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Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests

Self-sustaining chemical reactions that could support biology radically different from life as we know it might exist on many different planets, a new study finds.

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No, the OSIRIS-REx probe will not bring back asteroid space 'germs'

Space germs will not piggyback on bits of Bennu that NASA's OSIRIS-REx delivers to Earth this Sunday. Here's why.

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Astronauts on ISS gaze into the eye of Hurricane Nigel (photos)

Astronauts and satellites tracked Hurricane Nigel from space as the storm made its way across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Will NASA's OSIRIS-REx stick its asteroid sample landing? Scientists are 'very much confident' as zero hour nears

Scientists with NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission are confident that the planned Sept. 24 asteroid sample landing will go as planned.

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India tries waking up Chandrayaan-3 moon lander, without success (so far)

The Indian Space Research Organization began attempts to wake the Chandrayaan-3 moon lander and rover from hibernation after the two-week frosty lunar night.

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US Space Force launch may have accidentally punched a hole in the upper atmosphere

A rocket carrying a Space Force surveillance satellite may have created a hole in the ionosphere as it shot into space. The launch was carried out with just 27 hours' notice, which is a new record.

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Everything we know about Homeworld 3: Release date, platforms, gameplay, trailers

It won't be long before we can finally return to the legendary Homeworld universe. Here's everything we know about Homeworld 3 ahead of its 2024 launch.

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New poppy seed-sized fuel pellets could power nuclear reactors on the moon

Scientists have developed a nuclear fuel source no larger than a seed, which NASA will test for use in future moon missions.

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Green comet Nishimura survives its superheated slingshot around the sun. Will we get another chance to see it?

Comet Nishimura, which was only discovered in August, has survived its closest approach to the sun and will brighten over the next week. But is it still visible from Earth?

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Tom Hanks would clean toilets for a chance to go to space: report

Actor Tom Hanks, the star of Apollo 13, says he'd love to visit space for real. He said he'd be glad to clean toilets and serve food to help the rest of the crew.

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See Mercury reach its highest point in the morning sky early on Sept. 23

As temperatures fall, Mercury rises reaching its highest point in the morning of Saturday, Sept. 23. The tiny planet shines brightly this weekend but will still be a tricky observation for some.

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How long will the annular solar eclipse last on Oct. 14?

The duration of the annular solar eclipse depends on the viewing location. We look at where the longest 'ring of fire' will occur and how long the eclipse will last.

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Hulu's 'No One Will Save You' serves up a fresh dose of alien invasion terror (exclusive)

Hulu's alien invasion horror film "No One Will Save You" is available for streaming today. We spoke with writer/director Brian Duffield about the film's non-traditional take on a classic sci-fi theme.

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James Webb Space Telescope detects 1st evidence of carbon on Jupiter's icy moon Europa

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a source of carbon, a vital ingredient for life, on Jupiter's icy moon Europa.

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'Star Trek' advisor warps into NASA to talk real science of sci-fi

'Star Trek' advisor Erin Macdonald delivered a lecture at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center recently about the relationship between the show and modern space exploration.

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Satellite spots marine heat wave off the California coast (image)

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite recorded higher sea levels off California, indicating a marine heat wave.

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US Postal Service drops new OSIRIS-REx stamp ahead of asteroid sample return

NASA's first asteroid sample mission has landed at post offices two days before the spacecraft's return capsule is set to land on Earth. The USPS released a stamp celebrating the OSIRIS-REx probe.

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See Artemis 2 astronauts explore moon-like crater in Canada (photos)

Artemis 2 moon astronauts went to Canada for a geology trip to a crater, similar to what they will see on their lunar trip in 2024. Joining them were other astronauts and top geology experts.

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What time is NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return capsule landing on Sept. 24?

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is carrying the first ever asteroid samples recovered by the agency. Now, after a 1.2 billion-mile journey back to Earth, it's about to land.

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Autumnal equinox 2023 brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere this weekend

On Saturday (Sept. 23) at 2:50 a.m. EDT (0650 GMT), autumn begins astronomically in the Northern Hemisphere, and spring starts in the South.

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FAA proposes rule to reduce space junk in Earth orbit

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a rule that would limit the amount of time that rockets' upper stages stay in orbit.

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