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South Korea's K-RadCube radiation satellite will hitch a ride on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission
By Andrew Jones published
South Korea's K-RadCube satellite has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its launch toward the moon on the Artemis 2 mission next year.

Astronauts get stuffy noses in space because of microgravity, scientists find
By Jessica Rendall published
Scientists are calling attention to an extremely common health problem that's been making astronauts uncomfortable: sinus issues.

Best telescopes 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for deals, too.

Semiconductor wafer on ISS goes under the microscope | Space photo of the day for Aug. 20, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This is part of a NASA-supported project hoping to fabricate "device-ready" wafers from space-grown crystals.

'Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4' revealed, with a new developer promising a return to 'mass-battle, base-building roots' (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Warhammer 40K's most iconic real-time strategy series is back next year and under new leadership.

SpaceX partners with astronomers to protect radio astronomy from satellite interference
By Tereza Pultarova published
An automated system co-developed by SpaceX prevents disruption to radio astronomical observations caused by megaconstellations in low Earth orbit.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

On this day in space! Aug. 20, 1977: Voyager 2 Launches to the Outer Planets
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Aug. 20, 1977, NASA launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft on a mission to explore the outer planets.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

The Milky Way's faintest satellite may not be what astronomers thought. 'These results solve a major mystery in astrophysics'
By Samantha Mathewson published
A distant galaxy nicknamed "Cosmic Grapes" is bursting with massive star-forming clumps — far more than expected — offering fresh clues about how galaxies grew in the early universe.
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