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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 52 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 17, 2023.

SpaceX wins $70 million Space Force contract for Starshield military satellites

By Brett Tingley published

SpaceX has won its first contract with the United States Space Force for its new Starshield satellite constellation.

the 27 engines of a spacex falcon heavy rocket are seen up close inside a hangar.

SpaceX fires up Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of Psyche asteroid mission launch

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX fired up its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket on Saturday (Sept. 30) to get it ready to launch NASA's Psyche asteroid mission on Oct. 12.

earth as seen from virgin galactic's vss unity suborbital space plane.

Virgin Galactic delays next flight by 1 day, to Oct. 6

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic has delayed its 'Galactic 04' mission by a day to Oct. 6, allowing more time for vehicle preparations and checkouts.

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Dark Energy Camera peels back layers of 'galactic onion' stretched across space

By Samantha Mathewson published

The shell galaxy NGC 3923's symmetrical onion-like layers, that extend 150,000 light-years across space, appear in a new photo from the Dark Energy Camera.

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Japan's SLIM 'moon sniper' spacecraft leaves Earth orbit

By Mike Wall published

Japan's SLIM lunar lander has left Earth orbit and headed toward the moon, which it will reach on Wednesday (Oct. 4) if all goes according to plan.

orange ring of light during an annular solar eclipse against a black sky.

NASA's plan to point a massive telescope at America's two upcoming solar eclipses

By Jamie Carter published

Citizen science group 'Solar Patrol' will use a retired NASA telescope to study the sun during America's two upcoming solar eclipses.

Tech

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Space Forge's satellite are miniature orbital factories.

UK startup readies new satellite that will make semiconductors in space

By Tereza Pultarova published

A U.K. startup is preparing to send a satellite to space that will manufacture new semiconductor materials that could be used in electronic devices on Earth.

Incredible Technology
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Giant Magellan Telescope project casts 7th and final mirror (photos)

By Rahul Rao published

The Giant Magellan Telescope project just cast its seventh and final primary mirror segment, a huge milestone that keeps the scope on target to begin operations in the late 2020s.

Incredible Technology

Spaceflight

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 52 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 17, 2023.

SpaceX wins $70 million Space Force contract for Starshield military satellites

By Brett Tingley published

SpaceX has won its first contract with the United States Space Force for its new Starshield satellite constellation.

Military Space
the 27 engines of a spacex falcon heavy rocket are seen up close inside a hangar.

SpaceX fires up Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of Psyche asteroid mission launch

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX fired up its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket on Saturday (Sept. 30) to get it ready to launch NASA's Psyche asteroid mission on Oct. 12.

SpaceX

Science & Astronomy

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a black array of stars and galaxies, with an extra bright one shining bottom of left center.

Dark Energy Camera peels back layers of 'galactic onion' stretched across space

By Samantha Mathewson published

The shell galaxy NGC 3923's symmetrical onion-like layers, that extend 150,000 light-years across space, appear in a new photo from the Dark Energy Camera.

Stars and Galaxies
orange ring of light during an annular solar eclipse against a black sky.

NASA's plan to point a massive telescope at America's two upcoming solar eclipses

By Jamie Carter published

Citizen science group 'Solar Patrol' will use a retired NASA telescope to study the sun during America's two upcoming solar eclipses.

Solar Eclipses

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Search For Life

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How methane studies on Earth could inform the search for alien life in our solar system

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A new class of proteins found in methane deposits on Earth's seafloor could help inform the search for alien life.

Earth
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Possible hints of life found on distant planet – how excited should we be?

By Ian Whittaker published

The exoplanet K2-18b might host a water ocean.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials
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Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests

By Charles Q. Choi published

Self-sustaining chemical reactions that could support biology radically different from life as we know it might exist on many different planets, a new study finds.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials

Skywatching

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Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals and discounts available online

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

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Best camera backpacks 2023: Protect your cameras and lenses when traveling

By Jacob Little last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best camera backpacks on the market — combining practicality and style, these bags will keep all your camera equipment safe, dry and organized.

Buying Guide
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Full moon calendar 2023: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok last updated

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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Entertainment

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a man in a cloak carrying a rifle stands behind a small child whose head is half-robotic

'The Creator' delivers a derivative yet dynamic portrait of pure AI paranoia (review)

By Jeff Spry published

Director Gareth Edwards fuels the debate over artificial intelligence in the cautionary sci-fi fable "The Creator."

Space Movies
Star Trek: Day of Blood - Shaxs' Best Day #1

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' security chief shines in special 'Star Trek: Day of Blood' prequel

By Jeff Spry published

Get a preview of IDW's "Star Trek: Day of Blood: Shaxs' Best Day #1" special one-shot.

Star Trek
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Get a sneak peek at Titan Comics' new 'Doctor Who: Once Upon A Time Lord' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Check out this artwork preview and new trailer for Titan Comics' 'Doctor Who: Once Upon A Time Lord.'

Space Books

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Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals and discounts available online

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

A person holding camera with one of the best camera backpacks on her back

Best camera backpacks 2023: Protect your cameras and lenses when traveling

By Jacob Little last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best camera backpacks on the market — combining practicality and style, these bags will keep all your camera equipment safe, dry and organized.

Buying Guide
Full moon above orange and pink hued storm clouds

Full moon calendar 2023: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok last updated

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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