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Boeing's next Starliner launch for NASA could slip to early 2026 after fixes
NASA and Boeing are still working on the thruster issues that Starliner experienced on its first crewed flight last year, so the capsule's next liftoff is a ways off yet.
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US Space Force certifies new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions
The U.S. Space Force has certified ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions, doubling the number of providers for such flights.
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NASA cancels cargo launch to ISS due to damaged Cygnus spacecraft
NASA has canceled the planned June liftoff of a Cygnus ISS resupply mission due to damage the freighter incurred during transport to the launch site.
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NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.
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So long, Gaia: Europe officially retires prolific star-mapping space telescope
Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its retirement orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.
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2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system
Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.
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This Star Wars The Black Series Force FX lightsaber is its lowest-ever price and 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Sabine Wren's Force FX lightsaber is a huge 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale and it's the lowest price we've ever seen it, better than half price.
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Watch two new trailers for 'The Alters', an upcoming sci-fi survival game where you clone yourself in a giant rolling base (video)
If you need something done, do it yourselves.
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NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day
The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.
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Partial solar eclipse 2025 livestreams: Where to watch online for free today (March 29)
Here's how to watch all the partial solar eclipse action unfold live online.
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Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14
Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.
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Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public
Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even discover solutions to spaceflight and astronomy problems.
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Has the sun already passed solar maximum?
Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?
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When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments
Just how rare are planetary alignments?
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Unknown physics may help dark energy act as 'antigravity' throughout the universe
Dark energy may have a completely unknown aspect of physics acting as an accomplice in its efforts to defy gravity, suppressing the growth of large-scale structures like galaxy superclusters.
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SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California, lands rocket at sea (video)
SpaceX launched a stack of Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California and returned a booster to Earth Friday afternoon (March 26).
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Hold onto your hats! Is the 'Blaze Star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?
The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.
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What will happen during the partial solar eclipse tomorrow?
Observers across eastern North America and much of Europe will have front-row seats to the striking partial solar eclipse on March 29. Here's what to expect.
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'What choices do you make when you are turning the moon into cheese?' Author John Scalzi on new novel 'When the Moon Hits Your Eye'
John Scalzi cased out the Armstrong Museum before writing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye." The author may have been confused of planning a heist given the way he eyed an Apollo 11 moon rock on display.
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Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.
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