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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

A Chunk of Space Junk Just Hit the Far Side of the Moon

Observers have been tracking a chunk of space junk, waiting for it to strike the Moon. It should’ve hit the far side of the Moon, and hopefully, orbiters will have images of the impact site, though that might take a while.

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NASA gearing up for rollout of Artemis 1 mission next week

Platforms are retracting around the huge SLS rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Russian space chief, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly trade barbs on Twitter

Roscomos head Dimitry Rogozin has fired off a number of incendiary tweets recently — including some aimed at former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly.

War of words between Russian space chief and retired astronaut

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station in 2015. Credit: NASA

Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a U.S.-record 340 days aboard the International Space Station, has taken to Twitter to pass along “real” news to his 5 million followers, many of them in Russia, about the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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