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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

On this day in space! Dec. 13, 2012: Chinese spacecraft flies by asteroid Toutatis
By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated
On Dec. 13, 2012, a Chinese spacecraft flew by the asteroid Toutatis.

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
By Alexey A. Petrov published
Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream
By Anthony Wood published
The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year
By Anthony Wood published
Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight. Here's when to look for the most shooting stars — and where to aim your gaze.

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says
By Mike Wall published
A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.
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