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Space photo of the week: 'Earthrise,' the Christmas Eve image that changed the world

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 9:59am
Snapped from lunar orbit in 1968 by NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who died this week at age 90, 'Earthrise' is perhaps the most iconic image of our planet ever taken.
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Strawberry Solstice Moon of June 2024 shines tonight for summer stargazers (video)

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 9:00am
This month, let's turn our attention to two celestial objects that can readily be seen even from bright cities. One is our nearest neighbor in space, while the other is a familiar pattern of stars.
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Pentagon picks SpaceX, Blue Origin and ULA for $5.6 billion launch deal

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 8:00am
SpaceX, Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance will compete for National Security Space Launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion across fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
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Saturn's planet-wide storms driven by seasonal heating, Cassini probe reveals

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 6:00am
Saturn pumps into space varying amounts of heat based on its seasons, which drives planet-wide storms, data from NASA's Cassini mission has revealed.
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How neutron stars 'playing it cool' could unlock exotic physics

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 6:00pm
Neutron stars with surface temperatures millions of degrees cooler than expected rule out a swathe of possible models to describe the physics of such objects.
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Surf's up! Liquid methane waves on Saturn moon Titan may erode shores of alien lakes and rivers

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00pm
Saturn's largest moon Titan has been known to have rivers and lakes of methane, but a new study has found that their shorelines may be eroded and shaped by wave activity.
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Hubble Telescope bounces back with glorious galaxy pic in '1-gyroscope mode'

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 4:00pm
The Hubble Space Telescope snapped a striking shot of the fluffy spiral galaxy NGC 1546, showing it can still observe the heavens in its new one-gyroscope mode.
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New 'Space Cadet' trailer enlists Emma Roberts into NASA's astronaut program (video)

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 3:00pm
A new trailer for Amazon MGM Studios' NASA comedy starring Emma Roberts, "Space Cadet"
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Rocket Lab launches 5 IoT satellites on landmark 50th mission

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 2:37pm
Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket for the 50th time on Thursday (June 20), reaching the milestone in record time.
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Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot an impostor? Giant storm may not be the original one discovered 350 years ago

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 2:00pm
Astronomer Giovanni Cassini observed Jupiter's 'Permanent Spot' in 1665, but new research suggests it's a different vortex from today's Great Red Spot.
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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:37pm
In its fourth episode, "The Acolyte" has a bigger sense of urgency, delivers a surprising Star Wars prequels cameo, and twists the plot once again.
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New 'Exodus Green Worlds' trailer highlights hunt for habitable planets (video)

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:00pm
Check out the new prologue video for the upcoming sci-fi RPG title, "Exodus."
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DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 11:00am
Prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adverse weather like thick fog.
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4,000-year-old 'Seahenge' in UK was built to 'extend summer,' archaeologist suggests

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:00am
The construction of the monument and another beside it more than 4,000 years ago corresponds to a time of bitter cold.
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Watch an awe-inspiring video from final flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 9:00am
Virgin Galactic shared an awe-inspiring video from the final flight of its VSS Unity space plane.
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NASA discussing asteroid-threat exercise today: Watch it live

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 8:00am
NASA will discuss the results of a recent asteroid-threat exercise today (June 20), and you can watch it live.
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Watch Rocket Lab launch its Electron vehicle for the 50th time today

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 6:00am
Rocket Lab plans to launch its Electron vehicle for the 50th time today (June 20), and you can watch the milestone moment live.
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Summer solstice 2024 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
The summer solstice, also known as the June solstice arrives June 20 at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT), marking the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Best sci-fi TV shows with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 3:00pm
15 top-tier sci-fi TV shows to enjoy with over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audience.
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The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 1:00pm
New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make future crewed ventures safer.
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