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Israel spy satellite launch sparks 'brief panic' as residents mistake rocket for missile: reports

Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite atop a Shavit rocket on Sept. 2, which came as a surprise to some local residents, according to news reports.

15 years on, real-time strategy games are still chasing the high of 'StarCraft 2'

Real-time strategy games haven't bested Blizzard's three-part sequel yet, and we believe only a third entry in the iconic sci-fi series could top it.

Perseid meteors shine with the Milky Way over an ancient Egyptian temple in breathtaking photo

The image was captured on Aug. 12 as the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak.

India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos)

India successfully tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew module ahead of its planned first-ever astronaut launch in 2027.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on heels of California liftoff (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Wednesday morning, Sep. 3, carrying 28 Starlink wireless internet satellites to join the company's growing megaconstellation.

When is the next 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible from North America?

The total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7, 2025, won't be visible from North America, but it's only a 177-day wait until another 'blood moon.'

Which is the best home planetarium? We pit three of our favorites against one other

We have tested many home planetariums over the years (sometimes called star projectors) but which are the most realistic, scientifically accurate? These three models offer the best of the best.

Perseverance Mars rover rolls over Soroya Ridge | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2025

The Soroya Ridge was the recent destination in NASA's Perseverance rover's journey to explore the landscape of Mars.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Mars 1 month from now — and Europe's Red Planet orbiters will be ready

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will zoom past Mars in October 2025, and ESA's Mars orbiters will attempt to image and analyze the object during the encounter.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base today (Sept. 2), sending them up on a Falcon 9 rocket with a brand-new first stage.

Chandra Peers Into A Supernova's Troubled Heart

Around 11,300 years ago, a massive star teetered on the precipice of annihilation. It pulsed with energy as it expelled its outer layers, shedding the material into space. Eventually it exploded as a supernova, and its remnant is one of the most studied supernova remnants (SNR). It's called Cassiopeia A (Cas A) and new observations with the Chandra X-ray telescope are revealing more details about its demise.

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Webb's Images of Early Galaxies are Providing Fresh Insights into the Early Universe

When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began science operations, one of its first tasks was to observe the earliest galaxies in the Universe. These observations revealed a huge population of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) that astronomers nicknamed "Little Red Dots" (LRDs), owing to their small appearance and deep red hue. Based on redshift measurements, these AGNs are estimated to have existed just 0.6 to 1.6 billion years after the Big Bang (13.2 to 12.2 billion years ago). Studying these objects has already triggered some groundbreaking discoveries about the early Universe.

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Asteroid Bennu contains stardust that's older than the solar system

"Bennu is a time capsule of the material that was throughout the solar system."

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink satellites on Wednesday sunrise Falcon 9 flight

File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) ahead of the launch of the Starlink 12-18 mission. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now

Update Sept. 3, 1 a.m. EDT: 

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SpaceX’s Tuesday night Starlink features rare debut of a Falcon booster

File image of a Falcon 9 rocket on the launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Credit: SpaceX

Update Sept. 1 a.m. EDT: SpaceX confirms deployment of its Starlink satellites.

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Trump moves US Space Command to Alabama's 'Rocket City'

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (Sept. 2) that U.S. Space Command will be relocated from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama.

Astronomers discover a 'forbidden' pulsar fleeing a supernova in a seemingly empty region of the Milky Way

A neutron star-powered pulsar is fleeing a supernova explosion in the outskirts of the Milky Way, a low-density region where such events are "forbidden."

Magic: The Gathering has gone to space, so we talked to an astrophysicist about the striking art in 'Edge of Eternities' (exclusive)

The iconic tabletop card game has dabbled in science fiction before, but this new set is space opera-flavored and full of celestial phenomena.

Colossal moon Titan casts a shadow on Saturn's cloud tops early on Sept. 4. Will you be able to see it?

Titan's shadow will fall over Saturn during the early morning hours of Sept. 4.

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS could be investigated by these spacecraft as it races past the sun: 'This could be literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Excitement is building regarding the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, with new research suggesting which spacecraft from Earth could get a close-up view of the comet.


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