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Rocket Lab will build Neutron, a next-generation reusable booster, in Virginia

Rocket Lab will build its next-generation Neutron launcher in Virginia, at a site adjacent to the company's coastal U.S. launch pad.

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A sweet surprise and a bittersweet farewell — Commander's report: sol 14

Commander Musilova admits to being deeply moved by her crew when they prepare a surprise gift and celebration in her honor, commemorating their extraordinary time on Mars as well.

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CERN pauses future research collaboration with Russia at Ukrainian scientists' request

CERN will not enter new cooperations with Russian scientific institutions following a request of Ukraine's scientists to halt partnerships with Russian science institutions.

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It seemed like the most dangerous asteroid in a decade, but it definitely won't hit Earth

A recently discovered asteroid seemed to be on a trajectory to hit Earth next year, but orbit recalculation eventually revealed it will miss our planet.

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Astronomers spot tantalizing large molecule near star with 'comet factory'

Astronomers spotted the largest molecule yet found in a planet-forming disk, which they say will tell us more about the origin of life.

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This long-lost asteroid impact was so big its debris left more than 30 craters

The resulting debris created several dozen craters, the largest nearly 230 feet across.

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Alternatives to the Big Bang Theory (infographic)

Most astronomers believe the universe began 13.8 billion years ago in a sudden explosion called the Big Bang. Other theorists have invented alternatives and extensions to this idea.

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NASA gearing up for rollout of Artemis 1 mission next week

Platforms are retracting around the huge SLS rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Russian space chief, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly trade barbs on Twitter

Roscomos head Dimitry Rogozin has fired off a number of incendiary tweets recently — including some aimed at former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly.

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NASA orders 3 more SpaceX Crew Dragon flights to space station

NASA has awarded a nearly $3.5 billion contract to SpaceX to provide three additional Crew Dragon launches to the International Space Station.

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Astra traces February launch failure to issues with payload fairing, software

Astra thinks it knows what went wrong during last month's failed flight, which was the company's first-ever mission with operational payloads onboard.

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Jupiter's big moon Ganymede casts giant shadow in stunning Juno photo by citizen scientist

A powerful new picture of Jupiter posted by a citizen scientist shows the planet looming large with the shadow of its biggest moon Ganymede blanketing its clouds.

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5 Marvel characters who deserve their own show

Move over Falcon, there’s a whole group of awesome Marvel characters who deserve their own show, waiting in the wings.

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The James Webb Space Telescope will show us more stars than we've ever seen before

The data provided by Webb will be a boon to astronomers around the world. Here's what they hope to learn.

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NASA space telescope uses 'nuisance light' to peer at neutron star

After 10 years in space, a NASA space telescope now has a way to use "nuisance light" to potentially increase its science productivity.

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Too much of a good thing: Early impacts delivered iron to Earth but almost wiped out life

A recent study has found that the hazards posed by large impactors far outweighed their benefits for life on Earth.

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5 Star Wars characters who deserve their own show

It's a big galaxy out there full of many different and interesting people (and aliens). These are the Star Wars characters who deserve their own show and a chance to share their tale.

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Everything we know about The Mandalorian season 3

We look at where The Mandalorian season 3 is likely to head, with plot details, rumored returning characters, and more. Spoilers ahead!

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Methuselah: The oldest star in the universe

If the oldest star in the universe is more than 14 billion years old that would make it older than the universe itself! We investigate this space mystery.

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How do viruses affect astronauts in space? Here's what we know so far.

Viruses can affect astronauts in space, even if they quarantine before launch.

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The curse and silver lining of Martian dust storms – Commander's report: sol 10

Commander Michaela Musilova shares how the Valoria 3 crew has been creative in dealing with bad weather on Mars. This includes conducting spacewalks, doing experiments and bonding greatly as a space family.

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