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Types of Stars

Stars are classified into different types based on their temperature, color, size, and other characteristics. The classification system used to categorize stars is called the stellar classification or spectral classification. Here are some of the main types of stars:

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Ice clouds high in Earth's atmosphere could help predict climate change. NASA wants a closer look

An upcoming NASA mission will provide an unprecedented look at ice clouds at high altitudes in Earth's atmosphere.

This tiny probe the size of your cell phone could measure asteroid gravity in a space 1st

The European Space Agency (ESA) has designed a tiny mobile phone-sized probe that could become the world's first to measure the gravity on the surface of an asteroid.

Betelgeuse is Almost 50% Brighter Than Normal. What’s Going On?

Whenever something happens with Betelgeuse, speculations about it exploding as a supernova proliferate. It would be cool if it did. We’re far enough away to suffer no consequences, so it’s fun to imagine the sky lighting up like that for months.

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Three New Astronauts Arrive at the Chinese Space Station, Including the Country's First Civilian

China continues to establish new milestones in space. In recent years, the China National Space Agency (CNSA) has begun assembling the Long March-9 (CZ-9), the country’s first reusable super-heavy launch vehicle; the Tianwen-1 mission became the first Chinese orbiter, lander, and rover combination to reach Mars, and their super-secret spaceplane completed its second flight (after spending 276 days in space). China has also made significant progress in terms of human spaceflight, especially where the Tiangong space station is concerned.

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Marvel's new 'Micronauts' comic collection dives into inner space

Marvel Comics will release their massive new "Micronauts" comics omnibus edition this fall

Live from Mars! European probe beams Red Planet views to Earth in 1st-ever video feat

The European Space Agency held the first-ever "livestream from Mars" today (June 2), beaming home photos from its Mars Express orbiter in near-real time.

UFOs worth investigating despite lack of 'real evidence,' former astronaut Scott Kelly says

Four-time astronaut Scott Kelly spoke with Space.com about UFOs and why air and space are so 'prone to optical illusions' that lead to reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Mysterious cosmic threads are reaching out from the Milky Way's monster black hole

Hundreds of lines made from a multitude of gases have been discovered extending outward from the black hole at the center of our galaxy.

Spain signs the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

Spain has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 25th nation to join the framework that aims to foster responsible and peaceful international exploration of the moon.

Third set of upgraded solar arrays ready for ride to International Space Station

Ground teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center prepare an upgraded roll-out solar array for installation inside SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship. Credit: NASA/Isaac Watson

Two more roll-out solar arrays will ride a SpaceX cargo ship to the International Space Station this weekend, continuing a years-long mid-life station upgrade as NASA plans procurement of a final set of new solar wings to fully reinforce the lab’s power supply.

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Zendure Superbase Pro Power Station Review

An exceptional, nicely designed power station that is incredibly fast to recharge and easy to maneuver.

Mickey Mouse celebrates the Space Age as astronaut on Disney100 Citizen watch

Mickey Mouse has landed on the "face" of the moon. Face, that is, of a wristwatch created to pay homage to The Walt Disney Company and when its 100-year history intersected with the Space Age.

Week in images: 29 May - 02 June 2023

Week in images: 29 May - 02 June 2023

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See Mars buzz the dense stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight

Mars will be appear to be in the midst of the densely-packed stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight, offering a chance for skywatchers to observe two fascinating objects at once.

Meta reveals the new Quest 3 VR headset with a $499.99 price tag

Meta's co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg announces the Quest 3 will become their newest VR headset with more to be shared in September.

'I'm ready. Let's go!' Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson eager for next flight after private Ax-2 mission

Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just landed after the private Ax-2 mission to the space station, but she's eager to go back to the final frontier.

Flying frying in microgravity

The food we eat determines how we feel, and nothing beats a good fry-up, although in moderation of course. As we prepare for missions to the Moon and on to Mars, astronauts will be happy to hear from researchers that one staple comfort food is not out of reach, even in space: fries.

Watch Mars livestream from European Red Planet orbiter today

The European Space Agency will livestream imagery from its Mars Express probe in near-real time today (June 2) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the orbiter's launch.

World's 1st 'hacking sandbox' satellite and more to ride on SpaceX's next NASA cargo launch

SpaceX's 28th cargo mission (CRS-28) is poised to launch new science experiments and provisions to the International Space Station on Saturday (June 3).


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