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Hubble telescope celebrates 34th anniversary with an iridescent Dumbbell Nebula (image)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Take a fresh look at the iconic Dumbbell Nebula on occasion of the Hubble Space Telescope's 34 years in space.
The mystery of how strange cosmic objects called 'JuMBOs' went rogue
By Robert Lea published
Scientists may have discovered how JuMBOs, strangle binary objects found in Orion, may have gone rogue while staying gravitationally bound. The discovery may shake up theories of planet formation.
China's Tiangong space station damaged by debris strike: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Two spacewalks this winter fixed the power supply of China's Tiangong space station, which was damaged by a space debris strike, state media reported.
Space Force tests small satellite jammer to protect against 'space-enabled' attacks
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force is testing a new ground-based satellite jamming weapon to help keep U.S. military personnel safe from potential "space-enabled" attacks.
Japan's SLIM moon lander defies death to survive 3rd frigid lunar night (image)
By Robert Lea published
Japan's SLIM lunar lander has now survived three week-long nights on the moon, braving temperatures as low as minus 274 degrees Fahrenheit, despite not being designed to last one!
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
April full moon has us tickled pink in these gorgeous photos
By Brett Tingley published
The Full Pink Moon rose on April 23, 2024, putting a damper on chances of catching any Lyrid meteors but providing a gorgeous target for cameras around the globe.
On This Day in Space: April 24, 1970: China launches its 1st satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 24, 1970, China became the fifth nation to independently launch a satellite into orbit.
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