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Giant Stars and the Ultimate Fate of the Sun

Astronomers have a new tool to help them understand giant stars. It’s a detailed study of the precise temperatures and sizes of 191 giant stars. The authors of the work say that it’ll serve as a standard reference on giant stars for years to come.

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Rocket Lab Shows off its new Reusable Neutron Rocket, due for Launch in 2024

On December 2nd, 2021, the commercial space company Rocket Lab unveiled the detailed architecture of their Neutron rocket for the first time. In a live-streamed event, the company showcased all the new elements that will make this “megaconstellation” launcher a serious contender in the coming years. These include updated details about the rocket’s design, materials, propulsion, and reusability architecture.

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NASA returns Hubble Space Telescope back to full science operations

Hubble's science instruments are fully operational after a recent glitch.

Asteroid scientist Amy Mainzer talks space rock impacts and Netflix's new movie 'Don't Look Up'

Asteroid scientist Amy Mainzer found herself in a unique position these past few months: chatting with Leonardo DiCaprio about science and asteroids.

Japanese billionaire ready for launch to International Space Station

Japanese spaceflight participant Yozo Hirano, Russan cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, and Japanese space tourist Yusaku Maezawa pose for a crew portrait at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia. Credit: Roscosmos

A Russian Soyuz rocket is set for blastoff Wednesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan carrying Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire businessman, his cameraman and production assistant, and a veteran Russian cosmonaut commander on a 12-day trip to the International Space Station.

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NASA celebrates the life and career of 'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols

Nichols, aka 'Uhura', is retiring from decades of space advocacy at age 88.

Asteroid Apophis’ 2029 Flyby Will Provide a Bonanza of Asteroid Science

If NASA and other space agencies don’t want us to freak out about asteroids colliding with Earth, why do they give them names like Apophis? It sounds apocalyptic.

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See the moon near Saturn in the night sky tonight as Venus shines bright

The moon will meet Saturn in the night sky today. Here is how to see it.

Astronomers Find Confounding Cone Shape in Cluster Collision

Galaxy clusters take eons to collide. Now, astronomers have caught a pair of merging clusters in an in-between stage never seen before.

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'Mystery Hut' spotted on the moon by Chinese rover is just a rock, scientist says

Before you request a reservation at the lunar "Mystery Hut," take note: It's just a rock.

Japanese space tourist will join human health research effort in orbit

An upcoming 12-day mission to the space station will add to the information available about non-professional astronauts.

Vanguard Veo Select 43 RB Roll Top bag review

We got hands-on with the Vanguard Veo Select backpack for this review, testing out its camera-touting capabilities.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is fueled up for its Dec. 22 launch

The James Webb Space Telescope is fully loaded and one step closer to taking flight.

DJI Mavic 3 review

We got our hands on the latest Mavic 3 model and tested out its duo camera set-up and flying capabilities.

JWST – A New View of the Universe

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The world’s next generation cosmic observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, is due for launch on an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana in late December.

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What's Next After the International Space Station?

NASA will end support for the International Space Station by 2030, transitioning low-Earth orbit to commercial operations.

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Drone racing: Everything you need to know

Thinking about getting into drone racing? Look no further...

Star Chart review

Star Chart is a worthy competitor in the crowded app world, bringing augmented reality to space enthusiasts for free.

Shock! Hubble telescope traces collisions in 'Running Man' nebula

Baby stars in a nebula create a series a powerful shockwaves visible in a new Hubble Space Telescope image.

This weird galaxy is missing all of its dark matter and scientists can't explain it

Astronomers wonder what holds together a distant galaxy that appears to contain no trace of dark matter.


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