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Everything we know about Star Wars Jedi Survivor: release date, plot & more

Hit the music and start the text crawl - here's everything we know about Star Wars Jedi Survivor.

Russia to launch new Soyuz capsule to replace leaky spacecraft on space station

Russia will launch an empty Soyuz capsule to the International Space Station February to replace a damaged spacecraft that is unsafe to return its crew.

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule streaks to predawn splashdown in Gulf of Mexico

SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule streaks through the atmosphere on the way to splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa, Florida. Credit: SpaceX

A SpaceX-owned Dragon cargo capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico early Wednesday, returning 4,400 pounds of science equipment and hardware from the International Space Station after a 45-day resupply mission.

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Astronomers Discover Giant Blinking Star

A red giant star thousands of light-years away "blinked," dimming significantly for seven long years, before returning to normal.

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Curiosity rover discovers opal gems on Mars with clues to watery past

Opals, which contain a lot of water, have been found on Mars. They might be an indicator of past life and possibly a source of water for astronauts in the future.

Astronomers spot the most distant stars in the Milky Way — a million light-years away

Researchers have discovered more than 200 RR Lyrae stars in our galaxy's stellar halo.

NASA moon camera on South Korean probe takes a peek where the sun doesn't shine

South Korea's first moon mission has delivered a stunning first image from a NASA camera designed to peer into permanently shadowed areas near the lunar poles.

Meet Mirfak, the Supergiant of Perseus

Mirfak, the brightest star in the constellation Perseus, is a yellow supergiant star with an uncertain fate.

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10 ways to save money on astrophotography gear 2023

Here are some great ways to save money on astrophotography gear, whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a newbie stargazer.

Destiny 2 beginner’s guide: joining the fight before Lightfall

As Destiny 2 approaches the end of its first massive saga, many players want to become Guardians. Our Destiny 2 beginner’s guide aims to make the late arrival easier.

See 133 days on the sun in just 2 minutes in this mesmerizing NASA video

A new NASA video reveals the ever-changing surface of the sun in a stunning time-lapse that spans 133 days.

SpaceX stacks giant Starship rocket again to prep for test flight (video)

SpaceX has stacked its giant Starship rocket once again, as a dramatic new video shows.

Smallsat launcher ABL Space Systems fails on 1st-ever orbital mission

ABL Space Systems' RS1 rocket failed shortly after launching on its first-ever orbital mission Tuesday (Jan. 10), resulting in the loss of two small satellites.

The James Webb Links Modern Green Pea Galaxies to Ancient Galaxies in the Cosmic Dawn

When the James Webb Space Telescope lifted off from Earth on Christmas Day in 2021, it carried a lot of expectations with it. One of its scientific goals is to seek the light from the first galaxies in the Universe and to study how galaxies form and evolve.

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Newly Found Stars are Technically in the Milky Way, but They’re Halfway to Andromeda

We all know our galaxy, the Milky Way, is big. Really big. But, exactly how far out does it extend? Where are the outer limits? Astronomers aren’t exactly sure, precisely. However, a study of galaxies in the Virgo Cluster accidentally turned up a population of stars in the outer part of the Milky Way. They may answer those questions.

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Live coverage: Falcon 9, Starlink satellites set for launch tonight from California

Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the Starlink 2-4 mission with 51 Starlink internet satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.

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Final 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' trailer dives into the Quantum Realm

A new trailer for "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" showcases much more of Kang's chaos as the titular heroes dive into the bizarre Quantum Realm.

Blue Straggler Stars are Weird

All stars follow a particular path in their lives once they start fusing hydrogen. As they live they steadily get brighter and hotter until they turn to fusing other elements. Every star follows this exact same path…except the blue straggler stars.

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SpaceX fires up Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of Saturday launch (photo)

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has flexed its muscles ahead of a planned liftoff this weekend.

China issues gold and silver coins to mark completion of Tiangong space station

China's first space station is now complete in Earth orbit — and on a new set of coins. The People's Bank of China has issued gold and silver coins in celebration of China's Tiangong space station.

Astronomers find 2nd Earth-size planet in intriguing alien solar system

NASA's leading planet-hunting spacecraft has spotted its second planet that matches Earth's size and may be able to retain liquid water — and both worlds orbit the same star.


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