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The GOES-U satellite will catch a ride to space on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket

NOAA's GOES-R series constellation will be complete in space with the launch of its GOES-U satellite at the end of June. This will mark the first time a NOAA satellite will be transported to space using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

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Something 'kicked' this hypervelocity star racing through the Milky Way at 1.3 million miles per hour (video)

A low-mass star races through the Milky Way at over a million miles per hour, a journey that began with either the supernova explosion of a vampire star or an encounter with black holes.

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This long-studied star is actually a stellar duo: 'We were absolutely stunned'

A young star that astronomers have studied for decades has been found to be part of a duo, encircled by a disk of material within which planets may have just begun coalescing.

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NASA’s asteroid sample mission gave scientists around the world the rare opportunity to study an artificial meteor

Meteoroids are difficult objects for aerospace and geophysics researchers like us to study, because we can’t usually predict when and where they will hit the atmosphere. But on very rare occasions, we can study artificial objects that enter the atmosphere much like a meteoroid would.

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The universe’s biggest explosions made some of the elements we are composed of. But there’s another mystery source out there

In order to explain the presence of these heavier elements today, it’s necessary to find phenomena that can produce them. One type of event that fits the bill is a gamma-ray burst (GRB) – the most powerful class of explosion in the universe.

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NASA moon orbiter spots Chinese lander on lunar far side (photo)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has taken its first look at China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft on the moon's far side.

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Shine on, Starliner! Aurora glows green as astronauts test spacecraft ahead of return to Earth June 22 (image, video)

Boeing Starliner has seen its one-week test mission in space double to about two weeks. That allowed time for an incredible aurora show during thruster testing on June 15.

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Join the FAA's virtual public meeting about SpaceX's Starship this evening

The FAA is holding a virtual public meeting this evening (June 17) about the potential environmental impact of SpaceX's Starship operations in Florida, and you can participate.

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The unexpected behavior of pulsing stars could help us measure the universe

New research offers the most precise measurements yet of pulsating Cepheid stars, which may hold clues about the immense size and scale of our universe.

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NASA's Perseverance Mars rover enters new Red Planet territory: 'Bright Angel'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has been rerouted across a Red Planet dune field to reach the Marian territory known as "Bright Angel"

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Where is the center of the universe?

The universe is undeniably vast, and from our perspective, it may seem like Earth is in the middle of everything. But is there a center of the cosmos, and if so, where is it? If the Big Bang started the universe, then where did it all come from, and where is it going?

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10 top tips for planning your 2027 solar eclipse trip

From understanding the weather to seeing the Milky Way, here's how to plan a trip to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.

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Who is Dr. Kovich in 'Star Trek: Discovery'? The mystery explained

With his trademark suit-and-tie an anomaly among the primary-colored "Star Trek: Discovery" uniforms of the 32nd century, Dr. Kovich always looked like a man out of time. But who is he, really?

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How are galaxies destroyed?

Eventually, all galaxies, including our own Milky Way, will meet their end. But how do galaxies die? If you're in the mood to destroy an entire galaxy, you have several options, depending on your desired level of destructiveness.

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How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star

An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.

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Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts

Cosmic rays from distant stars and galaxies and solar energetic particles from the Sun bombard the moon's surface, and exposure to these particles can pose a risk to human health.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 115 —Our Friendly Mr. Sun

On Episode 115 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Alex Young of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about the sun and solar activity cycles.

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Could nearby stars have habitable exoplanets? NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory hopes to find out

Astronomers are using the Chandra X-ray Observatory to study stars' radiation and establish the feasibility of exoplanet habitability.

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What ultimately happened to the USS Discovery in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series finale?

Strangely, the Star Trek: Discovery ship's far-future fate was revealed in 2018 'Short Trek' episode 'Calypso'.

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Voyager 1 is back online! NASA's most distant spacecraft returns data from all 4 instruments

Following a technical error in November 2023, NASA's deep-space explorer has resumed full science operations.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers rare last-second abort during Starlink satellite launch (video)

A SpaceX rocket suffered a last-second abort during the attempted launch of 22 Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Friday (June 14).

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