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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 3:12pm
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 more of the company's Starlink broadband satellites to orbit this evening (March 25).
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Intuitive Machines' historic private moon moon mission comes to an end

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 2:00pm
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has failed to send out a wakeup signal, confirming that its pioneering mission is over.
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Fake solar eclipse glasses are everywhere ahead of the total solar eclipse. Here's how to check yours are safe

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 1:14pm
With two weeks until April 8's total solar eclipse, the American Astronomical Society is warning buyers about unsafe and counterfeit solar glasses.
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'Star Wars' fan-favorite Sith returns in 'Darth Maul: Black, White & Red'

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:00pm
A preview of Marvel Comics' upcoming miniseries, "Darth Maul: Black, White & Red"
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3 spaceflyers arrive at the ISS aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 11:30am
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft delivered three spaceflyers, including one NASA astronaut, to the International Space Station today (March 23).
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Opposites attract? Not in new experiment that finds loophole in fundamental rule of physics

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:59am
Like-charged objects were found to clump together while opposites repelled because of the newly discovered "electrosolvation force."
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March's Full Worm Moon wriggles its way through a subtle lunar eclipse in stunning photos

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:30am
The Worm Moon underwent a slightly undramatic lunar eclipse on Sunday, March 24, two weeks before the main event: April's total solar eclipse.
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What happens if it's cloudy for the April 8 solar eclipse?

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:00am
Here's why clouds might not be a big issue for the total solar eclipse on April 8 and what you can see if they decide to make an appearance.
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Strongest solar storm since 2017 hits Earth but leaves aurora chasers in the dark

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 9:41am
Earth just experienced the strongest solar storm since September 2017. It opened a crack in our planet's magnetosphere but failed to spark impressive auroras. Why?
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The Chandra X-ray spacecraft may soon go dark, threatening a great deal of astronomy

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 6:00am
NASA's recent budget request doesn't offer hope for a leading X-ray astronomy spacecraft. Scientists are pretty worried.
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Drilling for water ice on Mars: How close are we to making it happen?

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 11:00am
Scientists and engineers are making progress on drilling technology that could access Mars' seemingly vast stores of near-surface water ice.
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Astronauts' mementos packed on Boeing Starliner for crew flight test

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 10:00am
A NASA astronaut who had the honor of naming her spacecraft will fly items inspired by that name when she launches to the International Space Station.
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'Spaceman' director Johan Renck on making a romantic sci-fi fable (exclusive)

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 9:00am
An exclusive interview with "Spaceman" director Johan Renck discussing telepathic alien spiders and hanging Adam Sandler on wires.
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Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 8:00am
How and why the full 'Worm Moon' aligns for March 25's lunar eclipse and April 8's total solar eclipse.
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How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 6:00am
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. Here's how to stay safe and protect your eyes during the event.
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Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 10:00am
The April 8 total solar eclipse may coincide with the sun's explosive peak, meaning it might be possible to spot "giant eruptives," coronal mass ejections and solar flares during totality. Here's what to look for.
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Satellites watch Iceland volcano spew gigantic plume of toxic gas across Europe

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 9:00am
A massive column of sulfur dioxide pumped out by the erupting volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is traveling across northern Europe. Scientists are concerned it could impact the ozone layer.
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Flight attendant becomes 1st Belarusian woman in space on ISS-bound Soyuz launch

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:53am
For the first time, a spacecraft has lifted off with a flight attendant aboard. Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus, Oleg Novitsky of Roscosmos and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson launched on Soyuz MS-25.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 103 — Starship's Orbital Feat

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:21am
On Episode 103 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about last week's third test flight of SpaceX's Starship.
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How to give yourself the best chance of clear skies for April 8's solar eclipse

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:00am
Everyone is hoping for clear skies for the solar eclipse on April 8. Here we look at past examples of when this didn't work out and how to increase your chances of good eclipse weather.
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