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Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth
A chance encounter with another asteroid could steer Apophis destructively close to Earth during a future passage.
'Astroneer' is getting a surprise expansion 8 years after launch (video)
Looking for your next space exploration game? Astroneer is getting its first expansion soon and might be the playful odyssey you're looking for.
This Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera bundle is now $500 off
Deals We think the Nikon z6 II mirrorless camera is one of the best cameras for astrophotography and now this bundle is $500 off.
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
China prepares for 1st launch of new Long March 8A rocket
China's new Long March 8A rocket could fly for the first time by the end of the year, helping the country build a number of planned satellite megaconstellation.
'Surprising' warmth above Antarctica is earliest observed on record
Temperature fluctuations above Antarctica in winter show the earliest warming of the stratosphere on record.
On This Day in Space! Sept. 16, 1949: V-2 Rocket Explodes, Kills Monkey Passenger
On Sept. 16, 1949, the U.S. launched a V-2 rocket with a monkey named Albert III on board.
James Webb Telescope goes 'extreme' and spots baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way (image)
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken things to the extreme, studying the outer edge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way and producing a stunning new image.
