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SpaceX's Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft docked at the International Space Station with black space behind.

SpaceX Crew Dragon may get a shield upgrade after Soyuz spacecraft leak

By Elizabeth Howell published

A micrometeoroid strike on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in December 2022 has spurred NASA to talk to SpaceX about possibly increasing the shielding on its Crew Dragon capsule.

An illustration depicting the layers of Earth's internal structure..

Earth's inner core may be slowing down compared to the rest of the planet

By Andrew Jones published

The spinning, solid inner core of the Earth may be slowing down by a minuscule amount, according to evidence from earthquakes.

Apollo 13 pilot Fred Haise, Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke and STS-1 pilot Bob Crippen joined fellow astronauts Bernard Harris, Anna Fisher and Randy Bresnik for a panel in memory of Apollo 7 pilot Walt Cunningham on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

Fellow astronauts remember Apollo 7 pilot Walt Cunningham as friend and mentor

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Judging by the astronauts who came to remember Walt Cunningham, the Apollo 7 pilot's reach extended far beyond his 1968 launch into space. The group took part in a panel before a funeral service.

Perseverance, seen here in a selfie shot by its robotic arm, might not be able to detect biomarkers on the Martian surface.

Perseverance Mars rover files 1st detailed weather report

By Keith Cooper published

The weather station on NASA's Perseverance rover has chronicled the meteorology above Jezero Crater.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks into the predawn sky carrying 54 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 28, 2022.

Watch SpaceX launch 56 Starlink satellites early Thursday

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX will launch 56 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Thursday morning (Jan. 26), and you can watch the liftoff live.

Asteroid 2023 BU imaged by the Virtual Telescope as it approached Earth in January 2023.

Pictures from space! Our image of the day

By Space.com Staff published

A newly discovered asteroid that will pass very close to Earth on Friday has been photographed by an Italian astronomer as it makes its approach.

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Man using Oculus Quest 2 VR headset - VR headset deals

VR headset deals: Save on Meta Quest 2, HP Reverb G2 and more

By Chris McMullen last updated

Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on the Meta Quest 2 and more.

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Holy Stone HS700E_drone in flight (16 by 9)

Holy Stone HS700E review

By James Abbott published

The Holy Stone HS700E has its pros and cons but comes in at a competitive price that could be attractive to beginners.

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Apollo 13 pilot Fred Haise, Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke and STS-1 pilot Bob Crippen joined fellow astronauts Bernard Harris, Anna Fisher and Randy Bresnik for a panel in memory of Apollo 7 pilot Walt Cunningham on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

Fellow astronauts remember Apollo 7 pilot Walt Cunningham as friend and mentor

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Judging by the astronauts who came to remember Walt Cunningham, the Apollo 7 pilot's reach extended far beyond his 1968 launch into space. The group took part in a panel before a funeral service.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks into the predawn sky carrying 54 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 28, 2022.

Watch SpaceX launch 56 Starlink satellites early Thursday

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX will launch 56 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Thursday morning (Jan. 26), and you can watch the liftoff live.

Science & Astronomy

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An illustration depicting the layers of Earth's internal structure..

Earth's inner core may be slowing down compared to the rest of the planet

By Andrew Jones published

The spinning, solid inner core of the Earth may be slowing down by a minuscule amount, according to evidence from earthquakes.

Perseverance, seen here in a selfie shot by its robotic arm, might not be able to detect biomarkers on the Martian surface.

Perseverance Mars rover files 1st detailed weather report

By Keith Cooper published

The weather station on NASA's Perseverance rover has chronicled the meteorology above Jezero Crater.

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Researcher Queenie Chan holds a sample of the Winchcombe meteorite.

Meteorite that crashed onto UK driveway contains the building blocks of life

By Elizabeth Rayne published

Amino acids, the building blocks of life, have been found in the nearly pristine Winchcombe meteorite.

An artist's illustration of two alien planets around a red sun.

Why hasn't E.T. phoned Earth? Maybe aliens are waiting for the exact right moment.

By Stephanie Pappas published

A new search for alien signals focuses on planetary transits, when exoplanets pass right in front of their suns.

Tissint, a Martian meteorite that landed in Morocco 11 years ago.

Mars meteorite with organic molecules holds clues to chances of ancient life

By Robert Lea published

Scientists have discovered a wealth of organic compounds within a Martian meteorite, which could help researchers discover if Mars could have hosted life.

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Best beginner cameras: Image shows person in woolly hat taking picture with water and mountains behind them

Best beginner cameras in 2023: Models from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Jacob Little last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best beginner cameras on the market for 2023, so you can buy the right camera for your photography style.

Buying Guide
A photograph of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) taken by Miguel Claro.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shines bright while closest to the sun in gorgeous photo

By Miguel Claro published

The image shows a close-up view of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) during perihelion, when it was at its closest to the sun on Jan. 12, 2023.

An illustration of the night sky over Earth on Wednesday, Jan. 25 when the moon and Jupiter meet in the night sky.

See the moon meet up with Jupiter tonight (Jan. 25)

By Robert Lea published

On Wednesday (Jan. 25) the moon will meet up with Jupiter in the night sky as the two bodies share the same right ascension and make a close approach to each other.

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Image for 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3 teaser builds excitement for upcoming final trailer

'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3 teaser builds excitement for upcoming final trailer

By Scott Snowden published

A new teaser for the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard" has dropped, itself teasing a longer trailer that will air during the AFC championship on Sunday (Jan. 29).

Man using Oculus Quest 2 VR headset - VR headset deals

VR headset deals: Save on Meta Quest 2, HP Reverb G2 and more

By Chris McMullen last updated

Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on the Meta Quest 2 and more.

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Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron range (16 by 9) image

Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron review

By Keith Cooper published

The new range of highly detailed Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron miniature ships from Jazwares are loaded with play features and let you bring home the battle against the Empire.

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Best beginner cameras: Image shows person in woolly hat taking picture with water and mountains behind them

Best beginner cameras in 2023: Models from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Jacob Little last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best beginner cameras on the market for 2023, so you can buy the right camera for your photography style.

Buying Guide
Columbia disaster debris strewn across the floor in a hangar

Columbia Disaster: What happened and what NASA learned

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

REFERENCE The space shuttle Columbia broke up on Feb. 1, 2003, killing its seven-member crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.

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The moon phases of January 2023 with dates.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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