The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

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'Like planning a giant wedding:' How NASA astronaut Anil Menon helped SpaceX with 1st U.S. splashdown in 45 years (exclusive)

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:00am
In 2020, while COVID was at its height, two NASA astronauts splashed down in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for the first time ever. New agency astronaut Anil Menon was on the medical team.
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SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket into space on epic 3rd test flight (video)

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 9:55am
SpaceX's next-generation Starship megarocket launched on a stunning third-ever test flight today (March 14), somewhat astonishingly completing many of its mission objectives.
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NASA finds clue while solving Voyager 1's communication breakdown case

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 9:53am
In 2023, humanity's pioneering space mission, Voyager 1, stopped sending understandable data back to Earth. Now, NASA engineers may be closer to discovering the source of the issue.
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Can you solve NASA's Pi Day 2024 challenge?

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 6:00am
Hungry for Pi? Check out NASA's Pi Day challenge and put your wits to the test solving problems just like NASA scientists and engineers.
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FAA grants license for SpaceX's March 14 Starship launch

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 6:05pm
The FAA has awarded a license for the third-ever launch of SpaceX's Starship megarocket, which is scheduled for 9:02 a.m. ET on Thursday (March 14).
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Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7C II: Which should you buy?

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 5:31pm
Each marketed as its brand's 'smallest full-frame camera', we're comparing the Sony A7C II with the Canon EOS R8 to find out which one is worth investing in.
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Dark Energy Camera captures record-breaking image of a dead star's scattered remains

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 3:00pm
The Vela supernova remnant looks breathtaking in this image from the powerful DECam, revealing intricacies in debris that resulted from the destruction of a massive star 11,000 years ago.
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Sky-Watcher 200P EQ5 telescope review

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 2:04pm
The Sky-Watcher 200P (with EQ5 mount) is a quality telescope to capture affordable, quality views of the universe.
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Scientists find black hole spaghettifying star remarkably close to Earth

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 1:59pm
Astronomers have discovered rather close evidence of a star being ripped apart and devoured by a supermassive black hole in a tidal disruption event.
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Giant Mars volcano discovered 'hiding' in plain sight

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 1:30pm
A giant volcano has been hiding in plain sight for decades in one of Mars' most iconic regions.
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See Mercury at its best in the night sky this month

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 1:00pm
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, we're in the midst of a fine "window of opportunity" for viewing Mercury in the evening sky throughout March.
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SpaceX resets attempt at record-tying Falcon 9 launch after Wednesday night scrub

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:40pm
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will attempt a record-tying 19th launch on Thursday (March 14), carrying 23 Starlink internet satellites to orbit.
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'Constellation' season 1 episode 6 review: Haunted houses and new perspectives

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:30pm
In episode 6, 'Constellation' becomes more unsettling and offers renewed hope that we might be going somewhere stimulating.
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Deep-space astronomy sensor peers into the heart of an atom

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:00pm
Astronomy instruments usually investigate huge cosmic objects like stars, planets and entire galaxies. Now, a team of scientists used such a tool to investigate the universe on a vastly smaller scale.
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After a successful moon voyage, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft helps prepare for the next (video)

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:00am
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft circled the moon in 2022, but its mission is not over. Ahead of the Artemis 2 astronaut mission in 2025, the vehicle is back in testing to ensure it's safe for humans.
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What time is SpaceX's 3rd Starship launch test on March 14?

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 6:00am
SpaceX is hoping to launch its first Starship test of 2024 as early as Thursday (March 14) in what it hopes will be a historic orbital flight of the world's biggest rocket. Here's when it may fly.
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Splashdown practice for Artemis 2 moon mission 'an incredible experience,' new NASA astronaut says (exclusive)

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 6:00am
Former U.S. cyclist Christina Birch's first major astronaut assignment will be helping to develop moon spacecraft. She practiced splashdowns in the open water in February 2024.
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Water-themed plaque to fly on Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy ocean moon

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 5:00pm
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is dedicated to studying Jupiter's icy ocean moon, will carry with it a metal plaque etched with the ripples created by the many ways humans say "water."
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SpaceX stacks Starship ahead of 3rd test flight (photos)

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 4:32pm
SpaceX has stacked Starship ahead of the megarocket's highly anticipated third test flight, which could take place as soon as Thursday (March 14).
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A rare nova ignites a 'new star' in the sky this year. Here's how to see it

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 4:00pm
A nova named T Coronae Borealis is expected to decorate the night sky between February and September 2024 for the first time in 80 years. Here's how you can see the event.
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