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A image of a cavalcade of galaxies and stars taken by the James Webb Space Telescope shows a galaxy located 1 billion light-years away in stunning detail.

The James Webb Space Telescope image shows spiral galaxy in stunning detail

By Robert Lea published

A newly released image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a crowded field of galaxies and stars, with a distant spiral galaxy standing out in stunning detail.

An artist's depiction of a binary star system that will eventually end in two colliding neutron stars.

Astronomers identify 1st twin stars doomed to collide in kilonova explosion

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Astronomers have figured out how a massive star fizzled out like a dud firecracker.

uniformed military personnel surround a stretched-out american flag within view of gravestones in arlington cemetery. far in the background are military members standing

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

By Elizabeth Howell published

Collins, who died in 2021 at age 90, was the first person to orbit the moon solo during Apollo 11 in 1969.

An image of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) taken by Miguel Claro in Portugal.

Green comet flaunts its tail in dazzling deep space photo

By Miguel Claro published

A new image from astrophotographer Miguel Claro shows a close-up view of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) on Jan. 22, 2023 immersed in a colorful starfield.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks into the predawn sky carrying 54 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 28, 2022.

Watch SpaceX launch 53 Starlink internet satellites early Thursday

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX will launch 53 of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Thursday morning (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

still from a black-and-white video showing a prototype space module exploding and pieces flying

Kapow! Inflatable space station module blows to pieces in video explosion

By Elizabeth Howell published

Sierra Space successfully finished its third module test for the Blue Origin-led Orbital Reef private space complex for NASA, on the long road to replace the International Space Station.

diagram of a nuclear reactor

Rolls-Royce unveils early-stage design for space nuclear reactor

By Elizabeth Howell published

The company is working with the U.K. Space Agency to develop nuclear power and propulsion options for spaceflight.

<b>Tuesday, February 1, 2011</b>: During the STS-107 mission, the crew appears to fly toward the camera in a group photo aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. On the bottom row (L to R) are astronauts Kalpana Chawla, mission specialist; Rick D. Husband, mission commander; Laurel B. Clark, mission specialist; and Ilan Ramon, payload specialist. In the top row (L to R) are astronauts David M. Brown, mission specialist; William C. McCool, pilot; and Michael P. Anderson, payload commander. On February 1, 2003, during re-entry, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over northern Texas with all seven crewmembers aboard. This picture survived on a roll of unprocessed film recovered by searchers from the debris.

On This Day In Space: Feb. 1, 2003: Space shuttle Columbia disaster

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart as it returned to Earth after spending more than two weeks in space.

"Star Wars" is only the beginning when it comes to space and sci-fi stuff to watch on Disney Plus.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in February

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in February.

An image of Jupiter captured by JunoCam during the mission's 48th flyby.

NASA loses more than 200 Jupiter photos after Juno probe camera glitch

By Meghan Bartels published

For the second flyby in a row, a key camera studying Jupiter has struggled to snap photos as usual.

seven astronauts in flight suits posing for a portrait

20 years after Columbia shuttle tragedy, NASA pledges 'acute awareness' of astronaut safety

By Elizabeth Howell published

Seven astronauts lost their lives on space shuttle Columbia on Feb. 1, 2003, due to a series of technical and organizational problems at NASA.

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Get ready for Starfield with $60 off the Xbox Series S

By Alexander Cox published

deal Xbox Series S is 60% smaller than the Series X and is now $60 off on both Walmart and Microsoft, in time for the release of Starfield.

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Former NASA astronauts Bob Behnken (left) and Doug Hurley are seen after being awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor by Vice President Kamala Harris during a ceremony in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 in Washington, DC.

SpaceX crewmates Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken awarded Space Medal of Honor

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Former NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have been presented with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. honor reserved for spaceflight veterans.

Annie Wersching as 'Star Trek: Picard's' sinister Borg Queen.

Annie Wersching, the Borg Queen of 'Star Trek: Picard,' dies at 45

By Jeff Spry published

'Star Trek: Picard" actress Annie Wersching has died at the age of 45 after a two-year illness.

Exoplanets circling around the star HR8799 in an animation still.

Exoplanets dance around distant star in stunning 12-year timelapse (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published

A new video shows us 12 years in the lives of orbiting exoplanets, crunched down to just a few dramatic seconds.

Artist’s concept of the DARPA and Lockheed Martin Hypersonic Air Breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC).

DARPA's hypersonic HAWC completes final flight test at over Mach 5

By Brett Tingley published

DARPA announced the end of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) program with a final successful test flight that reached speeds over Mach 5 and flew for more than 300 nautical miles.

An artist's depiction of the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope recovers from 2nd instrument glitch

By Elizabeth Howell published

After one of its instruments was briefly knocked offline, the James Webb Space Telescope returned to full science operations on Monday (Jan. 30).

Maps of the sky taken by the Dark Energy Survey telescope in Chile (left) and the South Pole Telescope (right).

New cosmic map reveals the universe's matter isn't as 'clumpy' as it should be

By Robert Lea published

Scientists have released one of the most accurate maps of the universe's matter ever created, featuring precise measurements of its distribution throughout the cosmos.

ingenuity helicopter's shadow on the surface of mars in a black and white photo

Mars helicopter Ingenuity soars over Perseverance rover tracks on 41st flight

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew for the 41st time on Mars Jan. 27, going out and back again with 600 feet (183 meters) of flight distance over 109 seconds.

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Save a whopping $400 on the Meta Quest Pro VR headset at Amazon

By Alexander Cox published

deals The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is on offer for the first time since launch.

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