Space
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Editor's Choice
Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
Martin Elvis, Smithsonian Institution After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful…
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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
Grant Tremblay, Smithsonian Institution In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era,…
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NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them
Daniel Apai, University of Arizona On Jan. 11, 2026, I watched anxiously at the tightly controlled Vandenberg Space Force Base…
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Technology
Space Research Uncovers Potential of Icy Comets and Asteroids
Recent studies have unveiled that comet collisions could significantly impact Earth’s atmosphere, similar to the effects observed on planets orbiting…
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Astronauts Capture Historic Polar Views in Space
In a groundbreaking mission, the first astronauts to orbit both of Earth’s poles have shared stunning images from their journey.…
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Benzene Formation in Space Challenged by New Research
A groundbreaking laboratory study has cast doubt on the long-held belief that benzene forms in the cold vacuum of space.…
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Unraveling the Mystery of Chorus Waves in Space
Recent discoveries in space science have unveiled strange electromagnetic waves that resemble bird chirps. These signals, known as chorus…
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Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi hailed the unrelenting dedication of Indian scientists to launch Chandrayaan-3. Sharing a tweet from…
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Soon, 1 out of every 15 points of light in the sky will be a satellite
Starlink satellites are quite visible in the night sky. (Shutterstock) I’m outside at my rural Saskatchewan farm, chatting with my…
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