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Space Force orders 'jetpack' to give 2 years of maneuverability to military satellite
By Brett Tingley published
In a first-of-its-kind mission, Starfish Space will attach a "jetpack"-like satellite to a U.S. military satellite to give it two years of additional propulsion and maneuverability.
Dream Chaser space plane arrives in Florida ahead of 1st launch to ISS (photo)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Dream Chaser is almost ready for its first mission. The space plane Tenacity and a cargo module are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for final testing ahead of an ISS launch.
Doctor Who 'Boom': Who are the marines really fighting on Kastarion 3?
By Richard Edwards published
The Doctor has his foot on a landmine throughout this high-concept adventure for episode 3 — but who's the real enemy on Kastarion 3?
China's Chang'e 6 mission gearing up for early June landing on moon's far side
By Leonard David published
China's robotic Chang'e 6 sample-return mission to the lunar far side is now in orbit around the moon, gearing up for its landing attempt.
Observe the sun in detail and save 25% on Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars are specialists for solar observation and now they're 25% off on Amazon
A comet approaching Earth could become brighter than the stars this fall
By Joe Rao published
By the end of this summer, we may have a good idea as to whether we'll have a bright naked-eye comet gracing our early autumn evening sky, known as C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS).
SpaceX launching next-gen US spy satellites early May 22
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office's "proliferated architecture" early Wednesday morning (May 22).
Plants signal NASA satellites with waning 'glow' ahead of flash drought
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space.
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