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How NASA's Nicole Stott taught 'Space Cadet' actors what astronauts 'are really all about' (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with NASA astronaut Nicole Stott for her 'Space Cadet' Hollywood advisory work.
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SpaceX Starlink satellites made 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the past 6 months. What does that mean for space safety?
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites in SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation made nearly 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the last six months, about double the number made in the previous half-year.
![Baymax (Big Hero 6) from the Disney Dreams That Soar drone show.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gdf6HVCgwMMVacPx6dunXc-320-80.jpg)
Disney 'Dreams That Soar' drone show lights up sky with Star Wars, Marvel and more sci-fi favorites
By Matt Cabral published
Disney magic meets drone technology in new nighttime spectacular that includes fan-favorite characters from Star Wars, Marvel and more.
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HBO's 'Wild Wild Space' provides an inside look at the private space race (review)
By Jeff Spry published
A review of HBO’s new documentary "Wild Wild Space," which chronicles the private space race via three of its high-profile players.
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Orion telescopes and binocular deals 2024: Save big on Orion optics
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Deals Here are the best Orion telescopes and binoculars deals on the market as well as our favorites displayed with their lowest prices.
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See the moon and Saturn meet up in the night sky tonight
By Jamie Carter published
Look east before midnight on July 23 and 24 to see a waning gibbous moon close to the ringed planet.
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ABL Space System's 2nd RS1 rocket destroyed during preflight testing
By Mike Wall published
A fire at the launch pad shortly after an engine test "caused irrecoverable damage" to ABL Space Systems' second RS1 rocket, the company announced on Monday (July 22).
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Aurora alert: Possible geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as New York
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Northern lights could be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states on July 24. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
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July full moon 2024: Buck Moon puts on dramatic show for skywatchers worldwide (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Check out these incredible July full moon photos from around the world as the Buck Moon put on quite the show.
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Russia unveils timeline for building its new space station, starting in 2027
By Jackson Ryan published
Russia has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for building its newest space station and associated ground infrastructure, with the first modules expected to launch within three years.
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