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It's a big galaxy out there full of many different and interesting people (and aliens). These are the Star Wars characters who deserve their own show and a chance to share their tale.

A recent study has found that the hazards posed by large impactors far outweighed their benefits for life on Earth.

We look at where The Mandalorian season 3 is likely to head, with plot details, rumored returning characters, and more. Spoilers ahead!

If the oldest star in the universe is more than 14 billion years old that would make it older than the universe itself! We investigate this space mystery.

Is dumping space junk over the South Pacific a good idea? Or can we do better?

Commander Michaela Musilova shares how the Valoria 3 crew has been creative in dealing with bad weather on Mars. This includes conducting spacewalks, doing experiments and bonding greatly as a space family.

Viruses can affect astronauts in space, even if they quarantine before launch.

Here’s a scintillating selection of the best sci-fi books of 2022, with modern hits and sci-fi classics for you to enjoy.

Telescopes on Earth and in space caught the sun in their view as the Parker Solar Probe made its 11th daring close flyby Feb. 25.

China is planning for its new generation crew launch vehicle to have a reusable first stage.

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Some of the James Webb Space Telescope's first science will probe the role quasars play in early galaxy evolution.

A new image taken by the Curiosity rover reveals a tiny, flower-like mineral deposit less than half an inch wide on the Martian surface.

The country of Romania has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 16th nation to join the NASA-led project for cooperation in space.

Miniature spaceships the size of cellphones could fly across the solar system using sails propelled by lasers, reaching distant destinations on very reasonable timescales.

Elon Musk said SpaceX's Starlink internet won't block Russian news sources despite government requests.

Elon Musk says SpaceX is focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals were jammed amid Russia's Ukraine invasion.

The "Star Trek: Discovery" season 4 episode 11 "Rosetta" is entertaining and well-written, but not memorable.

Terraforming Mars is now 21% off on Amazon, and which is a pretty stellar deal for the popular space board game.

The Valoria 3 crewmembers have created a new home out of HI-SEAS filled with chocolate smells, rap music and research experiments. They have embraced their new Martian life, which has helped them bond as a team.

Lego rolled out its Space Launch System two weeks before NASA was scheduled to do the same with the real rocket. Lego released the SLS and three other sets inspired by the Artemis program.