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A 'primordial' black hole may zoom through our solar system every decade

If microscopic black holes born a fraction of a second after the Big Bang exist, then at least one may fly through the solar system per decade, generating tiny gravitational distortions that scientists can detect.

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Auroras galore! Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)

The almost fully illuminated Harvest Moon was no match for the dazzling aurora display.

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Don't miss the Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse tonight! Here's what to expect

On Sept. 17, the full moon will put on a dazzling display. While appearing slightly larger-than-average as a "supermoon" it will also undergo a partial lunar eclipse.

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Space photo of the week: Space X's Polaris Dawn astronauts 'touch the void' on 1st-ever private spacewalk

SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronaut Jared Isaacman briefly "touched the void" as he embarked on the first-ever private spacewalk Thursday (Sept. 12).

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UAE on track to launch bold 7-asteroid mission in 2028

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt will conduct high-speed flybys of six asteroids, then orbit and drop a lander onto a seventh space rock.

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'A lot has changed': NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms

NOAA is researching how to update its Space Weather Scales and how it can better communicate its space weather forecasts with the public and government agencies.

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Astrophotographer captures Comet 13P/Olbers and the Black Eye Galaxy M64 in stunning detail (photo)

Astrophotographer Greg Meyer had just one hour to capture this iconic image of Comet 13P/Olbers and the Black Eye Galaxy (M64).

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket grounded for 2nd time in 2 months following explosive landing failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for the second time in as many months following a routine landing that ended in flames on Wednesday (Aug. 28).

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Astronaut John McFall carries Paralympic flag at opening ceremony Aug. 28

John McFall, a Paralympian medalist in 2008 and a reserve astronaut with the European Space Agency, carried the games' official flag during opening ceremonies Aug. 28.

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SpaceX launching private Polaris Dawn astronaut mission Sept. 10: How to watch online

SpaceX is targeting Sept. 10 for the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk. Here's how you can watch the historic action live.

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Photographer captures rare double 'moonbow' ahead of Supermoon Blue Moon. 'It was a wonderful sight to behold!'

Check out this remarkable double moonbow photo captured by photographer Aaron Watson the day before the Supermoon Blue Moon 2024.

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Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

Check out some of the best Supermoon Blue Moon photos captured by skywatchers worldwide. The first of four supermoons this year put on quite the show.

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Billionaire's Polaris Dawn crew arrives at SpaceX launch site for 1st-ever private spacewalk flight (photos, video)

The crew of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as their historic mission inches closer to launch.

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'Once-in-a-lifetime' photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle

The astonishing scene played out over an 11th Century Corfe Castle, U.K., overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.

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Watch the Supermoon Blue Moon rise today with this free livestream

Don't miss the stunning Supermoon Blue Moon rise above the sea in this free livestream, courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.

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Astrophotographers capture rare Jupiter and Mars encounter (photos)

On Aug. 14, Jupiter and Mars appeared closer together than they've been in over two years. Here are some of the best photos of this rare event.

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Petition calls for halt of megaconstellation launches for environmental review

A U.S. nonprofit organization has called on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to pause satellite megaconstellation launches until their environmental impact can be assessed.

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NASA may use lasers to livestream from the moon one day

Getting a live play-by-play of astronauts on the moon could be possible through laser communications during future Artemis missions.

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Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide (photos, video)

Witness the rare convergence of the Perseid meteor shower and the northern lights in these stunning photos from skywatchers worldwide.

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How NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft help satellites build a 'full picture of the storm'

Space.com got an up-close look at one of NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft to more about how data from weather satellites help them on missions.

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Canadarm2 was not designed to catch spacecraft at the ISS. Now it's about to grab its 50th

Canadarm2 launched in 2001 before companies made their own cargo craft. Now well-versed in the technique, the Canadian robot arm will catch Cygnus no earlier than Aug. 5.

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Possible signs of Mars life: Astrobiologist explains Perseverance rover's exciting find

Perseverance science team member Amy Williams discusses the rover's recent discovery of a rock with features and chemistry that could have been produced by ancient microbial life on Mars.

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Northern lights delight as 'cannibal' solar storm triggers auroras across US and Canada (photos)

A cannibal coronal mass ejection triggered impressive northern lights displays across the US and Canada. We've rounded up some of the best photos here.

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'We're pushing the limits:' Artemis 2 backup astronaut on 2025 round-the-moon mission (exclusive)

NASA's Artemis 2, a round-the-moon mission with astronauts, is scheduled for a 2025 liftoff. But as backup astronaut Andre Douglas notes, safety will come before schedules on the pioneering effort.

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Happy 25th anniversary, Chandra! NASA celebrates with 25 breathtaking images from flagship X-ray observatory

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the flagship Chandra X-ray observatory, NASA has released 25 never-before-seen images of iconic astronomical objects.

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