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New Milky Way mosaic reveals nearly 1,000 strange 'filaments' at the heart of our galaxy

A detailed new telescope image of the heart of our galaxy is now giving researchers their best view yet of hundreds of strange magnetic filaments seen nowhere else.

Mars rover Perseverance collects new sample after clearing pebble clog

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has snagged a sample to replace the material that got stuck in its throat.

SpaceX's next Starlink mission may fly Wednesday, setting up rocket launch doubleheader

SpaceX appears to be targeting Wednesday (Feb. 2) to fly its next batch of Starlink satellites, setting up what could be a coast-to-coast launch doubleheader.

Space shuttle Challenger and the disaster that changed NASA forever

Space shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986, changing NASA's space program forever.

China’s Rover Finds That Regolith on the Moon’s far-Side is Stickier Than the Near-Side

We’re never able to see the far side of the moon from the Earth, but that doesn’t mean it’s that different.  Recently rovers and satellites have started exploring the lesser-known side of the moon.  They found a slightly different geology than that discovered on the near side, which might have implications for navigating the far side in the future.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope turns on cameras to look at first star target

Spacecraft controllers started powering up James Webb Space Telescope's four cutting-edge instruments as they prepare to take test images of the first star.

Earth has an extra moon, a Trojan asteroid that will hang around for 4,000 years

In 2020, astronomers thought they'd found something incredible: the second so-called Earth Trojan asteroid ever seen. Now, a new team of researchers has confirmed that it's real.

Astronomers Lined up Under an Asteroid’s Shadow to Measure its Size Precisely

Astronomers will go to great lengths for science. Recently, dozens of astronomers had the misfortune of traveling to one of the most tempting locales in the southwestern US – Las Vegas.  But they weren’t there for the city’s bright lights – they were there to observe a very dim light of a star thousands of light-years away.  And what they specifically wanted to see was the light from that star blink out for a few seconds.  That lack of light provided the exact kind of data they needed to help them determine the size of Eurybates, one of the Trojan asteroids that will be the focal point of NASA’s Lucy mission.

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Newly discovered asteroid just second of its kind

You may have heard of the Trojans, two vast swarms of asteroids that lead and trail Jupiter on its orbit around the Sun.

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How many galaxies are there?

Astronomers say there are 100 billion to 200 billion galaxies in the universe. But accurately counting the number of galaxies depends on several factors.

Lunar New Year 2022 roars in with celebratory Google doodle

Today (Feb. 1) marks a new moon and the first day of a new lunar year.

Apply now for the 2022 YGT opportunities!

The 2022 ESA YGT opportunities are now open for applications. Positions are available in engineering, science, IT and business services. Find out more and apply now.  

Looking four-ward to launch

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ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is all smiles alongside her Crew-4 mates during a training session at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, USA.

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Tim Russ: Actor, Director, and Amateur Astronomer

Tim Russ is best known for his role as Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, but his affinity for space goes further than that — he's an amateur astronomer, too.

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Best monocular 2022: Kit you can use for stargazing

Pocket-sized, affordable and now available with large objective lenses, the best monoculars have increasing astro value.

Chinese astronauts celebrate lunar new year on Tiangong space station, a first

The Shenzhou 13 astronauts are the first to celebrate the holiday in orbit on the Tiangong space station.

Albert Einstein: His life, theories and impact on science

Albert Einstein profoundly changed physics and ideas about space and time. Learn his theories, find facts and quotes from the man with an IQ of 160.

Hubble Space Telescope spots an 'oddball' starburst

The Hubble Space Telescope snapped a stellar look at a strange cosmic starburst.

The first life on Earth depended on a deadly poisonous gas, study suggests

Toxic hydrogen cyanide gas, used in chemical weapons today, may have been involved in the early stages of life's evolution, a new study suggests.

February: Orion’s Neighborhood

Our monthly Sky Tour astronomy podcast provides an informative and entertaining 12-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Download February’s episode to explore the colorful constellations that surround Orion, the Hunter.

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Italian radar satellite rides SpaceX rocket into polar orbit

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket takes off just after sunset Monday with Italy’s sixth COSMO-SkyMed satellite. Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX gave an Italian radar satellite a picture-perfect ride into orbit with a memorable Monday evening launch from Cape Canaveral on top of a Falcon 9 rocket. A clear sunset sky offered spectators dazzling views of the reusable booster’s fiery climb into space and pyrotechnic plunge back to Earth.

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