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SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Saturday night (Dec. 2).

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 89 — Who’s in Charge in Space?

On Episode 89 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss the challenges of regulating spaceflight.

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Unwrapping Uranus and its icy secrets: What NASA would learn from a mission to a wild world

Unvisited by spacecraft for more than 35 years, Uranus inhabits one of the least explored regions of our solar system.

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Lockheed Martin's 'Tantrum' tech could help get satellites up and running without the wait

Lockheed Martin and Firefly Aerospace are combining to launch a demonstrator that aims to slash the time it takes spacecraft payloads to become operational.

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Mary Cleave, space shuttle astronaut who led NASA's science division, dies at 76

Mary Cleave, who launched twice on the space shuttle before becoming the first woman to head NASA's science division, has died. Cleave was the 10th woman to fly in space and spent 11 days in orbit.

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Hubble Space Telescope is in safe mode — but scientists aren't too worried

The Hubble Space Telescope has entered an automatic safe mode due to gyroscope difficulties, but scientists aren't worried about the observatory's health.

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Powerful 'Cannibal' solar burst will hit Earth tonight. Widespread auroras predicted

A 'Cannibal' plasma eruption from the sun will hit Earth on Dec. 1. Scientists predict strong geomagnetic storm conditions and impressive auroras.

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Asteroid Phaethon's mysterious tail may finally have an explanation

Spectral analysis of the mystery asteroid Phaethon reveals its composition at last.

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Our solar system's planets aren't weird after all. Exoplanets have tilted orbits, too

All solar system planets circle our sun with slightly tilted orbits — and a new study shows even distant planetary systems in quiet neighborhoods have orbital tilts, too.

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Big blob of hot water in Pacific may be making El Niño act weirdly

El Niño is in full swing and will likely remain "strong" this winter, but its effect on weather patterns in the U.S. depends on the behavior of an unusually warm blob in the western Pacific, experts say.

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Earth-like planets may form even in harsh environments, James Webb Space Telescope finds

The James Webb Space Telescope has found water and organic carbon molecules in the vicinity of a massive, active young star.

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Our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy shines overhead this week. Here's how to see it

Located at a distance of 2.5 million light-years, the Andromeda Galaxy is readily visible to the unaided eye on dark, clear nights. Here's where you should look this week.

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ISS astronauts watch Russian cargo ship burn up in Earth's atmosphere (photos)

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli watched Russia's Progress MS-23 cargo ship burn up in Earth's atmosphere just hours after it undocked from the International Space Station.

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Save 35% on the Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 Binocular this Cyber Monday

Grab yourself a Cyber Monday saving of $45 on this great beginner astronomy binocular from Celestron.

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Save over $120 on the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT telescope this Cyber Monday

There's a 19% Cyber Monday saving to be had on this Celestron NexStar computerized telescope, a fantastic instrument for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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Bag $20 off the Sega Toys Homestar Flux for Cyber Monday

The Sega Toys Homestar Flux tops our best star projectors buying guide, and you can now save $20 in this Cyber Monday star projector deal at Amazon.

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This huge Cyber Monday deal can net you an excellent drone for almost half price

The Ruko R11PRO is an amazing drone, and you can save over $200 at Amazon.

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Save $120 on the excellent Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ telescope this Cyber Monday

There's a 38% Cyber Monday saving to be had on this fantastic starter telescope from Celestron.

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Cyber Monday telescope deal: 33% off Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ

Save over $60 on the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ in this Cyber Monday deal at Amazon — one of the best budget telescopes and ideal for beginners and children.

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Early Cyber Monday star projector deal: 50% off Encalife's Atmosphere Smart Galaxy

Save 50% on the Encalife Atmosphere Smart Galaxy star projector ahead of Cyber Monday, but act soon as the deal ends in under 24 hours.

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Huge 47% off this Cyber Monday home planetarium deal

One of the best star projectors, the Pococo galaxy is now 47% off, equalling its best ever price for Cyber Monday.

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