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Diamond hauled from deep inside Earth holds never-before-seen mineral
Researchers have discovered a new mineral from deep within Earth's mantle; it was trapped inside a diamond and brought to the surface.
Earth's lower atmosphere is expanding due to climate change
The rate of atmospheric expansion has increased since the first measurements in the 1980s.
Astronaut Hall of Fame adds three space station-era astronauts still making history
Typically, the astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame do not add to their records between the time they are announced and when they are enshrined. This year, though, was not typical.
Not Saying it was Aliens, but ‘Oumuamua Probably Wasn’t a Nitrogen Iceberg…
On October 19th, 2017, astronomers made the first-ever detection of an interstellar object (ISO) passing through our Solar System. Designated 1I/2017 U1′ Oumuamua, this object confounded astronomers who could not determine if it was an interstellar comet or an asteroid. After four years and many theories (including the controversial “ET solar sail” hypothesis), the astronomical community appeared to land on an explanation that satisfied all the observations.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Cosmic Microwave Background
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Get a good look at today’s topic: the cosmic microwave background!
SpaceX launch starts deployment of new Starlink orbital shell
A Falcon 9 rocket climbs above a fog layer at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with 53 Starlink internet satellites. Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX shot 53 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on top of a Falcon 9 rocket Saturday from foggy Cape Canaveral, commencing a new phase of deploying the global broadband network with the first launch into a new “shell” some 335 miles above Earth.
Lego Education will send astronaut minifigures to the moon with NASA's Artemis 1 mission
Four Lego minifigures are going to take a ride around the moon on NASA's Artemis 1 mission in 2022.
China's Tianwen 1 Mars orbiter changes orbit to begin planetary survey
China's Tianwen 1 Mars orbiter has changed its orbit to begin a remote sensing survey of Mars after months of supporting the Zhurong rover.
SpaceX launches 53 Starlink internet satellites and lands rocket in foggy flight
SpaceX launched its second rocket this week, this time carrying 53 Starlink satellites into orbit and landing a rocket on Saturday (Nov. 13).
Don't miss the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century next week
This eclipse will be the longest one of the century, and of the past 580 years.
New 'Lost in Space' Season 3 trailer shows the entire Space Family Robinson in danger
The final season of the sensational sci-fi "Lost in Space" from Netflix will drop on Dec. 1.
'Star Trek: Prodigy' is already renewed for a second season
"Star Trek: Prodigy" is barely a few episodes into its inaugural first season and already it's been officially renewed for a second season.
Rosetta's 'rubber ducky' comet makes closest approach to Earth, will disappear for 200 years
Comet 67P, which famously hosted the first-ever cometary lander in 2014, made its closest approach to Earth on Friday (Nov. 12).
Snoopy to fly on NASA's Artemis 1 mission in one-of-a-kind spacesuit
Snoopy is bound for the moon, again. The intrepid space explorer, who in 1969 became the world's first beagle to land on the lunar surface, is set to fly on NASA's Artemis 1.
Disney Plus Day just gave us our 1st look at Obi-Wan Kenobi's new 'Star Wars' spinoff series
Disney's Disney Plus Day event unveiled a sizzle reel for the new "Obi Wan Kenobi" spin-off series on Friday (Nov. 12).
Astronomy Jargon 101: Wormholes
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Take a strange trip through today’s topic: wormholes!
Glen de Vries, who flew to space with William Shatner, killed in plane crash
Glen de Vries, one of the passengers who accompanied the "Star Trek" legend William Shatner on a Blue Origin spaceflight last month, was killed in a plane crash in New Jersey on Nov. 11.
SpaceX fires up Starship SN20 prototype in key 6-engine test (video)
The Starship SN20 vehicle ignited all six of its Raptor engines in a brief "static fire" test today (Nov. 12) at Starbase, SpaceX's facility near the South Texas village of Boca Chica.
Understanding the Early Universe Depends on Estimating the Lifespan of Neutrons
When we look into the night sky, we see the universe as it once was. We know that in the past the universe was once warmer and denser than it is now. When we look deep enough into the sky, we see the microwave remnant of the big bang known as the cosmic microwave background. That marks the limit of what we can see. It marks the extent of the observable universe from our vantage point.
Black Friday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars
We've been on the lookout for Black Friday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars – here's what we found.
