North American observers can watch the Moon turn a reddish hue as it flirts with Earth’s shadow on the night of November 18–19 in the longest partial eclipse of the century.
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Did Russia just launch an anti-satellite test that created a cloud of space junk?
Suspicions swirl that Russia may have conducted an anti-satellite test that created the debris field that's causing astronauts on the International Space Station to seek refuge, reports suggest.
Did a Comet Explode Over South America 12,000 Years Ago?
Huge chunks and twisted slabs of dark glass are strewn across a patch of the Chilean Atacama Desert. Do they have a cosmic origin?
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular review
The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular is ideal for those after a compact binocular for astro-travel and all-round use
Children of the world join Europe’s mission to Jupiter
Children of the world join Europe’s mission to Jupiter
Space debris forces astronauts on space station to take shelter in return ships
The seven astronauts currently living and working on the International Space Station were forced to shelter in their transport vehicles when the station passed uncomfortably closed to orbital debris.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Weak Force
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be surprised by the power of today’s topic: the weak force!
ESA’s Biomass on track to target forests
With more than 100 global leaders at COP26 having pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade to help address the climate crisis, the health of the world’s forests is high on the political agenda. ESA’s Biomass mission will soon play a key role in delivering novel information about the of the state of our forests, how they are changing over time, and advance our knowledge of the carbon cycle. With launch scheduled for 2023, the mission is now in its last phases of development, having recently passed several key milestones.
Live coverage: Space station crew members take cover from space debris
Live coverage of the Expedition 66 mission on the International Space Station. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
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NASA Announces Drilling Site on the Moon
NASA has revealed the landing site for Intuitive Machines’ ambitious drilling mission, set to launch for the Moon in 2022.
Sony A7 III review
The Sony A7 III is an impressive entry-level full-frame camera that offers photographers and videographers amazingly high performance for the price point
Best VR space games
Strap in and prepare to launch yourself into the best VR space games in the galaxy.
The Beaver Moon lunar eclipse on Nov. 19 will be the longest of the century. Here are its stages explained.
Here are the stages of the Beaver Moon lunar eclipse of Nov. 19, which will be the longest lunar eclipse this century.
'Doughnut UFO' over Switzerland defies explanation
A photographer in Zurich, Switzerland, spotted the glowing object while four SpaceX astronauts returned to Earth thousands of miles away.
If an asteroid really threatened the Earth, what would a planetary defense mission look like?
Someday, tucked away gathering dust in a nondescript warehouse, there will perhaps be a spacecraft waiting to be called to the launch pad, even as its builders pray it never flies.
Japanese Epsilon rocket launches nine small satellites
The fifth Epsilon rocket blasts off from the ?Uchinoura Space Center on Nov. 9 (Japanese time). Credit: JAXA
A Japanese Epsilon rocket launched nine small satellites into orbit Nov. 8, deploying technology to prove out ways to eliminate space debris, a miniature lab for biological experiments, and a potpourri of pathfinder probes to test new sensor and spacecraft components.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Strong Nuclear Force
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Feel the power of today’s topic: the strong force!
Astronomy Jargon 101: Baryon Acoustic Oscillations
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Listen carefully for today’s topic: baryon acoustic oscillations!
Qi'ra's tale lives on in Marvel Comics' 'Star Wars: Crimson Reign' miniseries
See a preview of Charles Soule and Steven Cummings' new Marvel miniseries starring Qi'ra: "Star Wars: Crimson Reign."
SpaceX shows off epic photo of Starship SN20 engine test
Starship SN20 will be SpaceX's first to reach orbit.
China is building a new ship for sea launches to space
China is building a specially designed ship for launching rockets into space from the seas.