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NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants

NASA has 10 new astronauts chosen from more than 8,000 applicants

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Watch SpaceX launch 3 space weather probes early on Sept. 24

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch NASA's ambitious IMAP mission and two other space weather probes early Wednesday morning (Sept. 24), and you can watch the action live.

Space · Sep 22, 2025

Astronomers discover lunar landslides triggered by moonquakes

Scientists say moonquakes can last for hours due to how dry the Moon is

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Earth's next 'mini-moon' could create a gold rush for asteroid miners

Asteroid 2024 PT5 is considered Earth's mini-moon and may be a key target for potential asteroid mining operations.

Space · Sep 21, 2025

First Day of Fall 2025: 8 Fun Facts About the Autumnal Equinox on September 22

The autumnal equinox, or the first day of fall, is just around the corner. Here are some fun facts about it that you might not know about.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21, 2025

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse Sept. 21! Where, when and how to see it

Here's what you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

Space · Sep 21, 2025

Astronaut Chris Hadfield explores murder in space in new Cold War space thriller 'Final Orbit' (exclusive)

Hadfield's 'Kaz' Zemeckis returns for this third entry in the bestselling author's 'The Apollo Murders' series

Space · Sep 20, 2025

'Shocking': Astronomers find monster black hole growing at 2.4 times the theoretical limit

Scientists spotted an enormous black hole in the early universe that's growing at 2.4 times the theoretical Eddington limit. Studying it further could help answer one of the biggest questions in astrophysics.

LiveScience · Sep 20, 2025

Why does Pluto have such a weird orbit?

The dwarf planet has a strange orbit and tilt — what gives?

LiveScience · Sep 20, 2025

VIPER lives! Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will land ice-hunting NASA rover on the moon in 2027

NASA's ice-hunting VIPER moon rover has officially come back from the dead: Blue Origin will land the wheeled robot on the lunar surface in 2027, the agency announced today (Sept. 19).

Space · Sep 19, 2025