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The moon, Mars and the Pleiades form a stunning lineup before dawn on July 11. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao Published
A slender crescent moon, Mars and Aldebaran and two sparkling star clusters will create a beautiful predawn scene for early risers on July 11.

Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots ensures astronauts can vote from space — or anywhere else
By Chelsea Gohd Published
A new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court protecting voter rights could extend to astronauts living and working in space and training internationally.

Astronomers may have heard the 1st 'whispers' of ghost particles created by supernova explosions
By Robert Lea Published
The universe is haunted by "cosmic ghosts" called neutrinos, which seem to be the "whispers" of stars that died in supernova explosions over the course of billions of years.

Don't miss out on 'The Ark' Season 3 — get a year-long Peacock TV deal for just over $9 a month
By Paul Brett Published
Deals Watch SYFY's outer space saga 'The Ark' on Peacock TV and all the best sci-fi content at a bargain price.

Making history! China lands rocket during an orbital launch for 1st time ever (video)
By Mike Wall Published
A Chinese Long March 10B rocket aced its debut launch on Friday (July 10), sending a satellite to orbit and coming down for a history-making landing at sea.

Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, passes away at 87
By Chelsea Gohd Published
Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87.

Scientists have discovered the oldest quasar ever seen, and it shines with the light of a trillion suns
By Robert Lea Published
Using the ESA's Euclid space telescope, astronomers have discovered a treasure trove of black hole-powered quasars in the early universe, including the most ancient and distant ever seen.

SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 Starlink satellites to orbit
By Mike Wall Published
SpaceX has applied for approval to operate a 100,000-member megaconstellation of next-gen Starlink satellites in Earth orbit. And each of the new spacecraft will weigh about 4,400 pounds.
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