florida and one from California deployed 83 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, wrapping up February 2026 for the SpaceX netwo…

February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week

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James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious 'Exposed Cranium Nebula'

The nebula is possibly being produced by a type of unstable star called a Wolf– Rayet star.

James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious 'Exposed Cranium Nebula'

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly?

NASA has returned its Artemis 2 moon rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where engineers can diagnose and repair an issue with the vehicle's upper stage.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly?

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'The Space Force is my baby': Trump lauds military space in State of the Union but skips Artemis 2 moon crew namedrop

President Trump lauded the Space Force in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night (Feb. 24) but did not mention the Artemis 2 moon mission, which could…

'The Space Force is my baby': Trump lauds military space in State of the Union but skips Artemis 2 moon crew namedrop

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Watch NASA roll Artemis 2 moon rocket off launch pad on Feb. 25 to deal with glitch

NASA will roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket off the launch pad on Wednesday (Feb. 25) to deal with a glitch, and you can watch the four-mile trek live.

Watch NASA roll Artemis 2 moon rocket off launch pad on Feb. 25 to deal with glitch

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Where to see the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3

The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across western North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you kno…

Where to see the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3

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China's mysterious Shenlong space plane recently launched on its 4th mission. What is it doing up there?

China's reusable Shenlong space plane launched on its fourth space mission earlier this month. What is it doing in Earth orbit, and how do those activities adv…

China's mysterious Shenlong space plane recently launched on its 4th mission. What is it doing up there?

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1 week until a breathtaking blood moon rises over the US during total lunar eclipse 2026

The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align.

1 week until a breathtaking blood moon rises over the US during total lunar eclipse 2026

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Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not

It feels so obvious that time moves forward that questioning it can seem almost pointless.

Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not

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