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How the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared detectors will open new vistas in astronomy

The newest deep space observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, will give us a deeper view into the infrared universe than the iconic Hubble.

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Sun erupts with 17 flares from single sunspot, sending solar storms toward Earth

An overactive sunspot erupted with 17 different flares since Monday (March 28) and could amp up Earth's auroras.

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Record-breaking NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts returning to Earth early Wednesday: Watch live

NASA's Mark Vande Hei and two Russian cosmonauts will return to Earth early Wednesday (March 30), and you can watch their homecoming live.

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V2 rocket: Origin, history and spaceflight legacy

The V2 rocket was the world's first liquid-propellant rocket. After claiming thousands of lives, how did it become a revolutionary breakthrough in rocket technology?

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Russian cosmonaut hands over space station command as NASA astronaut bids farewell

Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov handed over "the keys" to the International Space Station today (March 29) as NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said goodbye to the international space crew.

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Microscopic particles from first Apollo 11 lunar sample head to auction

Microscopic pieces of the moon that were found inside a bag used to protect the first astronaut-collected lunar soil sample are heading for auction after being released from NASA property.

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Ukrainian aerospace student leaves lab to keep military tech in top shape

Keeping technical systems in top shape helps Ukraine's defense forces stay ahead of Russian aggressors. But with a lack of in-house experts, the military has to rely on capable volunteers.

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The lithosphere: Facts about Earth's outer shell

The lithosphere is Earth's outermost layer, composed of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. The layer is divided into chunks called tectonic plates.

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Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2022

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

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Ice volcanoes on Pluto may still be erupting

An area of Pluto that researchers think was formed from the eruption of ice volcanoes is unique on the dwarf planet and in the solar system, a new study suggests.

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NASA's SOFIA flying observatory would get the ax (again) in 2023 budget request

The White House's 2023 federal budget request allocates no money to NASA's Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), a modified Boeing 747 jet equipped with a telescope.

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Next China moon mission will need precision landing to target ice at south pole

The mission is planned to launch around 2024.

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NASA's new telescope will be able to sniff out methane. Here's how to tell if it's a sign of life.

The first whiff that humans catch of life beyond Earth might be methane, but scientists will need to tread carefully before declaring a discovery based on the chemical.

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SpaceX's Ax-1 astronaut mission to the space station delayed to April 6

The Ax-1 mission has been pushed from April 3 to April 6 to accommodate the "wet dress rehearsal" of NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission, which is taking place this weekend on Florida's Space Coast.

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Blue Origin delays next crewed launch to Thursday due to high winds

Blue Origin has delayed the fourth crewed launch of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle from Tuesday (March 29) to Thursday (March 31), citing predicted high winds over the next couple of days.

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'Dune' wins 6 Oscars at Academy Awards

"Dune" was honored last night at the 94th Academy Awards with six Oscars.

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Perseverance rover's Mars samples now won't make it to Earth until 2033 at best

The NASA-ESA campaign to haul Mars samples back to Earth will require two Red Planet landers instead of one. The change will delay the arrival of samples here by two years, to no earlier than 2033.

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Biden proposes $26 billion NASA budget in 2023 for exploration, Earth science

Artemis and climate change are among the priorities for the Biden administration in its 2023 NASA budget request.

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A small asteroid's orbit is changed forever after super close Earth flyby

A Hungarian astronomer nearly discovered a second space rock on a collision course with Earth in less than one month.

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House-sized asteroid zooms by Earth in close flyby

A newly-discovered asteroid about the size of a house is passing close by Earth on Monday (March 28) but is no cause for alarm.

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The secrets of black holes, revealed in All About Space magazine

Inside the latest issue of All About Space you'll find the secrets of black holes, the greatest space mysteries and several ways the universe could kill us.

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