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Soyuz astronaut launch spotted from International Space Station (photos)

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station saw a Russian Soyuz rocket launch their newest set of crewmates into orbit today (Sept. 21).

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts ready for historic mission

SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA will bring a Russian and the first Native American woman in space to the International Space Station no earlier than Oct. 3.

China launches Yunhai-1 03 Earth-observing satellite into orbit

China launched the Yunhai-1 03 Earth-observing satellite from the Gobi Desert on Tuesday (Sept. 20). The spacecraft's predecessor was hit by a piece of space junk.

An asteroid and volcano 'double punch' doomed the dinosaurs, study suggests

Massive volcanic eruptions may have played an important role in mass extinctions throughout history, including the one that killed the dinosaurs.

SpaceX Starship orbital flight 'highly likely' in November, Elon Musk says

SpaceX is gearing up for the first-ever orbital test flight of Starship, the giant vehicle it's building to take cargo and people to the moon and Mars. And that landmark try may be just around the corner.

Best eyepieces for telescopes: maximize your telescope's viewing potential

Enhance your telescope's optical potential with one of the best eyepieces available.

James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning image of Neptune's rings and moons

Located at the outer edge of the solar system Neptune has fascinated astronomers since its discovery. Now the James Webb Space Telescope has provided a stunning image of unrivaled detail.

NASA's DART asteroid-smashing mission spies on Jupiter and its moons (photos)

NASA's asteroid smasher DART captured a photo of Jupiter and its four moons to test its autonomous navigation system that will lead it to the collision with asteroid Dimorphos next week.

It Appears That Enceladus is Even More Habitable Than we Thought

The problem with looking for life on other worlds is that we only know of one planet with life. Earth has a wondrous variety of living creatures, but they all evolved on a single world, and their heritage stems from a single tree of life. So astrobiologists have to be both clever and careful when looking for habitable worlds, even when they narrow the possibilities to life similar to ours.

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NASA investigating glitch on James Webb Space Telescope's ultracold camera

James Webb Space Telescope's ultracold camera has experienced a technical glitch that is forcing the ground team to postpone some observations.

Russia launches NASA astronaut to space station under new 'crew swap' agreement

A U.S. astronaut has lifted off for the International Space Station, flying in a seat on a Soyuz spacecraft that was reserved through the first "crew swap" agreement since the space shuttle program.

Jupiter's Exceptionally Close Opposition

A sentinel in the autumnal sky, Jupiter marks its closest opposition since 1963.

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'Lego Masters' lands NASA astronaut for space-themed season premiere

Lego Masters is blasting off with the help of a NASA astronaut. The show, which invites teams to build their best brick creations, returns with "Ready to Launch," the first episode of the new season.

IAC 2022: ESA DG and astronauts meet the press

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ESA astronauts Thomas Pesquet, Luca Parmitano, Alexander Gerst, and Matthias Maurer, together with the ESA Director General answered questions from journalists at the IAC in Paris. Andreas Mogensen joined remotely and Samantha Cristoforetti connected directly from the the International Space Station.

Astronomy For Equity: Building Hope Through the Night Sky

Have you ever attended a star party, where amateur astronomers set up telescopes and invite the public to take a look at the night sky? If so, then you understand and appreciate how much these part-time but incredibly enthusiastic stargazers love to share the wonders of our Universe with others.  

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Live coverage: Two Russians, one American set for launch to International Space Station

Live coverage of the test flight of the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft on a mission to the International Space Station. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.

NASA's DART mission will put on an asteroid-smashing show next week

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) probe will slam into an asteroid next week, and we'll get to watch the action live.

Live coverage: Artemis 1 tanking test on tap today at Kennedy Space Center

Live coverage of the tanking test for the Space Launch System on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.

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8 ways to stop an asteroid: Nuclear weapons, paint and Bruce Willis

We currently know of no asteroid hazards for Earth, but planetary defense experts are on the case in case of a threat.

See the moon buzz the Beehive cluster on Wednesday (Sept. 21)

On Wednesday morning, the moon will pass the Beehive cluster in the night sky, giving sky watchers an easy reference point to spot it.

Watch Russian Soyuz rocket launch 3 astronauts to space station today

A NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft today (Sept. 21). Watch live starting at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT).


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