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See an exclusive clip from Episode 6 of Fox's summer sci-fi reality TV show, 'Stars on Mars,' which is hosted by William Shatner.

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'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection that devoured 'dark eruption' from sun will smash into Earth on July 18

By Harry Baker published

Two coronal mass ejections have combined into an enormous cloud of magnetized plasma that is forecast to hit Earth on Tuesday and potentially trigger a strong geomagnetic storm.

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'Foundation' stars Lee Pace and Laura Birn discuss Season 2's riddles and romance (exclusive)

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An interview with Lee Pace and Laura Birn about Season 2 of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation.'

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Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff

By Leonard David published

Luna-25, the first spacecraft from modern Russia to head for the moon, has arrived at Vostochny Cosmodrome in the country's far east ahead of a planned August 11 launch.

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Australian Space Agency investigating possible rocket debris found on beach

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Australian Space Agency found a piece of debris that may be part of a 'foreign space launch vehicle,' but it's unclear which one it could be.

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Virgin Galactic to launch 2nd commercial spaceflight on Aug. 10

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic will launch six people to suborbital space next month on 'Galactic 02,' the company's first private astronaut mission.

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Lego Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter review

By Jordan Middler published

Whether need to blow up the Death Star or just want a sweet display piece, there really is no substitute for the Lego Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter.

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Call us Ishmael, because we've been testing this massive white whale of a 3D printer – the Nova3D Whale3 SE – and it's quite the machine.

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Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff

By Leonard David published

Luna-25, the first spacecraft from modern Russia to head for the moon, has arrived at Vostochny Cosmodrome in the country's far east ahead of a planned August 11 launch.

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Virgin Galactic to launch 2nd commercial spaceflight on Aug. 10

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic will launch six people to suborbital space next month on 'Galactic 02,' the company's first private astronaut mission.

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Rusty Arctic rocks could help us understand water on Mars (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Researchers in Canada's high Arctic are on a hunt for rusty rocks similar to those found on Mars. Their goal is to train researchers for future moon and Red Planet expeditions.

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Supermoon: What is it and when does it occur?

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Reference A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit. 2023 will experience four supermoons.

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Good news for life: Mars rivers flowed for long stretches long ago

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Some rivers on ancient Mars flowed for long enough stretches to create bona fide habitable environments on the Red Planet, a new study suggests.

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By Robert Lea published

Finding liquid water on exoplanets is 100 times more probable than previously thought, boosting the odds of alien life significantly, a new study suggests.

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Space calendar 2023: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

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Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2023 with our space calendar.

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The summer meteor showers of 2023 could be awesome. Here's how to see them

By Joe Rao published

One of the best meteor displays of the year will be visible soon: The Perseid Shower. But there also are a number of minor meteor displays that will be peaking in the next couple of weeks.

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Astrophoto of the month: Dragons of Ara

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Take a look at the very best space photos submitted by Space.com readers, from our moon to deep space and everything in between!

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two people in spacesuits work outside a simulated mars habitat

Celebronauts race to plug holes in the hab on Fox's 'Stars on Mars' (exclusive clip)

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See an exclusive clip from Episode 6 of Fox's summer sci-fi reality TV show, 'Stars on Mars,' which is hosted by William Shatner.

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'Foundation' stars Lee Pace and Laura Birn discuss Season 2's riddles and romance (exclusive)

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An interview with Lee Pace and Laura Birn about Season 2 of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation.'

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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 2 episode 5 gives the Chapel-Spock-T'Pring love triangle a turn

By Scott Snowden published

Moderation is what makes the old-school-style comedy work in this this somewhat take-a-chance installment

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Large pink supermoon rises through wispy clouds above Vancouver city skyline.

Supermoon: What is it and when does it occur?

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Reference A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit. 2023 will experience four supermoons.

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Graphic illustration with "space calendar" in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2023 with our space calendar.

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