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Scientists may finally know why this infamous supernova wears a 'string of pearls'
SN 1987A is ringed by a strange string of hydrogen pearls that have puzzled astronomers for a long time, but researchers may finally have an explanation.
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SpaceX's Starship will go interstellar someday, Elon Musk says
A future, more advanced version of SpaceX's Starship megarocket will travel to other star systems, according to Elon Musk.
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Thomas Stafford, NASA astronaut who led Apollo-Soyuz joint mission, dies at 93
Former NASA astronaut Thomas Stafford, who flew to the moon before leading the first international space mission carried out by the United States and Russia, has died at the age of 93.
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Mysterious 'unparticles' may be pushing the universe apart, new theoretical study suggests
New theoretical research suggests that a mysterious form of matter called "unparticles" could be the driving force behind the expansion of the universe.
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SpaceX to launch 30th cargo mission to the ISS for NASA this week
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 30th operational cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday (March 21).
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Why I'm going to Rochester NY to see my 1st-ever total solar eclipse
Here's why I am heading to Rochester, NY, to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Visitors can expect a fun-filled few days at the ROC the Eclipse Festival.
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How long would it take to walk around Mars?
In this space mysteries piece we take a look at how long it would take to walk around Mars and what factors would affect journey time.
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India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander barely kicked up any moon dust. Here's why that matters
The Indian Space Research Organisation's historic Chandrayaan-3 moon lander managed to keep moon dust off its cameras thanks to a special engine setup.
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The James Webb Space Telescope is digging deep into the mysteries of gas planets
Scientists are slowly getting to the bottom of how some of the universe's most mind-bending worlds came to be.
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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II vs Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM
We're comparing the wide-angle zoom lenses in each brand's 'Holy Trinity' lineup to find out which one is worth your money.
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Sleeping subduction zone could awaken and form a new 'Ring of Fire' that swallows the Atlantic Ocean
A modeling study suggests a slumbering subduction zone below the Gibraltar Strait is active and could break into the Atlantic Ocean in 20 million years' time, giving birth to an Atlantic "Ring of Fire."
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Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut review
Space.com's review of the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut kit. Has there ever been a Lego set more perfect for space fans?
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Who are the Witches of Dathomir in 'Star Wars'?
Intrigued by the Witches of Dathomir from Star Wars: Ahsoka? Here's all you need to know.
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NASA's 'Snap It!' computer game teaches kids about solar eclipses
NASA has launched a new computer game to help kids learn about solar eclipses ahead of April 8 when the moon's shadow will sweep across North America.
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Mercury slammed by gargantuan eruption from the sun's hidden far side, possibly triggering 'X-ray auroras'
A gigantic plasma eruption from the sun's hidden far side recently launched a sizable coronal mass ejection that slammed into Mercury, potentially triggering invisible X-ray auroras around the planet's rocky surface.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 102 — A New Volcano on Mars!
On Episode 102 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dr. Pascal Lee about the intriguing features he and his associates found on Mars.
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'3 Body Problem:' How Netflix's sci-fi saga employs the famous Wow! SETI signal
An explanation of the Wow! signal as used in the new Netflix sci-fi series, "3 Body Problem."
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Solar eclipse 2024 weather prospects: Q&A with an expert
It's still too early to know what the weather will be like across the path of totality for the April 8 total solar eclipse, but one expert shares more on the early outlook and the best practices when it comes to weather forecasts closer to the event.
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New NASA astronauts celebrate moon missions, private space stations as they get ready for liftoff (exclusive)
NASA's newest generation of astronauts have moon missions and a growing space program in their future. The 2024 class tells Space.com they are excited for what's next.
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Hubble Telescope spies stormy weather and a shrinking Great Red Spot on Jupiter (video)
The Hubble Space Telescope's latest look at Jupiter finds writhing storms and a shrinking Great Red Spot.
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