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Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower

One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal.

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James Webb Space Telescope spies record-breaking 'failed star' that shouldn't exist (video)

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed record-breaking free-floating "failed star" and two other brown dwarfs. The discovery could help scientists better determine where the line between a planet and a star is drawn.

Space

Humans are changing the moon's surface so much it's entered a new geological era, scientists say

Researchers hope their proposal of declaring a new geological era on the moon — the Lunar Anthropocene — will encourage discussion around human impact and help preserve important cultural artifacts such as footprints and rover tracks.

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Watch SpaceX Dragon undock from the ISS on Dec. 16 after delay

SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is scheduled to leave the International Space Station Dec. 16 after two weather delays. You can watch live here at Space.com.

Space

'What is that material?': Potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu stumps scientists with its odd makeup

Scientists found signs of organic molecules in the first samples of potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, as well as a 'head scratching' material that has yet to be identified.

LiveScience

Have we seen the last-ever picture from the Hubble?

A problem with the Hubble Space Telescope's gyros and the lack of a Shuttle means Nasa is looking for other solutions

Digital Camera World

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies

The year's best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week

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Perseverance rover celebrates 1,000 Mars days on the Red Planet

NASA's Perseverance rover hit a big milestone today (Dec. 13) — 1,000 Mars days, or sols, on the Red Planet.

Space

The NASA space tomato has been found!

The famed tomato, which was harvested in space, has been found eight months after its disappearance

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NASA building giant Artemis 2 moon rocket ahead of 2024 launch

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission remains on track for its 2024 launch, and the hardware is coming together. New updates show rocket pieces being readied.

Space

Massive 'lighthouses' on the moon could light the way for future lunar astronauts

Honeybee Robotics has a plan to build massive lighthouses on the moon to provide light, power and communications infrastructure as part of a plan to develop a lunar economy.

Space

Solar storms could affect train safety by glitching railroad signals

Rare but explosive solar eruptions may cause train signals to switch the wrong way, affecting train safety, a new study finds.

Space

NASA's Voyager 1 probe in interstellar space can't phone home (again) due to glitch

Voyager 1 is currently unable to transmit any scientific or systems data back to Earth. The 46-year-old NASA spacecraft is capable of receiving commands, but a problem seems to have arisen with the probe's computers.

Space

AP PHOTOS: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023

The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.

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Relive Artemis 1 Orion's fiery return from the moon in this amazing video

Just over a year ago, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule returned to Earth in a blaze of glory, which the spacecraft captured on video.

The Conversation

Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon -- 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions

The year 2023 proved a big one for lunar science. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed near the south pole of the Moon, a huge accomplishment for a country relatively new to the space scene, especially after its Chandrayaan-2 craft crashed in 2019.

Space

What 8,000 hours flying military jets taught 2 Canadian astronauts

With 8,000 hours of flying experience between them, Cols. Jeremy Hansen and Joshua Kutryk credit the Royal Canadian Air Force for getting them ready for Canadian Space Agency missions.

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The “Most Terrifying Space Photo” Gives People “Anxiety” As Resurfaced Footage Goes Viral

"It may have been a small step for Neil, but it’s a heck of a big leap for me." The post The “Most Terrifying Space Photo” Gives People “Anxiety” As Resurfaced Footage Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Watch SpaceX's Starship go boom twice in this epic test-flight highlight video

The second-ever test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship vehicle was action-packed, as a new video shows.

Space

SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy's X-37B space plane launch due to ground issue

SpaceX scrubbed Monday's (Dec. 11) planned Falcon Heavy launch of the US military's X-37B space plane, citing a 'ground side issue.' The next launch date is Wednesday (Dec. 13).

Space

James Webb Space Telescope's 'Cosmic Christmas Bauble' earns spot in White House Advent Calendar (photo, video)

The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged a "Cosmic Christmas Bauble" that is actually the aftermath of a supernova. The stunning picture of Cassiopeia A was revealed by Jill Biden as part of the first-ever White House Advent Calendar.

Space

NASA's new 'Greenhouse Gas Center' tracks humanity's contribution to climate change

NASA is at the forefront of a new greenhouse gas hub that will provide more important information to aid in efforts to combat climate change.

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New NASA Image Reveals the Invisible Beauty of Stellar Explosions

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures the explosive aftermath of supernova remnant Cassiopeia A in all its infrared splendor.

Space

NASA astronaut spins the dreidel for Hanukkah aboard International Space Station (video)

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli celebrated the first night of Hanukkah aboard the International Space Station with a felt menorah and video of a spinning dreidel in microgravity.

Zenger

Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A Shines Like A Festive Ornament In New NASA Image

NASA's Webb Telescope captures stunning image of exploded star resembling a Christmas bauble

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