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We take a look at the apparent uptick in weird weather events and discuss the possible causes with leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.

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Live Today! Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond

Be sure to join us at Space.com at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT) on July 17 for what promises to be an amazing discussion on the future of space exploration and astronomy.

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SpaceX rivals challenge Starship launch license in Florida over environmental, safety concerns

United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin have cited safety and environmental factors in challenges to SpaceX's launch license for Starship at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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'This is how we get to Mach 3:' Virgin Galactic's Jameel Janjua on his long journey to space (exclusive)

Jameel Janjua made it 'to the bitter end' in a Canadian astronaut government selection in 2009, but wasn't chosen. He found a different path to space, however: Virgin Galactic.

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NASA announces Artemis 2 moon mission backup astronaut — Andre Douglas will support 2025 lunar liftoff

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas has been named the backup astronaut for three astronauts on NASA's round-the-moon mission. Douglas was certified for liftoff earlier this year.

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Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says

Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.

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ULA delays Dream Chaser space plane launch to certify Vulcan Centaur rocket for US military missions

ULA will switch launches for its Vulcan Centaur rocket because the Dream Chaser space plane is not ready yet. Its next two launches will focus on national security certification.

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Powerful GOES-U weather satellite launches to orbit atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket (video)

NOAA's advanced GOES-U weather satellite launched today (June 25) on the 10th-ever liftoff of SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.

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How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever

GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.

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Sweet Strawberry Moon, first full moon of summer, thrills stargazers around the world (photos)

June's Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 delighted skywatcher from across the globe, and was captured in some amazing photos.

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How to watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch NOAA's GOES-U satellite on June 25

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy is scheduled to launch NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite on June 25. Here's how to watch live.

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NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 amid thruster issues

Boeing's Starliner will come back to Earth with its two astronauts no earlier than June 26. The four-day extension will allow for more thruster testing at the ISS.

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The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.

When the sun reaches its period of peak activity, known as solar maximum, our star's magentic field will suddenly reverse. But why does it happen, and will it impact Earth?

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The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.

As we approach solar maximum, something strange is happening to the sun's magnetic field. We explore this flip in polarity in more detail and look at the effects it could have on Earth.

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Sandworms rise from the sands of Arrakis in exclusive sneak peek at 'Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 3'

An exclusive look at "Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet," which comes out on July 16.

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What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 4 launch test today?

SpaceX will launch its 4th Starship test flight as early as Thursday (June 6) in what it hopes will be a historic flight of the world's biggest rocket. Here's when it may fly.

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LIFTOFF! Boeing Starliner carries 2 astronauts to space in 'final test' for NASA (watch live)

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully carried two NASA astronauts to space today (June 5) in the final test of the spacecraft's capabilities. Starliner is bound for the International Space Station.

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Scientists pick their favorite Euclid 'dark universe' telescope images: 'The best is still to come'

The European Space Agency has now released ten images from its dark universe detective spacecraft, Euclid. We asked scientists from various fields to pick their favorite Euclid image thus far.

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32 fun and random facts about Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was much more than a scientific genius. From his political beliefs to his hatred of socks, here are 32 facts about Einstein you might not have heard before.

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Sweden's Arctic spaceport moves one step closer to orbital launches

Swedish Space Corporation and Perigee Aerospace to launch satellites from Esrange Space Center, Sweden in 2025, with the Blue Whale 1 microlauncher.

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Safety comes 1st for Artemis moon missions despite 'space race' with China, NASA chief says

Artemis 2 and Artemis 3, both moon missions with astronauts, were delayed by NASA earlier this year. NASA chief Bill Nelson told a Senate committee the new schedule is on track, but only if safety isn't compromised.

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Things are finally looking up for the Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft

Voyager 1's mission has been tumultuous lately, but scientists on the probe's flight team have turned optimistic about the situation.

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32 strange places scientists are looking for aliens

From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life.

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'Extreme' solar storms cook up sweet Mother's Day auroras for Moms everywhere

Want to save all the calories from Mother's Day brunch? You can still "sweeten" her holiday with an opportunity to see the northern lights again tonight!

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Boeing's Starliner launch will be the 1st astronaut flight on an Atlas V rocket. How did NASA and ULA get it ready for crews? (exclusive)

NASA astronauts will ride a United Launch Alliance Atlas V for the 1st time on May 6. Getting the long-running rocket ready for humans took thousands of checks.

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