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NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

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So long, Gaia: Europe officially retires prolific star-mapping space telescope

Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its retirement orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.

Space

2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system

Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.

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NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day

The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

Space

Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

Space

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?

Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?

Space

When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments

Just how rare are planetary alignments?

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Hold onto your hats! Is the 'blaze star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?

The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

Space

Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.

Space

Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

Space

Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope

NAS's James Webb Space Telescope has captured Neptune’s glowing auroras in the best detail yet

The Independent UK

Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope captures 1st images of Neptune's elusive auroras

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

Space

Astronomers find signal that gives ‘unexpected’ insight into early universe

Expert says glimpse of UV light is akin to finding ‘first buried arrowhead on an ancient battlefield’

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Rocket Lab launches 8 wildfire-hunting satellites into orbit from New Zealand (video)

Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.

Space

NASA completes SLS core stage stacking for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)

NASA's next moon rocket is coming together at the agency's Kennedy Space Center, as the SLS core stage gets its solid rocket boosters.

International Business Times

SpaceX Rocket Fuel Makes Stunning Swirl In European Sky

A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists.

Space

Curiosity Mars rover discovers largest organic molecules ever seen on Red Planet

While the presence of these molecules is not proof of ancient life on Mars, scientists say it shows we could detect chemical signatures of past life, if it ever existed.

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US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station for the last five-plus months.

The Guardian - US

Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn

Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contracts

Space

Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight (March 25)

Aurora chasers are on high alert for geomagnetic storm conditions overnight with northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.

The Guardian - UK

Alien hopes crash to earth as glowing spiral over UK traced to SpaceX rocket

Swirl visible for several minutes is thought to have been caused by frozen exhaust plume from Falcon 9

Space

Dazzling photos of this month's total lunar eclipse showcase a blood red moon near the Milky Way's heart

Breathtaking photos of this month's total lunar eclipse capture a blood red moon and star-studded Milky Way over NOIRLab's Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.

Space

Mysterious blue spiral spotted over European skies. What was it? (photos)

A strange blue spiral lit up the sky over Europe on Monday night (March 24), with residents of the UK and other countries speculating on its true nature on social media.

Evening Standard

What is the mysterious spiral spotted in the sky? Scientists reveal cause of strange ‘space portal’

The strange shape is believed to have been caused by a Space X rocket

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