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New quantum computer smashes 'quantum supremacy' record by a factor of 100 — and it consumes 30,000 times less power
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The 56-qubit H2-1 computer has broken the previous record in the 'quantum supremacy' benchmark first set by Google in 2019.
![The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is issuing six se-tenant postage stamps depicting six countries' lunar orbiter or landing missions in commemoration of International Moon Day on July 20, 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WkLShp9UPLfBafeYxWdtAb-320-80.jpg)
United Nations marks Apollo 11 55th with international moon missions stamps
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Photos of the moon captured by American, Russian, European, Japanese, Indian, Korean and Chinese spacecraft are the subject of new United Nations stamps for the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11.
![25 years of spaceflight in three slides showing a space shuttle, Mars rover and SpaceX Dragon capsule in orbit.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/orJJBHjcMgPM4GtRLJYh6S-320-80.jpg)
Thank you for 25 amazing years of Space.com: A letter from the editor
By Tariq Malik last updated
Twenty-five years ago this week, on July 20, 1999, Space.com went live for the very first time and what a trip its been in space.
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What became of the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?
By Leonard David published
Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they controversial?
![Building 12 at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston has been named the "Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo" on the 55th anniversary of the first moon landing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A5zS7yEF4Nt5jkuQkSADx-320-80.jpg)
NASA marks moon landing anniversary by dedicating building to 'women of Apollo'
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA is honoring 'hidden figure' Dorothy Vaughan and all of the women who contributed to the Apollo program with the naming of a building at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life may change by 2049 (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Celebrate 25 years of covering countless advancements in space exploration and astronomy with Space.com and guests.
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Firefly Aerospace CEO leaves company amid misconduct investigation
By Andrew Jones published
Rocket maker Firefly announced on July 17 that Bill Weber will no longer serve as CEO of the company, effective immediately.
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'Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times': NASA chief calls for unity 55 years after Apollo 11 moon landing
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA administrator Bill Nelson is calling for unity among both major U.S. political parties amid the 55th anniversary of the first human moon landing on Saturday (July 20).
![a figure in a clean white spacesuit sits strapped into a black bucket seat, as the image looks upward from his blurry knee on the left in the foreground. Above on the left, a gloved hand with black-tipped fingers holds a component against the dark wall of a spacecraft. The full face visor on the helmet near the top center right reflects a copper shine. Behind, white walls and piping.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dP9s2owV5w8bvWMA8KnuvR-320-80.jpg)
Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's new spacesuits look gorgeous in these photos from the Polaris Dawn crew's recent acceptance testing and training. The mission will include the 1st-ever all-civilian spacewalk.
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