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NASA rockets seed artificial clouds below glowing auroras in Norway (photo)

Brett Tingley published 14 November 24

NASA's VortEx experiment launched sounding rockets that created clouds, which will help scientists better understand how energy flows between layers of the atmosphere.

a wash of green aurora, crowned in red, wisps over the top of a night-shadowed earth.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

Space.com Staff last updated 14 November 24

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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FAA creating new committee to update launch regulations

Mike Wall published 14 November 24

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is creating a new committee to review and update its "Part 450" launch and reentry licensing rule.

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How to build your own basic telescope at home

Nola Taylor Tillman last updated 14 November 24

A do-it-yourself Galilean telescope makes an excellent and inexpensive starter telescope — or science fair project.

The asteroid Ryugu, as seen by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft on June 26, 2018.

Asteroid pieces brought to Earth help reveal how our solar system's planets and moons grew

Victoria Corless published 14 November 24

Samples collected from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu have revealed clues about a primordial magnetic field that helped asteroids, planets and moons grow in our solar system.

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China launching Tianzhou 8 cargo mission to Tiangong space station on Nov. 15

Andrew Jones published 14 November 24

A Long March 7 rocket is set to launch the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft toward China's Tiangong space station on Friday morning (Nov. 15).

a star explodes in deep space, rendering a nearby planet to flaming gravel — Could a supernova ever destroy Earth? To estimate how close a supernova would have to be to cause serious damage to Earth, we must first look at a supernova's destructive capabilities.

NASA astronauts Suni Williams (left) and Butch Wilmore talk about voting from the International Space Station. — All astronauts on the ISS are in 'outstanding health': NASA's chief medical officer debunks tabloid rumors "In 65 years of human spaceflight, we've never had to bring somebody back for a medical reason so far," he added. "That's a pretty bold metric right there."

a huge white rocket sits on its side in a hangar — Blue Origin stacks huge New Glenn rocket ahead of 1st launch (photo) Blue Origin showed off its New Glenn rocket after its two stages were mated in the company's Florida facility. The new rocket could take off on its maiden flight as soon as November.

falcon 9 rocket launches — SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video) Liftoff occurred at 8:21 a.m. EST today (Nov. 14).

a large spaceship is seen leaving a hangar at night — SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 spacecraft to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch — and it's wearing a banana (photos) SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's sixth flight.

a bright full moon in a dark blue night sky — The final supermoon of 2024 rises Nov. 15 as November's Full Beaver Moon November's Beaver Moon will appear in the sky next to the gorgeous Pleiades star cluster, also known as the "Seven Sisters."

a white domed building under a blue cloudy sky — UFO whistleblowers tell Congress 'we are not alone in the cosmos' (video) "Excessive secrecy has led to grave misdeeds against loyal civil servants, military personnel and the public — all to hide the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos."

Tech

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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

By Samantha Mathewson published 8 November 24

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

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NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time

By Brett Tingley published 7 November 24

NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is steadily progressing toward its first flight test after completing a set of engine run tests at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in California.

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NASA rockets seed artificial clouds below glowing auroras in Norway (photo)
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FAA creating new committee to update launch regulations
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Asteroid pieces brought to Earth help reveal how our solar system's planets and moons grew
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China launching Tianzhou 8 cargo mission to Tiangong space station on Nov. 15
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Brilliant fireball explodes over North America as satellites capture flash from space (video)

Spaceflight

Artemis 2's Orion capsule goes into altitude chamber to prep for 2025 moon mission (photo)

By Elizabeth Howell published 14 November 24

Today, an altitude chamber. Next year, the moon.

Human Spaceflight

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Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides wins seat in US Congress

By Mike Wall published 13 November 24

Former Virgin Galactic CEO and NASA Chief of Staff George Whitesides won his race to represent California's 27th district in the U.S. Congress.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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First quilter in space challenges students, crafters to stitch the moon

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 14 November 24

Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, Karen Nyberg is calling for quilters to create the moon. The "Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting quilt squares.

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'Hawking radiation' may be erasing black holes. Watching it happen could reveal new physics.

By Harry Baker published 14 November 24

Primordial black holes may be exploding throughout the universe. If we can catch them in the act, it could pave the way to new physics, a study suggests.

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Search For Life

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US Congress will hold another UFO hearing today. Here's how to watch

By Brett Tingley last updated 13 November 24

Congress will hold its second hearing in two years aimed at gathering testimony about alleged UFO retrieval programs and the U.S. government's attempt to hide them.

Search for Life

Jupiter's moon Europa is the next destination for the Juno spacecraft.

Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans − Europa Clipper is one of 2 missions on their way to see if these moons could support life

By Mike Sori published 4 November 24

Jupiter has dozens of moons. Four of them in particular are of interest to planetary scientists.

Search for Life

Guion Bluford: First African-American in space

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 4 November 24

Guion "Guy" Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions.

Search for Life

Skywatching

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Brilliant fireball explodes over North America as satellites capture flash from space (video)

By Brett Tingley published 14 November 24

Cameras and NOAA weather satellites captured the moment when a meteor exploded into a brilliant fireball over the western U.S. and parts of western Canada.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated 14 November 24

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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Leonid meteor shower 2024: When, where and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 November 24

Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 16, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

Entertainment

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Best VR headsets Black Friday 2024: Explore the cosmos

By Gerald Lynch last updated 14 November 24

We've tested the best VR headsets, with immersive PC, mobile, and standalone experiences for a range of price points.

Space Games & Toys

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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5: What's the problem with Starbase 80?

By Richard Edwards published 14 November 24

The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos visits a "cursed" Starbase in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 5.

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Best Lego space sets Black Friday 2024: NASA sets, spaceships and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated 14 November 24

These are the best Lego space sets you can currently buy, from kids' rockets to real-life NASA models.

Space Games & Toys

References

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Best VR headsets Black Friday 2024: Explore the cosmos

By Gerald Lynch last updated 14 November 24

We've tested the best VR headsets, with immersive PC, mobile, and standalone experiences for a range of price points.

Space Games & Toys

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 14 November 24

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

Lifestyle shot of the Lego Space Astronaut perched on a desk

Best Lego space sets Black Friday 2024: NASA sets, spaceships and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated 14 November 24

These are the best Lego space sets you can currently buy, from kids' rockets to real-life NASA models.

Space Games & Toys

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