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Hubble telescope was at the perfect angle to capture this nearly impossible shot of two 'dancing galaxies'

As eyes turn to Webb, Hubble reminds us of its stellar imaging power with a mesmerizing new photograph.

Strange Terraces on Mars are a Clear Signal of Sedimentary Rock

If we’ve learned anything about Mars the past 2-3 decades from the various rovers, landers and orbiters we’ve sent to the Red Planet, it’s that the planet’s geologic history is much more complicated and diverse than what we thought.

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NASA says it supports employees' use of pronouns amid online criticism

NASA is voicing support for its employees' right to be addressed by their name and pronouns as criticisms flare online.

Week in images: 7 - 11 March 2022

Week in images: 7 - 11 March 2022

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 11 – 19

Sirius, bright dogtag of Canis Major, offers observing challenges day and night. The Big Dipper balances Cassiopeia, and the nearly full Moon occults a Leo star.

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Lego Star Wars Yoda review

A review of Lego Star Wars Yoda this is, and a great build it is.

Canadian radar satellites to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion

The Canadian government has granted MDA permission to collect satellite imagery of restricted areas of Ukraine using synthetic aperture radar, the Ontario-based company announced on Tuesday (March 8).

Scientists hail 'the decade of Venus' with 3 new missions on the way

As planetary scientists resumed meeting in person, Venus experts had something special to celebrate.

NASA says it supports employees' use of preferred pronouns amid online criticism

NASA is voicing support for its employees' right to be addressed by their preferred name and pronouns as criticisms flare online.

Get a galactic 40% off the groundbreaking Playmobil USS Enterprise

The sizable centerpiece gives you plenty of playing options and you can impress your friends at a discount.

Earth from Space: Lofoten, Norway

The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the archipelago of Lofoten in northern Norway.

Register for ESA’s Living Planet Symposium in Bonn

The time has come to register to attend the European Space Agency’s Living Planet Symposium – one of the largest Earth observation conferences in the world. Taking place on 23–27 May 2022 in Bonn, Germany, and jointly organised with the German Aerospace Center, this prestigious event allows all attendees to hear first-hand about the latest scientific findings on our planet. Attendees will also hear how observing Earth from space supports environmental research and action to combat the climate crisis, learn about novel Earth observing technologies and, importantly, learn about the new opportunities emerging in the rapidly changing sector of Earth observation.

Edward Ashton discusses his new sci-fi novel headed for Hollywood, 'Mickey7' (exclusive)

A disposable worker tries to save the icy colony world of Niflheim in this thrilling release.

Russian Space Agency Tweets a Bizarre Video Showing the Russian Modules Detaching From ISS

The world is on high alert because of the unfolding crisis between Ukraine and Russia. Ever since Russian troops began deploying to the border regions between the two countries, there have been fears that conflict would ensure. Since the invasion began, there have also been genuine anxieties that it could spill over into neighboring states and even escalate to the point of a nuclear standoff. In the midst of all this, there have also been worries about the toll it might take on international efforts in space.

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Astronomy Jargon 101: Protoplanetary Disk

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll just be getting started with today’s topic: protoplanetary disk!

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How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon

Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon.

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GOES-T weather satellite resumes orbit-raising after minor snag

Artist’s concept of the GOES-T satellite in orbit. Credit: Lockheed Martin

A new NOAA weather satellite that launched from Cape Canaveral last week has resumed orbit-raising after the spacecraft aborted its first major post-launch maneuver, moving toward its operational geostationary orbit more than 22,000 miles over the equator.

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Virgin Orbit targeting this summer for 1st-ever orbital launch from UK soil

On the heels of a third straight successful launch from California earlier this year, Virgin Orbit plans to extend its liftoffs to the United Kingdom.

Future Mars Explorers Could be Farming Oxygen From Landscapes Like This

Viking’s biochemistry experiments have been among the most hotly debated scientific results of all time.  The lander famously collected samples from the Red Planet in 1976, in an experiment called “Label Release.”  Scientists watched with bated breath as oxygen was released from the sample after it was subjected to a liquid slurry.  They were then left scratching their heads as that oxygen production continued after the sample was sterilized via 160 degree C heat.  Scientists now really agree that the oxygen production that Viking noticed was an abiotic process.  But that also leads to a potential opportunity as some scientists think we can make oxygen farms out of a system similar to that used on Viking itself.

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Even More Complex Organic Molecules Have Been Found in a Protoplanetary Disc. Was Life Inevitable?

Will we ever understand life’s origins? Will we ever be able to put our finger on the exact moment and circumstances that lead to living matter? Will we ever pinpoint the spark? Who knows.

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A Meteorite Recently Crashed Into Australia. A Drone Scoured the Area and Found it

Drones have become more and more ubiquitous in recent years.  From recently discovering the Endurance to participating in wars, drones have made history in more ways than one.  Now they have a new job title to add to their resume – meteorite hunter.

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