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James Webb Space Telescope images bacteria-size dust grains — they'll likely turn into exoplanets
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The James Webb Space Telescope's new image spotlights dust grains in a distant protoplanetary disk, allowing astronomers to study how planets are formed in intricate detail.

Private FLIP moon rover replaces NASA's cancelled VIPER on 2025 lunar south pole mission
By Mike Wall published
Astrolab's FLIP moon rover has replaced NASA's VIPER vehicle on the first-ever mission of Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander, which is scheduled to launch in late 2025.

NASA just gave these 9 companies $24 million to dream up Artemis moon mission tech
By Julian Dossett published
A bevy of space companies will lend a hand to NASA's moon goals under new contracts centered around the agency's upcoming Artemis missions.

Save $300 on the VIVE XR Elite, one of the best VR headsets on the market
By Kimberley Snaith published
Deals In this unmissable VR deal, the VIVE XR Elite can be yours for just $800, a $300 saving on its $1100 MSRP.

German company Atmos launching 1st cargo-return capsule on upcoming SpaceX mission
By Mike Wall published
Atmos Space Cargo will fly its first Phoenix cargo-return capsule on SpaceX's Bandwagon 3 rideshare mission, which is scheduled to launch this spring.

Astronauts on the ISS experience vision changes — should Mars travelers be worried?
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists are trying to find a solution to microgravity-induced vision changes to ensure future long-duration space travelers remain in healthy condition.

SpaceX launches 2 Maxar Earth-observing satellites to orbit (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched two Earth-imaging satellites today (Feb. 4), further building out Maxar Technologies' sharp-eyed WorldView Legion constellation.

Hubble Space Telescope spots a spectacular Bullseye in deep space (image)
By Victoria Corless published
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope spotted a cosmic Bullseye galaxy, revealing evidence of a rare kind of galactic collision.
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