Researchers are working to come up with ways to mitigate the space junk problem, one of which would use fabrication concepts to reduce the size of debris pieces that make it to Earth.
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Astronomers spot 2 intriguing alien worlds around ultracool star
Astronomers have discovered two super-Earths orbiting an ultracool dwarf star 100 light-years away, and one of the planets could support the existence of liquid water, a vital ingredient of life.
The James Webb Space Telescope never disproved the Big Bang. Here's how that falsehood spread.
The story of how JWST's images of distant galaxies and the words of an astrophysicist were misused by science deniers to try and throw shade on the Big Bang.
Rubik's Cube solved in 19 seconds during zero-gravity flight (video)
Bailey Burns learned how to 'speed cube' to solve the Rubik's Cube puzzle in 19 seconds during a parabolic flight.
Massive asteroid 3 Juno shines in opposition on Wednesday (Sept. 7)
Asteroid 3 Juno, half the length of the Grand Canyon, will whip past Earth at an average speed 30 times that of a jet fighter on its 4-year orbit around our star.
Watch Ariane 5 rocket launch big communications satellite from South America today
An Ariane 5 rocket carrying a European communications satellite is scheduled to launch from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana Wednesday (Sept. 7) at 5:45 p.m. EDT (2145 GMT). Watch it live here.
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These streaming deals will give you tons of great sci-fi content for you to enjoy.
NASA to replace seal on leaky Artemis 1 moon rocket at the launch pad
NASA will replace a seal in an attempt to fix the leak that scuttled last weekend's planned Artemis 1 moon launch — and it will do the work on the pad.
High-power European broadband satellite set for launch from French Guiana
The Eutelsat Konnect VHTS satellite during testing at a Thales Alenia Space facility in Cannes, France. Credit: Thales Alenia Space
An Ariane 5 rocket is set to blast off Wednesday from French Guiana — a day later than planned due to a poor weather forecast Tuesday — with a Eutelsat-owned satellite designed to beam broadband internet signals across Europe from a position in geostationary orbit.
Discovery suggests red supergiant Betelgeuse was actually yellow 2,000 years ago
New research from historical sources indicates that Betelgeuse had a yellowish hue around two millennia ago.
China launches 2 orbital missions in less than 2 hours (videos)
The spaceflight doubleheader involved a Kuaizhou-1A solid rocket and a Long March 2D, which launched from different spaceports 115 minutes apart late Monday and early Tuesday (Sept. 5 and Sept. 6).
Odd aurora-like STEVE phenomenon captured by Michigan-based photographer
A Michigan-based aurora chaser got an unexpected treat last night when an aurora-like ribbon of glowing stripes paraded just above his head.
Pearl Jam's 'Gigaton' boldly goes to the Red Planet, has 'Apollo' exclusive on SiriusXM
Pearl Jam's new record, 'Gigaton,' moves listeners beyond Earthly bounds to reflect on our changing planet.
James Webb Space Telescope catches mind-boggling image of baby stars in Tarantula Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details of stellar nursery 30 Doradus, known as the Tarantula Nebula.
Catch Mars near the bright star Aldebaran Tuesday night (Sept. 6)
Mars appears closest to the bright star Aldebaran of the Taurus constellation Tuesday (Sept. 6). The pair will be visible high in the south before sunrise.
Stellar Confidence: On Impostor Syndrome in Amateur Astronomy
Self-doubt is powerful, but it's no match for the stars — as long as you keep heading outside after dark and looking up.
In Trouble on the Moon? A 911 Call for a Search and Rescue Organization
Given all of the planned international lunar activity, emergencies could happen that will call for the unconstrained mobilization of all possible aids.
Earth's perilous journey through the Milky Way's spiral may shape the planet's geology
As Earth passes through the primary spiral arms of the Milky Way, thick interstellar clouds may hammer the planet with comets that have helped create the continental crust.
Lego Lunar Research Base review
Take a giant leap for mankind with the Lego Lunar Research Base.
Violent mergers might be robbing galaxies of their star-birthing material
Observations of a violent galactic merger that occurred between 6 and 7 billion years ago could help solve the mystery of how galaxies "die," or stop forming stars.
Anycubic Photon D2 review: A miniature printing revolution
The Anycubic Photon D2's exceptional print quality and detail mean it's the new go-to printer for miniature and jewelry enthusiasts.