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Stephen Hawking's most famous prediction could mean that everything in the universe is doomed to evaporate, new study says

A new theory has radically revised Stephen Hawking's 1974 theory of black holes to predict that all objects with mass may eventually disappear.

Watch SpaceX launch its 2nd mission of the day this afternoon

SpaceX plans to launch 72 small satellites to orbit and land the rocket back on Earth today (June 12), and you can watch the action live.

Brilliant gamma-ray flare 100 times brighter than our entire galaxy reveals 1 monster black hole is actually 2

A second supermassive black hole at the heart of a distant galaxy was confirmed by blasts of energy caused as it plunges through a disk of gas and dust around its larger companion.

Live coverage: SpaceX set to launch another 53 Starlink internet satellites

Watch a replay of our live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the Starlink 5-11 mission at 3:10 a.m. EDT (0710 UTC) on June 12 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Follow us on Twitter.

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The Sun Reaches Solar Maximum in 2032. A new NASA Flagship Mission Could Give Us a Perfect View

There are always more space missions than there is money to support them. Ultimately, some make the funding cut, and some do not. Various factors go into that decision, though those factors can change over the years and decades that some of these missions are designed to take. But the more ideas, the better, and now a new idea has sprung up from a group of scientists at SWRI, NASA, and the University of Minnesota, among others. It involves four different probes sent to various points in the solar system to observe the Sun as it has never been seen before – and just in time to see its most spectacular display in 2032.

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Ethereal 'halo' and light arcs around the sun captured in photos of ultra-rare phenomena

At least three separate optical phenomena are visible in the new images. Each of which is created by light refracting through millions of perfectly aligned ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.

'Star Wars' spinoff 'Ahsoka' to premiere on Disney Plus on Aug. 23

Disney Plus releases August premiere date and new teaser trailer for "Ahsoka."

See the stars of the Spring Triangle reach high in the sky this month

Within the stars of the Spring Triangle is the "Realm of the Galaxies," a veritable treasure trove of numerous star cities.

We Might Soon Detect the Gravitational Waves from Dying Stars

Researchers have discovered an exciting new source of gravitational waves. They are the remnants left over from a supernova explosion, and they may just reveal the secrets to how those explosions work.

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New Pentagon-funded hypersonic test vehicle could fly in summer 2024

A new experimental hypersonic cruise vehicle could be flying as soon as next summer under an initiative from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit.

Watch SpaceX launch 53 Starlink satellites early Monday

SpaceX will launch another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Monday morning (June 12), and you can watch the action live.

Why Didn’t the Big Bang Collapse in a Giant Black Hole?

Despite the enormous densities, the early universe didn’t collapse into a black hole because, simply put, there was nothing to collapse into.

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What Role Will NASA Play In Developing ISRU On The Moon?

Space agencies will play a vital role in the developing space economy, especially in the beginning. But what will the part of the biggest of all space agencies be when considering how space resources, especially those on the Moon, are accessed? NASA has a plan for that as it does for so many other things – and this article will dig into a slideshow that describes that plan in detail.

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A chaotic star is inching toward a violent death as astronomers watch in real-time

Astronomers using the Keck Observatory have spotted a rare type of star evolving into a supernova right before their eyes.

Catch a glimpse of the half-lit moon in its third quarter phase today

The third quarter phase marks the halfway point between the full moon and the next new moon which will occur on June 18.

How do Mars rocks and riverbeds get their names? NASA explains (video)

A new NASA video explains why and how the features studied by the Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers are named.

China breaks its rideshare record with 26-satellite launch (video)

A Chinese Lijian-1 solid-fuel rocket launched on Wednesday (June 7), carrying 26 satellites to orbit — a rideshare record for the country.

NASA begins 60th round of space artifact awards for schools, museums

Fifteen years after NASA opened its space artifact archive to schools and museums, the program still has a lot to give. The agency is accepting applications for its 60th screening of space hardware.

Parker Solar Probe Flies Close Enough to the Sun to See the Source of the Fast Solar Wind

Where does the solar wind come from? That’s a question solar physicists have wanted an answer to for decades. Now, the Parker Solar Probe is showing them exactly where this stream of particles exits our star on a journey out through interplanetary space.

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Has JWST Finally Found the First Stars in the Univese?

In astronomy, elements other than hydrogen and helium are called metals. While that might make your high-school chemistry teacher cringe, it makes sense for astronomers. The two lightest elements were the first to appear in the universe. They are the atomic remnants of the big bang and make up more than 99% of atoms in the universe. All the other elements, from carbon to iron to gold, were created through astrophysical processes. Things like nuclear fusion in stellar cores, supernova explosions, and collisions of white dwarfs and neutron stars.

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If We Can Master Artificial Photosynthesis, We Can Thrive in Space

By 2030, multiple space agencies will have sent astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Program ended over 50 years ago. These programs will create lasting infrastructure, like the Lunar Gateway, Artemis Base Camp, Moon Village, and the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). In the ensuing decade, the first crewed missions to Mars are expected to occur, culminating with the creation of the first human outposts on another planet. Commercial ventures also want to establish habitats in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), enabling everything from asteroid mining to space tourism.

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