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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Feb. 2, 2026: What type of object is C/2026 A1 (MAPS)? ]]></title>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/WjmktCKT.html" id="WjmktCKT" title="James Webb Space Telescope delivers stunning galaxy cluster view" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut or astronomer, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-X7rJnO"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/X7rJnO.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/CXlA4kFL.html" id="CXlA4kFL" title="China's damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft safely returns to Earth" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut or astronomer, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-OadPKW"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/OadPKW.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/e4c6lkgj.html" id="e4c6lkgj" title="NASA Artemis 2 moon mission commander talks flying farther than any human" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut or astronomer, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-XkjjZO"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/XkjjZO.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/e4c6lkgj.html" id="e4c6lkgj" title="NASA Artemis 2 moon mission commander talks flying farther than any human" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut or astronomer, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-O96GEX"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/O96GEX.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHWHZEruNevyfNfuENyn9.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut or astronomer, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-eMwdNO"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/eMwdNO.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHWHZEruNevyfNfuENyn9.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-OL09gO"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/OL09gO.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHWHZEruNevyfNfuENyn9.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-WQA9zW"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/WQA9zW.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-e4brbO"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/e4brbO.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-X8KkDO"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/X8KkDO.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHWHZEruNevyfNfuENyn9.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-ODaBlX"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/ODaBlX.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
                                                                                                                                            <link>https://www.space.com/astronomy/space-com-headlines-crossword-quiz-for-week-of-nov-17-2025-what-does-the-i-in-comet-3i-atlas-stand-for</link>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHWHZEruNevyfNfuENyn9.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-XkNy3O"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/XkNy3O.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-eMGR7O"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/eMGR7O.js" async></script> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com’s biggest headlines. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kenna Hughes-Castleberry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZtHWHZEruNevyfNfuENyn9.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the <a href="https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html"><u>International Space Station</u></a> to dazzling new images from the <a href="https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html"><u>James Webb Space Telescope,</u></a> the stories are as vast and varied as space itself. But how closely have you been paying attention?</p><p>To celebrate the thrill of space exploration and the joy of learning, we've created a special crossword puzzle built entirely from this week's top Space.com stories. It's a fun, brain-tickling way to revisit the highlights, whether you're a casual stargazer or a die-hard astrophysics fan.</p><p>Expect clues that span planetary science, <a href="https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html"><u>rocket launches</u></a>, stargazing, and entertainment tied to the stars. If you read about it on Space.com last week, it might just show up in this puzzle. And if you didn't? Well, now's your chance to catch up while flexing your trivia muscles.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9OnOUIR.html" id="h9OnOUIR" title="Blastoff! Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launches for the 4th time" width="1920" height="1076" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So channel your inner astronaut, and dive into this week's interstellar quiz. The answers are out there, you just have to connect the clues.</p><p>Try it out below and see how well you do!</p><div style="min-height: 1005px;">                                <div class="kwizly-quiz kwizly-eMGR7O"></div>                            </div>                            <script src="https://kwizly.com/embed/eMGR7O.js" async></script>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ TV Crime Drama Borrows Plot From Nowak Case ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>A plotripped from Brevard County headlines unfolds on tonight's episode of "Law &Order: Criminal Intent" on NBC.</p><p>Tonight's show, titled "Rocket Man," sounds eerily close to that ofthe <a href="https://www.space.com/3684-evidence-released-nowak-case.html">LisaNowak case</a>, in which the former shuttle astronaut allegedly plotted tokidnap a romantic rival.</p><p>According to a Web listing by TV Guide, this is what's in store for viewers: Afemale astronaut is found murdered in her hotel room on the morning of a pressconference. The investigation leads to several suspects, including a jealousprofessional rival, an ex-boyfriend and a married space-shuttle commander withwhom the victim was having an affair.</p><p>Nowak wasarrested in February after police say she drove from Houston to Florida toconfront Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman in a parking lot at the OrlandoInternational Airport.</p><p>Authorities have said Nowak, <a href="https://www.space.com/3073-astronaut-biography-william-oefelein.html">astronautBill Oefelein</a> and Shipman were involved in a love triangle. According toOefelein's statement to police, he broke it off in January to see only Shipman,who is stationed at Patrick Air Force Base.</p><p>Nowak, 43, pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping, burglary with assaultand battery and destruction of evidence.</p><p>NASA released Nowak from the astronaut corps a month after her arrest.</p><p>Her trial was moved to September.</p><p><em>Editor'snote: The program airs at 9:00 p.m. EDT on NBC (Check local listings).</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.space.com/3545-nasa-navy-remove-astronaut-spaceflight-ranks.html">NASA, Navy,     Remove Astronaut from Spaceflight Ranks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.space.com/3427-astronaut-biography-lisa-nowak.html">Astronaut     Biography: Lisa Nowak</a></li><li>Return     to Flight: NASA's Road to STS-121</li><li>All About Astronauts</li></ul><p><em>Published under license from FLORIDATODAY.</em><em> Copyright ? 2007 FLORIDA TODAY. No portion of this materialmay be reproduced in any way without the written consent of <a href="http://www.floridatoday.com/">FLORIDA TODAY</a>. </em></p><p><em> </em></p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ A plot ripped from Brevard County headlines unfolds on tonightâ€™s episode of â€œLaw & Order: Criminal Intentâ€ on NBC sounds eerily close to that of the Lisa Nowak case. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Don Walker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                        <dc:description><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>A plotripped from Brevard County headlines unfolds on tonight's episode of "Law &Order: Criminal Intent" on NBC.</p><p>Tonight's show, titled "Rocket Man," sounds eerily close to that ofthe <a href="https://www.space.com/3684-evidence-released-nowak-case.html">LisaNowak case</a>, in which the former shuttle astronaut allegedly plotted tokidnap a romantic rival.</p><p>According to a Web listing by TV Guide, this is what's in store for viewers: Afemale astronaut is found murdered in her hotel room on the morning of a pressconference. The investigation leads to several suspects, including a jealousprofessional rival, an ex-boyfriend and a married space-shuttle commander withwhom the victim was having an affair.</p><p>Nowak wasarrested in February after police say she drove from Houston to Florida toconfront Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman in a parking lot at the OrlandoInternational Airport.</p><p>Authorities have said Nowak, <a href="https://www.space.com/3073-astronaut-biography-william-oefelein.html">astronautBill Oefelein</a> and Shipman were involved in a love triangle. According toOefelein's statement to police, he broke it off in January to see only Shipman,who is stationed at Patrick Air Force Base.</p><p>Nowak, 43, pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping, burglary with assaultand battery and destruction of evidence.</p><p>NASA released Nowak from the astronaut corps a month after her arrest.</p><p>Her trial was moved to September.</p><p><em>Editor'snote: The program airs at 9:00 p.m. EDT on NBC (Check local listings).</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.space.com/3545-nasa-navy-remove-astronaut-spaceflight-ranks.html">NASA, Navy,     Remove Astronaut from Spaceflight Ranks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.space.com/3427-astronaut-biography-lisa-nowak.html">Astronaut     Biography: Lisa Nowak</a></li><li>Return     to Flight: NASA's Road to STS-121</li><li>All About Astronauts</li></ul><p><em>Published under license from FLORIDATODAY.</em><em> Copyright ? 2007 FLORIDA TODAY. No portion of this materialmay be reproduced in any way without the written consent of <a href="http://www.floridatoday.com/">FLORIDA TODAY</a>. </em></p><p><em> </em></p>
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