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Long March rocket deploys six Chinese internet satellites
A Long March 2C rocket lifts off with seven satellites on March 5. Credit: Galaxy Space
Six demonstration satellites for a future Chinese broadband internet mega-constellation launched March 5 on a Long March 2C rocket.
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance snags 7th Red Planet rock sample
Perseverance just socked away another Martian rock sample, the seventh that it has collected since landing on the Red Planet in February 2021.
Update from the Hope Probe at Mars
The United Arab Emirates' Hope Probe, on a wide orbit around Mars, provides views of the dynamic Red Planet.
Nuclear fusion is one step closer with new AI breakthrough
The green energy revolution promised by nuclear fusion is now a step closer, thanks to the first successful use of a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system to shape the superheated hydrogen plasmas inside a fusion reactor.
Go to infinity and beyond with new Lightyear toys from Mattel
The famous toy manufacturer is making a new line of toys ahead of the movie's release in July.
Save a massive £300 on the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite
Now's a great time to bag a huge saving on an elite-level VR headset.
China's Yutu 2 rover beams back stunning image after 3 years on moon's far side
China's Yutu 2 rover has returned a view of its path over three years of travel across the harsh environment of the moon's far side.
International Women's Day 2022: China's 1st woman on space station sends message from orbit
The first woman on China's space station celebrated International Women's Day from orbit on March 8.
International Women's Day 2022: Here's 20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics
From discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy.
Rocket Lab will build Neutron, a next-generation reusable booster, in Virginia
Rocket Lab will build its next-generation Neutron launcher in Virginia, at a site adjacent to the company's coastal U.S. launch pad.
Pioneering women in space: A gallery of astronaut firsts
Women have set many records in space and achieved a number of spaceflight firsts. We take a look at some of these pioneering women in this gallery.
CERN pauses future research collaboration with Russia at Ukrainian scientists' request
CERN will not enter new cooperations with Russian scientific institutions following a request of Ukraine's scientists to halt partnerships with Russian science institutions.
A sweet surprise and a bittersweet farewell — Commander's report: sol 14
Commander Musilova admits to being deeply moved by her crew when they prepare a surprise gift and celebration in her honor, commemorating their extraordinary time on Mars as well.
NASA is Letting People Fly Their Name Around the Moon With Artemis 1
Here’s your chance to participate in NASA’s return to the Moon with the Artemis program!
How Many Moons Can an Asteroid Have?
The discovery of the first quadruple asteroid system raises the question: Is there a limit to how many moons an asteroid can have?
This long-lost asteroid impact was so big its debris left more than 30 craters
The resulting debris created several dozen craters, the largest nearly 230 feet across.
Astronomers spot tantalizing large molecule near star with 'comet factory'
Astronomers spotted the largest molecule yet found in a planet-forming disk, which they say will tell us more about the origin of life.
It seemed like the most dangerous asteroid in a decade, but it definitely won't hit Earth
A recently discovered asteroid seemed to be on a trajectory to hit Earth next year, but orbit recalculation eventually revealed it will miss our planet.
Alternatives to the Big Bang Theory (infographic)
Most astronomers believe the universe began 13.8 billion years ago in a sudden explosion called the Big Bang. Other theorists have invented alternatives and extensions to this idea.