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On this day in space! June 16, 1963: Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On June 16, 1963, Valentina Nikolayeva Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space.
Who is Dr. Kovich in 'Star Trek: Discovery'? The mystery explained
By Richard Edwards published
With his trademark suit-and-tie an anomaly among the primary-colored "Star Trek: Discovery" uniforms of the 32nd century, Dr. Kovich always looked like a man out of time. But who is he, really?
Where is the center of the universe?
By Paul Sutter published
Space mysteries Is there a center of the cosmos, and if so, where is it?
Could nearby stars have habitable exoplanets? NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory hopes to find out
By Stefanie Waldek published
Astronomers are using the Chandra X-ray Observatory to study stars' radiation and establish the feasibility of exoplanet habitability.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 115 — Our Friendly Mr. Sun
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 115 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Alex Young of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about the sun and solar activity cycles.
Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts
By Lulu Zhao published
Cosmic rays from distant stars and galaxies and solar energetic particles from the Sun bombard the moon's surface, and exposure to these particles can pose a risk to human health.
How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.
How are galaxies destroyed?
By Paul Sutter published
Space mysteries If you're in the mood to destroy an entire galaxy, you have several options, depending on your desired level of destructiveness.
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