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Pennies to heaven: NASA launches 2 cents to space station

They say a penny doesn't go far these days, to which NASA has now added its two cents. Two pennies just lifted off for the International Space Station.

Space · Aug 5, 2024

Astrophotographer captures stunning views of northern lights and STEVE during brief encounter (photos, video)

See the northern lights and elusive STEVE light up the skies above Manitoba, Canada in these stunning photos and footage captured by astrophotographer Justin Anderson.

Space · Aug 5, 2024

See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week

Here's how to see a dazzlingly bright Venus, an eerie view of Earthshine and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, this week.

Space · Aug 5, 2024

See the moon and Venus join close together tonight

Of all of the monthly meetings between the moon and Venus this year, this one is by far the closest.

Space · Aug 4, 2024

'The Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli opens up about her coming Blue Origin flight (interview)

STEM advocate and space enthusiast Emily Calandrelli will fly to suborbital space with Blue Origin. She shares her story, and her excitement, with Space.com.

Space · Aug 4, 2024

‘Not stranded in space’: how Nasa lost control of Boeing Starliner narrative

Technical issues and poor comms led many to believe two astronauts are lost in space, but a return date is imminent

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2024

Vandalism or the community’s future? Crofters feel ‘helpless’ in face of spaceport radar station

An antenna park has divided the community living beside a world heritage site in the Scottish Highlands

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 122 —No City on Mars?

On Episode 122 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dale Skran and Isaac Arthur about the realistic prospects for space settlement.

Space · Aug 3, 2024

For ISS Astronauts, Digestive Issues Are Surprisingly Common — And A Very Big Problem

A recent NASA-supported study investigated the harmful effects spaceflight can have on astronaut gut health.

Inverse · Aug 3, 2024

Earth from space: Astronauts share photography tips for snapping amazing photos from the ISS

From thunderstorm sprites to volcanic plumes, and city lights to meteors, the world appears a different place from 250 miles (400 kilometers) up.

Space · Aug 3, 2024