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'We are ready to drive': Take a look inside Lunar Outpost's moon rover mission control (photos)

The rover's design is "a mix between a dune buggy and a heavy-duty truck."

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We can finally predict when Mars' skies will glow green with auroras, scientists say

"The fact that we captured the aurora again demonstrates that our method for predicting aurorae on Mars and capturing them works."

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See Jupiter and the moon join the Gemini twins in the predawn sky on Sept. 16

The crescent moon will shine with Jupiter among the stars of Gemini early on Sept. 16.

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Are 'little red dots' seen by the James Webb Space Telescope actually elusive 'black hole stars'?

The mystery of the James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" could be solved if they are not ancient galaxies but are entirely new celestial objects called "black hole stars."

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Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket cleared to fly again after April 29 launch failure

Firefly Aerospace has completed its investigation into the anomaly that caused its Alpha rocket to a plunge into the sea near Antarctica on April 29.

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The ultimate comet challenge: A tail of trivia!

This quiz invites you to chase comets through time and space, from ancient omens to modern scientific marvels.

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50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions' findings are still discussed today

Viking consisted of two twin orbiters and landers, with experimental chambers in the landers to conduct three biology experiments.

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The moon and Venus visit the 'Heart of the Lion' this week. Here's how to see it

A striking sight to the unaided eye; even more so with binoculars.

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These 2 European telescopes use lasers to track potentially dangerous space junk (video)

The laser system provides real-time positional data on the huge cloud of space debris above our heads in low Earth orbit.

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Interstellar comet 3I ATLAS glows green during lunar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2025

During September's total lunar eclipse, astronomers captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green, suggesting more about its chemistry.

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15 years on, 'Halo: Reach' continues to be the golden standard of video game prequels

Bungie's Halo swan song remains a fan-favorite installment, and its appeal after all these years is more than just nostalgia.

Space

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible Sept. 21?

The 'equinox eclipse' will bring up to 86% coverage across New Zealand, Antarctica and parts of the South Pacific.

Space

NASA satellites spot brand-new island in Alaska formed by melting glacier (photos)

Satellite images reveal a new island in Alaska's Alsek Lake, formed as retreating glaciers reshape the landscape.

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1 week to go until the moon takes a ‘bite’ out of the sun during partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21

The moon will roll across the face of the sun on Sept. 21 for lucky viewers in the southern hemisphere.

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SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman's biggest-ever cargo spacecraft on its 1st mission to the ISS (video)

SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's new "Cygnus XL" cargo ship on its debut mission to the International Space Station on Sunday (Sept. 14).

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LIGO Legacy: 10 incredible gravitational wave breakthroughs to celebrate observatory's landmark 2015 find

The first-ever detection of gravitational waves was made 10 years ago today (Sept. 14). In celebration, Space.com takes you through the most significant gravitational wave discoveries to date.

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SpaceX launches 300th Starlink satellite-internet mission (video)

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today (Sept. 13). It was the 300th Starlink mission to date, according to the company.

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Russian Progress spacecraft arrives at the ISS with 2.8 tons of cargo

Russia's Progress 93 freighter arrived at the International Space Station today (Sept. 13), two days after launching atop a Soyuz rocket.

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Scientists track down fresh boulder falls on the moon

By poring over thousands of satellite images, researchers geolocated 245 fresh boulder tracks, revealing signs of seismic activity or impact events within the last half-million years.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 177 — Life on Mars?

On Episode 177 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Michael Tice to talk about a possible detection of ancient life on Mars.

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Guess that alien planet: Are you an exoplanet expert?

This quiz invites you to embark on a journey across the galaxy, exploring the science and wonder behind exoplanet discovery.

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Storms leave 120-mile scar in Alberta visible from space (images)

Hailstones drove into terrain in southern Alberta during a storm Aug. 20, creating a scar on the landscape visible in NASA satellites.

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UAP witnesses criticize Pentagon UFO office in Congressional hearing for 'using science and coming up with answers'

Witnesses and whistleblowers testified that the U.S. government knows more than it is letting on about encounters with UAP during a U.S. congressional hearing on Sept. 9.

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Astronaut preps purple kefir for a vitamin boost | On the International Space Station Sept. 8-12, 2025

As their research activities continued, the Expedition 73 crew had a busy week on the International Space Station with the departure of a cargo vehicle and preparations for the arrival of two more.

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Scientists measure 'kick' that sent baby black hole flying away from its home for 1st time

Everything about the Infinity Galaxy, recently discovered by the JWST, is strange. One odd feature could be the first evidence of a "direct collapse" black hole.

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