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The Full Beaver Moon shines tonight, the next-to-last full moon of 2023

The second to last full moon of 2023 will shine on Monday, Nov. 27, in the form of November's Beaver Moon, also known as the Frost Moon, and a host of other chilly monikers.

Space · Nov 27, 2023

See ULA assemble new Vulcan Centaur rocket for its 1st launch on Dec. 24 (photos)

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has its sights set on a festive first launch of its brand new rocket that will send the robotic Peregrine lander built by Astrobiotic to the moon.

Space · Nov 27, 2023

What is the biggest planet ever found?

In this space mysteries piece, we investigate the giants of our universe in search of the biggest planet. It might surprise you that there's more than one candidate.

Space · Nov 27, 2023

Medical emergencies will happen in deep space. Here's how Canada is getting ready

As the Canadian government readies for liftoff of human moon missions, it asked five teams Tuesday (Nov. 21) to show off their tech ideas for deep-space medicine.

Space · Nov 26, 2023

I'm sending my name to Jupiter's moon Europa on a NASA spacecraft — and here's why you should, too

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is headed to one of Jupiter's largest moons. It's bringing along a microchip filled with human names.

Space · Nov 26, 2023

Our universe's smallest galaxies hold the largest star factories. Here's why

Conditions within dwarf galaxies initially produce more stellar-mass black holes than supernova explosions.

Space · Nov 25, 2023

NASA astronaut celebrates Thanksgiving on ISS with turkey socks, Earth views

NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara received new turkey socks for U.S. Thanksgiving on the International Space Station. Amid eating good food in orbit, she shared space views of her new duds.

Space · Nov 24, 2023

Cosmic radiation during spaceflight could increase risk of erectile dysfunction in astronauts

As humanity prepares for longer stays in space, scientists have found that exposure to space environments could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Space · Nov 24, 2023

Nasa reacts to reports about an asteroid hitting Earth in 2024

Reports had suggested an asteroid named 2007 FT3 was first spotted floating through space in 2007 and could be about to strike our planet

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope finds water and methane in atmosphere of a 'warm Jupiter'

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane and water vapor in the atmosphere of an exoplanet located around 163 light-years away.

Space · Nov 24, 2023