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ISS astronauts watch Earth's atmosphere glow green | Space photo of the day for Dec. 8, 2025

The image shows a good example of the phenomenon called airglow.

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This supermassive black hole flung out matter at 134 million mph: 'On a scale almost too big to imagine'

In other words, the matter traveled at 20% the speed of light.

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Startup announces 'Galactic Brain' project to put AI data centers in orbit

Aetherflux has focused its efforts on space-based solar power, with the goal of "building an American power grid in space."

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SpaceX launches mysterious NROL-77 mission for the US military (video)

SpaceX launched the NROL-77 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office today (Dec. 9), sending a classified satellite skyward from Florida's Space Coast.

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Russian Soyuz capsule lands on Earth to return crew of 3 home after months on International Space Station (video)

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky landed on Russia's Soyuz MS-27 on Dec. 9, 2025, after 245 days on the International Space Station.

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The Subaru Telescope just made its 1st discoveries: a 'failed star' and an exoplanet

Check out the first findings from the Subaru Telescope.

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on record 32nd flight of Falcon 9 rocket (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. It was the record 32nd flight of the Falcon's first stage.

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One of the most promising Earth-like worlds may not have an atmosphere after all

New simulations suggest TRAPPIST-1e's possible methane atmosphere may be a false signal from its star, raising fresh questions about the planet’s habitability.

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5 Terminator games that are actually good

Ahead of Terminator 2D: NO FATE, we're going back in time to find some Terminator games that don't suck. Don't worry, we'll be back!

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Scientists discover cosmic 'scar' in interstellar clouds left by a close shave between our sun and 2 intruder stars

"It’s kind of a jigsaw puzzle where all the different pieces are moving."

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Which exoplanet in the TRAPPIST-1 system could be habitable? Scientists are modeling the star to find out

Frequent flares from the nearby star TRAPPIST-1 could offer new clues in the search for habitable planets beyond Earth.

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US Senate committee advances renomination of Jared Isaacman as head of NASA

A U.S. Senate committee advanced the renomination of billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator on Monday (Dec. 8).

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Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 9

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth today.

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Uranus's small moons are dark, red, and water-poor

…Except for Mab, which is even weirder than expected.

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5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.

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A green flash at sunset | Space photo of the day for Dec. 8, 2025

This rare phenomenon is also called the green rim and it actually happens at every sunset.

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NASA spacecraft were vulnerable to hacking for 3 years and nobody knew. AI found and fixed the flaw in 4 days

An AI start-up has found a vulnerability in security software protecting NASA's ground control communications with satellites in space.

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Sun unleashes intense X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts across Australia

The powerful X1.1 solar flare from sunspot region 4298 sparked strong radio blackouts on the sunlit portion of Earth at the time of eruption.

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Watch 3 astronauts head home to Earth from the International Space Station tonight

NASA's Jonny Kim and two cosmonauts are scheduled to leave the International Space Station tonight (Dec. 8), and you can watch their homecoming live.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg in California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

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How to Watch 'Apollo 1: Destination Moon', the Channel 4 documentary revisiting the tragic accident during the race to the moon

'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' follows a real-life astronaut mission that ended tragically — and the lessons learned for future Apollo missions.

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AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets

From bicycles to rockets, learning through experience – whether human or machine – is shaping the future of space exploration.

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How to watch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea': stream the 'Doctor Who' spin-off online and from anywhere

The Sea Devils are back in a brand new 'Doctor Who' spin-off. Here's how to watch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' online on BBC iPlayer in the UK

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Scientists sent a menstrual cup to space. This is how it went

Most astronauts who menstruate pause their cycle with hormones before hitting the stars, but in the future, we'll need more options.

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Geminid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's best meteor shower

The Geminids return with near-perfect viewing conditions, offering skywatchers up to 150 meteors an hour under dark December skies.

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