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Something strange is happening with Earth's magnetic field tail

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 5:32pm
Scientists are diving into the mystery of the missing storm in Earth's magnetotail, which refers to our planet's magnetic field tail.
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket ahead of 4th test flight (photos)

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 5:30pm
SpaceX just fueled up its giant Starship rocket, checking another box ahead of the vehicle's fourth test flight.
Categories: Astronomy

We may have just witnessed some of the strongest auroras in 500 years

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 4:31pm
The auroral displays that wowed observers around the world two weekends ago may have been among the strongest such light shows since record-keeping began.
Categories: Astronomy

Perseverance rover's Mars rock sample may contain best evidence of possible ancient life

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 4:00pm
These samples are uniquely important for return to Earth for further study.
Categories: Astronomy

'This was a life-changing experience:' 1st Black astronaut candidate exults after suborbital launch (video)

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 3:31pm
Ninety-year-old Ed Dwight got to live out his long-delayed spaceflight dream with a suborbital launch this weekend. Here's what he had to say about it.
Categories: Astronomy