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Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'
The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create such an ambitious space-based missile defense system already exist.
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Interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS is packed with water ice that could be older than Earth
Scientists have examined the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, finding evidence that it is packed with water that could be older than the solar system.
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Ozzy Osbourne's journey through space, time and sci-fi: A Tribute to the 'Prince of Darkness'
A Space.com obituary for the ‘Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne.
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How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?
The 2024 YR4 asteroid may come close to Earth, but how do experts calculate this potential impact?
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The Milky Way brightens the moonless summer sky this week: Here's where to look
Our galaxy will make for a particularly splendid sight on the dark nights surrounding the new moon phase on July 24.
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This star escaped a supermassive black hole's violent grips — then returned for round 2
A death-defying star survived destruction by a ravenous supermassive black hole in a tidal disruption event, and came back to let the cosmic titan take another bite!
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Rare sight from space: Snow dusts the dry Atacama Desert | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2025
The Atacama Desert in Chile recently received some snowfall, causing issues for the ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) telescope.
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Sharp-eyed US-Indian satellite set to launch July 30 to monitor Earth's surface, warn of natural disasters
NISAR, a joint mission of NASA and ISRO set to launch on July 30, will be able to see shifts in the landscape smaller than a centimeter to give warning of potential natural disasters.
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SpaceX launches 2 powerful internet satellites, lands rocket on ship at sea (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two of SES's O3b mPOWER communications satellites toward medium-Earth orbit today (July 22), then aced its landing on a ship at sea.
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This 200-light-year-wide structure could be feeding our galaxy's center: 'No one had any idea this cloud existed'
Astronomers have discovered a 200-light-year-wide Giant Molecular Cloud dubbed the Midpoint cloud that seems to be feeding star-building material to the heart of the Milky Way.
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Don't miss the crescent moon cozy up to Jupiter early on July 23
The thin crescent moon and Jupiter will be visible to the naked eye for early risers on July 23.
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'They are coming here.' AI soldiers invade Earth in thrilling new 'Tron: Ares' trailer
'A malfunctioning program who wants to live. Why is that?'
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Stunning twilight photo captures comet bidding farewell to Earth for 80,000 years
Miguel Claro took one last look at Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas as it bid farewell to Earth for the next 80,000 years.
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How to safely photograph the sun: As detailed by an expert
Solar expert Dr. Ryan French explains how to safely photograph the sun and all of its wondrous features!
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Makenzie Lystrup stepping down as director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Makenzie Lystrup will step down as head of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center on Aug. 1. She'll be the second NASA center director to depart in just a two-month span.
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Photograph the Perseids on August 12 with over $1000 off the Sony A7R V
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12 so be ready with the Sony A7R V, on sale for $3198 from Walmart.
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Now is your last chance to watch the Marvel movies in order with over 40% off ahead of "Fantastic Four: First Steps"
You can save over 40% on a range of Disney Plus subscriptions, which is perfect for catching up on Marvel content ahead of Fantastic Four's release.
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Nearly 300 NASA scientists sign 'Voyager Declaration' to protest Trump space science budget cuts
Nearly 300 current and former NASA employees — including astronauts, engineers and scientists — have signed the "Voyager Declaration," a formal statement raising alarm over recent actions and steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.
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New 'Predator: Badlands' trailer confirms an unexpected alliance with ties to the 'Alien' universe
The second Predator: Badlands trailer is full of alien beasts, gorgeous sci-fi vistas, and a Yautja hero who finds an unlikely ally in a synthetic.
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SpaceX launches NASA's TRACERS mission to protect Earth from space weather (video)
NASA's TRACERS mission blasted off July 23 on a Falcon 9 rocket with three other small agency satellites that will act as technology demonstrators to monitor space weather.
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