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Satellites recorded the largest ocean swells ever seen from space, highlighting how massive waves can act as storm “mess...
Deep-space dishes dot the desert | Space photo of the day for Oct. 15, 2025
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Did a NASA exoplanet-hunting balloon really 'crash' in Texas? Not according to the scientist behind the flight
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Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography images
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Getting even bigger: What's next for SpaceX's Starship after Flight 11 success
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the 11th time on Monday (Oct.
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Conquer the cosmos and lead ships, fleets, and even entire civilizations to victory in the best space strategy games.
NASA lays off 550 employees at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in sweeping 'realignment' of workforce
NASA has announced a new wave of layoffs at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the agency undergoes a sweeping "realignme...
What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?
The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.
Aurora alert! Several coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
Scientists say a train of CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field Oct.
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An Apex Alien joins Mitsuki atop a hillside in "Invasion"...
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From glowing comets to ancient galaxies, autumn's night sky is filled with celestial treasures.
Connect the dots: A constellation quiz
This quiz will take you on a journey through the legends, locations, and logic behind the constellations we know and lov...
Strange 'puffy' alien world breaks every rule for how planets should behave
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From caves to the cosmos | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2025
ESA astronaut Marco Sieber journeyed deep underground in Italy's Apennines for CAVES training
Citizen scientists just discovered the most powerful 'odd radio circle' twins in space we've ever seen
Three new ORCS – "odd radio circles" – have been found associated with giant, active galaxies, giving astronomers clues...