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Satellite megaconstellations are threatening astronomy. What can be done?

Astronomers are becoming increasingly concerned of being blinded by the light from an estimated 400,000 satellites planned for low Earth orbit in the coming years.

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Russian cosmonauts relocate airlock on International Space Station spacewalk

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin exited an airlock to move a different airlock during a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station on May 3.

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Watch SpaceX Falcon Heavy fairing make fiery re-entry to Earth's atmosphere (video)

The satellite-protecting payload fairing on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy made dramatic waves when it came back to Earth after the powerful rocket's launch last weekend.

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Ride a giant sandworm in thrilling 'Dune Part 2' trailer

The first "Dune Part 2" trailer teases director Denis Villeneuve's second part of the epic film series based on one of the most beloved sci-novels of all time.

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China to launch 1st-ever sample return mission to moon's far side in 2024

China will attempt to collect the first samples from the far side of the moon next year with its Chang'e 6 mission.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy lights up the night sky in these incredible launch photos

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, April 30, and the moment was captured in incredible images and videos.

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Czech Republic signs Artemis Accords for 'peaceful, cooperative and sustainable' moon exploration

The Czech Republic became the 24th country to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony on May 3, 2023 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Guts of the universe's 1st stars found in distant gas clouds

Astronomers have found the fingerprints of material dispersed by the supernova deaths of the universe's first stars in distant gas clouds.

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Death star! Faraway sun spotted devouring planet in landmark find

Astronomers may have for the first time witnessed a sun-like star devouring a planet, shedding light on the fate that will befall Earth in about 5 billion years when our dying sun swells to engulf our world.

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'Climate crisis poses an existential threat' VP Harris says as US teams with South Korea on space projects

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris vowed further cooperation in space during a visit to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Watch bluShift Aerospace test its revamped rocket engine today

Small-rocket startup bluShift Aerospace will test its revamped MAREVL engine today (May 3), and you can watch the action live.

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Watch SpaceX launch 56 Starlink satellites early Thursday

SpaceX plans to launch 56 of its Starlink internet satellites and land the returning rocket early Thursday (May 4), and you can watch it live.

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Lego Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet review

Recreate Luke Skywalker's iconic headwear from A New Hope with this Lego Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet.

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Europe wants to build a nuclear rocket for deep space exploration

The European Space Agency (ESA) is funding several studies that will explore the use of nuclear propulsion for deep space exploration.

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NASA squeezed oxygen from mock moon dust. It could help astronauts breathe easy one day.

Researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center have successfully harvested oxygen from simulated lunar soil using a special high-temperature reactor.

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These shows are launching on Disney Plus for Star Wars Day

Watch or watch not, there is no try this May 4 as these new shows are launching on Disney Plus for Star Wars Day.

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Mars ice deposits could pave the way for human exploration

Researchers are working to determine where and at what depths extractable ice exists on Mars. Such deposits could allow humanity to get a foothold on the Red Planet.

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What time is the lunar eclipse on May 5?

A penumbral lunar eclipse will take place at 11:13 a.m. EDT (1513 GMT) on Friday (May 5) and will peak at 1:24 p.m. EDT (1724 GMT).

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See the moment lightning struck SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch pad (photo)

Stunning videos and images shared across social media captured the exact moment that lightning struck the launch pad as a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket sat awaiting liftoff on Thursday, April 27.

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SpaceX should be ready to launch Starship again in 6 to 8 weeks, Elon Musk says

SpaceX should be ready to launch its giant Starship vehicle again just six to eight weeks from now, Elon Musk said, though securing the necessary approvals may take a bit longer.

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Guardians of the Galaxy visit (real) ISS for 3D-printed Zune and STEAM education

Before "The Guardians of the Galaxy" launch into theaters, Rocket and Cosmo are making a pitstop at the International Space Station to help engage students in 3D printing.

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