Today: September 29, 2024
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NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

Astronomers have directly observed a super Jupiter around a nearby star

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star
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Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing

Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
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Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test

Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth

Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test
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How NASA and SpaceX will bring down the space station when it's retired

SpaceX will use a powerful, souped-up capsule to shove the International Space Station out of orbit once time is up for the sprawling lab

How NASA and SpaceX will bring down the space station when it's retired
Science|Technology

SpaceX rocket accident leaves company's Starlink satellites in wrong orbit

A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company's internet satellites in the wrong orbit

SpaceX rocket accident leaves company's Starlink satellites in wrong orbit
Science

Webb Space Telescope's latest cosmic shot shows pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in infrared

The Webb Space Telescope has captured a pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in the infrared

Webb Space Telescope's latest cosmic shot shows pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in infrared
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Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago say they're confident that Boeing's space capsule can return them safely

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
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SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket has completed its first full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding after blasting off from Texas

SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding
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Boeing's astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble

Boeing's space capsule has arrived at the International Space Station after encountering thruster trouble

Boeing's astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble
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What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts

Boeing has finally launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station after years of stumbles and delays

What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts
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Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing has launched astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays
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Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say

The Hubble Space Telescope has suffered another breakdown that will limit its scientific discoveries

Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say
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Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule

Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June

Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule
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Massive cradle of baby stars revealed in new space telescope images

A European space telescope is thrilling scientists with its latest peek at stars and galaxies

Massive cradle of baby stars revealed in new space telescope images
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Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts

New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought

Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts
Science|Technology

Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe

The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes

Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe
Environment|Science

Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades, but Earth should be out of the way this time

The sun isn't done yet

Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades, but Earth should be out of the way this time
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This giant gas planet is as fluffy and puffy as cotton candy

Astronomers say a planet that's bigger than Jupiter is surprisingly as fluffy and light as cotton candy

This giant gas planet is as fluffy and puffy as cotton candy
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Astronomers find the biggest known batch of planet ingredients swirling around young star

Astronomers have discovered what they believe is the biggest known batch of planet-making ingredients in the cosmos

Astronomers find the biggest known batch of planet ingredients swirling around young star
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NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight

The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launch

NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
Business|Science

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring rock samples from Mars to Earth

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth
Environment|Science

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
Environment|Science

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Eclipse enthusiasts are staking out their spots across three countries, fervently hoping for clear skies

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada
Business|Science

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday

Small town businesses are embracing the eclipse crowds, as weekend festivities heat up before Monday's big event

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
Science

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun during a total solar eclipse

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

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