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US in real danger of losing the moon race to China, experts tell Senate
By Josh Dinner published
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing sounded the alarm over the U.S.-China moon race, emphasizing American dominance off Earth as the backdrop for NASA’s next funding authorization.

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.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral 'Bobby and Pete' fitness challenge (video)
By Mike Wall published
The four Artemis 2 moon astronauts passed the "Bobby and Pete" fitness challenge recently, performing 100 pushups and 50 pull-ups in less than 10 minutes.

Radical new Big Bang theory says gravitational waves created galaxies, stars and planets
By Robert Lea published
A new Big Bang model does away with speculative elements, putting gravitational waves at the forefront of the creation of galaxies, stars, and planets.

Astronaut Megan McArthur, 1st woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires after 25-year NASA career
By Josh Dinner published
McArthur launched on two spaceflights, logging 213 days in orbit across her nearly 25 years, and held leadership positions at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Israel spy satellite launch sparks 'brief panic' as residents mistake rocket for missile: reports
By Brett Tingley published
Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite atop a Shavit rocket on Sept. 2, which came as a surprise to some local residents, according to news reports.

Best binoculars 2025 — best overall models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

15 years on, real-time strategy games are still chasing the high of 'StarCraft 2'
By Fran Ruiz published
Real-time strategy games haven't bested Blizzard's three-part sequel yet, and we believe only a third entry in the iconic sci-fi series could top it.
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