 Wicked xenomorphs invade in new teaser for Hulu's 'Alien: Earth' (video)

 Watch the gripping new teaser for Hulu's upcoming sci-fi horror series 'Alien: Earth.'

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/wicked-xenomorphs-invade-in-new-trailer-for-hulus-alien-earth-video


 SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA's epic Dragonfly mission to Saturn's huge moon Titan in 2028

 NASA has picked SpaceX to launch its Dragonfly astrobiology mission to the intriguing Saturn moon Titan. A Falcon Heavy will loft Dragonfly in July 2028.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-will-launch-nasas-epic-dragonfly-mission-to-saturns-huge-moon-titan-in-2028


 How do astronauts weigh themselves in space?

 In microgravity, astronauts must measure their mass, not their weight, which they can do with two devices on the ISS.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/how-do-astronauts-weigh-themselves-in-space


 The moon eclipses bright blue star Spica this week. Here's how to see it

 A waning crescent moon will creep closer and closer to Spica until the star's light is extinguished in the blink of an eye on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 27.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-moon-eclipses-bright-blue-star-spica-this-week-heres-how-to-see-it


 SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 25

 SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Monday morning (Nov. 25).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-23-starlink-satellites-from-florida-early-nov-25


 What is Section 31 in the 'Star Trek' universe?

 A new Paramount+ video details the history of Starfleet's secret Section 31, the subject of a new "Star Trek" movie coming to the streaming service in January.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/what-is-section-31-in-the-star-trek-universe


 How amateur radio is connecting astronauts in space with kids on Earth

 The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) aims to inspire and educate youth in STEM through connecting astronauts in orbit with people on the ground.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/how-amateur-radio-is-connecting-astronauts-in-space-with-kids-on-earth


 NASA tests cellphone-sized underwater robots for future ocean world missions (video)

 Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently tested prototypes of miniature, self-propelled robots designed to explore the hidden oceans of distant moons like Europa, Jupiter's icy moon.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-tests-cellphone-sized-underwater-robots-for-future-ocean-world-missions-video


 SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos)

 SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early this morning (Nov. 24).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-20-starlink-satellites-from-california-photos


 Black Friday streaming deal: 60% off the first two months of Paramount Plus

 Watch "Star Trek" and "Halo" on Paramount Plus for just $2.99 a month if you sign up this Black Friday.

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https://www.space.com/paramount-plus-black-friday-streaming-deal-first-two-months-offer-2024


 'Silo' Season 2: 'Order': How long until Silo 18 erupts into a bloody riot?

 In the aftermath of Juliette's shocking walk over the hill, seeds of rebellion begin putting down roots in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 2, "Order."

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/silo-season-2-order-how-long-until-silo-18-erupts-into-a-bloody-riot


 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 —From the Garage to Mars

 On Episode 138 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with  Scott Tibbitts, a dynamic and engaging space entrepreneur.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-138-from-garage-mars


 'Forbidden Planet' is one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time, and it's getting a remake

 "Forbidden Planet" scores a remake from writer Brian K. Vaughan and veteran producer Emma Watts.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/forbidden-planet-is-of-the-most-influential-sci-fi-films-of-all-time-and-its-getting-a-remake


 Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 French 'Internet of Things' satellites tonight

 Rocket Lab plans to launch five French "Internet of Things" satellites tonight (Nov. 23), and you can watch the action live.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-rocket-lab-launch-5-french-internet-of-things-satellites-tonight


 Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)

 The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/blue-origins-powerful-new-glenn-rocket-rises-on-the-pad-ahead-of-1st-launch-photo


 Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions

 The age of Mare Orientale could act like a lunar Rosetta stone for dating the age of the moon's other giant impact basins.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/precise-new-moon-map-could-help-guide-future-sample-return-missions


 Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?

 Was alien life in "hot water" on Mars billions of years ago? New evidence from the Martian meteorite "Black Beauty" suggests so.

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https://www.space.com/mars-hot-water-alien-life-past


 Lunar Google Doodle celebrates half-lit third quarter moon each month with interactive card game

 Google's Rise of the Half Moon November Google Doodle celebrates the lunar cycle with an interactive and educational card game challenging players to match cards according to different phases of the moon.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/lunar-google-doodle-celebrates-half-lit-third-quarter-moon-each-month-with-interactive-card-game


 2-million-mile-per-hour galactic crash reawakens a dangerous 'cosmic crossroads'

 Astronomers have observed a galaxy ripping through galactic debris left by multiple collisions at a dangerous "cosmic crossroads" called Stephan's Quintet.

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https://www.space.com/million-mph-galaxy-collision-stephans


 The beginner-friendly DJI Mini 3 drone is $90 off this Black Friday

 In this Black Friday drone deal, the DJI Mini 3 is $90 off and we rate it as the best beginner drone out there.

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https://www.space.com/dji-mini-3-save-90-dollars-black-friday-2024


 Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely

 "The Space Gal" has become the 100th woman to fly into space. Emily Calandrelli lifted off as one of the six passengers aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket today (Nov. 22).

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https://www.space.com/blue-origin-ns28-100th-woman-space


 Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely

 "The Space Gal" has become the 100th woman to fly into space. Emily Calandrelli lifted off as one of the six passengers aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket today (Nov. 22).

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https://www.space.com/blue-origin-ns28-100th-woman-space


 One of my favorite Lego space sets, Tales of the Space Age, is 30% off this Black Friday

 I've built hundreds of Lego sets and Tales of the Space Age is one of my favorites — and it's a bargain on Amazon this Black Friday.

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https://www.space.com/lego-tales-of-the-space-age-save-30-percent-black-friday-2024


 I'm a Lego expert and I think this Star Wars Chewbacca Black Friday deal is not to be missed

 In this Lego Star Wars Black Friday deal, grab Lego Chewbacca for just $145, a saving of 27% that's not to be sniffed at.

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https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-chewbacca-save-55-dollars-black-friday-2024


 SpaceX and NASA show off how Starship will help astronauts land on the moon (images)

 NASA and SpaceX released a new set of illustrations showing off how Starship might look as it lands astronauts on the moon during the Artemis 3 mission.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/spacex-and-nasa-show-off-how-starship-will-help-astronauts-land-on-the-moon-images


 Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover

 Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/canada-wants-your-help-to-name-its-1st-moon-rover


 James Webb Space Telescope unveils surprising 'Red Monsters' in the early universe

 Three ultramassive galaxies found by the James Webb Space Telescope have astronomers reconsidering how galaxies grew so quickly in the first billion years after the Big Bang.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/james-webb-space-telescope/james-webb-space-telescope-unveils-surprising-red-monsters-in-the-early-universe


 SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked amazing from the ISS in astronaut and camera views (photo, video)

 NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Sen cameras captured stunning views of SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch from the International Space Station.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starships-6th-test-flight-launch-seen-by-astronaut-in-space-photo


 Will astronauts need to be rescued from the moon? NASA wants to be prepared just in case

 NASA is seeking the public's help creating emergency response plans for future missions to the moon.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/will-astronauts-need-to-be-rescued-from-the-moon-nasa-wants-to-be-prepared-just-in-case


 What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?

 SpaceX's Starship megarocket performed well on its sixth test flight, which occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 19). So, what's next for the giant reusable vehicle?

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/whats-next-for-spacexs-starship-after-its-successful-6th-test-flight


 Supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to monstrous sizes

 Scientists may have cracked one of the biggest mysteries in space science, determining that supermassive black holes bent the laws of physics to grow to their huge sizes.

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https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-physics-big-bang


 Black Friday Bargain: The best Sony camera for astrophotography is over $930 cheaper

 Hurry, stocks are low! 25% off this versatile Sony camera that is also perfect for astrophotography, there's not a lot we don't love about this early Black Friday deal.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/astronomy-kit/black-friday-bargain-the-best-sony-camera-for-astrophotography-is-over-usd930-cheaper


 See Mars make a close pass to the moon tonight

 The moon and Mars will share a close approach tonight (Nov. 20) during a conjunction as the two visit the Cancer constellation, the Crab.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/see-mars-make-a-close-pass-to-the-moon-tonight


 'Mind-blowing' dark energy instrument results show Einstein was right about gravity — again

 The first year of data from the 5,000 robotic eyes of DESI shows Einstein's theory of general relativity is the right recipe for gravity despite the challenges of dark energy and dark matter.

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https://www.space.com/desi-einstein-gravity-dark-energy


 Pentagon UFO chief tells Senate 'very anomalous objects' need careful study (video)

 In new testimony, the head of the Pentagon's UFO office told the US senate that it "has not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology."

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/pentagon-ufo-chief-tells-senate-very-anomalous-objects-need-careful-study-video


 SpaceX Starship launches banana to space, skips giant rocket catch on 6th test flight (video, photos)

 SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the sixth time ever today (Nov. 19) but did not try to catch the vehicle's Super Heavy first stage back at the pad.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-launches-banana-to-space-skips-giant-rocket-catch-on-6th-test-flight-video-photos


 Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test today: reports

 Trump's representatives have not confirmed.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/trump-to-attend-spacex-starships-6th-flight-test-today-reports


 How to watch SpaceX launch Flight 6 of its Starship megarocket today

 SpaceX is launching Starship on its 6th test flight, with another Super Heavy booster catch back at the rocket's Starbase, Texas launch tower. Watch the action live on Space.com.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-flight-6-of-its-starship-megarocket-today


 Blue Origin targeting Nov. 22 for next space tourism launch

 Blue Origin is targeting Friday (Nov. 28) for its NS-28 tourism mission, which will take "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli and five other people to suborbital space.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/blue-origin-targeting-nov-22-for-next-space-tourism-launch


 Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate on Tuesday. Watch it live here (video)

 The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/pentagon-ufo-office-testifies-to-us-senate-on-tuesday-watch-it-live-here-video


 Check out these top space gifts at Amazon this Black Friday

 We've rounded up the top space gifts from Amazon this Black Friday. Happy shopping!

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https://www.space.com/black-friday-space-gifts-at-amazon


 SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket in key test ahead of 6th test flight (photos)

 SpaceX has fueled up Starship and completed preflight checkouts ahead of the sixth test launch of the giant rocket, which is scheduled for Nov. 19.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-fuels-up-starship-megarocket-in-key-test-ahead-of-6th-test-flight-photos


 A distant planet seems to have a sulphur-rich atmosphere, hinting at alien volcanoes

 Even JWST can’t separate these tiny planets from their host stars – as they orbit their stars too closely. But there is a way to “see” the planet’s atmosphere from this entangled light.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/exoplanets/a-distant-planet-seems-to-have-a-sulphur-rich-atmosphere-hinting-at-alien-volcanoes


 Hubble Telescope witnesses Milky Way strip its galactic neighbor of gas

 The Hubble Space Telescope may have captured our Milky Way galaxy being a bit of a bully.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/hubble-space-telescope/hubble-telescope-witnesses-milky-way-strip-its-galactic-neighbor-of-gas


 'Silo' Season 2 Episode 1: What happened to Silo 17's tragic rebel uprising?

 A recap of the events unfolding in Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 1.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/silo-season-2-episode-1-what-happened-to-silo-17s-tragic-rebel-uprising


 What to expect during SpaceX's 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19

 SpaceX is targeting Tuesday (Nov. 19) for the launch of its sixth Starship flight test, during a 30-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST (2200 GMT).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/what-to-expect-during-spacexs-6th-starship-test-flight


 SpaceX launching 20 Starlink satellites from California early Nov. 18

 SpaceX is set to launch 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early Monday morning (Nov. 18).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-20-starlink-satellites-from-california-november-2024


 Space-flown Choctaw Nation seeds to be planted on Earth for STEM experiment

 Five varieties of heirloom seeds from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma were flown to the International Space Station last year and will be compared to Earth-bound seeds when planted this coming spring.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/space-flown-choctaw-nation-seeds-to-be-planted-on-earth-for-stem-experiment


 Last supermoon of 2024 wows skywatchers around the world with Full Beaver Moon (photos)

 The final supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon of November, thrilled skywatchers around the world as it ushered in the weekend with a stunning night sky sight.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/last-supermoon-of-2024-wows-skywatchers-around-the-world-with-full-beaver-moon-photos


 Where did the universe's magnetic fields come from?

 How the universe got its large magnetic fields has remained one of the stickiest outstanding problems in astrophysics. Now, researchers have proposed a novel solution: a giant "dust battery" operating when the first stars appeared.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/where-did-the-universes-magnetic-fields-come-from


 USC students set world record with high-flying rocket launch (video)

 The student-run USC Rocket Propulsion Lab's Aftershock II vehicle soared to an altitude of 470,400 feet last month, higher than any amateur rocket had ever gone before.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/usc-students-set-world-record-with-high-flying-rocket-launch-video


 SpaceX stacks Flight 6 Starship megarocket ahead of Nov. 19 launch (photos)

 SpaceX has stacked its Starship megarocket ahead of the vehicle's sixth test flight, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Nov. 19).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-stacks-flight-6-starship-megarocket-photos


 What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 launch test on Nov. 18?

 SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight is set for no earlier than Monday afternoon (Nov. 18) for now.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-flight-6-launch-test-on-nov-18


 Mars meteorite found in drawer reveals history of water on Red Planet

 "We think the water came from the melting of nearby sub-surface ice called permafrost, and that the permafrost melting was caused by magmatic activity that still occurs periodically on Mars to the present day."

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/mars/mars-meteorite-found-in-drawer-reveals-history-of-water-on-red-planet


 The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix it

 Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/the-iss-has-been-leaking-for-5-years-nasa-and-russia-disagree-on-how-to-fix-it


 Donald Trump's approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

 What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/donald-trumps-approach-to-us-space-policy-could-throw-up-some-surprises-especially-with-elon-musk-on-board


 Watch November full moon rise today in free livestream

 Don't miss the Beaver Moon! The last supermoon of the year.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/watch-november-full-moon-rise-today-in-free-livestream


 Did NASA's Viking landers accidentally kill life on Mars? Why one scientist thinks so

 Dirk Schulze-Makuch is a scientist who thinks NASA's Viking landers could have inadvertently destroyed the life they were searching for. In this Q&A, we ask why.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/did-nasas-viking-landers-accidentally-kill-life-on-mars-why-one-scientist-thinks-so


 SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 Super Heavy rocket to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch (photos)

 SpaceX has rolled the Super Heavy first stage of its Starship megarocket out to the launch pad to prep for the vehicle's sixth test flight, which is scheduled for Monday (Nov. 18).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-rolls-starship-flight-6-super-heavy-rocket-to-pad-ahead-of-nov-18-launch-photos


 China launching Tianzhou 8 cargo mission to Tiangong space station on Nov. 15

 A Long March 7 rocket is set to launch the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft toward China's Tiangong space station on Friday morning (Nov. 15).

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https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-8-cargo-launch-tiangong-space-station


 Is this the best Black Friday camera deal ever? The Canon EOS R5 is nearly $1500 off the MSRP

 The Canon EOS R5 could be the perfect Christmas present as this early Black Friday camera deal has nearly $1500 off the MSRP, its lowest-ever price.

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https://www.space.com/black-friday-2024-canon-eos-r5-deal-save-1500-dollars


 First quilter in space challenges students, crafters to stitch the moon

 Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, Karen Nyberg is calling for quilters to create the moon. The "Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting quilt squares.

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https://www.space.com/lunar-quilt-challenge-astronaut-karen-nyberg


 Blue Origin stacks huge New Glenn rocket ahead of 1st launch (photo)

 Blue Origin showed off its New Glenn rocket after its two stages were mated in the company's Florida facility. The new rocket could take off on its maiden flight as soon as November.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/blue-origin-stacks-huge-new-glenn-rocket-ahead-of-1st-launch-photo


 SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites today on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader

 SpaceX plans to launch 24 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida early this morning (Nov. 14), just five hours after another Starlink liftoff.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-68


 All astronauts still in good health on ISS, NASA flight surgeon says amid new tabloid rumors

 Both Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are in good health on the ISS, NASA confirms, despite tabloid rumors suggesting otherwise.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/all-astronauts-still-in-good-health-on-iss-nasa-flight-surgeon-says-amid-new-tabloid-rumors


 Top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart

 If you're starting your Christmas shopping early and want an alternative to Amazon, these are the top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart.

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https://www.space.com/top-black-friday-space-gifts-at-walmart


 UFO whistleblowers tell Congress 'we are not alone in the cosmos' (video)

 The latest congressional UFO hearing featured testimony from former military personnel who told representatives that excessive government secrecy hides the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/ufo-whistleblowers-tell-congress-we-are-not-alone-in-the-cosmos-video


 Get a sneak peak at the incredible sci-fi coming to Disney+ in 2025 (video)

 Disney+ and Hulu released a new teaser trailer for all the best  shows coming for 2025 including two new 'Star Wars' shows and a new 'Alien' series.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/get-a-sneak-peak-at-incredible-sci-fi-coming-to-disney-in-2025-video


 The sun's poles may have powerful magnetic tornadoes

 The sun may have swirling polar vortices similar to those on Earth, but powered by a very different source, according to a new study.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/sun/the-suns-poles-may-have-powerful-magnetic-tornadoes


 Surprised Russian school kids discover Arctic island has vanished after comparing satellite images

 The cryovolcanic "centaur" comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann has erupted four times in less than 48 hours, becoming unusually bright in the process. It is the most powerful outburst from the city-size oddball in more than three years.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/climate-change/surprised-russian-school-kids-discover-arctic-island-has-vanished-after-comparing-satellite-images


 China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

 Data from China's Zhurong rover has revealed what appears to be an ancient shoreline streaking through Mars' northern hemisphere.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/mars/chinas-mars-rover-zhurong-finds-possible-shoreline-of-ancient-red-planet-ocean


 Long ago, Voyager 2 might have caught Uranus at a bad time

 A new analysis of Voyager 2 data reveals a fresh theory about Uranus's unique magnetosphere.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/uranus/long-ago-voyager-2-might-have-caught-uranus-at-a-bad-time


 SabersPro Vader lightsaber review: "An elegant replica that doesn't come cheap"

 Is this ode to the Dark Lord of the Sith most impressive or does it choke on its own aspirations?

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https://www.space.com/saberspro-vader-lightsaber-review


 China reveals reusable cargo shuttle design for Tiangong space station (video)

 China has unveiled the design of a reusable winged shuttle to take cargo to and from the country's Tiangong space station.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/china-reveals-reusable-cargo-shuttle-design-for-tiangong-space-station-video


 A black hole's secrets could hide in its dizzying light 'echoes'

 Black hole light echoes are an extreme form of gravitational lensing.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/black-holes/a-black-holes-secrets-could-hide-in-its-dizzying-light-echoes


 US Congress will hold another UFO hearing this week. Here's how to watch

 Congress will hold its second hearing in two years aimed at gathering testimony about alleged UFO retrieval programs and the U.S. government's attempt to hide them.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/us-congress-will-hold-another-ufo-hearing-this-week-heres-how-to-watch


 Top space gifts from Best Buy this Black Friday

 If you're anti-Amazon, we've rounded up the top space gifts from Best Buy you can find this Black Friday.

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https://www.space.com/top-space-gifts-from-best-buy-this-black-friday


 The US is now at risk of losing to China in the race to send people back to the Moon’s surface

 In all, 12 Americans landed on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972. Now, both the US and China are preparing to send humans back there this decade.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/the-us-is-now-at-risk-of-losing-to-china-in-the-race-to-send-people-back-to-the-moons-surface


 Starlink satellite falls to Earth, burns up as stunning fireball over US (video)

 A brilliant fireball that lit up the skies over four U.S. states this weekend is reported to be from the fiery reentry of a SpaceX Starlink satellite.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/starlink-satellite-falls-to-earth-burns-up-as-stunning-fireball-over-us-video


 Jupiter's storms and its 'potato' moon Amalthea stun in new NASA Juno probe images

 NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back stunning photos of Jupiter, including colorful, chaotic storms swirling through the planet’s atmosphere.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/jupiter/jupiters-storms-and-its-potato-moon-amalthea-stun-in-new-nasa-juno-probe-images


 At 60 years, monument to NASA's Project Mercury still stands, but what of its time capsule?

 A 60-year-old tribute to America's first human spaceflight program is standing up to the test of time, but what about the contents of its time capsule not to be opened until 2464?

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https://www.space.com/project-mercury-monument-time-capsule-60-years


 SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching KoreaSat-6A satellite today on record-tying 23rd flight

 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch the KoreaSat-6A telecom satellite today (Nov. 11). It will be the 23rd flight for the rocket's first stage, tying a company record.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-launching-koreasat-6a-satellite-today-on-record-tying-23rd-flight


 Supermassive black holes prefer to eat from wobbly plates

 Researchers have discovered the first evidence that the brightest accretion disks around supermassive black holes "wobble" as their monstrous occupants drag them around.

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https://www.space.com/black-hole-accretion-disk-spin


 SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from Florida today

 SpaceX plans to launch 24 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast today (Nov. 10).

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-69


 Star Wars is following in the MCU's footsteps, but is this the way?

 Is shaping Star Wars’ next live-action era after the tired Marvel Cinematic Universe the right path forward?

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/star-wars-is-following-in-the-mcus-footsteps-but-is-this-the-way


 NASA's Roman space telescope gets ready to stare at distant suns to find alien planets

 The Roman Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will enable scientists to detect the faint light from planets beyond our solar system.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/nasas-roman-space-telescope-gets-ready-to-stare-at-distant-suns-to-find-alien-planets


 China's space agency brought the 1st lunar far side samples to Earth this year — here's what's next

 China has opened up the first round of applications for researchers who wish to use some of the Chang'e 6 lunar far side samples for research.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/chinas-space-agency-brought-the-1st-lunar-far-side-samples-to-earth-this-year-heres-whats-next


 4 years after the giant Arecibo Observatory collapsed, we finally know what happened

 The Arecibo Observatory collapsed in 2020, and a new report suggests a zinc decay was to blame for its death.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/4-years-after-the-giant-arecibo-observatory-collapsed-we-finally-know-what-happened


 Axiom Space looks to India and Europe for rockets to help build its private space station

 Axiom Space of Houston is considering using launch vehicles from India and Europe to help build its commercial space station mission in low-Earth orbit.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/axiom-space-looks-to-india-and-europe-for-rockets-to-help-build-its-private-space-station


 3D map reveals our solar system's local bubble has an 'escape tunnel'

 A 3D map of our cosmic neighborhood has revealed hot and cold regions as well as an "escape tunnel" from our local bubble.

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https://www.space.com/milky-way-hot-cold-local-bubble-supernovas


 Saturn and the moon put on a celestial show Sunday night. Here's how to see it

 Saturn gets close to the moon tonight, and some skywatchers in Florida, Central America and South America will see the ringed planet briefly disappear behind our lunar companion.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/saturn-and-the-moon-put-on-a-celestial-show-sunday-night-heres-how-to-see-it


 Milky Way swirls over famous Easter Island statutes in stunning photo

 The Moai statues of Easter Island have some of the best views of the night sky on Earth.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/milky-way-swirls-over-famous-easter-island-statutes-in-stunning-photo


 Astronaut Suni Williams 'in good health' on the ISS, NASA says, refuting tabloid claims

 NASA astronaut Suni Williams is in good health aboard the ISS, despite some speculation in the media to the contrary, agency officials stress.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/astronaut-suni-williams-in-good-health-on-the-iss-nasa-says-refuting-tabloid-claims


 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 4: Who is Doctor Migleemo and why is he so obsessed with food?

 The USS Cerritos' avian psychologist gets a taste of his homeworld.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/star-trek-lower-decks-season-5-episode-4-who-is-doctor-migleemo-and-why-is-he-so-obsessed-with-food


 NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time

 NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is steadily progressing toward its first flight test after completing a set of engine run tests at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in California.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/tech/nasas-x-59-quiet-supersonic-jet-test-fires-engine-for-1st-time


 Venus' 'missing' giant impact craters may be hiding in plain sight

 Venus' wrinkled, deformed "tesserae" terrain may be ancient impact features the size of continents, a new study suggests.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/venus/venus-missing-giant-impact-craters-may-be-hiding-in-plain-sight


 SpaceX launching 20 Starlink satellites early Nov. 7 on 2nd half of doubleheader

 SpaceX plans to launch 20 Starlink internet satellites from California early Thursday morning (Nov. 7), just hours after lofting another batch from the East Coast.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-20-starlink-satellites-early-nov-7-on-2nd-half-of-doubleheader


 'What's Starlink?' Trump talks Elon Musk, Starship and SpaceX in election night victory speech (video)

 President-elect Donald Trump had high words of praise for Elon Musk and SpaceX during his election night victory speech, mentioning twice that he did not know what Starlink satellites were.

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https://www.space.com/trump-spacex-starlink-starship-elon-musk-election-night-speech


 SpaceX targeting Nov. 18 for next Starship megarocket launch

 SpaceX's Starship megarocket will fly for the sixth time ever on Nov. 18, on a test flight that will include another dramatic booster catch.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-targeting-nov-18-for-next-starship-megarocket-launch


 US military test-launches unarmed nuclear missile on election night (video)

 The United States military test-launched an unarmed nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Nov. 5, 2024.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/us-military-test-launches-unarmed-nuclear-missile-on-election-night-video


 SpaceX launching 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida today

 SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites this afternoon (Nov. 6) from Florida's Space Coast.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-77


 'Interstellar' gets 10th anniversary deluxe 4K UHD and Blu-ray collector's edition

 A preview of Paramount's new "Interstellar" 10th anniversary limited edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray set.

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https://www.space.com/interstellar-movie-10th-anniversary-4k-blu-ray


 Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that

 Despite the rapid growth in the number of space travellers, underrepresented population groups are still left behind, particularly those with disabilities. So how can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts?

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/recruiting-the-worlds-first-disabled-astronaut-doesnt-mean-space-travel-is-inclusive-heres-how-to-change-that


 New NASA coronagraph will measure temperature, speed of solar wind from ISS

 We're about to learn more about the solar wind, thanks to NASA's Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX), which just arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/sun/new-nasa-coronagraph-will-measure-temperature-speed-of-solar-wind-from-iss


 NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft finds 'danger zones' around stars

 Using NASA's Chandra spacecraft, astronomers have found "danger zones" for worlds where planet-birthing disks are blasted with high-energy radiation from massive young stars and rapidly disintegrate.

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https://www.space.com/chandra-danger-zones-planets-stars


 NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees 'knots' blasting from nearby black hole jets

 A fresh analysis of decades-old X-ray black hole jet data has revealed bright, lumpy features with mysterious speed changes.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/black-holes/nasas-chandra-x-ray-telescope-sees-knots-blasting-from-nearby-black-hole-jets


 World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test

 LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/worlds-1st-wooden-satellite-arrives-at-iss-for-key-orbital-test


 Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos)

 The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/satellite-survives-impact-with-object-in-space-takes-selfie-to-prove-it-photo


 Astronomers spot unusually synchronized star formation' in ancient galaxy for 1st time

 An old galaxy reveals clusters of young stars that have formed in an unusually synchronized fashion, challenging the idea that star formation declines as galaxies age.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/stars/astronomers-spot-unusually-synchronized-star-formation-in-ancient-galaxy-for-1st-time


 Design an interstellar 'generation ship' to spend decades among the stars with Project Hyperion competition

 A new design competition, dubbed Project Hyperion, is calling for submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/tech/design-an-interstellar-generation-ship-to-spend-decades-among-the-stars-with-project-hyperion-competition


 Satellites can now spot plastic trash on Earth's beaches from space (photo)

 "This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space."

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/tech/satellites-can-now-spot-plastic-trash-on-earths-beaches-from-space-photo


 'Vega continues to be unusual:' Lack of planets around young star puzzles astronomers

 A joint Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project to learn more about the dusty disk around the bright star Vega has found a surprising lack of planets.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/james-webb-space-telescope/vega-continues-to-be-unusual-lack-of-planets-around-young-star-puzzles-astronomers


 Sharp 'lobster vision:' China's Einstein Probe space telescope already making discoveries during commissioning phase

 China's Einstein Probe, an X-ray telescope in Earth orbit, has already made several discoveries during its initial commissioning phase.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/sharp-lobster-vision-chinas-einstein-probe-space-telescope-already-making-discoveries-during-commissioning-phase


 Watch 31st SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrive at the ISS today

 Dragon is scheduled to arrive at 10:15 a.m. EST.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-31st-spacex-dragon-cargo-capsule-arrive-at-the-iss-today


 India delays its 1st-ever Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2026

 India plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit no sooner than 2026, roughly a year past the previously known timeline, following a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin in December.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/india-delays-its-1st-ever-gaganyaan-astronaut-launch-to-2026


 How do you vote from space? NASA astronauts cast 2024 election ballots from ISS

 There are four Americans currently living in space, and each has had the opportunity to add their voice to the more than 160 million other Americans able to participate in the 2024 Presidential election.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/how-do-you-vote-from-space-nasa-astronauts-cast-2024-election-ballots-from-iss


 NASA's 15-year-old NEOWISE asteroid hunter meets fiery doom by burning up in Earth's atmosphere

 Microgravity makes water do weird and wonderful things. NASA astronaut Don Pettit took advantage of that fact to create a colorful ball that resembles Jupiter.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/asteroid-comet-missions/nasas-15-year-old-neowise-asteroid-hunter-meets-fiery-doom-by-burning-up-in-earths-atmosphere


 Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans − Europa Clipper is one of 2 missions on their way to see if these moons could support life

 Jupiter has dozens of moons. Four of them in particular are of interest to planetary scientists.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/jupiters-moons-hide-giant-subsurface-oceans-europa-clipper-is-one-of-2-missions-on-their-way-to-see-if-these-moons-could-support-life


 Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week

 Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/dont-miss-the-taurid-meteor-shower-peak-with-colorful-fireballs-and-shooting-stars-this-week


 SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch due to rocket issue

 SpaceX scrubbed a planned launch of 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Nov. 3) due to a helium issue in the first stage of the company's Falcon 9 rocket.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-6-77-launch


 Watch Rocket Lab launch mystery mission early on Nov. 4

 Liftoff of the mission, which is for a "confidential commercial customer," is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. ET on Monday (Nov. 4).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-rocket-lab-launch-mystery-mission-early-on-nov-4


 Japan launching military communications satellite early Nov. 4 on 4th flight of H3 rocket

 Japan plans to launch the Kirameki 3 military communications satellite Monday morning (Nov. 4), on the fourth-ever flight of the country's H3 rocket.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/japan-launching-military-communications-satellite-early-nov-4-on-4th-flight-of-h3-rocket


 Chef Duff Goldman spins up moon-shaped cake for NASA 'Taste of Space'

 Duff Goldman, the host of the Food Network show "Ace of Cakes," has for a third year brought a space-themed cake to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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https://www.space.com/taste-space-duff-goldman-moon-landing-55th-cake


 China's Shenzhou 18 astronauts return to Earth today after 6 months in space

 China's Shenzhou 18 crew are ready to return home after more than six months in space.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinas-shenzhou-18-astronauts-return-to-earth-today-after-6-months-in-space


 Watch SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts move Crew Dragon spacecraft to new ISS parking spot on Nov. 3

 Live coverage begins at 6:15 a.m. EST (1015 GMT).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/spacex-crew-9-spacecraft-iss-relocation-webcast


 Every upcoming Star Wars game officially announced

 Lucasfilm Games has opened up the galaxy far, far away to several studios and genres. Here’s every new Star Wars game currently in development.

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https://www.space.com/every-upcoming-star-wars-game


 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 135 —The Spacer Pipeline

 On Episode 135 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers about the space workforce.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-135-spacer-pipeline


 Black holes that form in 'reverse Big Bang replays' could account for dark energy

 Black hole formation could be a little Big Bang in reverse, coupling the matter of a dying star with dark energy, the mysterious force driving the accelerating expansion of the universe.

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https://www.space.com/dark-energy-black-hole-connection


 'Alien signal' sent from Mars decoded by father-daughter team

 A signal beamed at Earth from Mars in 2023 has finally been decoded by a father and daughter team in the United States.

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https://www.space.com/alien-signal-mars-decoded-esa-exomars


 Watch Jude Law lead lost kids across the galaxy in new 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' trailer

 A new trailer has arrived for Disney+'s "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," a new family-oriented live-action series starring Jude Law.

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https://www.space.com/star-wars-skeleton-crew-trailer-disney-plus-dec-3


 Hubble watches neutron stars collide and explode to create black hole and 'birth atoms'

 Astronomers have used a range of telescopes, including Hubble, to watch as particles dance around a neutron star collision that created the smallest black hole ever seen.

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https://www.space.com/electrons-dance-black-hole-neutronstar-collision


 Satellites watch devastating floods in Spain from space (photos)

 Valencia was particularly hard-hit.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/earth/satellites-watch-devastating-floods-in-spain-from-space-photos


 'Interstellar' fireballs likely came from within our solar system, study suggests

 The imprecision in the measurements of claimed interstellar fireballs means it is highly likely they originate in the solar system instead, a new study reports.

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https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteors-showers/interstellar-fireballs-likely-came-from-within-our-solar-system-study-suggests


 Small moon of Uranus may have once had a subsurface liquid water ocean

 Surface features of Uranus' icy moon Miranda point to the existence of a once deep ocean, one that still may exist today.

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https://www.space.com/uranus-moon-miranda-subsurface-ocean-voyager-2


 Boeing can recover from its Starliner troubles, but it can’t afford any other misfires

 The partial failure of Starliner’s mission doesn’t help Boeing’s effort to bounce back from its problems. The company’s reputation has not been irreparably damaged, however. Boeing can recover and is taking the right initiatives to re-emphasise a safety culture – something that’s crucial to its business going forward.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/boeing-can-recover-from-its-starliner-troubles-but-it-cant-afford-any-other-misfires


 India targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to moon's south pole

 India is eyeing a 2028 launch for its Chandrayaan-4 moon sample-return mission, followed by an uncrewed lunar lander and rover in collaboration with Japan.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/india-targets-2028-for-chandrayaan-4-sample-return-mission-to-moons-south-pole


 North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile to space, reaches record altitude

 North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday (July 12), shortly after complaining about purported spying activity by the United States.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/north-korea-launches-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-to-space-reaches-record-altitude


 Comets, supermoon, northern lights, oh my! Amazing photos of the celestial Halloween treats of October 2024

 A geomagnetic storm, the largest supermoon of the year, a comet and an eerie fireball were among the skywatching treats that haunted the night sky of October 2024.

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https://www.space.com/october-2024-skywatching-treats-best-photos


 NASA astronaut snaps spooky photo of SpaceX Dragon capsule from ISS

 The Dragon, named Freedom, is flying SpaceX's Crew-9 mission for NASA.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/astronaut-snaps-spooky-photo-of-spacex-dragon-capsule-from-iss


 SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida today

 SpaceX plans to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites today (Oct. 30), during a four-hour window that opens at 5:10 p.m. ET (2110 GMT).

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-23-starlink-satellites-from-florida-today


 New Perseverance images reveal green-hued spots within the red Martian rock

 NASA's Perseverance rover found strange green spots in Martian rock, potentially indicating a past interaction with liquid water.

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/new-perseverance-images-reveal-green-hued-spots-within-the-red-martian-rock


 NASA to resume ISS spacewalks in 2025 after spacesuit leak

 "It's just a matter of when is the right timing."

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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-ready-to-restart-spacewalks-on-the-iss-in-2025-after-a-spacesuit-leak


 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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https://www.space.com/news/live/nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission-updates


 Watch China launch Shenzhou-19 astronauts to Tiangong space station today (video)

 The crew were revealed less than a day ahead of launch.

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https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-19-crew-tiangong-space-station


 NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning'

 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-bill-nelson-concerned-elon-musk-putin-talks


 Boeing considers selling its space business, including Starliner: report

 Boeing may sell its space business in the wake of troubles with its Starliner spacecraft program, according to a new report. But the discussions are at 'an early stage.'

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https://www.space.com/boeing-exploring-sale-space-business-starliner


 'Venom: The Last Dance' is a fun and fitting farewell to Tom Hardy's alien antics (review)

 A review of Sony Pictures' "Venom: The Last Dance," a tight and focused final edition to Tom Hardy's alien symbiote trilogy spin-off from the Spiderman universe.

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https://www.space.com/venom-3-review


 Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi reunite in Marvel Comics' 'Star Wars: Jedi Knights'

 A preview of Marvel Comics' upcoming "Star Wars: Jedi Knights" ongoing series

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/qui-gon-jinn-and-obi-wan-kenobi-reunite-in-marvel-comics-star-wars-jedi-knights


 Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)

 How do you get ready for a moon mission? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like.

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https://www.space.com/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-emergency-training-orion-spacecraft


 New 'secret' Predator movie coming alongside 'Badlands' in 2025

 First we get "Predator: Badlands" news and now 20th Century Studios has confirmed a second Predator movie for 2025.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/new-secret-predator-movie-coming-alongside-badlands-in-2025


 30 years of polar climate data converted into menacing, 6-minute song

 Geoenvironmental scientist Hiroto Nagai used publicly available climate data from the North and South poles to compose an ominous-sounding chamber music piece.

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https://www.space.com/30-years-polar-climate-data-converted-to-music


 Chile and Cyprus join Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration

 Chile and Cyprus have signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration coalition to 47.

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https://www.space.com/chile-cyprus-artemis-accords-moon-exploration


 China wants to make its Tiangong space station bigger and better

 China has been operating its completed Tiangong space station for almost two years and is now looking to expand its capabilities with new modules and spacecraft.

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https://www.space.com/china-expand-upgrade-tiangong-space-station


 Earth from space: Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand

 A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the "Taieri Pet," which appears above New Zealand's South Island when conditions are just right.

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https://www.space.com/pet-cloud-reappears-above-new-zealand


 What next for NASA's Europa Clipper? The long road to Jupiter and its moons

 NASA Europa Clipper mission is on its way to Europa, but it has some stops to make before it investigates the habitability of the icy ocean moon of Jupiter, including a Mars trip and a brief return to Earth.

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https://www.space.com/europa-clipper-what-next-jupiter-moons


 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 134 —Red Moon Rising

 On Episode 134 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Ben Dickow about a magnificent, full-sized shuttle mockup, its history and future plans.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-134-spruce-space-shuttle


 NASA still working to 'correct and rectify' Boeing Starliner issues after 1st test flight with astronauts

 Boeing's Starliner had propulsion issues after launching on its first test mission with astronauts. Six weeks after the mission concluded, NASA is working on what to do next.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-correct-boeing-starliner-issues-october-2024


 'Alien: Romulus' sequel in the works, new 'Alien vs. Predator' will 'probably' happen

 Hot on the heels of Alien: Romulus' success at the global box office, Disney and 20th Century Studios are fast-tracking a direct sequel.

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https://www.space.com/alien-romulus-sequel-in-the-works-at-20th-century-studios-new-alien-vs-predator-will-probably-happen


 A star exploded almost 1000 years ago and left us with the gorgeous Crab Nebula. Here's how to see it

 To see the Crab Nebula for yourself, you'll have to wait until around midnight local daylight time, after it has sufficiently risen high enough above the east-northeast horizon.

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https://www.space.com/the-universe/stars/a-star-exploded-almost-1000-years-ago-and-left-us-with-the-gorgeous-crab-nebula-heres-how-to-see-it


 China launches new set of classified Yaogan spy satellites (video)

 A Long March 2C rocket launched three Yaogan-43 spy satellites to orbit from southwestern China on Oct. 22, marking the third liftoff of the mysterious satellite series.

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https://www.space.com/china-yaogan-spy-satellite-launch-october-2024


 NASA's solar-sailing spacecraft has a bent boom in Earth orbit (photo)

 The technology-demonstrating Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has a bent boom in Earth orbit, but NASA says it shouldn't be a big deal.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-acs3-solar-sail-bent-boom


 A meteorite 200 times bigger than the dinosaur-killing asteroid helped life on Earth flourish

 The destructive power of asteroids is undeniable — just ask the dinosaurs. New research suggests a huge space rock that struck Earth over 3 billion years ago may have benefitted early life.

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https://www.space.com/meteorite-s2-dinosaur-killing-life


 Listen to haunting sounds of Earth's magnetic field flipping 41,000 years ago in eerie new animation

 A new video shows how Earth's magnetic field weakened and warped before temporarily flipping during a recent "polar reversal event."

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https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-field-flipping-haunting-sounds


 SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut mission: Live updates

 Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-8 and Crew-9 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.

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https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-crew-dragon-mission-updates


 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episodes 1 and 2: Green Orions vs. Blue Orions, what's the difference?

 D'Vana Tendi gets back to her Orion roots in "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 5's opening episodes — and her species has a very long history in "Star Trek."

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https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-5-episodes-1-2-who-are-orions


 Massive, bustling Perseus galaxy cluster dazzles in new telescope image

 Deep in the heart of the massive Perseus cluster, giant galaxies stir, stars are torn from their homes and hot gas radiates at more than 1 million degrees Celsius.

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https://www.space.com/perseus-galaxy-cluster-gemini-north-telescope-photo


 Crew-8 astronauts splash down on SpaceX Dragon Endeavour after weather delays

 Crew-8 is back on Earth after an extended mission and a wait for the weather to clear. Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps and Alexander Grebenkin splashed down on Dragon Endeavour.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-8-endeavour-landing


 'Superluminous' nova from rare stellar duo spotted in Milky Way's galactic neighbor

 An ultraluminous nova in a nearby galaxy offers a glimpse into the mysterious workings of a rare stellar duo.

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https://www.space.com/superluminous-nova-small-magellanic-cloud-milky-way-neighbor


 Watch SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts return to Earth early Oct. 25

 The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission will return to Earth early Friday morning (Oct. 25), and you can watch their homecoming live.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-8-astronaut-mission-return-to-earth


 Scientists found one of the largest carbon-based space molecules ever. Here's why that's a big deal

 Scientists have identified one of the largest carbon-based molecules in space yet. It could help us decode the origins of life as we know it.

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https://www.space.com/largest-carbon-based-molecule-in-space-ever-found


 'Star Trek: Lower Decks': What the main cast will miss most about their zany characters (exclusive)

 The stars of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" Season 5 spoke with Space.com about the series coming to an end and what it will mean for their characters.

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https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-5-cast-interview


 Save 32% on the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope

 The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope is ideal for beginners and a tempting early Black Friday telescope deal, now 32% off on Amazon.

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https://www.space.com/celestron-powerseeker-127eq-pre-black-friday-32-percent-off-2024


 Saturn gets its 1st confirmed Trojan asteroid — but it might be stolen

 Saturn has finally joined the solar system's other giant planets in possessing a Trojan asteroid, but it may have stolen it. The bouncing asteroid seems to have originated in the Kuiper belt.

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https://www.space.com/saturn-first-trojan-2019uo14-asteroid-stolen


 'Futurama' creator Matt Groening says 'great episodes in the works' for upcoming Season 13

 Matt Groening, John DiMaggio. and Billy West led a spirited 'Futurama' celebration at New York City Comic Con this year to celebrate the upcoming 13th season of Futurama.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/futurama-creator-matt-groening-says-great-episodes-in-the-works-for-upcoming-season-13


 Boeing-built communications satellite breaks up in orbit. 'Total loss,' operator says

 The Intelsat-33e satellite is in pieces following some kind of problem in geostationary orbit, according to the company and US Space Force. An investigation is ongoing.

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https://www.space.com/intelsat-33e-satellite-total-loss-breakup-pieces


 Watch SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS today after weather delays

 SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA will undock from the International Space Station Oct. 23 after several weather delays, then splash down. Watch both events live.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-8-iss-undocking-splashdown-webcast


 1st triple black hole system discovered in 'happy accident'

 The first "black hole triple" system, consisting of a black hole hungrily feeding on a companion star orbited by a more distant star, hints at a gentle formation process without supernova explosions.

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https://www.space.com/first-triple-black-hole-system-gentle-formation


 How moon-landing teams are learning from each other to make the next lunar leap

 Moon landing attempts are becoming so frequent that the players involved — private companies and government agencies alike — are learning from each other's efforts.

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https://www.space.com/moon-landing-teams-lessons-learned-touchdown-attempts


 China rolls out rocket for Shenzhou-19 astronaut launch (video)

 China rolled out the rocket and crew capsule for the Shenzhou-19 mission, the nation's next astronaut launch to the Tiangong space station.

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https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-19-rocket-roll-lanch-pad-video


 James Webb Space Telescope sees lonely supermassive black hole-powered quasars in the early universe

 The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered lonely quasars in the early universe, with "empty larders" that defy theories surrounding their growth to monster sizes.

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-ancient-black-hole-quasar


 SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink broadband satellites from Florida tonight

 SpaceX plans to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast this evening (Oct. 22).

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-61


 Scientists have dated the moon's oldest, and largest, impact site

 The moon has been bombarded by asteroids and comets for more than 4.32 billion years.

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https://www.space.com/moon-oldest-impact-basin-dated


 The Pluto problem: Is it time to rethink our definition of a planet?

 In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) famously demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet. Things have been a bit of a mess since then — so is it time to redefine the planet?

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https://www.space.com/pluto-problem-time-to-rethink-definition-of-a-planet


 'NASA at a crossroads:' Budget woes, aging infrastructure and hard choices ahead

 The next few years are likely to be pivotal ones for NASA, according to a hard-hitting report by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-crossroads-budget-issues-national-academies-report


 What happens when black holes merge?

 Black hole mergers are beautiful — and some of the most violent events in the cosmos. Here's how the process unfolds.

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https://www.space.com/what-happens-when-black-holes-merge


 Most of Earth's meteorites may have come from the same 3 spots

 Scientists say they've uncovered where the vast majority of Earth's meteorites came from.

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https://www.space.com/earth-meteorites-asteroid-families


 Where are the best Black Friday space deals?

 Black Friday is your chance to bag some amazing space-related bargains. But where should you look for the best Black Friday deals? Walmart? Target? Amazon?

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https://www.space.com/where-are-the-best-black-friday-space-deals


 Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how his updated 1st book remains 'deeply charming and resonating' in 2024 (exclusive)

 An interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson on the new edition of "Merlin's Tour of the Universe."

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https://www.space.com/neil-degrasse-tyson-merlins-tour-of-the-universe-new-edition


 With real scientific data, artist Martin Vargic has visualized hundreds of alien planets

 Space.com talks to artist and author Martin Vargic, who is turning exoplanets into stunning and intricate art.

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https://www.space.com/exoplanet-art-martin-vargic-interview


 Everything we know about Dune: Messiah

 Denis Villeneuve isn't finished with Arrakis and Paul Atreides yet. Keep your stillsuit on and get ready for Dune: Messiah.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/everything-we-know-about-dune-messiah


 NASA's Europa Clipper isn't just a spacecraft — it's a work of art

 Europa Clipper launched toward Jupiter's icy moon on Oct. 14, and carried with it a very important plate.

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https://www.space.com/europa-clipper-spacecraft-art-plate-jupiter-nasa


 'Edge of Space' director Jean de Meuron on his X-15 film and having 'the right stuff' (exclusive)

 An interview with "Edge of Space" director Jean de Meuron, as well as a clip from the new film about NASA's famous X-15 rocket plane.

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https://www.space.com/edge-of-space-x-15-film-director-interview


 Blowing up: Inflatable space habitats could be key to exploring the solar system

 Private companies are making progress on expandable habitats, which could help humanity keep its foothold in Earth orbit and settle the moon and Mars.

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https://www.space.com/expandable-space-habitats-moon-mars-private-companies


 Star Trek Universe warps into NYCC with sneak peeks at 'Lower Decks' season 5, 'Strange New Worlds' season 3, a date for 'Section 31' and 'Starfleet Academy' season 2

 Star Trek showrunners dished on Lower Decks season 5, Strange New Worlds season 3, and a debut date for the Section 31 movie during Paramount Plus' Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic-Con on Oct. 20.

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https://www.space.com/star-trek-nycc-2024-lower-decks-strange-new-worlds-section-31-starfleet-academy


 SpaceX to launch 20 Eutelsat OneWeb broadband satellites to space on Oct. 20

 SpaceX will launch another set of Eutelsat OneWeb internet satellites to space early Sunday morning (Oct. 20), and you can watch the action live.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-eutelsat-oneweb-satellite-launch-october-2024


 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 133 —Red Moon Rising

 On Episode 133 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Greg Autry on the progress of the Artemis moon program, space science, and the challenges posed by a fast-rising Chinese space program.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-133-red-moon-rising


 NASA's next-generation Nancy Roman Space Telescope aces crucial 'spin test'

 NASA recently put a crucial part of the Roman Space Telescope through a rigorous "spin test" designed to evaluate its resilience against the forces of its planned 2027 launch.

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https://www.space.com/roman-space-telescope-testing-spin-test


 Everything we know about Avatar: Fire and Ash: Release window, plot & more

 The five-part Avatar saga will continue three years after The Way of Water, with a threequel showing us a different side of Pandora. Here’s what we know.

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https://www.space.com/everything-we-know-about-avatar-fire-and-ash-release-date-plot-cast


 New 'Dune: Prophecy' trailer unveils the prequel series' grand scope (video)

 HBO Max released a new trailer for "Dune: Prophecy" at New York Comic Con 2024, revealing the series to be just as epic as the films.

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https://www.space.com/dune-prophecy-trailer-prequel-series-video


 US Space Force awards SpaceX $730 million to launch at least 9 national-security missions

 The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $730 million to launch at least nine national security missions, seven of them for the Space Development Agency.

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https://www.space.com/space-force-spacex-national-security-launches-october-2024


 'Killer electrons' play pinball with space weather around Earth

 "Killer electrons" stashed in radiation belts around Earth could be dislodged by lightning to create a game of "cosmic pinball" that influences space weather around our planet.

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https://www.space.com/killer-electrons-lightning-space-weather-pinball


 Europe makes moves to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis in 2029

 The European Space Agency has taken the first big steps toward rendezvousing with the infamous asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029.

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https://www.space.com/esa-ramses-mission-asteroid-apophis-2029


 Space pictures! See our space image of the day

 Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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https://www.space.com/34-image-day.html


 The best 90s sci-fi movies

 Here's to an unforgettable decade in sci-fi movie innovation, our round-up of the best 90s sci-fi movies.

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https://www.space.com/best-90s-sci-fi-movies


 How much do SpaceX's reentering Starlink satellites pollute Earth's atmosphere?

 SpaceX's Starlink satellites now make up 40% of reentering satellite debris. But is Elon Musk's space company the worst polluter of Earth's upper atmosphere?

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-reentry-pollution-damage-earth-atmosphere


 The planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws'

 Join our whistlestop tour of the planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws,' Ubisoft's massive open-world adventure in a galaxy far, far away.

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https://www.space.com/planets-of-star-wars-outlaws


 Watch Hunter's Moon supermoon team up with Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in free livestream today

 The Full Hunter's Moon of October 2024 will join Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in the night sky on Thursday (Oct. 17), and you can enjoy both with a free livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.

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https://www.space.com/hunters-moon-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-livestream-october-2024


 US and China will need to discuss moon mission plans, NASA chief predicts

 NASA and China will need to discuss exchanges of data and mission plans as the two sides move to build sustainable presences on the moon, according to NASA chief Bill Nelson.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-china-need-discuss-moon-mission-plans-bill-nelson


 Perseverance rover watches a solar eclipse on Mars (photos)

 On Sept. 30, NASA's Perseverance rover turned its eyes toward the sky and photographed a solar eclipse from Mars, capturing the tiny moon Phobos as it transited the sun.

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https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-solar-eclipse-phobos-photos


 How did Mars turn into an uninhabitable desert? Curiosity rover rock samples may have answers

 NASA's Curiosity rover has new insights into how Mars might have changed from a potentially habitable, water-rich planet to an absolutely uninhabitable desert.

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https://www.space.com/curiosity-rock-samples-uninhabitable-mars


 SpaceX plans to catch Starship upper stage with 'chopsticks' in early 2025, Elon Musk says

 SpaceX just caught the giant first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket — and it plans to do the same with the vehicle's upper stage soon.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-upper-stage-chopstick-catch-elon-musk


 Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming

 Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say.

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https://www.space.com/solar-cycle-25-max-phase-more-sun-storms


 Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn't easy

 Fission technology is well established in power generation and nuclear-powered submarines, and its application to drive or power a rocket could one day give NASA a faster, more powerful alternative to chemically driven rockets.

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https://www.space.com/nuclear-rockets-could-travel-to-mars-in-half-time-designing-power-reactors-not-easy


 Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts

 The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.

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https://www.space.com/estonia-joins-artemis-accords-moon-exploration


 Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end

 U.S. company Vast has unveiled Haven-2, its proposed commercial successor to the soon-to-be-retired International Space Station.

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https://www.space.com/haven2-international-space-station-suceed


 SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos)

 SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions just hours apart today (Oct. 15), one of which was the company's 100th liftoff of the year.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-doubleheader-100th-launch-2024


 Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map

 The "first page" of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create.

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https://www.space.com/euclid-first-images-cosmic-atlas


 Cubesats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system

 Whether discovering exoplanets or measuring the size of an asteroid, cubesats are affordable throughout the space community, even to small startup, private companies and university laboratories.

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https://www.space.com/cubesats-changing-how-we-explore-the-solar-system


 'Predator: Hunting Grounds' scores a striking makeover for PS5 and Xbox X/S

 A preview of the upgraded "Predator: Hunting Grounds" release for PS5 and Xbox X/S.

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https://www.space.com/predator-hunting-grounds-makeover-ps5-xbox-xs


  James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)

 An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-infinite-cosmos-author-ethan-siegel-exclusive


 HTC threw us into the Squid Games to preview their new VR headset — the Vive Focus Vision

 Does HTC's latest VR headset get the red light, or the green light?

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https://www.space.com/htc-vive-vision-focus-preview-squid-games


 NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper had a rocky road to space. How it switched rockets and more to launch to Jupiter

 NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper probe overcame huge obstacles, including a switch to an entirely different rocket, to launch toward Jupiter. Here's how it happened.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-europa-clipper-rocky-road-jupiter-launch


 4 must-see Jupiter movies to help you prepare for NASA's Europa Clipper mission

 Journey to Jupiter and Europa with four sci-fi films centered around the Jovian system ahead of NASA's Europa Clipper mission.

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https://www.space.com/4-must-see-jupiter-movies


 Mars orbiters spy 'cryptic terrain' near planet's icy south pole (photos)

 Europe's Mars Express and Trace Gas Orbiter missions captured a variety of cryptic surface features poking through melting ice across the Red Planet's south pole as spring hit the region.

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https://www.space.com/mars-orbiter-cryptic-landforms-south-pole


 On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Chuck Yeager smashes the sound barrier.

 On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager smashed the sound barrier in the secret experimental X-1 aircraft.

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https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html


 Space pictures! See our space image of the day

 Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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https://www.space.com/34-image-day.html


 What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

 See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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https://www.space.com/18880-moon-phases.html


 NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter: Live updates

 See the latest updates for the launch of NASA's Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon here.

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https://www.space.com/news/live/europa-clipper-mission-updates


 What time will SpaceX launch NASA's Europa Clipper to icy Jupiter moon on Oct. 14 (and how to watch online)?

 NASA's first mission to another ocean world in our solar system will launch toward Jupiter on Monday (Oct. 14), but if you want to watch it live, you'll need to know when to tune in.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-europa-clipper-launch-what-time-livestream


 SpaceX catches giant Starship booster during historic Flight 5 rocket launch and landing (video)

 SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket for the fifth time ever today (Oct. 13), on a dramatic test flight whose goals included a mid-air catch of the first-stage Super Heavy booster.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-flight-5-launch-super-heavy-booster-catch-success-video


 Best Predator comic books of all time

 You've seen the Predator on the big screen, now here are the top ten Predator comics you must read.

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https://www.space.com/best-predator-comics


 What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 launch test on Oct. 13 (and how to watch online)?

 SpaceX will launch its fifth Starship launch test, called Starship Flight 5, in what will be an audacious attempt to capture the giant rocket's booster at its launch site on Sunday, Oct. 13.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-flight-5-launch-what-time-livestream


 NASA delays Europa Clipper launch to Jupiter to Oct. 14 amid post-hurricane checks

 NASA has postponed the launch of its next flagship mission to Jupiter by at least another day due to the impact of Hurricane Milton at its Florida launch site.

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https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-europa-clipper-launch-date-october-14


 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 132 —Living in Martian Mushrooms

 On Episode 132 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Lynn Rothschild on how mushroom mycelia might be utilized as a Mars habitat-building resource.

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https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-132-living-martian-mushrooms


 FAA clears SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches

 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday (Oct. 11) that it has given SpaceX the green light to resume launches of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.

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https://www.space.com/faa-clears-spacex-resume-falcon-9-rocket-launches-october-2024


 SpaceX Starship launches: Live updates

 Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.

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https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-starship-missions-updates


 Hints of volcanic moon around alien planet may be 1st-of-its-kind discovery (video)

 A sodium cloud detected in the vicinity of an exoplanet named WASP-49 b hints at the presence of a natural satellite, also known as an exomoon.

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https://www.space.com/possible-volcanic-exomoon-jupiter-moon-io


 New Artemis moon camera gets 1st field test (photos)

 Recently, an international team took the HULC moon camera out for a test drive in lunar-like conditions to improve the camera's design for Artemis moon missions.

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https://www.space.com/hulc-artemis-moon-camera-first-field-test


 'It was 3 hours of magic': Spectacular auroras thrill stargazers across the world (and internet) as intense geomagnetic storm batters Earth (photos)

 A powerful geomagnetic storm illuminated auroras that lit the skies over Earth on Thursday (Oct. 9) after X 2 solar flare that erupted from the sunspot AR 3848 on Tuesday (Oct. 8) evening.

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https://www.space.com/spectacular-auroras-photos-thrill-skywatchers-from-geomagnetic-storm-october-2024


 Hubble Telescope and New Horizons Pluto probe team up to image Uranus

 NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons Pluto probe have teamed up to image the ice giant Uranus, which will help inform future direct imaging of exoplanets.

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https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-new-horizons-image-uranus


 Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say

 Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.

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https://www.space.com/mining-asteroids-food-deep-space-missions


 Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

 The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 44th nation to join the United States' moon-exploration coalition.

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https://www.space.com/dominican-republic-signs-artemis-accords-moon-exploration


 Last-minute Prime Day lightsaber deal: 40% off Yoda Force FX

 A last-minute Prime Day lightsaber deal, you need? 40% off The Black Series Yoda's Force FX, we recommend.

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https://www.space.com/black-series-yoda-lightsaber-save-100-dollars-october-prime-day


 This Walmart Canon EOS R5 deal is better than Amazon's on Prime Day

 The Canon EOS R5 is $300 less at Walmart than on Amazon, despite the Prime Day sales: We think it's the best camera for low-light conditions.

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https://www.space.com/canon-eos-r5-walmart-deal-better-than-prime-day


 Luke Skywalker Force FX Elite Lightsaber is now at its lowest-ever price for Prime Day

 If you're looking for an early Christmas present for the Star Wars fan in your life this is an unbeatable Prime Day Star Wars deal on this feature-packed lightsaber.

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https://www.space.com/lowest-ever-price-luke-skywalker-lightsaber-prime-day-october-2024


 US needs 'space rescue service' to help astronauts in distress, experts say

 The lessons of Apollo, Skylab and the space shuttle appear to have been forgotten: The US needs a plan for how to deal with human spaceflight emergencies, experts say.

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https://www.space.com/us-needs-space-rescue-service-astronauts-distress


 Walmart has Prime Day beat with this Sony A7R V camera deal

 Save more than $1000 on this incredible Sony snapper right now at Walmart.

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https://www.space.com/walmart-has-prime-day-beat-sony-a7r-v-camera-deal


 We've spent years reviewing telescopes: This telescope Prime Day deal is ideal for beginners

 Are you new to stargazing or buying for a budding sky-watcher? The Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ is a superb starter telescope and it's 20% off for Prime Day.

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https://www.space.com/we-spent-years-reviewing-telescopes-this-prime-day-deal-perfect-for-beginner-astronomers-october-2024


 4 futuristic space technologies — and when they might happen

 All four technologies are grounded in reality, but some are more feasible than others.

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https://www.space.com/future-space-technologies-world-space-week


 Save 50% on your first month of Paramount Plus

 Get 50% off your first month of Paramount Plus when you get it via Sling TV and watch Star Trek, Halo and more for less.

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https://www.space.com/paramount-plus-deal-save-50-percent-first-month-october-2024


 'The Ark' creators on Season 2's finale, alien artifacts and the colonists' next destination (exclusive)

 An exclusive interview with "The Ark" creators Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner

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https://www.space.com/ark-creators-season-2-finale-alien-artifacts


 Could Earth's 'evil twin' Venus carry a dire warning about climate change?

 World Space Week 2024 is in full swing, focusing on what space science can tell us about climate change; does Earth's "evil twin" Venus hold a dire tale of what happens when the greenhouse effect runs amok?

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https://www.space.com/venus-earth-greenhouse-gases-climate-change


 Save 10% on this BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve star projector this Prime Day

 This BlissLights Sky Light Evolve star projector is 10% off for Prime Day

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https://www.space.com/prime-day-star-projector-deal-save-10-percent-blisslights-october-2024


 Scrubbed spacewalks, Starliner stay-overs and more: NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson discusses her eventful 6 months in orbit

 NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson reflected on her time in space during a post-flight press conference at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday (Oct. 4).

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https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-tracy-caldwell-dyson-post-flight-briefing


 Get $100 off with this Prime Day beginner telescope deal on the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ

 Ready to start stargazing? The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ is a perfect beginners telescope that you won't immediately outgrow, and it's down to just $219.95.

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https://www.space.com/save-usd100-on-beginner-friendly-celestron-astromaster-114eq-at-amazon-prime-day-october-2024


 James Webb Space Telescope studies dusty 'pancakes' feeding baby stars and birthing planets

 The James Webb Space Telescope has taken an intricate look at how pancakes of gas and dust feed infant stars and help them grow before influencing the birth of planets.

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https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-dusty-pancakes-baby-stars


 SpaceX, NASA stand down from Oct. 10 Europa Clipper launch due to Hurricane Milton

 SpaceX and NASA are standing down from the Oct. 10 launch of the Europa Clipper mission due to anticipated effects of Hurricane Milton. A new target date has not been announced.

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https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-europa-clipper-launch-delay-hurricane-milton


 What it was like to experience the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Easter Island

 A few hundred eclipse chasers flocked to Chile's Rapa Nui to see annularity from the home of the mysterious moai.

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https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-easter-island-first-hand-experience


 SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe on Oct. 7: Watch it live

 SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera spacecraft on Monday (Oct. 7) toward the asteroid Dimorphos for a post-impact evaluation, and you can watch the liftoff live.

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https://www.space.com/esa-hera-mission-spacex-launch-livestream