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US Space Force's new deep space radar tracks multiple satellites 22,000 miles away in key test
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force's powerful new military radar system designed to detect and track objects in distant orbits above Earth has passed an initial key test.

AI helps astronomers make a potentially major find — an exploding star being attacked by a black hole
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Artificial intelligence helps astronomers observe what may be the first known case of a star exploding while interacting with a black hole.

Smithsonian Planetarium star projector review
By Kim Snaith published
This chunky star projector is a good choice for kids thanks to its low price and easy-to-use functions.

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight
By Lisa D. Sparks published
A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic flight quieter than ever before.

'Olympus' the 4-legged robot could help astronauts explore Mars someday (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A four-legged robot tested under simulated Martian gravity jumps from wall to wall, demonstrating how future missions could navigate terrain too challenging for today's rovers.

LaView Galaxy Star Projector review
By Kim Snaith published
The LaView Galaxy Star Projector posits itself as a premium option, but doesn’t quite live up to the competition.

Discovery Space Projector review
By Kim Snaith published
It’s a disappointing star projector, but the Discovery Space Projector has some nice scientific images of moons and planets.

Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector review
By Kim Snaith published
A solar system model with a small projector built in, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a great educational tool for kids.
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