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China launches new communications satellite ChinaSat 1D

China continued its stream of rocket launches on Friday (Nov. 26) by lofting a new communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit.

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NASA wants to put a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2030 — and you can help

NASA and the Department of Energy hope to put a nuclear fission reactor on the moon by 2030, and they need your help.

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Russian anti-satellite test has made spacewalks riskier for astronauts

Space is more dangerous than ever after Russia's recent anti-satellite test.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on track for Dec. 22 launch

The generational observatory is nearly ready for space after years of delays.

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Pair of merging black holes is the closest to Earth ever seen

A pair of supermassive black holes that will soon become one has been discovered hiding in a nearby galaxy.

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This hot 'stream' of star gas will collide with our galaxy sooner than we thought

Researchers rewound the history of the Magellanic Stream, and found it is 5 times closer to Earth that previously thought

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Telescope deal: Get $150 off the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ at Walmart

Featuring everything you need to get started in skywatching, this high-quality instrument is over 45% off at Walmart.

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Hubble telescope restores 3rd instrument in slow return to operations

NASA's most beloved space telescope is nearly back to normal.

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Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa launching to space station next week

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, video producer Yozo Hirano and cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin is scheduled to launch toward the ISS on Dec. 8.

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Giant comet was active way farther from the sun than expected, scientists confirm

One of the largest comets ever discovered was active long before scientists had expected, according to NASA's industrious planet-hunting telescope.

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Get a Celestron smartphone-telescope adapter for less than $15 in this Cyber Week deal

Amazon has knocked over $5 off the price of this helpful Celestron smartphone adapter, which makes it easier to snap astro-photos.

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Binocular deals: Get $37 off the Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211

The Nikon 10x50 Aculon model features in our round-up of this year's best binoculars – and they're now cheaper, thanks to this special deal.

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NASA postpones spacewalk at space station due to space debris warning

A scheduled spacewalk by two NASA astronauts outside of the International Space Station has been postponed after a debris warning for the orbiting outpost caused NASA to act on the side of caution.

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Can SpaceX's Starlink sue Russia for anti-satellite missile test space debris fallout?

Can satellite operators sue Russia for deliberately cluttering the heavily used low Earth orbit with space debris from the Nov. 15 anti-satellite missile test or anything goes in space?

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National Space Council meeting for 1st time under VP Kamala Harris Wednesday

The first meeting of the National Space Council under Vice President Kamala Harris will take place on Wednesday (Dec. 1). We'll presumably be able to watch it live.

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NASA astronauts are taking a spacewalk outside space station today. Here's how to watch live.

Two NASA astronauts will step out into space on a mission to replace a faulty antenna system tomorrow (Nov. 30).

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These Star Wars Instant Pot Duo pressure cookers are 30% off for Cyber Monday

Five Star Wars-themed Instant Pot electric pressure cookers are up to 30% off at Amazon for Cyber Monday

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Astronauts get physical and mental workouts on Chinese space station (video)

China's Shenzhou 13 astronauts are playing a major role in testing and constructing the country's first long-term space station, but they're also maintaining a decent work-life balance.

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Save up to 40% on Playmobil's Back to The Future DeLorean and other sets for Cyber Monday

Jumping Gigawatts! You can save on the iconic DeLorean, Marty in the future and his pickup truck.

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Cyber Monday Laptop deal: The VR-ready Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 6 is $350 off, but the deal ends soon

Save 15% on this powerful gaming laptop - ideal for running AAA games and VR headsets.

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Star Wars Legion Board Game is 42% off for Cyber Monday

Save more than $40 as you array your miniatures on the Dark or Light side of the Force.

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