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Winning the Red Planet race: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top US priority, experts say
By Leonard David published
"The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample."

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Hubble Telescope spies 'wake' of supergiant Beutelgeuse's hidden companion star
By Julian Dossett published
Using new observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and observatories on Earth, scientists have confirmed the existence of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star, named Siwarha.

Hubble telescope discovers a new type of cosmic object and astronomers are on 'Cloud 9'
By Robert Lea published
"This is a tale of a failed galaxy."

This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."

Women who rewrote the stars: Test your knowledge of female astronomers
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. This crossword celebrates their brilliance, resilience, and astronomical achievements.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.'
By Robert Lea published
Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.

China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year
By Leonard David published
China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.
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