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Astronaut Luca Parmitano, riding the end of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, is positioned next to the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) during a spacewalk to repair the cosmic ray detector outside of the International Space Station on Friday, Nov. 22. 2019.

Astronauts Perform Spacewalk Surgery to Repair Cosmic Ray Detector

By Robert Z. Pearlman

Watch Live Saturday: Ariane 5 Rocket Launching 2 Satellites

By Space.com Staff

Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA rocket to launch two new communications satellites from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana today (Nov. 22) at 4:08 p.m. EST (2108 GMT). Watch it live here!

Walmart is slashing the price of the Oculus Go VR headset by 25% for Black Friday.

Explore Space in VR with 25% Off on the Oculus Go This Black Friday

By Evan Kypreos

Walmart has slashed the price if the Oculus Go to just $149 for Black Friday, saving you 25%.

An artist's depiction of a NASA lunar rover called VIPER, which is designed to map where ice lurks under the moon's surface.

NASA Eyes a New Moon Rover for Astronauts and Robot Lunar Explorers

By Elizabeth Howell

NASA is considering developing an unpressurized rover that astronauts could drive remotely on the moon alongside a suite of robotic lunar explorers as part of the Artemis program.

Epic Black Friday Deal: The Lego UCS Millennium Falcon Will Drop to Lowest Price Ever on Amazon

By Tariq Malik

The $799.99 Lego Millennium Falcon is awesome, Amazon is knocking a whopping 40% off for Black Friday 2019.

After returning from the moon, Apollo astronaut Al Worden visited Fred Rogers on the set of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

That Time Apollo Astronaut Al Worden Landed in 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

By Chelsea Gohd

In 1971, Al Worden landed on the moon, carrying a letter from Mr. Rogers with him.

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An artist's depiction of a NASA lunar rover called VIPER, which is designed to map where ice lurks under the moon's surface.

NASA Eyes a New Moon Rover for Astronauts and Robot Lunar Explorers

By Elizabeth Howell

NASA is considering developing an unpressurized rover that astronauts could drive remotely on the moon alongside a suite of robotic lunar explorers as part of the Artemis program.

The first "Spelfie" (left), a satellite photo organized by teenage environmental campaigner Isabel Wijsen to raise awareness about the problem of plastic pollution on Bali's beaches.

New 'Spelfie' App Takes Photos of You from Space

By Mike Wall

A free app called Spelfie lets users snap photos of themselves from very high above, courtesy of cameras aboard Airbus Earth-observation satellites.

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Watch Live Saturday: Ariane 5 Rocket Launching 2 Satellites

By Space.com Staff

Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA rocket to launch two new communications satellites from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana today (Nov. 22) at 4:08 p.m. EST (2108 GMT). Watch it live here!

An Ariane 5 rocket stands ready for launch at the Guiana Space Center near Kourou, French Guiana, ahead of the VA250 mission to launch the TIBA 1 and Inmarsat GX5 communications satellites into orbit.

Ariane 5 Rocket to Launch 2 Communications Satellites Today: How to Watch

By Hanneke Weitering

An Ariane 5 rocket will launch two new communications satellites from French Guiana today (Nov. 22), and you can watch it live online.

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An artist's illustration shows the water snow line spotted around the young star V883 Orionis. In a new study, researchers have discovered ice fossils in an ancient meteorite which shows how objects that formed with ice beyond the snow line in the early solar system moved towards the sun (leaving behind these porous "fossils").

Ice Fossils in an Ancient Space Rock Reveal Clues About the Early Solar System

By Chelsea Gohd

Secrets about the solar system are revealed by remnants of ice from 4.6 billion years ago.

A satellite image shows the ring-like remnants of supernova 1987A, the closest supernova to Earth in the past 400 years.

This 'Blob' of Radiation Might Be a Long-Lost Neutron Star

By Brandon Specktor

In 1987, a star exploded, creating the brightest supernova to light up Earth's skies in 400 years. That star's corpse has been missing for 30 years. Now, researchers think they've found it.

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A comparison between the brightness of the giant planet in HR 5183 at closest approach compared with Venus.

Earth-Like Planets with Giant 'Wrecking Ball' Neighbors Can Host Life After All

By Charles Q. Choi

A giant planet wildly careening around a star may not prevent an Earth-size planet from staying in a stable orbit friendly to life as we know it, a new study finds.

An artist's illustration of a plume of water vapor emanating from Jupiter's moon Europa.

The Weird Plumes of Jupiter's Moon Europa Are Spewing Water Vapor

By Mike Wall

The Jupiter moon Europa's elusive and enigmatic water-vapor plumes do indeed seem to be real.

In 2017, a video of the Nimitz UFO encounter was publicly released.

Navy Officers Say 'Unknown Individuals' Made Them Erase Evidence of 2004 UFO Encounter

By Yasemin Saplakoglu

The signals were erratic and didn't seem to match those given off by known aircraft.

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There's a lot going in space in 2019. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space Launch Calendar 2019: Sky Events, Missions & More

By Hanneke Weitering

Here's a guide to SpaceX's launch schedule, other rocket missions, astronomical events of the next year, as well as milestones for spacecraft already in travel.

This map from Sky & Telescope shows the sky facing southeast from Philadelphia at 11:50 p.m. EST on Nov. 21, when the rare Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower will have a very brief outburst. Two Alpha Monocerotid radiants are marked, 1985 and 1995.

That Epic Meteor Outburst Tonight May Be a Bust, NASA Scientist Says

By Chelsea Gohd

A NASA scientist thinks that tonight's meteor outburst could be a total bust.

This map from Sky & Telescope shows the sky facing southeast from Philadelphia at 11:50 p.m. EST on Nov. 21, when the rare Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower will have a very brief outburst. Two Alpha Monocerotid radiants are marked, 1985 and 1995.

Legendary Meteor Outburst May Occur Thursday Night. Here's What to Know

By Joe Rao

It could come from The Unicorn.

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Guardians of the Galaxy's Nebula Goes Solo in February

By Newsarama Staff

Guardians of the Galaxy's Nebula is getting her own solo limited series next year.

The Child is commonly referred to as Baby Yoda, and is the talk of the internet.

Who is Baby Yoda? The Mandalorian’s Breakout Character Explained

By Henry T. Casey

The Mandalorian's own show has been stolen by a mysterious new child. Here's everything we know about the character the internet's calling 'Baby Yoda.'

The crew of the Rocinante must travel to New Terra (also called Ilus) on a mission that quickly turns into a rescue

'The Expanse,' New Season 4 Trailer Promises Exoplanet Action, Adventure and Intrigue

By Scott Snowden

In the latest trailer for Season 4 of "The Expanse," we see the crew of the Rocinante make their way to New Terra, where they find more evidence of the protomolecule.