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Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth
By Robert Lea published
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)
By Fran Ruiz published
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
By Alexander Cox published
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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
By Andrew Jones published
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
By Meredith Garofalo published
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
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
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)
By Robert Lea published
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.
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