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to black circles distort a dense gaseous field of stars and galaxies.

Gravitational waves rippling from black hole merger could help test general relativity

By Robert Lea published

"I never thought I would ever see such a measurement in my lifetime."

a large cross-shaped space station floats above an Earth covered in flames

Watch the explosive new trailer for astronaut action film 'ISS' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

A preview and new trailer for the new action thriller "I.S.S." that imagines what happens aboard the International Space Station when war breaks out on Earth below.

Artist's impression of the Psyche spacecraft.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft finds its 'first light' while zooming to a metal asteroid (image)

By Monisha Ravisetti published

Having launched on Oct. 13, the Psyche spacecraft has been journeying to a metal asteroid reminiscent of Earth's core. It just snapped its first image.

a roughly cube-shaped spacecraft covered in solar panels descends to the surface of the moon

Japan targeting Jan. 19 for nation's 1st-ever moon landing

By Mike Wall published

Japan's robotic SLIM spacecraft will make the nation's first-ever moon landing on Jan. 19, if all goes according to plan.

A Long March 2C rocket carrying MISRSAT-2 and two other satellites lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Dec. 4, 2023 local time.

China launches remote-sensing satellite for Egypt (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China launched a remote-sensing satellite for Egypt late on Sunday (Dec. 3) as space cooperation between the two countries deepens.

China's Zhurong Mars rover captured this panorama of the Red Planet. Visible in the foreground are the rover's solar panels and communications equipment.

China could use a foldable helicopter to collect samples on Mars

By Andrew Jones published

A new journal article outlines the design for a quadcopter that could assist China's mission to collect samples from Mars.

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China's Zhurong Mars rover captured this panorama of the Red Planet. Visible in the foreground are the rover's solar panels and communications equipment.

China could use a foldable helicopter to collect samples on Mars

By Andrew Jones published

A new journal article outlines the design for a quadcopter that could assist China's mission to collect samples from Mars.

Mars
a gold-foil-wrapped octagonal lunar probe is landed on a grey surface. A white robotic arm is attached to the probe's flat top, next to an antenna.

DARPA-funded 'Inchworm' robots could help us build moon bases. Here's how

By Josh Dinner published

A maneuverable robot from Japan-based startup GITAI has made the list of technologies chosen for a lunar infrastructure development study from DARPA.

Incredible Technology

Spaceflight

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a roughly cube-shaped spacecraft covered in solar panels descends to the surface of the moon

Japan targeting Jan. 19 for nation's 1st-ever moon landing

By Mike Wall published

Japan's robotic SLIM spacecraft will make the nation's first-ever moon landing on Jan. 19, if all goes according to plan.

Moon
A Long March 2C rocket carrying MISRSAT-2 and two other satellites lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Dec. 4, 2023 local time.

China launches remote-sensing satellite for Egypt (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China launched a remote-sensing satellite for Egypt late on Sunday (Dec. 3) as space cooperation between the two countries deepens.

China Space Program

Science & Astronomy

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to black circles distort a dense gaseous field of stars and galaxies.

Gravitational waves rippling from black hole merger could help test general relativity

By Robert Lea published

"I never thought I would ever see such a measurement in my lifetime."

Black Holes
illustration of the universe with swirling galaxies floating about

Do we live in a giant void? It could solve the puzzle of the universe's expansion

By Indranil Banik published

One of the biggest mysteries in cosmology is the rate at which the universe is expanding. One possible explanation: That we live in a giant void in space (an area with below average density).

Stars and Galaxies

Meet The Team

Search For Life

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An illustration of the Dragonfly mission soaring over Saturn’s moon Titan

Nuclear-powered Dragonfly mission to Saturn moon Titan delayed until 2028, NASA says

By Robert Lea published

"The Dragonfly team has successfully overcome a number of technical and programmatic challenges in this daring endeavor to gather new science on Titan."

Alien Planets
two planets, one blue (farther), one tannish/green (foreground) float in space. a yellow star hangs in the black distance.

Exoplanet 'haze' makes it harder to identify water on alien worlds. Scientists may have a solution

By Conor Feehly published

Planetary scientists simulate how haze might be obstructing our view of exoplanet's atmospheres, and potentially alien water.

Alien Planets
Rocket lifting off and surrounded by plumes of exhaust

Can a private space mission pierce Venus's clouds?

By Leonard David published

Amid uncertainty over space agencies’ plans for future Venus exploration, enthusiasm for a private-sector mission grows.

Venus

Skywatching

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the next meteor shower could produce a dazzling display like the one in this photo of the Geminids. The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2023: When is the next one?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2023 calendar will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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a large T-shaped space station is seen from above with Earth below it

How to see and track the Tiangong Chinese space station

By Robert Lea published

Reference Since 2021, China's Tiangong space station has orbited Earth, offering amateur astronomers a chance to glimpse it.

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a person looks at the night sky through a telescope

The brightest planets in December's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference During December, Jupiter dominates the evening sky, while Venus continues to serve as a beacon in the predawn morning sky.

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Entertainment

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a large cross-shaped space station floats above an Earth covered in flames

Watch the explosive new trailer for astronaut action film 'ISS' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

A preview and new trailer for the new action thriller "I.S.S." that imagines what happens aboard the International Space Station when war breaks out on Earth below.

Space Movies
a man in a blue sweater smiles in a chair next to a book cover that reads "moonshot"

Astronaut Mike Massimino shares advice from NASA career in new book 'Moonshot'

By Samantha Mathewson published

Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino shares lessons learned during his career and how they can be applied in his new book, "Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible" out Dec. 5.

Space Books
The Star Wars Holiday Special

'The Star Wars Holiday Special' was a disaster. This new film examines why

By Jeff Spry published

"The Star Wars Holiday Special" scores a new tell-all book and making-of documentary about what is widely regarded as the worst "Star Wars" spinoff in history.

Star Wars

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a radio galaxy with dark wispy structures expanding out from the center with a bright yellow light at the heart.

What are radio galaxies?

By Robert Lea published

Reference A radio galaxy is a type of galaxy with giant regions of radio emissions that reach far beyond its visible structure. We explore them in more detail here.

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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2023.

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Still from the movie Justice League

DC Extended Universe movies ranked, worst to best

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Ahead of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, here's our ranked list of all the DCEU movies released before it, from ill-fated crossovers to more off-beat flicks.