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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
On This Day in Space! Sept. 15, 1968: Russian tortoises take 1st circumlunar spaceflight
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Sept. 15, 1968, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 5 spacecraft on a mission to loop around the moon and return to Earth.
Could we turn the sun into a gigantic telescope?
By Paul Sutter published
Using a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, it might be possible to use the sun as a gigantic telescope to peer deep into space.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission: Live updates
By Tariq Malik last updated
Find out the latest about SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission for billionaire Jared Isaacman.
SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts splash down to end historic spacewalk mission (video)
By Mike Wall published
The four Polaris Dawn astronauts splashed down safely off the coast of Florida today (Sept. 15), bringing an end to their historic commercial mission.
SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts will return to Earth early Sunday. Here's how to watch live online
By Josh Dinner published
After five days in space aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, the crew of Polaris Dawn will return to Earth early TKday, and you can watch the landing live.
'International Observe the Moon Night' shines tonight! How to watch live and participate
By Victoria Corless last updated
Happy Observe the Moon Night 2024!
Astronauts 3D-print 1st metal part while on ISS
By Victoria Corless published
ESA scientists have successfully demonstrated 3D printing of a metal part in space for the first time.
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