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'Anti-social' cosmic explosion could change the way we think about dying stars and supernovas
By Robert Lea published
"Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision."

SpaceX looking into 'simplified' Starship Artemis 3 mission to get astronauts to the moon faster
By Mike Wall published
On Oct. 30, SpaceX posted an update about its Starship moon-landing plans, which includes a reference to a possible "simplified mission architecture and concept of operations" for NASA's Artemis 3.

These top-rated binoculars deliver 'a sky-watching experience that will move your soul' — they've just hit the best price we've ever seen in this early Black Friday deal
By Paul Brett published
Deals The Celestron SkyMaster binoculars are our best binoculars for magnification, with a massive discount of over $156, now is the time to enjoy the wonders of the night sky at a bargain price.

Colorado sues Trump administration over plans to relocate US Space Command to Alabama's 'Rocket City'
By Brett Tingley published
Colorado's attorney general is suing the Trump administration over the White House's plans to move the headquarters of U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.

Europe is working to develop reusable rockets by the early 2030s
By Andrew Jones published
ArianeGroup's methane-fueled Prometheus engine and Themis demonstrator mark key steps toward a European reusable rocket program.

China reveals crew for Shenzhou 21 mission to Tiangong Space Station, including nation's youngest astronaut (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China unveiled the crew set to launch on the Shenzhou 21 mission to the Tiangong Space Station on Oct. 31, including the youngest member of its astronaut corps.

Powerful solar storms may help life get going on alien planets. Here's how
By Keith Cooper published
New observations of a volatile young star have shown how infant suns could unleash enough energy to trigger biologically relevant chemical reactions in an orbiting planet's atmosphere.

On this day in space! Oct. 30, 1964: 1st Flight of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On October 30, 1964, NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, or LLRV, took to the skies for the first time.
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