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NASA astronauts will spacewalk on Thursday after space debris alert

Two NASA astronauts will conduct a spacewalk previously scheduled for Tuesday (Nov. 30) on Thursday (Dec. 2) after the agency evaluated the risks posed by space debris.

SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites forced to dodge Russian anti-satellite test debris

Elon Musk admitted that SpaceX had to move several of its Starlink satellites to prevent in-orbit collisions with fragments of space debris created by the Russian anti-satellite missile test.

Test tanks fuelled for ESA’s Themis reusable first stage

Recently completed tests of two propellant tanks set a first technological milestone in the ESA reusability roadmap towards the demonstration of a reusable first stage vehicle called Themis.

Arecibo Observatory: A year after telescope's collapse, an icon gets continuing cleanup and a new documentary

A year later, scientists and Puerto Ricans are still reeling from the loss of the iconic Arecibo radio telescope.

'Lost in Space' blasts back onto Netflix today with Season 3

It seems that good things do indeed come to those who wait, and we're super-excited to finally see the third season of "Lost in Space" on our television screens.

Private habitats, not just the International Space Station, may be needed to get astronauts to Mars: report

Private space stations may end up being a key stepping stone on humanity's path to Mars, a new report by the NASA Office of Inspector General suggests.

Could humanity send astronauts to Alpha Centauri like in 'Lost in Space'?

Will humans ever find themselves at home at Alpha Centauri?

Stephen Hawking biography: Life, theories, books & quotes

Stephen Hawking was regarded as a brilliant theoretical physicist. His work on black holes and the big bang are topics of popular books.

December: Geminid Meteors & Comet Leonard

December’s solstice brings the longest northern nights, and it’s a busy month for stargazers: the Geminid meteors, a visit from Comet Leonard, and a plethora of bright stars and constellations.

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Two BlackSky satellites hitching ride on SpaceX Starlink mission

A Falcon 9 rocket stands on pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this week in preparation for SpaceX’s next Starlink mission. Credit: Stephen Clark / Spaceflight Now

BlackSky said Tuesday it is launching two optical Earth observation satellites as rideshare payloads on a SpaceX Starlink mission planned for liftoff this week from Cape Canaveral. The mission is set for launch Thursday, one day later than the previous schedule.

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This remote controlled plush toy of The Mandalorian's Grogu (aka The Child) is now 29% off for Cyber Week

This remote controlled plush toy version of Grogu is one cute option for the Mandalorian fans on your holiday shopping list.

InSight Peers Deep Below the Surface on Mars

The InSight lander has been on Mars, gathering data for a thousand days now, working to give us a better understanding of the planet’s interior. It’s at Elysium Planitia, the second largest volcanic region on Mars. A newly-published paper based on seismic data from the lander shows something unexpected underground: a layer of sediment sandwiched between layers of lava flows.

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Save 25% on Celestron's Outland X 10x42 binocular this Cyber Week

The Celestron Outland X 10x42 binocular is now available at Amazon for $70.49, which is 25% off its regular retail price.

Starship engine 'crisis' poses possible bankruptcy risk for SpaceX, Elon Musk says: report

Elon Musk thinks that problems with SpaceX's Raptor engine production pose potentially dire consequences for the company, according to media reports.

'Baby Yoda' Monopoly and Trouble board games are up to 50% off for Cyber Monday week

Monopoly and Trouble both score a themed edition inspired by the Disney Plus live-action series, The Mandalorian.

China launches new communications satellite ChinaSat 1D

China continued its stream of rocket launches on Friday (Nov. 26) by lofting a new communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit.

NASA wants to put a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2030 — and you can help

NASA and the Department of Energy hope to put a nuclear fission reactor on the moon by 2030, and they need your help.

Russian anti-satellite test has made spacewalks riskier for astronauts

Space is more dangerous than ever after Russia's recent anti-satellite test.


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