These earthly godfathers of Heaven's lights, that give a name to every fixed star, have no more profit of their shining nights than those that walk and know not what they are.

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Earth's elusive 'ignorosphere' could shed new light on auroras

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:00pm
Japanese scientists have created the first-ever long-term dataset about Earth's entire atmosphere, stretching all the way to space.
Categories: Astronomy

Finland becomes 53rd country to join the Artemis Accords for moon exploration

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 5:00pm
Finland just became the Artemis Accords' 53rd member nation, bolstering NASA's efforts to establish peaceful and cooperative international space exploration.
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Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 3:00pm
Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service. Janet Petro is now the agency's interim chief.
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'Silo' creator Graham Yost talks season 2's cliffhanger ending and how it sets up season 3 (Exclusive)

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 2:00pm
An exclusive interview with "Silo's" acclaimed executive producer and showrunner, Graham Yost
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Watch (and hear!) a meteorite impact on doorbell camera video in a world 1st

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 1:00pm
A doorbell camera caught the moment when a meteorite impacted on the walkway of a home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, recording what is likely the world's first audio of a space rock impact.
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The best Disney-era Star Wars spaceships

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 12:00pm
After nearly a decade of brand-new Star Wars movies and shows under Disney, which are the coolest new starships flying across the galaxy?
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Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 monocular

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:00am
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Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:00am
The new 5-year contract that focuses on hypersonic technology is worth $1.45 billion.
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When you wish upon a star, is it already dead? An astronomer crunches the numbers

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 9:00am
The stars we can see in the night sky are a lot closer and live a lot longer than you would think.
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First look at space shuttle, Mission Control 2025 dollar coins from US Mint

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 8:00am
The space shuttle and International Space Station are set to launch onto coins to celebrate advancements made by Texas and Florida. The U.S. Mint has released designs for American Innovation dollars.
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Save up to 35% on a range of Black Series Force FX lightsabers

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 7:29am
The Black Series Force FX lightsabers are some of the best on the market, and you can save credits while learning the ways of the Force.
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UK approves 1st vertical rocket launch from Saxavord Spaceport

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:00am
German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has taken a step towards a first launch by gaining a first-ever license to vertically launch an orbital rocket from mainland Europe.
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SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st flight since Starship explosion (video)

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 6:13pm
SpaceX launched 21 of its Starlink internet satellites early Jan. 21, five days after a test flight of the company's Starship megarocket ended in an explosion.
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Hubble Telescope spies newborn stars in famous Orion Nebula (photo)

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 3:00pm
A recent photo from the Hubble Space Telescope captures two protostars called HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, which are located in the stellar nursery of the Orion Nebula.
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'We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars.' President Trump wants astronauts to raise the American flag on Mars

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 2:05pm
"Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts," Trump says.
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DC's new 'Superman Unlimited' comic lands prior to James Gunn's 'Superman' movie

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 2:00pm
A preview of DC Comics' new ongoing series coming in May, "Superman Unlimited"
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Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 11:00am
An international group of researchers is calling on the United Nations to include the protection of Earth's orbit in the U.N.'s sustainable development goals.
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Monocular vs binocular: Which is best for stargazing

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 10:00am
From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying binoculars or a monocular for stargazing and astronomy.
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'Heavy' dark matter would rip our understanding of the universe apart, new research suggests

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 10:00am
Dark matter can't be too heavy or it might break our best model of the universe, new research suggests.
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3D structure of iconic Ring Nebula gives 'a brand new view of an old astronomical friend'

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 9:00am
We are staring "right down the barrel of it, which is really quite surprising to me — we're just lucky."
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