Astronomers discover mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at Saturn's south pole
A mysterious giant 10-sided pattern of clouds has recently formed around Saturn's south pole, a new study finds.
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China's private, reusable Pallas-1 rocket aces debut launch (video)
Galactic Energy's new Pallas-1 rocket aced its debut launch on Monday (Aug. 31), successfully reaching orbit. The…
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This was always the way: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is finally on Disney+
This 'Star Wars' spin-off movie disappointed at the box office, but it could find renewed life as a streaming smash hit.
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2 spacecraft headed to Mercury are about to begin their long-awaited arrival for Europe and Japan — watch it live today
The European-Japanese BepiColombo mission will begin its drawn-out Mercury arrival phase on Sept. 3, and you can watch…
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Blue Origin wins $700 million contract to build NASA's next Mars orbiter
NASA has picked Blue Origin to build its next Mars telecommunications orbiter, awarding a $700 million contract to Jeff…
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'Alien Isolation 2' creative director talks upping the scare factor for the sequel (interview)
After a decade of waiting, Creative Director Al Hope says Alien Isolation 2 "feels like coming home".
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Supermassive black holes 'too big' for the early universe may not be so massive after all
Over massive supermassive black holes too big for early galaxies and detected by the James Webb Space Telescope may not…
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Falcon Heavy brings the heat | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2026
An incredible launch photo captures fire spewing from a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket during the launch of NASA's Roman…
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On this day in space! Sept. 2, 2016: Rosetta spacecraft finds long-lost Philae lander on Comet 67P after 2-year search
On Sept. 2, 2016, the European Space Agency finally located Philae, its long-lost comet lander on the surface of the…
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Scientists may have detected the 1st direct evidence of dark matter
Using the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment, scientists may have detected the first direct evidence of dark matter, in the form of…
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A bright space station will soar over the US this week — and it's not the ISS. Here's how to see it
What's that bright light in the sky? Here's how to see China's Tiangong space station with the naked eye this week.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites to orbit on its 35th flight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites from California early this morning (Sept. 2). It was the 35th…
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Don't miss out on VisionQuest — stream the latest Marvel series from anywhere using this Proton VPN deal, now up to $168 off
Proton is recommended as one of the best VPN services, offering privacy, online security, convenience and is now up to…
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The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions
Scientists have managed to extract the history of supernova explosions in our cosmic backyard from radioactive isotopes…
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Two astronauts replace ISS camera and docking aid on 6th-ever all-female spacewalk (video)
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot replaced a camera and a docking aid during a 6-hour,…
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Scientists trace 7 stages of a meteorite's life, from hurtling space rock to Earth's surface
Studying 75 meteorites falling to Earth, scientists have identified the seven stages a space rock goes through as it…
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Nonprofit wants to launch 80,000-year mission to Alpha Centauri in 2029 (video)
The Fermi Explorer Mission plans to launch a small, cheap probe to Alpha Centauri in the next few years, to inspire…
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The 12 best sci-fi movies of the 2000s
A decade of returning franchises and wonderfully new beginnings.
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On this day in space! Sept. 1, 1979: NASA's Pioneer 11 probe becomes 1st spacecraft to visit Saturn
On Sept. 1, 1979, NASA's robotic space probe Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn. Here's why it…
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Why do black hole flares die out? It may be down to how stars spin
Some stars encounter supermassive black holes and live to tell the tale. New research shows why the flares these…
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope is just one of a few missions named after real-life women
NASA's Roman space telescope, which launched on Aug. 30, is part of a small set of missions named after female…
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5 planets will light up the September sky — here's how to see them
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all visible this September. Here's when and where to look.
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Repairing the ISS 250 miles above Earth | Space photo of the day for Sept. 1, 2026
A photo of ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on the outside of the International Space Station captures the staggering…
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'Orbitals' is a co-op sci-fi adventure that recaptures the magic of Saturday morning cartoons
We buddied up to check out Orbitals, a sci-fi anime spin on "It Takes Two"'s classic co-op action.
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Watch 2 astronauts take 6th-ever all-female spacewalk today
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct the sixth all-female spacewalk outside the…
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NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails
NASA's Swift space telescope has resumed science observations after a private mission failed to boost its decaying…
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'No guts, no glory': How I captured NASA's Roman Space Telescope cross the sun on a picture-perfect SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch
Space.com's Josh Dinner caught an amazing shot of NASA's Roman Space Telescope crossing the sun on a SpaceX Falcon…
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What's next for Roman Space Telescope? Here's how NASA's flagship observatory will open up the universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has left Earth, but it'll be a while before it starts its highly anticipated…
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SpaceX, NASA delay next astronaut launch to ISS due to leak on Dragon spacecraft
The launch of SpaceX's Crew-13 mission to the ISS, previously scheduled for Sept. 12, has been delayed due to an…
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On this day in space! Aug. 31, 1965: NASA's ginormous Super Guppy carrier plane takes 1st flight like a flying whale
On August 31, 1965, NASA's Super Guppy cargo plane took its first test flight. like a flying whale. Here's why it…
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Roman telescope leaves its rocket behind | Space photo of the day for Aug. 31, 2026
NASA caught a breathtaking image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope deploying into space shortly…
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September full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Harvest Moon
Your guide to September's full Harvest Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
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Scientists discover massive 'thermal anomaly' beneath the surface of Mars
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.
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Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar satellite to orbit on 'Owl Around the World' mission (video)
Rocket Lab launched a Japanese synthetic aperture radar satellite to orbit on Sept. 2 for Synspective, a Tokyo-based…
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Trump calls in to NASA press conference to celebrate launch of Roman Space Telescope, a mission he tried to cancel
President Trump interrupted a NASA press conference today (Aug. 30) to congratulate the Nancy Grace Roman Space…
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'What a glorious dawn launch': Why the Roman Space Telescope's picture-perfect liftoff beyond Earth is such a big deal
"We're just about to set foot off into the unknown."
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