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A solar eruption was observed radiating from the sun Jan. 20 and is expected to trigger auroral displays across the northern and Midwest U.S. on Monday.

Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras across northern US

Kiley Price published 22 January 24

The sun's magnetic field could soon slam into Earth's, triggering stunning light displays.

An asteroid flying past earth

Scientists discover near-Earth asteroid hours before it exploded over Berlin

Kiley Price published 22 January 24

For only the eighth time in history, scientists detected an asteroid before it made its fiery appearance over Earth. The tiny fireball exploded near Berlin early on Jan. 21.

SpaceX Starship during its second space launch attempt on Nov. 18, 2023. The powerful system has yet to reach space.

SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site with a Texas land swap

Elizabeth Howell published 22 January 24

SpaceX's Starship launch site in South Texas may get bigger soon. The company has offered a land swap with the state to expand launch activities.

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The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in January

Scott Snowden last updated 22 January 24

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

A medium-sized gray container in the shape of a top on the ground.

It's been a 'wild' ride for the comet sampled by NASA's Stardust mission

Keith Cooper published 22 January 24

Comet Wild 2 formed 4.5 billion years ago and is a relic of the birth of the solar system. In 2006, NASA brought pieces of it down to Earth.

A view of the sky with one dotted blue circle toward the top center and a dotted red art to the middle left.

An impossibly huge ring of galaxies might lead us to new physics. Here's how

Keith Cooper published 22 January 24

This galactic superstructure appears to us as it was over 9 billion years ago.

If true, this could mark an astronomy breakthrough. — Mysterious radio source in heart of ancient star cluster might be a rare black hole If true, this could mark an astronomy breakthrough.

Everything appears to be fine for our Red Planet robots — NASA can talk to Ingenuity again. — NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity after communications dropout on latest flight Everything appears to be fine for our Red Planet robots — NASA can talk to Ingenuity again.

'If sunlight begins to shine on the lunar surface from the west, there is a possibility of generating power, and we are preparing for recovery.' — Not dead yet: Japan prepares for possible recovery of SLIM moon lander 'If sunlight begins to shine on the lunar surface from the west, there is a possibility of generating power, and we are preparing for recovery.'

An experiment called DOLCE would not unfold sweetly. — Space rescue! Watch a satellite being saved from a wire snag (video) An experiment called DOLCE would not unfold sweetly.

It would be the first fixed-wing aircraft to fly on Mars. — Wild Mars plane concept could seek water from high in the Red Planet's atmosphere It would be the first fixed-wing aircraft to fly on Mars.

"There is an inevitable tension in Mars sample return and the search for life." — If life exists on Mars, don't count on sample-return missions to find it, scientists say "There is an inevitable tension in Mars sample return and the search for life."

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Tech

Venus Aerospace's rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE)

Watch NASA test revolutionary new rotating detonation rocket engine (video)

By Jeff Spry published 19 January 24

Venus Aerospace partners with NASA to advance hypersonic engine reliability and efficiency through a revolutionary new rotating detonation rocket engine.

The inside of a tokamak fusion reactor.

We've been 'close' to achieving fusion power for 50 years. When will it actually happen?

By Paul Sutter published 14 January 24

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Giant geomagnetic storm to slam into Earth, fueling auroras across northern US
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Scientists discover near-Earth asteroid hours before it exploded over Berlin
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SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site with a Texas land swap
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It's been a 'wild' ride for the comet sampled by NASA's Stardust mission
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An impossibly huge ring of galaxies might lead us to new physics. Here's how

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Spaceflight

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World-renowned spaceflight museum set for renovation at Cosmosphere

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 20 January 24

The home of a sunken Mercury capsule and the spacecraft that brought the Apollo 13 crew back to Earth is getting an upgrade. The Cosmosphere announced it is ready to renovate its Hall of Space.

Human Spaceflight

a spacecraft departs a space station with the curve of earth and the blackness of space in the background.

China's Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere

By Andrew Jones published 19 January 24

China deorbited its robotic Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft today (Jan. 19) after it completed its mission serving the country's space station.

Human Spaceflight

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Science & Astronomy

How cold is space beyond the Milky Way

How cold is space? Physics behind the temperature of the universe

By Robert Lea published 6 July 22

Reference How cold is space, does it ever drop to absolute zero and what happens if you fall into it without a spacesuit?

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer points the camera toward himself and takes a "space-selfie" during a six-hour and 54-minute spacewalk to install thermal gear and electronic components on the International Space Station.

What does space smell like?

By Keith Cooper published 8 January 24

Space mysteries From carbon molecules and ozone on spacesuits to the nauseating odor of comets and the sweet tang of gas clouds, the universe is a natural laboratory for aromatic chemistry.

Space mysteries

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Search For Life

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Will we ever be able to communicate with aliens?

By Leonard David published 17 January 24

Scientists are investigating the possible forms that alien languages might take — and whether we might be able to understand them.

Search for Life

artist's illustration of the limb of a brownish exoplanet, with its small orange host star in the background.

Nearby exoplanet may be rich in life-giving water, study finds

By Tereza Pultarova published 11 January 24

Researchers have just come a step closer to uncovering the secrets of an alien planet that may be the most likely of all known extrasolar worlds to host life.

Search for Life

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SETI scientists begin huge new hunt for intelligent aliens

By Keith Cooper published 11 January 24

The search for alien technosignatures has dramatically expanded, thanks to a new experiment called COSMIC.

Search for Life

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Skywatching

the outline of an orange circle centers on uranus, the quarter moon is just outisde the circle.

Use the moon to find Uranus in the night sky tonight

By Brett Tingley published 19 January 24

A bright moon will help point the way towards Uranus on Friday (Jan. 19). The blue-green planet will be located just below and to the right of the eight-day-old moon.

a orange circular outline bigger than the image bulges on the right and left. the moon is seen above jupiter, ganymede and io, all labeled.

See a bright half moon meet up with Jupiter in the night sky tonight

By Brett Tingley published 18 January 24

A bright half moon just one day past its first-quarter phase meets up with Jupiter in the night sky on Thursday (Jan. 18) just below Aries, the Ram.

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Night sky, January 2024: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated 2 January 24

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2024 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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Entertainment

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Learn the history and heroics of 'Star Wars' Mandalorians in new souvenir hardcover

By Jeff Spry published 21 January 24

Titan Books is releasing 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection' collectible hardcover on Feb. 20, 2024.

three smiling people in dark shirts in a white-walled room filled with wires and other equipment.

'I.S.S.' filmmakers ground suspense thriller in realistic surroundings

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 19 January 24

There are scenes in the movie 'I.S.S.' that could be mistaken for NASA footage. And that's a good thing, because if you title your movie 'I.S.S.', then you better match the ISS on which it is based.

Star Trek 2009 Spock and Kirk

New 'Star Trek' film will explore early years of Starfleet, Paramount reveals

By Jeff Spry published 12 January 24

Paramount announces new "Star Trek" movie examining the origins of Starfleet

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References

Product photo of the Kase Wolverine Natural Night Light Pollution Filter one of the best light pollution filters

Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024

By Jamie Carter last updated 20 December 23

Buying Guide These are the best light pollution filters for your camera to help reduce the effects of urban skyglow.

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Best binoculars for kids 2024: Small and lightweight binos for younger users

By Jamie Carter last updated 22 January 24

Buying Guide Looking for the best binoculars for kids? We've ranked the best binos on the market on their usefulness for younger users.

Man uses one of the best FPV drones to take photos and videos

Best FPV drones 2024: Ready to fly FPV kits for all levels and budgets

By James Abbott last updated 15 January 24

The best FPV drones can provide an exciting new flying experience: Hone your flying skills and capture breathtaking video footage with our favorite models.

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