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OSIRIS-REx's asteroid sample lands in Houston (photos)

By Mike Wall published

The asteroid sample collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed in Houston today (Sept. 25), a day after arriving on Earth from very deep space.

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NASA wants more 'space tug' ideas to deorbit the International Space Station in a fiery finale

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA is looking for spacecraft ideas to remove the U.S. segment of the International Space Station after its expected retirement in 2030.

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NASA's delayed VERITAS Venus mission tests key technology in Iceland (photos)

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Team members of NASA's VERITAS Venus mission tested key technologies and techniques in volcanic regions in Iceland recently.

Part of the path NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took to cross the boulder field dubbed "Snowdrift Peak."

NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for longest Mars drive on autopilot

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

The autopilot on Perseverance Mars rover guided it through a particularly hazardous boulder field In July, saving weeks of precious science time.

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Best Lego space sets 2023: NASA Lego sets, spaceships, playsets and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated

From playsets on Mars to NASA space shuttles, we've rounded up the best Lego space sets you can buy.

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James Webb Space Telescope sees early galaxies defying 'cosmic rulebook' of star formation

By Robert Lea published

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed galaxies defying the "cosmic rulebook" in the early universe, to the surprise of astronomers who hope to learn more about the evolution of the universe.

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SpaceX conducts a static fire test with its Ship 25 Starship prototype on June 26, 2023 at the company's Starbase site in South Texas.

Heating and cooling space habitats isn’t easy – one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution

By Issam Mudawar published

It’s hard to keep a spacecraft cool, but ongoing research on the International Space Station might yield a solution.

Incredible Technology
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Chinese launch startup's rocket fails during satellite launch

By Mike Wall published

The Chinese launch company Galactic Energy suffered its first failure on Thursday (Sept. 21), resulting in the loss of a remote-sensing satellite.

Rocket Launches

Spaceflight

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a space station floats above earth, over an ocean or sea

NASA wants more 'space tug' ideas to deorbit the International Space Station in a fiery finale

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA is looking for spacecraft ideas to remove the U.S. segment of the International Space Station after its expected retirement in 2030.

International Space Station
Part of the path NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took to cross the boulder field dubbed "Snowdrift Peak."

NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for longest Mars drive on autopilot

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

The autopilot on Perseverance Mars rover guided it through a particularly hazardous boulder field In July, saving weeks of precious science time.

Incredible Technology

Science & Astronomy

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workers unload a silver crate from a plane and put it in the back of a truck.

OSIRIS-REx's asteroid sample lands in Houston (photos)

By Mike Wall published

The asteroid sample collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed in Houston today (Sept. 25), a day after arriving on Earth from very deep space.

Asteroids
people in neon vests walk across swirly volcanic rocks

NASA's delayed VERITAS Venus mission tests key technology in Iceland (photos)

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Team members of NASA's VERITAS Venus mission tested key technologies and techniques in volcanic regions in Iceland recently.

NASA

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Illustration of a planet and its cool red dwarf star. In the foreground on the right is the planet, which fills most of the frame. The planet is various shades of blue, with wisps of white scattered throughout. The left edge of the planet (the side facing the star) is lit, while the rest is in shadow. In the background at the lower left is the star, which appears smaller. The star has a bright red glow. Also in the background is another planet, which appears as a small crescent. The black background of space is speckled with a few small stars.

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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Next stop, Europa? Nano subs to get test beneath Antarctic ice in 2026

By Andrew Jones published

A European collaboration aims to break through some of the technological barriers to the exploration of icy moons like Jupiter's Europa, using Antarctica as a proving ground.

Incredible Technology
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NASA appoints new head of UFO research

By Brett Tingley published

NASA has named a new director of UFO research who will oversee the agency's studies into UAP, or unidentified anomalous phenomena.

UFOs and Extraterrestrials

Skywatching

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Telescope deals 2023: Best discounts on the market this year

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

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Sky Tonight Star Gazer Guide stargazing app review

By Lloyd Coombes published

Review With beautiful AR functionality and a host of fascinating information, Sky Tonight Star Gazer Guide has a lot to offer stargazing enthusiasts.

Review
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Best monocular 2023: Discover the best devices on the market

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide Our one-stop guide to the best monoculars for stargazing, nature-spotting and traveling this fall.

Buying Guide

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Best Lego space sets 2023: NASA Lego sets, spaceships, playsets and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated

From playsets on Mars to NASA space shuttles, we've rounded up the best Lego space sets you can buy.

a futuristic aircraft zooms through a city at night in a still from a sci-fi film.

Humans battle hostile AI in final trailer and first clip from new sci-fi thriller, 'The Creator' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

20th Century Studios releases the final trailer for director Gareth Edwards' sci-fi epic 'The Creator.'

Space Movies
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 80 — Onward to the stars with astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz and VASIMR

By Space.com Staff last updated

On Episode 80 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod are joined by the inspiring Franklin Chang-Diaz, a former NASA astronaut and CEO of the Ad Astra Rocket Company.

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Best Lego space sets 2023: NASA Lego sets, spaceships, playsets and more

By Kimberley Snaith last updated

From playsets on Mars to NASA space shuttles, we've rounded up the best Lego space sets you can buy.

Telescope Deals: Image shows man with telescope against twilight background.

Telescope deals 2023: Best discounts on the market this year

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

Deals
A woman uses one of the best monocular devices to look over a vast landscape

Best monocular 2023: Discover the best devices on the market

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide Our one-stop guide to the best monoculars for stargazing, nature-spotting and traveling this fall.

Buying Guide