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Here's how scientists spotted a 9th target for NASA's Lucy asteroid mission

By Rahul Rao published

Thanks to 26 teams of observers, spotting a star blink out showed that asteroid Polymele has a moon.

An artist's depiction of one of the twin Voyager spacecraft exploring interstellar space.

Celebrate NASA's Voyager missions at 45 with this free webcast tonight

By Tariq Malik published

The Voyager missions are icons of cosmic exploration, and you can celebrate their 45th anniversary with a free webcast tonight (Aug. 18).

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'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' scores an IMAX re-release ahead of new Disney Plus 'Andor' series

By Jeff Spry published

Disney/Lucasfilm brings back "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" in IMAX this month for select screenings

SpaceX's Starship SN24 prototype test-fires two Raptor engines at sunset in Boca Chica, Texas on Aug. 9, 2022.

SpaceX's giant Starship rocket to launch communications satellite in 2024

By Mike Wall published

The Japanese company Sky Perfect JSat has chosen Starship to launch its Superbird-9 communications satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit in 2024.

Artemis 3 artist's illustration showing SpaceX Starship on the moon with Earth in behind

NASA's Artemis 3 mission: Landing humans on the moon

By Elizabeth Howell published

Reference Artemis 3 is a planned landing mission that will put humans on the surface of the moon. It is scheduled to touch down in 2025, assuming previous missions go to plan.

Artist's illustration of Artemis 2 mission including the Orion spacecraft with Earth in background

NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Taking humans to the moon's orbit

By Elizabeth Howell published

Reference Artemis 2 will launch a crew of astronauts to the moon's orbit in a system using the Space Launch System megarocket and Orion spacecraft.

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Estes Saturn V model rocket & Estes taser launch set

Get 43% off the Estes Saturn V model rocket, and save on launch sets too

By Alexander Cox published

You can save on launch sets that come with rockets of their own, too.

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Autel EVO Lite+ review

By James Abbott published

The powerful Autel EVO Lite+ drone offers advanced features across the board for a competitive price.

Spaceflight

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SpaceX's Starship SN24 prototype test-fires two Raptor engines at sunset in Boca Chica, Texas on Aug. 9, 2022.

SpaceX's giant Starship rocket to launch communications satellite in 2024

By Mike Wall published

The Japanese company Sky Perfect JSat has chosen Starship to launch its Superbird-9 communications satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit in 2024.

Artemis 3 artist's illustration showing SpaceX Starship on the moon with Earth in behind

NASA's Artemis 3 mission: Landing humans on the moon

By Elizabeth Howell published

Reference Artemis 3 is a planned landing mission that will put humans on the surface of the moon. It is scheduled to touch down in 2025, assuming previous missions go to plan.

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Here's how scientists spotted a 9th target for NASA's Lucy asteroid mission

By Rahul Rao published

Thanks to 26 teams of observers, spotting a star blink out showed that asteroid Polymele has a moon.

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Storm-boosted auroras dazzle skywatchers around the world (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Auroras shone in many polar regions last night following a moderate-sized solar storm. And more might be coming after a more recent sun eruption.

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An aerial view of Jezero Crater on Mars

Probing the Red Planet: Finding past life at Jezero Crater

By Leonard David published

Perseverance Mars rover is gathering up samples of Martian rock and soil that could help tease out an answer concerning past life on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected its 12th Red Planet rock sample on Aug. 3, 2022.

Perseverance Mars rover bags 12th Red Planet rock sample

By Mike Wall published

NASA's car-sized Perseverance Mars rover drilled out and sealed up its 12th rock sample on Wednesday (Aug. 3), its fourth such operation in less than a month.

robot on dusty Martian rocks

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years. Here's what we've learned.

By Stefanie Waldek published

Curiosity landed on Mars on Aug. 5, 2012, with one main goal: to determine whether the planet was once habitable. In 10 years, it has answered that question and many others.

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flare emerging from sun at bottom right

Storm-boosted auroras dazzle skywatchers around the world (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Auroras shone in many polar regions last night following a moderate-sized solar storm. And more might be coming after a more recent sun eruption.

An illustration of the night sky on Aug. 18 showing the moon and Mars in close proximity.

Moon to pay Mars an early morning visit on Friday (Aug. 19)

By Joe Rao published

On the morning of Friday (Aug. 19), the moon and Mars will both be visible in the eastern sky.

The best star projectors fill your room with the universe

Best star projectors: Indoor views of the night sky

By Jamie Carter published

The very best star projectors for staying cozy beneath the cosmos from the comfort of your own home.

Entertainment

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' scores an IMAX re-release ahead of new Disney Plus 'Andor' series

By Jeff Spry published

Disney/Lucasfilm brings back "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" in IMAX this month for select screenings

The 2022 edition of NASA's "Around the Moon and Home Again" Snoopy poster promotes Artemis I mission success.

Snoopy is 'home again' on revived NASA poster promoting Artemis I mission success

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

NASA's Space Flight Awareness program has a created a new Snoopy poster based on an old design.

Estes NASA SLS Model Rocket

Save 18% on this Estes NASA SLS Flying Model Rocket kit

By Alexander Cox published

Save over $13 on a 1:200 scale model rocket that's easy-to-assemble and perfect for beginners.

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Artemis 3 artist's illustration showing SpaceX Starship on the moon with Earth in behind

NASA's Artemis 3 mission: Landing humans on the moon

By Elizabeth Howell published

Reference Artemis 3 is a planned landing mission that will put humans on the surface of the moon. It is scheduled to touch down in 2025, assuming previous missions go to plan.

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Artist's illustration of Artemis 2 mission including the Orion spacecraft with Earth in background

NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Taking humans to the moon's orbit

By Elizabeth Howell published

Reference Artemis 2 will launch a crew of astronauts to the moon's orbit in a system using the Space Launch System megarocket and Orion spacecraft.

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Artist's illustration of DART spacecraft approaching two asteroids.

DART asteroid mission: NASA's first planetary defense spacecraft

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference NASA's DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission is the first-ever space mission designed to test planetary defense technologies in asteroid deflection.

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