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Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?

Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?

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NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronauts for critical moon lander test flight

NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.

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Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10

Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.

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'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions

"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."

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Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

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Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year

The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.

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How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook

As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a secret.

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Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today

The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.

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Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms

Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

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James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away.

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Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It's a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

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'Evolution' at 25: A perfect fusion of 'Ghostbusters' and 'Men in Black' that's become a sci-fi comedy classic

Pour out a bottle of Head & Shoulders for Ivan Reitman's Evolution on its 25-year anniversary.

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This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

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SpaceX just launched — and landed — a Falcon 9 rocket booster for the 35th time. That's a new record. (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.

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Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.

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Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026

"From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."

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'It's very aesthetically pleasing.' Prada and Axiom just revealed the stylish cooling suit Artemis astronauts will wear under their spacesuits on the moon

Prada (yes, that Prada) and Axiom Space are taking spacesuits up a notch with this liquid cooling ventilation garment.

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Rare daytime meteor shower peak this week — here's how to see (and even hear) them

Most meteor showers are seen after dark, but the Arietids offer a rare chance to spot shooting stars in the dawn sky.

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Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year. Here's a look at the contenders.

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Trouble near the Milky Way: The Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping its smaller neighbor galaxy apart

The Magellanic Clouds are a pair of dwarf galaxies passing the Milky Way probably for the first time, but as they move they have been interacting with each other for billions of years.

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10 best Spanish beaches to see the total solar eclipse 2026

On Aug. 12, 2026, some of the best beaches in the world will play host to totality.

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'Rick and Morty' creators on their inspirations as season 9 tackles the multiverse, evolution, and a kung-fu fight in a Trader Joe's parking lot (interview)

'This season in a lot of ways is a celebration and I think you can feel it in everything'

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Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions?

"If a major meteor shower outburst or storm is forecast during a mission or crew activity, the mission would be delayed or the crew kept inside until the outburst or storm is over."

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How 'Spider-Noir' captured the multiverse in True-Hue Full Color and Authentic Black & White (interview)

'It was such a great playground to play in, and I hope that it opens up more projects like this for creatives to embrace and trust.'

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Who is Lobo, the cigar-smoking alien bounty hunter in 'Supergirl'?

Jason Momoa will star as the psycho space biker this summer, but who exactly is Lobo?

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