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Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion
After its rocket explosion, Blue Origin wants to complete repairs and put another New Glenn on the launchpad before the end of 2026, according to CEO Dave Limp. That's very ambitious.
Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights
A trio of major solar flares triggered radio blackouts across Earth and may spark impressive northern lights as possible solar storms head our way.
NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence
NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.
Spain's total solar eclipse 2026 comes with a catch — here's how to avoid ruining your view
With the eclipse occurring near sunset over a complex landscape, eclipse chasers must do their research before the big moment on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what to do.
Happy Pride Month! Remembering Sally Ride's historic legacy | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2026
In June 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly to space. Nearly three decades later, we learned that she had also been an LGBTQ trailblazer.
Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?
Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.
New 'Stargate' show cancelled at Amazon MGM
Chevron seven will not lock
Astrophotographer captures breathtaking view of 548 galaxies from a balcony
Over 60 hours of light data was used to create this stunning view of the gravitationally bound "Leo Triplet" galaxies.
