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Shine on, Starliner! Aurora glows green as astronauts test spacecraft ahead of return to Earth June 22 (image, video)

Boeing Starliner has seen its one-week test mission in space double to about two weeks. That allowed time for an incredible aurora show during thruste...

Shine on, Starliner! Aurora glows green as astronauts test spacecraft ahead of return to Earth June 22 (image, video)

NASA moon orbiter spots Chinese lander on lunar far side (photo)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has taken its first look at China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft on the moon's far side.

NASA moon orbiter spots Chinese lander on lunar far side (photo)

The universe’s biggest explosions made some of the elements we are composed of. But there’s another mystery source out there

In order to explain the presence of these heavier elements today, it’s necessary to find phenomena that can produce them. One type of event that fits ...

The universe’s biggest explosions made some of the elements we are composed of. But there’s another mystery source out there

NASA’s asteroid sample mission gave scientists around the world the rare opportunity to study an artificial meteor

Meteoroids are difficult objects for aerospace and geophysics researchers like us to study, because we can’t usually predict when and where they will ...

NASA’s asteroid sample mission gave scientists around the world the rare opportunity to study an artificial meteor

This long-studied star is actually a stellar duo: 'We were absolutely stunned'

A young star that astronomers have studied for decades has been found to be part of a duo, encircled by a disk of material within which planets may ha...

This long-studied star is actually a stellar duo: 'We were absolutely stunned'

Something 'kicked' this hypervelocity star racing through the Milky Way at 1.3 million miles per hour (video)

A low-mass star races through the Milky Way at over a million miles per hour, a journey that began with either the supernova explosion of a vampire st...

Something 'kicked' this hypervelocity star racing through the Milky Way at 1.3 million miles per hour (video)

Who is Dr. Kovich in 'Star Trek: Discovery'? The mystery explained

With his trademark suit-and-tie an anomaly among the primary-colored "Star Trek: Discovery" uniforms of the 32nd century, Dr. Kovich always looked lik...

Who is Dr. Kovich in 'Star Trek: Discovery'? The mystery explained

10 top tips for planning your 2027 solar eclipse trip

From understanding the weather to seeing the Milky Way, here's how to plan a trip to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.

10 top tips for planning your 2027 solar eclipse trip

Where is the center of the universe?

The universe is undeniably vast, and from our perspective, it may seem like Earth is in the middle of everything. But is there a center of the cosmos,...

Where is the center of the universe?

Could nearby stars have habitable exoplanets? NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory hopes to find out

Astronomers are using the Chandra X-ray Observatory to study stars' radiation and establish the feasibility of exoplanet habitability.

Could nearby stars have habitable exoplanets? NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory hopes to find out

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 115 —Our Friendly Mr. Sun

On Episode 115 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Alex Young of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about the sun and solar activity cycles...

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 115 —Our Friendly Mr. Sun

Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts

Cosmic rays from distant stars and galaxies and solar energetic particles from the Sun bombard the moon's surface, and exposure to these particles can...

Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts

How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star

An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.

How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star

How are galaxies destroyed?

Eventually, all galaxies, including our own Milky Way, will meet their end. But how do galaxies die? If you're in the mood to destroy an entire galaxy...

How are galaxies destroyed?

Private space-junk-inspection probe spots discarded rocket in orbit up close (photo)

A discarded Japanese rocket was recently imaged up close by the ADRAS-J mission.

Private space-junk-inspection probe spots discarded rocket in orbit up close (photo)

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers rare last-second abort during Starlink satellite launch (video)

A SpaceX rocket suffered a last-second abort during the attempted launch of 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Friday (June 14).

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers rare last-second abort during Starlink satellite launch (video)

Voyager 1 is back online! NASA's most distant spacecraft returns data from all 4 instruments

Following a technical error in November 2023, NASA's deep-space explorer has resumed full science operations.

Voyager 1 is back online! NASA's most distant spacecraft returns data from all 4 instruments

What ultimately happened to the USS Discovery in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series finale?

Strangely, the Star Trek: Discovery ship's far-future fate was revealed in 2018 'Short Trek' episode 'Calypso'.

What ultimately happened to the USS Discovery in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series finale?

Astronomers get closer to solving the lingering mystery of fast radio bursts

Astronomers using the CHIME telescope are looking at strange, one-off cosmic explosions with a new angle. This could bring us closer to solving the li...

Astronomers get closer to solving the lingering mystery of fast radio bursts

12 billion years of black hole history, revealed through X-rays and simulations

New findings show the black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy had a late growth spurt.

12 billion years of black hole history, revealed through X-rays and simulations

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Uruguay coach Bielsa suspended for U.S. match

Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains wh...

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Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds

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Florida double murderer goes viral for 'smug, soulless' cour...

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Florida double murderer goes viral for 'smug, soulless' courtroom demeanor