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Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck on sticking the landing for final 'The Expanse' novel, 'Leviathan Falls' (exclusive)

The award-winning authors take the Rocinante out for a final flight in the conclusion of "The Expanse" novel series.

Webb launch date confirmed for 25 December

The target launch date for the James Webb Space Telescope is confirmed for 25 December, as early as possible within the launch window starting at 12:20 GMT / 13:20 CET.

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Meteorites reveal how Earth and Mars formed

Earth and Mars must have formed from collisions between giant moon-sized rocks rather than from clumping together of a huge amount of tiny pebbles, a new study found.

Solar storm may amp up northern lights before Christmas

A solar storm that erupted from the sun on Monday (Dec. 20) may boost northern lights displays around the north pole just ahead of Santa's trip this weekend.

Best beginner drones

We've tried, tested and ranked all of this year's best beginner drones.

Astronomers find record-breaking haul of starless 'rogue' planets

Astronomers have discovered dozens of new "rogue" planets, nearly doubling the known number of these mysterious free-roaming worlds.

Venus Farewell, Moonless Skies for the Quadrantids

Venus presents a stunning crescent at dusk before switching over to the morning sky early next month. After dodging the Moon for the Geminids, it's dark skies all around for the Quadrantid meteor shower.

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Best DSLR cameras

These are some of the best DSLR cameras you can buy right now, whether you're a beginner or a pro.

Experiments, holiday gifts delivered by SpaceX to International Space Station

SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft, set against the blackness of space, arrived at the International Space Station early Wednesday. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endurance capsule is pictured in the foreground docked at the station. Credit: NASA/Raja Chari

A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsuled pulled into port at the International Space Station Wednesday, a day after launch from Florida’s Space Coast with 3.2 tons of experiments, holiday gifts, and external instruments developed by NASA and the U.S. military to help improve hurricane forecasts.

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Live coverage: Japanese rocket counting down to launch with Inmarsat satellite

Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. The mission will launch the commercial Inmarsat 6 F1 communications satellite. Follow us on Twitter.

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Testing radar to peer into Jupiter’s moons

Image: Testing radar to peer into Jupiter’s moons

ESA highlights 2021

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We’re almost ready to say goodbye to 2021, a year in which ESA once more succeeded in continuing operations in a challenging global situation, and creating some important milestones in the field of European spaceflight.

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The Matrix streaming guide: Where to watch The Matrix online

Looking to jump into The Matrix? Our The Matrix streaming guide tells you how to stream, rent, or buy the movies right now.

Best camera straps

The best camera straps for theft-protection, comfortable carrying, and accident prevention.

Comet Leonard's discoverer explains how the unusual object was found

Discovered nearly a year ago, Comet Leonard is on its final tour of Earth's neighborhood, lighting up the night sky for viewers this holiday season.

Science and music collide with the James Webb Space Telescope

What's the secret ingredient that has supported scientists at NASA in creating the most powerful space telescope in history? Music.

SpaceX Dragon cargo ship delivers Christmas presents (and supplies) to space station

A SpaceX Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station early Wednesday (Dec. 22), carrying with it a holiday haul of science gear and Christmas treats.

What Is a Light-Year?

A light-year is a measurement of the distance light travels in a single Earth year, which is important for measuring the vast distances of space

SpaceX is Hoping to Turn Atmospheric CO2 Into Rocket Fuel

Earth is in the midst of a climate crisis. Thanks to the way CO2 emissions have been rising rapidly since the early 20th century, global temperatures are rising, triggering a positive feedback cycle that threatens to make it worse. According to recent analyses, even if the industrialized nations agree to slash carbon emissions drastically, global warming will not begin to slow until mid-century. For this reason, emission reduction needs to be paired with carbon capture to ensure we avoid the worst-case scenarios.

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Launch of Webb telescope delayed to Christmas morning

Mirror segments on the James Webb Space Telescope reflect members of the Ariane 5 and Webb teams in French Guiana. Credit: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/P. Baudon

A poor weather forecast at the Guiana Space Center in South America has forced officials to delay the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope by one day to Dec. 25, Christmas morning, mission managers said Tuesday.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas due to bad weather

NASA's much-awaited next-generation space telescope is finally ready to launch — just as soon as the weather cooperates.


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