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On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious 'Wow!' Signal boosts search for E.T.
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal, which remains unexplained to this day.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 223 — The Lunar Domain
On Episode 223 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Dale Skran are joined by Dr. Scott Pace to discuss the future of exploration on the Moon.
'Strap yourself in and feel the Gs': NASA announces 'Max Power' aerospace expo
NASA announced today (Aug. 14) that it will hold a two-day aerospace expo this November — an event whose name should draw a chuckle from "Simpsons" fans.
Is empty space really empty? This magnetic star may finally solve a 90-year-old mystery
"We're not just studying astronomical objects anymore; we're using them to test the laws of nature."
Cards Against Humanity wants to erect a monument to 'honor' Elon Musk
"We can build something on our land. Something that will annoy Elon Musk. A grand monument to make him wonder, for a brief moment, 'Wait, am I a sad little b---- with no friends?'"
Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground?
We need rules to prevent space companies from dumping their old rockets onto the moon's surface in the future, experts say.
US Space Force gives Rocket Lab $397 million to build threat-tracking 'Flatellites'
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab $397 million to manufacture a new fleet of "Flatellites" designed to detect and track airborne threats from space.
Can Venus cast a shadow? Here's how to see it for yourself
As Venus gets close to its greatest brilliancy in the evening sky, it’s a good time to test one of astronomy’s less believable claims.
