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Earth's largest particle accelerator opens new window into the early universe just after the Big Bang: 'A culmination of a decades-long quest'
By Robert Lea Published
According to one researcher, this observation "promises new insights into the evolution of the early universe."

Making history: Watch Vikram-1, India's 1st private orbital rocket, launch early on July 18
By Mike Wall Published
India's first privately built orbital rocket, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, will try to reach orbit early Saturday morning (July 18), and you can watch the historic action live.

'The Starry Night' in space: Dark Energy Camera channels a cosmic Van Gogh (video)
By Robert Lea Published
The Dark Energy Camera has captured a vibrant view of the Corona Australis Molecular Cloud, with the star-forming region resembling a cosmic take on Van Gogh's The Starry Night.

Smoke from devastating Canada wildfires visible from space | Space photo of the day for July 17, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd Published
Satellites have captured images of the billowing smoke.

The Perseid meteor shower is here! How to see the best shooting stars this summer
By Anthony Wood Published
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower is active from tonight and peaks alongside a dramatic total solar eclipse on Aug. 12-13.

Astronauts just launched on a Soyuz rocket with an energy-drink ad on it, continuing a Russian tradition
By Elizabeth Howell Published
This week's ISS astronaut launch used a Soyuz rocket emblazoned with an ad for an energy drink. It's not the first time Russia has put an ad in space — and more may be coming.

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: New launch date under review
By Josh Dinner Last updated
SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next big test launch.

Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms? A 'once-in-a-thousand-year' disaster is worth considering, scientists say
By Samantha Mathewson Published
A new study suggests the most extreme solar storms to strike Earth could have greater impacts on satellites, power grids and communications than previously thought.
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