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Astronauts see only total solar eclipse of 2021 from space station (photos)

The UltraFlex solar arrays on NASA’s Lucy spacecraft unfold during a ground test at a Lockheed Martin test facility in Colorado. Credit: Lockheed Martin

About an hour after launch Saturday, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will start the delicate process of opening its circular, fan-shaped solar arrays — the largest ever on a deep space probe — to power the asteroid explorer’s 12-year journey into the outer solar system.

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Live coverage from the Intermediate Ministerial Meeting

The Shenzhou 13 mission launched from the Gobi Desert today (Oct. 15), sending three astronauts toward China's new space station for a six-month stay.

SkEye app review

An impressively advanced and free stargazing app, SkEye is a great guide for serious stargazers or beginners looking for an in-depth look at the night sky.

Solar storm stirs stunning aurora

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After the Sun ejected a violent mass of fast-moving plasma into space on 9 October, ESA waited for the storm to strike. A few days later, the coronal mass ejection (CME) arrived at Earth, crashing into our planet’s magnetosphere, and lighting up the sky.

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Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 ED lens review

An ultra-wide zoom lens with fast focusing, the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 ED is a robust workhorse delivering pin-sharp results and a versatile focal length range

Drone Regulations: Everything you need to know

We tell you everything you need to know about drone regulations and flying legally.

International Observe the Moon Night 2021

Join fellow lunar enthusiasts all over the world in celebrating the Moon this weekend.

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NASA’s Mission to Visit 8 Asteroids, Lucy, Launches on October 16th

An early morning launch is planned for the Lucy spacecraft, the first space mission to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. Tomorrow, October 16 at 5:34 a.m. EDT is the first day and time in Lucy’s 21-day launch window, and current weather conditions show a 90% chance of favorable conditions for liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch window remains open for 75 minutes.

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Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50 binoculars review

These Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50 binoculars have large objectives lenses, 10x magnification, and high quality optics to provide excellent views of the heavens

The HTC Vive Flow is a $499 VR headset that doesn't need a PC

HTC's new portable VR headset, the HTC Vive Flow, is looking to bring virtual reality to the masses.

Virgin Galactic delays next crewed space launch to 2022

Virgin Galactic won't fly another crewed space mission this year after all.

Live coverage: Countdown on track for Chinese astronaut launch today

Live coverage of China’s Shenzhou 13 mission, a planned six-month expedition to the Chinese space station. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.

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NASA's Lucy probe will visit 8 asteroids in 12 years. Here's how it will work.

Squeezing flybys of eight asteroids, most in a completely unexplored region of space, into just 12 years is a challenge, but that's exactly what NASA's newest mission will do.

Week in images: 11 - 15 October 2021

Week in images: 11 - 15 October 2021

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China repeats call for international astronauts to join space station crews

Artist’s concept of the completed Chinese space station. Credit: CMSA

On the eve of the next crew launch to the Chinese space station, a spokesperson for China’s human spaceflight agency repeated Thursday the country’s invitation for international astronauts to fly to the new orbiting space lab.

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Ariane 6 development: progress on all fronts

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These are exciting days at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana and throughout several sites in ESA Member States as the development of Ariane 6 enters its final phase. Ariane 6 parts are being shipped from Europe for combined tests on the new Ariane 6 launch base. These tests rehearse all activities and systems involving the rocket and launch base on an Ariane 6 launch campaign. On the final test, the Ariane 6 core stage will perform a static hot firing while standing on its recently inaugurated launch pad. It will be from this new launch base that ESA’s Ariane 6 rocket will soon be launched for the first time.

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Best Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes

Featuring epic lightsaber duels and galaxy-sized plot twists, we take a look at the best Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes.

Binoculars deals: The lowest prices on Celestron, Nikon and more

Here are all the best binoculars deals currently available, with options for both adults and kids who love stargazing.

Telescopes for sale: The best prices on Newtonians, Dobsonians and more

We've rounded up the latest telescopes for sale, including popular brands like Meade, Sky-Watcher and Orion.

The Expanse streaming guide: Where to watch The Expanse online

With season six fast approaching, we've put together our The Expanse streaming guide to help you catch up on seasons 1-5 before the epic conclusion drops.

Meteorite crash-lands in woman’s bed in Canada

A meteorite that landed in British Columbia crashed through a roof and narrowly missed hitting a woman who was asleep in her bed at the time.


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