Astronomical images never cease to delight, and the European Southern Observatory’s image of the Vela nebula is no exception.
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When an Asteroid Gets Close to Earth, we get a Rare Opportunity to Learn What it’s Made of
Gravity calculations can provide plenty of insight into a variety of phenomena. Everything from Einstein rings to the rocket equation is at least partially dependent on gravity. Now an undergraduate student and professor team from MIT think they have a new use for gravity calculations – understanding the interior density of asteroids.
Milky Way stars photobomb picturesque spiral galaxy in stunning Hubble photo
The Hubble Space Telescope captured the sight of a beautiful spiral galaxy, adorned with the sparkle of two nearby stars.
Is China's mysterious space plane about to return to Earth?
China's mysterious space plane ejected an object on Oct. 31, perhaps signaling that its time in orbit is nearly up.
Scientists discover largest gas cloud in space that's 20 times bigger than the Milky Way
Glowing in the Pegasus constellation are five apparently closely packed galaxies known as Stephan's Quintet — and they are whispering the secrets of galactic evolution to scientists.
Russia launches possible missile-tracking satellite amid continuing threats
The country has been threatening to act against U.S. commercial satellites looking at Ukraine, which Russia invaded in February.
NASA's InSight Mars lander has just weeks left to live
NASA's marsquake-hunting InSight mission is almost at an end, as dust is choking off the Red Planet lander's solar power supply.
'Why Am I Taller?' explores what happens to the human body in space
Space.com sat down with authors Elizabeth Howell and Dave Williams to discuss their new book on how spaceflight affects the human body, 'Why Am I Taller?'
Possible Taurid Meteor Outburst For 2022?
Why 2022 may be a banner year for the November Taurid meteors.
'Star Wars' is back in Fortnite with Luke, Leia, Han Solo and lightsabers!
Bring "A New Hope" into your Fortnite experience with fresh "Star Wars" content, available through Nov. 8.
Suit up with this incredible 4049-piece Lego Marvel Hulkbuster set coming later this month
This awesome new Lego Marvel Hulkbuster set is available to VIP members from November 4 and the general sale from November 9.
Everything we know about Ahsoka: release date, cast, plot
Ahsoka Tano is finally getting her own show, but what do we know about her live-action Disney+ outing?
Satellites help scientists see how coral reefs are dealing with climate change
Scientists are developing a new method that uses satellite images to assess how coral reefs fare amid climate change.
All aboard the Spaceship Neptune: Flying to the edge of space on a balloon
Spaceship Neptune will launch from NASA's iconic Kennedy Space Center in Florida and send passengers just below the Karman line.
Falcon Heavy Launches for the First Time in Over Three Years, Carrying Military Satellites to Orbit
SpaceX launched its gigantic Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in more than three years, sending satellites for the military to orbit. The rocket took off amid heavy fog at Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday, November 1, and a few minutes later two booster segments returned to Earth, sticking the side-by-side landings back at Cape Canaveral.
'Dune: House Harkonnen' comic brings back fan-favorite floating fiend
Boom! Studios will release a new "Dune" comic series in 2023 titled "Dune: House Harkonnen."
Election Eclipse — Last Total Lunar Eclipse till 2025
Set the alarm and bring plenty of coffee. We've got a total lunar eclipse coming that you don't want to miss.
Just Four Robots Could Deploy a Huge Radio Telescope on the far Side of the Moon
For decades, astronomers have advocated building radio telescopes on the far side of the Moon. This “radio-quiet” zone always faces away from Earth and would provide the perfect location to study a variety of astronomical phenomena that can’t be observed in low radio frequencies from our planet, or even by Earth-orbiting space telescopes. But the costs and logistics of such a project have pushed most of these concepts to the realm of futuristic dreams.
Astronaut candidates' fly-shaped class patch is a lunar 'slam dunk'
NASA's astronaut candidates are giving new definition to "fly me to the moon" with their patch. "The fly-shaped patch represents our class, 'The Flies,'" wrote ascan Anil Menon on Instagram.
Sunlu Terminator 3 (T3) review
Say hello to the Sunlu Terminator 3 (T3) – a budget-friendly FDM 3D printer with easy assembly, fast print speeds, and many helpful features.
Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binocular review
The Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binocular is affordable with excellent build quality and offers good magnification coupled with bright, clear views.

