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Has a Stray Piece of the Moon Become a Quasi-satellite of Earth?

A quasi-satellite of Earth, named Kamoʻoalewa, might actually be a chip off our Moon.

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How to stream Star Trek: Discovery in the US

If you want to stream 'Star Trek: Discovery' in the US, you'll need a Paramount Plus subscription.

Astronomy Jargon 101: Wolf-Rayet Stars

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You should be wary of today’s topic: Wolf-Rayet stars!

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Webb’s Ariane 5 gains upper stage

Image: Webb’s Ariane 5 upper stage was raised vertical in the launch vehicle integration building at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana

Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review

Large objective lenses and 10x magnification on the Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 help these affordable binoculars appeal to anyone wanting to start stargazing.

FAA to wrap up SpaceX Starship environmental assessment by Dec. 31

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration intends to finish its environmental assessment of SpaceX's orbital launch activities at its South Texas site by Dec. 31.

The Orion Nebula

The Orion Nebula (Messier 42) is the nearest star-forming region to Earth, about 1,350 light-years away. It is located in the Orion Constellation, just below Orion's Belt.

NASA, ESA experts weigh in on diversity and inclusion in space

During a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in spaceflight, NASA and ESA experts discussed different ways they could work to become more diverse and inclusive.

How many black holes are there in the universe?

In a recent study, researchers determined that about 1% of all the "normal" (that is, not dark) matter in the universe is bound up inside black holes.

Martha Stewart helps NASA pick Deep Space Food Challenge winners

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency have named the winners of the first Deep Space Food Challenge, a contest that sought novel food technologies.

Latest Vega launch paves way for Vega-C

Arianespace announced liftoff of Vega’s twentieth flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 9:27 GMT (10:27 CET; 06:27 local time). Vega delivered three CERES payloads for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces.

Live coverage: Vega rocket counting down to launch from French Guiana

Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Vega rocket with the French military’s CERES electronic intelligence-gathering satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.

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“Irresponsible” Russian Anti-Satellite Test Creates Orbital Debris Field, Endangering the Space Station and Crew

Early Monday, November 15, 2021, the International Space Station Flight Control team in Houston told the crew that due to a to satellite breakup, a debris field was created near the station’s orbital path. The astronauts and cosmonauts were told to “shelter in place” on board the Soyuz and SpaceX capsules attached to the ISS.

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Leonid meteor shower: Bright fireballs in November

The Leonids take place every year in November. Once a generation, it is possible for a storm of meteors to occur with a peak of about 1,000 an hour – or even more.

NASA chief Bill Nelson condemns Russian anti-satellite test

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has condemned a Russian anti-satellite test on Monday (Nov. 15) that put the International Space Station at risk of colliding with the resulting debris.

U.S. officials: Space station at risk from ‘reckless’ Russian anti-satellite test

A view of the International Space Station captured Sept. 28 by a cosmonaut on the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft. Credit: Roscosmos

Russia shot down an old Soviet-era military spacecraft Monday in a test of an anti-satellite weapon, scattering hundreds of thousands of debris fragments that will remain in orbit for years or decades, U.S. government officials said.

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Vega rocket will launch 3 satellites for the French military early Tuesday. Watch it live!

The French military plans to launch three new satellites into Earth orbit early Tuesday (Nov. 16), and you can watch it live here.

Journey into the making of 'Dune' with Insight Edition's 'The Art and Soul of Dune' (exclusive)

Insight Editions delivers an exclusive look into the creative process of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune."

Interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua wasn't a nitrogen iceberg, Harvard astrophysicists say

The interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua might not be a nitrogen iceberg after all. But what is it?

NASA will spend $93 billion on Artemis moon program by 2025, report estimates

NASA's spending on its Artemis program of crewed lunar exploration will reach a total of $93 billion by 2025, according to a new audit by the NASA Office of Inspector General.

Russian anti-satellite test a 'dangerous and irresponsible' act that threatens astronauts, US says

Russia conducted an anti-satellite test (ASAT), generating hundreds of thousands of pieces of debris and threatening the safety of astronauts on the International Space Station, the U.S. confirmed.


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