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On This Day In Space: July 3, 1998: Japan launches Nozomi Mars mission

By Hanneke Weitering published

On July 3, 1998, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Nozomi spacecraft on a mission to Mars. This would be the country's first probe to go to another planet.

The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite captured its first view of the entire sunlit side of Earth from one million miles away on July 6, 2015.

I watched hundreds of flat-Earth videos to learn how conspiracy theories spread — and what it could mean for fighting disinformation

By Carlos Diaz Ruiz published

By studying how flat Earthers talk about their beliefs, we can learn how they make their arguments engaging to their audience, and in turn, learn what makes disinformation spread online.

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Perseverance Mars rover wind sensor damaged by pebbles, but still operational

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Perseverance team says the rover can still take key weather measurements after pebbles struck a wind sensor amid strong Red Planet gusts.

Starry Night graphic of Earth's orbit.

Aphelion 2022: Earth will be farthest from the sun on the Fourth of July

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Earth will be the farthest from the sun on Monday (July 4) as it reaches aphelion at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT).

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James Webb Space Telescope has comets to catch when science begins

By Stefanie Waldek published

The James Webb Space Telescope's powerful infrared instruments will be trained on three types of comets, potentially providing insight into the solar system's early life.

The Artemis 1 stack began rolling off Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B at 4:12 a.m. EDT (0812 GMT) on July 2, 2022.

NASA rolls huge Artemis 1 moon rocket off the launch pad (photos)

By Mike Wall published

NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket made it back to its processing facility today (July 2), completing the 4-mile (6.4 kilometers) trek from the launch pad in a little over 10 hours.

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James Webb Space Telescope's supercold camera is now ready for science

By Tereza Pultarova published

The second of the four cutting-edge instruments on the James Webb Space Telescope is ready to perform science ahead of the awaited release of first full-quality images on July 12.

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Celestron telescope & binocular deals you can still get: Discounts & what's in stock

By Gemma Lavender published

Deals Hunting for a discount on a Celestron telescope or binocular? Here's what's in stock.

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A jet escaping from a black hole that forms inside a collapsing star.

Space photos: The most amazing images this week!

By Elizabeth Howell published

See the best photos on Space.com this week.

Virgin Orbit's carrier plane, Cosmic Girl, prepares to lift off from California's Mojave Air and Space Port on July 2, 2022.

Virgin Orbit launches 7 satellites in 1st night mission

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Orbit just aced its fourth mission in a row, launching seven small satellites in the company's first-ever night flight.

Science & Astronomy

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The effects of Roe v. Wade reached into space.

The top space stories of the week!

By Elizabeth Howell published

The effect of Roe v. Wade in space, rocket launches will damage ozone, and NASA's solar forecast might be wrong.

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Is the electric grid ready for extreme space weather?

By Greg Uyeno published

It's clear that space weather can cause blackouts, but scientists are still working to predict extreme events and forecast their potentially devastating effects.

Search For Life

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NASA's Europa Clipper may crash into Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system, at mission's end

By Stefanie Waldek published

The Europa Clipper mission, due to launch in 2024, was originally supposed to crash into Jupiter, but there's been a change of plans.

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Alien super-Earths may get a habitability boost from hydrogen-rich atmospheres

By Charles Q. Choi published

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Extreme microbes in salty Arctic water could aid search for life on Mars

By Keith Cooper published

Never-before-seen microbes living deep beneath the permafrost at one of the coldest and saltiest water springs on Earth could provide a blueprint for life on Mars.

Skywatching

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July new moon 2022: Young moon passes Mercury

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The new moon of July occurs on July 28 at 1:55 p.m. EDT (1755 GMT). Our guide describes which planets and constellations are visible during July's new moon 2022.

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A huge comet will make its closest approach to Earth in July. Here's how to watch it live.

By Samantha Mathewson published

One of the farthest active comets ever spotted will make its closest approach to Earth on July 14, and here's how you can catch the action live.

Best mirrorless cameras

Best mirrorless cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

We identify the best mirrorless cameras available to buy in 2022.

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Exclusive: The hunter becomes the hunted in Marvel Comics 'Predator #1' relaunch

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics releases its long-awaited "Predator" series from Ed Brisson and Kev Walker.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' at 40: Spielberg’s charming sci-fi classic still offers wonder today

By Jeff Spry published

40 years ago director Steven Spielberg introduced audiences to a benevolent alien in "E.T" the Extra-Terrestrial

It's mostly all fun and frolics in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 1, episode 8 "The Elysian Kingdom."

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 8 suffers from a clash of styles

By Scott Snowden published

This episode marks a welcome return to Trademark Trek Tomfoolery.

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space volcanoes: Volcanic vent on Mars

Space volcanoes: Origins, variants and eruptions

By Robert Lea published

Reference Capable of both destruction and creation, space volcanoes are common on planets and moons throughout the solar system and beyond.

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Image of new moon

July new moon 2022: Young moon passes Mercury

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference The new moon of July occurs on July 28 at 1:55 p.m. EDT (1755 GMT). Our guide describes which planets and constellations are visible during July's new moon 2022.

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Best mirrorless cameras

Best mirrorless cameras

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

We identify the best mirrorless cameras available to buy in 2022.