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Fred Espenak, astronomy's 'Mr. Eclipse', dies at 71

Astronomy has lost one of its most assiduous calculators of eclipses with the passing of astronomer Fred Espenak, known widely as "Mr. Eclipse."

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Space is noisy. We just can't hear it

Space isn't quiet. It's just that humans can't hear it

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Did a Powerful Solar Storm Just Set the U.S. Sky Ablaze with Rare Northern Lights?

A rare geomagnetic storm lit up skies across the U.S., with auroras seen in unexpected places. Could the UK see more of the same this year?

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When the sun dies, could life survive on the Jupiter ocean moon Europa?

New research suggests there may be a narrow window of possibility for life to persist on the icy moons of the outer solar system.

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Northern lights may be visible from these 13 US States tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Oregon as geomagnetic storm conditions start to wane.

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Satellites are polluting Earth's atmosphere with heavy metals. Could refueling them in orbit help?

In-orbit servicing and refueling could help curb the environmental harm done by the space industry. But will operators subscribe to the greener business model? The jury is out.

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Scientists solve solar system mystery after freak accident at planetarium show

The Oort Cloud’s true shape has remained elusive to scientists until now

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Two space vets added to Astronaut Hall of Fame as one awaits launch

The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's two honorees could not attend for a reason unique to all past enshrinements.

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What's at the center of Mars? Maybe the stench of rotten eggs

Mars' core formed within just a few million years, scientists say compared to the hundreds of millions or even billions of years that it took for Earth's core to form — it also might smell like rotten eggs.

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Private Japanese spacecraft aims to land in the moon's 'Sea of Cold' this week

Tokyo-based company ispace aims to land its "Resilience" spacecraft in the moon's Mare Frigoris ("Sea of Cold") region on June 5, notching a big milestone for Japan and for commercial spaceflight.

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Milky Way's chance of colliding with galaxy billions of years from now? New study puts odds at 50-50

It turns out that looming collision between our Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies might not happen after all

The Independent UK

The Milky Way may not collide with neighboring galaxy Andromeda after all: 'From near-certainty to a coin flip'

A collision between the Milky Way and neighboring galaxy Andromeda is far from a sure thing; in fact, it could hinge on the flip of a cosmic coin.

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Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US States June 2

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Massachusetts geomagnetic storm conditions continue.

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Amateur astronomer captures ghostly outer shell of the Cat's Eye Nebula (photo)

The planetary nebula is located 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.

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Don't miss the half-lit first quarter moon rise tonight: Here's what to look for

The first quarter moon is the perfect opportunity to explore shadowed craters lining the terminator.

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Turning the Red Planet green? It's time to take terraforming Mars seriously, scientists say

A new study debates the complex ethical questions that must be considered if we're to terraform Mars and lays the blueprint for a potential path forward.

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Northern lights may be visible in these 23 US States June 1

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Pennsylvania as Earth reverberates from the impact of a speedy solar storm.

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Aurora alert: Ongoing powerful geomagnetic storm could spark more northern lights across the US tonight

Northern lights may once again be visible deep into mid latitudes tonight as geomagnetic storm conditions continue to wreak havoc with Earth's magnetic field.

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Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across US and beyond (photos)

The speedy solar storm arrived in style, sparking stunning aurora displays as far south as California and New Mexico.

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Super-magnetic dead star throws a violent temper tantrum as NASA X-ray spacecraft looks on

NASA's X-ray space telescope IXPE has made the first observation of polarized light emerging from an outbursting magnetar, neutron stars that possess the universe's strongest magnetic fields.

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Trump to withdraw Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA chief

The White House is pulling the nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, saying that the next agency chief should be "in complete alignment" with President Trump's agenda.

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SpaceX adds 27 Starlink satellites to constellation after successful launch from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with 27 Starlink internet broadband satellites from southern California on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

International Business Times UK

SpaceX Starship Plunges Into Indian Ocean, Musk Reveals What Went Wrong

Elon Musk's Mars colonisation aspirations faced a fresh challenge as SpaceX's Starship, during its ninth test flight, fragmented over the Indian Ocean.

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Aurora alert: Severe geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Alabama and northern California tonight

Attention aurora chasers! Powerful geomagnetic storm conditions could trigger northern lights at mid-latitudes tonight as a coronal mass ejection impact is imminent.

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Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)

Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the Karman Line and back.

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