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1st photo from crippled private Peregrine moon lander holds clue to anomaly

The photo shows a disturbance in some of Peregrine's insulation, which is consistent with a problem in the moon lander's propulsion system.

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Europe's Proba-3 mission will create an 'artificial eclipse' to the study sun's corona

Europe will launch two satellites in September which will together form an artificial eclipse to help scientists study the sun.

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ULA's 1st Vulcan Centaur rocket launch looks spectacular in these photos and videos

Relive ULA's Vulcan Centaur debut with these awesome photos. The mission sent the private Peregrine moon lander toward Earth's nearest neighbor.

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Floating 'magic islands' on Saturn's moon Titan may be honeycomb-shaped snow

On Saturn's largest moon, Titan, snows of organic compounds may form glacier-like honeycomb chunks in methane lakes, appearing as floating "magic islands."

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DHL delivering Everest rock, 'meme' coin to the moon on Astrobotic lander

A rock from Mount Everest, a time capsule from Belgium, a physical 'meme' coin and a letter from a private astronaut are now being delivered to the moon's surface by DHL.

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See the moon meet up with Mercury, Venus and Mars in the early morning sky on Jan. 9

In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, Jan. 9, Mercury, Venus and Mars will appear alongside a thin crescent moon in the morning sky.

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Turbulent 1st moments of a black hole's life captured in new simulations

Scientists modeled how black holes and neutron stars form after dying stars collapse, and explained why some get a hard 'kick' into interstellar space.

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Private Peregrine moon lander suffers anomaly after historic Vulcan rocket launch, Astrobotic says

Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander has suffered an anomaly in space after separating from its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Monday, Jan. 8. The fate of the mission is unclear.

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Private Peregrine lander launches to the moon: What science could it do?

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander launched today (Jan. 8) with five NASA science payloads aboard. Here's what the experiments are designed to do.

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What does space smell like?

From carbon molecules and ozone on spacesuits to the nauseating odor of comets and the sweet tang of gas clouds, the universe is a natural laboratory for aromatic chemistry.

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Private Peregrine moon lander suffers 'critical' fuel loss after launch, mission at risk

Astrobotic's Peregrine lander suffered a problem with its propulsion system today (Jan. 8) that will apparently prevent it from journeying to the moon.

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ULA's Vulcan rocket launches private US moon lander, 1st since Apollo, and human remains in debut flight

ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket launched on its first-ever mission this morning (Jan. 8), sending the private Peregrine lander toward the moon.

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Watch Vulcan rocket launch private Peregrine moon lander on debut mission early Jan. 8

ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket will launch for the first time early on Jan. 8, sending the private Peregrine lander toward the moon, and you can watch it live.

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Aurora hunting: What it's like to chase the northern lights along Norway's dramatic coastline

Experience the wonder of the northern lights aboard the iconic Hurtigruten Coastal Express. See what you can expect from an Astronomy Voyage and hear from the people who took part in this adventure to the top of the world.

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2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

Archaeologists in China have unearthed a mysterious set of rectangular wooden pieces linked to an ancient astronomical calendar.

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SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida today

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) today (Jan. 7), sending 23 Starlink satellites to orbit.

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10 rookie mistakes first-time eclipse-chasers make (and how to avoid them)

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a rare chance for North Americans to experience a total solar eclipse. Don't get it wrong.

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What time is ULA's 1st Vulcan rocket launch with Astrobotic's private moon lander on Jan. 8?

The United Launch Alliance is ready to launch its first-ever Vulcan rocket but if you're hoping to watch the historic liftoff, you'll need to know when and how.

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ULA's 1st Vulcan Centaur rocket is ready to fly. Will it live long and prosper?

United Launch Alliance's new, long-awaited Vulcan Centaur rocket is all set to lift off for the first time ever. But will the vehicle establish itself in a competitive launch market?

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Mexico's 1st moon mission will send 5 tiny robots aloft on Peregrine lunar lander Jan. 8

Mexico's first moon mission launches early on Monday (Jan. 8) as Astrobiotic's Peregine lander carries five tiny robots to the lunar surface.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 92 — The Saga of the Seven Sisters

On Episode 92 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss navigating the night sky with astronomer Steve Fentress.

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