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3D illustration of Tiangong, the Chinese space station, orbiting Earth, with Earth in the background.

Amazing satellite video shows China's space station come together in Earth orbit (video)

By Andrew Jones published

An Australian company has released images showing how China constructed its Tiangong space station.

SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts wave in their Crew Dragon Endeavour seats.

SpaceX Crew-7 and Crew-6 astronaut missions: Live updates

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-6 and Crew-7 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.

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SpaceX, NASA delay Crew-6 Dragon astronauts' return to Earth due to bad weather

By Tariq Malik published

SpaceX and NASA say the Crew Dragon capsule carrying four Crew-6 astronauts will now depart the International Space Station no earlier than Sept. 3, a 24-hour delay.

NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II ventured further away from the confines and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut ever has when he tested the Manned Manned Manuevering Unit or MMU, a nitrogen jet propelled backpack, during a 1984 space shuttle mission.

How to become an astronaut

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Reference Becoming an astronaut doesn't just happen overnight. It takes many years of education and experience to meet the basic qualifications.

the next meteor shower could produce a dazzling display like the one in this photo of the Geminids. The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2023: When is the next one?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2023 calendar will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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SpaceX delays launch of 13 satellites for US Space Force to Sept. 2. Here's how to watch online for free.

By Mike Wall last updated

SpaceX will launch a set of satellites for the U.S. Space Force Saturday morning (Sept. 2) after a second delay and you can watch the action live.

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DJI Air 3 review

By James Abbott published

Despite a step down in size from the 1-inch sensor seen in the DJI Air 2S, the Air 3 features dual cameras offering excellent image quality alongside advanced functionality.

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Hackers shut down 2 of the world's most advanced telescopes

By Brett Tingley published

The U.S. National Science Foundation reported that a cybersecurity incident has temporarily shut down operations at its Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii and Gemini South Telescope in Chile.

Incredible Technology

Spaceflight

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3D illustration of Tiangong, the Chinese space station, orbiting Earth, with Earth in the background.

Amazing satellite video shows China's space station come together in Earth orbit (video)

By Andrew Jones published

An Australian company has released images showing how China constructed its Tiangong space station.

China Space Program
SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts wave in their Crew Dragon Endeavour seats.

SpaceX Crew-7 and Crew-6 astronaut missions: Live updates

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-6 and Crew-7 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.

SpaceX

Science & Astronomy

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Jupiter's Great Red Spot: Everything you need to know

By Rebecca Sohn last updated

Reference Jupiter's Great Red Spot is the largest storm in the solar system and has been raging for hundreds of years. We explore the phenomenon in more detail here.

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The phases of the moon leading up to and away from the last quarter phase.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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Search For Life

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Pentagon UFO office unveils official website for US government personnel to report sightings

By Brett Tingley published

The Pentagon's official office for addressing UFOs has a new website where U.S. government and military personnel can report their own sightings.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials
fermi paradox - graphic illustration of an alien planet with large rock structures and ocean and a bright orange sun in the sky.

Fermi Paradox: Where are the aliens?

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Reference The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the question of where the aliens are. After all, the universe is incredibly old, big and filled with potentially habitable planets.

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First contact with aliens could end in colonization and genocide if we don't learn from history

By David Delgado Shorter, Kim TallBear, William Lembert published

How humanity responds to the first contact with intelligent alien life could determine the very fate of our species. Here's what we can learn from history.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials

Skywatching

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the next meteor shower could produce a dazzling display like the one in this photo of the Geminids. The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2023: When is the next one?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2023 calendar will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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Night sky, September 2023: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during September 2023 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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The brightest planets in September's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference Our viewing guide tells you which planets are visible in September's night sky and how you can see them.

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XCOM Enemy Unknown - Best alien invasion games

Best alien invasion games of all time

By Fran Ruiz published

Do we stand a better chance against alien invaders in the realm of video games? These are the best alien invasion games of all time.

Space Games
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Lego Star Wars Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama review

By Kimberley Snaith published

Build. Or build not. There is no try.

Star Wars
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Drift through space with a dreamy track from 'Starfield's' original score by composer Inon Zur (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

The epic space exploration game "Starfield" is almost here. Listen to an exclusive track from its original soundtrack by award-winning composer Inon Zur.

Space Games

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NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II ventured further away from the confines and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut ever has when he tested the Manned Manned Manuevering Unit or MMU, a nitrogen jet propelled backpack, during a 1984 space shuttle mission.

How to become an astronaut

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Reference Becoming an astronaut doesn't just happen overnight. It takes many years of education and experience to meet the basic qualifications.

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the next meteor shower could produce a dazzling display like the one in this photo of the Geminids. The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2023: When is the next one?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2023 calendar will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

Reference
XCOM Enemy Unknown - Best alien invasion games

Best alien invasion games of all time

By Fran Ruiz published

Do we stand a better chance against alien invaders in the realm of video games? These are the best alien invasion games of all time.

Space Games