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SpaceX promises sustainability and safety for Starlink constellation

Get the lowdown on all the news on rumors around the upcoming PSVR 2 aka the PS5 VR headset.

Future Astronauts Might be Able to 3D Print Their own Spacesuits and Parts as Needed

Jupiter and Saturn shine in the south-southeast at dusk, Venus low in the southwest. They're all close to the ecliptic, so a straight line from Jupiter through Saturn points almost exactly to Venus. Don't believe it? Stretch a string tightly between your hands wide apart, hold it up to the three planets, and see for yourself!

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Best animated space movies for kids

We’ve hand-picked the best animated space movies for kids (and kids at heart) to enjoy.

Earth from Space: Calabria, Italy

Calabria, often referred to as the ‘boot’ of Italy, is featured in this image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.

Watch SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts see Earth through their huge window for the 1st time (video)

A new video shows the Inspiration4 crew unveiling the incredible view of Earth from space, as seen through a domed window in their Crew Dragon spacecraft.

'The Eternal Cylinder' will soon let you explore an alien world and it's 10% off right now

In "The Eternal Cylinder," players must evolve their characters to survive in a surreal alien world.

Although it’s Quiet Today, Mars Once had Thousands of Volcanic Eruptions on its Surface

Earth is a geologically active planet, which means it has plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions that have not ceased. This activity extends all the way to the core, where action between a liquid outer core and a solid inner core generates a planetary magnetic field. In comparison, Mars is an almost perfect example of a “stagnant lid” planet, where geological activity billions of years ago and the surface has remained stagnant ever since.

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Astronomers discover mysterious 500-light-year-wide 'cavity' in our Milky Way

Astronomers have discovered a huge cavity 500 light-years wide in the Milky Way galaxy believed to have been carved out by a supernova 10 million years ago.

Hail-like “Mushballs” May Fall on All Our Giant Planets

"Mushballs," first inferred to exist on Jupiter, may fall within the atmospheres of all the solar system's giant planets.

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SpaceX sees growing demand for private Crew Dragon missions

European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet snapped this view of two SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station during a spacewalk Sept. 12. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen docked at the top-facing port of the Harmony module, while a Cargo Dragon capsule is docked with the forward port in the background. Credit: NASA/ESA/Thomas Pesquet

With the all-civilian Inspiration4 crew mission back on Earth, SpaceX’s director of human spaceflight programs says the company is seeing increased interest in more private astronauts flights to orbit, and may expand its fleet of reusable Dragon spaceships to accommodate the growing demand.

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Inspiration4: The first all-civilian spaceflight on SpaceX Dragon

Inspiration4 was the world's first orbital spaceflight unsupervised by professional astronauts, using commercial equipment to launch civilian space enthusiasts into orbit.

Hubble Reveals the Final Stages of a Dying Star

In April 2021 Hubble released its 31st-anniversary image. It’s a portrait of AG Carinae, one of the most luminous stars in the entire Milky Way. AG Carinae is in a wreckless struggle with itself, periodically ejecting matter until it reaches stability sometime in the future.

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Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian' will soar as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon

A Funko Pop!-themed Baby Yoda (Grogu) from "The Mandalorian" will become the first "Star Wars" balloon to debut at the traditional Turkey Day event.

Where and how to photograph the aurora

Here our beginner's guide on how to photograph the aurora, which includes the best techniques and camera settings for capturing the Northern Lights.

Disney's Space 220 restaurant has hidden nods to NASA history

Space 220, Disney's new restaurant offering guests a chance to dine in Earth orbit, opened this week after a five-year countdown. Even without NASA being involved, Space 220 has nods to space history.

'Star Trek Fleet Command' warps from mobile to PC (with new exclusives)

The mobile game 'Star Trek Fleet Command' is now available on PC and there's new exclusives for players who download the game.

La Palma volcano eruption's infernal beauty visible from space in astronaut and satellite photos

New astronaut and satellite images of an active volcano on the island of La Palma reveal the frightening beauty of the eruption, as well as its dangerous proximity to humans.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens review

The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens is crazy-sharp and makes taking astro images even easier thanks to its simple design and five stops of image stabilization

These are the new Space Force Uniforms, So Say We All

The U.S. Space Force has released prototypes of its service dress uniforms for its Guardians.

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