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Why We Look Up: Relief for What Ails You
We’re drawn to the night sky for different reasons. Wonder. Joy. Discovery. And sometimes, for relief.
Everything we know about The Mandalorian season 3
We look at where The Mandalorian season 3 is likely to head, with plot details, rumored returning characters, and more. Spoilers ahead!
Solar Orbiter crosses the Earth-Sun line as it heads for the Sun
The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft is speeding towards its historic first close pass of the Sun. On 14 March, the spacecraft will pass the orbit of Mercury, the scorched inner planet of our Solar System, and on 26 March it will reach closest approach to the Sun.
Methuselah: The oldest star in the universe
If the oldest star in the universe is more than 14 billion years old that would make it older than the universe itself! We investigate this space mystery.
Watery graves: Should we be ditching big spacecraft over Earth's oceans?
Is dumping space junk over the South Pacific a good idea? Or can we do better?
The curse and silver lining of Martian dust storms – Commander's report: sol 10
Commander Michaela Musilova shares how the Valoria 3 crew has been creative in dealing with bad weather on Mars. This includes conducting spacewalks, doing experiments and bonding greatly as a space family.
How do viruses affect astronauts in space? Here's what we know so far.
Viruses can affect astronauts in space, even if they quarantine before launch.
Best sci-fi books of 2022
Here’s a scintillating selection of the best sci-fi books of 2022, with modern hits and sci-fi classics for you to enjoy.
If Russia Backs out of the ISS, SpaceX Could Help Keep the Station Operational
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has wide-reaching implications, not only in the geopolitical sphere but also outside of the atmosphere. On the International Space Station (ISS), Russians work alongside astronauts from other countries that are currently imposing economic and trade sanctions in an attempt to force their country to stop their invasion of their neighbor. It was only a matter of time before that conflict escalated to the point of arguments over the ISS, but this time an unlikely hero appeared to defend the interests of Western nations – Elon Musk.
When NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew close by the sun, telescopes were watching from Earth and space
Telescopes on Earth and in space caught the sun in their view as the Parker Solar Probe made its 11th daring close flyby Feb. 25.
China wants its new rocket for astronaut launches to be reusable
China is planning for its new generation crew launch vehicle to have a reusable first stage.
About Space.com: Who we are and how to contact us
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James Webb Space Telescope will study super-bright quasars to understand early universe
Some of the James Webb Space Telescope's first science will probe the role quasars play in early galaxy evolution.
Curiosity rover snaps close-up of tiny 'mineral flower' on Mars
A new image taken by the Curiosity rover reveals a tiny, flower-like mineral deposit less than half an inch wide on the Martian surface.
Romania signs the Artemis Accords for space exploration cooperation
The country of Romania has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 16th nation to join the NASA-led project for cooperation in space.
Tiny laser-propelled spaceships could travel to the far reaches of the solar system and beyond
Miniature spaceships the size of cellphones could fly across the solar system using sails propelled by lasers, reaching distant destinations on very reasonable timescales.
Coronal Loops Might Not Be Loops At All
We’ve all seen the gorgeous images and videos of coronal loops. They’re curved magnetic forms that force brightly glowing plasma to travel along their path. They arch up above the Sun, sometimes for thousands of kilometres, before reconnecting with the Sun again.
Elon Musk says SpaceX's Starlink won't block Russian news sources 'unless at gunpoint'
Elon Musk said SpaceX's Starlink internet won't block Russian news sources despite government requests.
Elon Musk says SpaceX focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals jammed near Ukraine conflict areas
Elon Musk says SpaceX is focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals were jammed amid Russia's Ukraine invasion.
'Star Trek: Discovery' season 4, episode 11 'Rosetta' has the away team on an acid trip
The "Star Trek: Discovery" season 4 episode 11 "Rosetta" is entertaining and well-written, but not memorable.
