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China's Space Pioneer reaches orbit with Tianlong-2 rocket launch (video)

The launch of the Tianlong-2 rocket made history as the first liquid propellant rocket launched by a Chinese private company, which is the first start-up to successfully reach orbit on its first try.

Watch DC's 'Blue Beetle' blast into space in epic 1st trailer (video)

DC's "Blue Beetle" makes his first feature film debut in this high-flying new Warner Bros. trailer, and he's apparently going to space.

In 'Star Wars: The High Republic' novel 'Cataclysm' the Path of the Open Hand strikes again

The new "Star Wars: The High Republic - Cataclysm" novel lands on April 4 from Random House Worlds, with Axel Greylark aiding the Jedi in this latest prequel adventure.

Artemis 2 moon crew announcement felt like a Canadian history time warp

Jeremy Hansen will be the first Canadian to go to the moon on the Artemis 2 mission. A Canadian reporter reflects upon the history that brought us here.

2 newfound black holes are the closest ever to Earth and like nothing seen before

Astronomers have discovered two new black holes that are the closest to Earth ever found and represent a new type of binary system.

Mars helicopter Ingenuity goes faster and higher than ever before on 49th Red Planet flight

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter broke several off-Earth records during its 49th Martian flight, which occurred on Sunday (April 2).

Canadian leader Justin Trudeau 'geeking out' over Artemis 2 moon announcement

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen on the line to discuss why he's so excited about the mission.

Save $500 dollars on the Panasonic Lumix S5 with a lens attachment

We spotted this Panasonic full-frame mirrorless camera bundle comes with a lens and is now 22% off at Amazon for a deep saving of over $500.

A Stellar Explosion Mimicked the End of the Death Star

In 1997, George Lucas released the special edition remaster of his Star Wars trilogy, making changes to the special effects that both delighted and divided fans worldwide (did Han shoot first?). Among the myriad additions was a visually spectacular ring-shaped shockwave emanating from the exploding Death Star, and Alderaan too. Star Trek fans will delightedly point out that this particular special effect had previously been used in the 1991 film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, in which the Klingon moon Praxis explodes, giving the effect its name: the Praxis ring. Hollywood lore suggests Lucas was so impressed with the effect in that film that he added it to Star Wars too.

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James Webb Space Telescope spies most ancient galaxies ever observed

The James Webb Space Telescope's ability to study the early universe has been solidified by the confirmation that it has imaged four galaxies as they were just 350 million years after the Big Bang.

Countdown Begins for the Great North American Solar Eclipse!

The countdown begins for the next total solar eclipse to cross North America. And six months before that viewers will be treated to an annular eclipse.

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Artemis 2 commander woke up nervous before big moon announcement

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman is a combat-tested fighter pilot, but he still had worries before his moon mission assignment was brought to the world on April 3.

This map of volcanoes on Venus is best we've ever made (image)

Scientists have built the most detailed map of the distribution of volcanoes on Venus, which is also the most complete volcano map of all planets in the solar system.

Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro review: Best-in-class print quality

A fantastic 3D printer for beginners and veterans alike, the Ender 3 S1 Pro offers great prints and some excellent upgrades over the base model.

Canada's Artemis 2 astronaut was named after a 14-year-wait for space

The Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen is a trusted voice in the astronaut office, a key player in training an astronaut class, and now a member of the first moon mission in 50 years.

What would happen if the asteroid Ryugu hit Earth?

Using samples returned from the 0.6-mile-wide asteroid Ryugu, scientists have calculated what would happen if it were to slam into our planet.

ESA's astronaut candidates start training

ESA welcomed its latest group of astronaut candidates yesterday at its European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, at the start of their one-year basic training to prepare for future space missions.

Artemis 2 moon mission will lift companies, top Canadian space official says

The Canadian government minister responsible for space, François-Philippe Champagne, says the benefits of space will help a country already known for remote, harsh environments.

Newly named Artemis 2 crew to notch many firsts on historic moon mission

The astronauts who will fly on NASA's Artemis 2 mission are set to break records and establish a number of firsts. But for one crew member, being first is less important than what will come next.

Meet the Four Astronauts Who’ll Fly Around the Moon for Artemis II

The four astronauts chosen for NASA’s Artemis II mission will check off a string of firsts during their flight around the moon, scheduled for next year. It’ll mark the first trip beyond Earth orbit for a woman, for a person of color and for a Canadian. Artemis II will represent yet another first for Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen: Based on the current crew schedule, it’ll be his first-ever space mission.

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