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Astronaut Megan McArthur, 1st woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires after 25-year NASA career

McArthur launched on two spaceflights, logging 213 days in orbit across her nearly 25 years, and held leadership positions at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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Israel spy satellite launch sparks 'brief panic' as residents mistake rocket for missile: reports

Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite atop a Shavit rocket on Sept. 2, which came as a surprise to some local residents, according to news reports.

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15 years on, real-time strategy games are still chasing the high of 'StarCraft 2'

Real-time strategy games haven't bested Blizzard's three-part sequel yet, and we believe only a third entry in the iconic sci-fi series could top it.

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Perseid meteors shine with the Milky Way over an ancient Egyptian temple in breathtaking photo

The image was captured on Aug. 12 as the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak.

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India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos)

India successfully tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew module ahead of its planned first-ever astronaut launch in 2027.

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on heels of California liftoff (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Wednesday morning, Sep. 3, carrying 28 Starlink wireless internet satellites to join the company's growing megaconstellation.

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When is the next 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible from North America?

The total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7, 2025, won't be visible from North America, but it's only a 177-day wait until another 'blood moon.'

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Perseverance Mars rover rolls over Soroya Ridge | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2025

The Soroya Ridge was the recent destination in NASA's Perseverance rover's journey to explore the landscape of Mars.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Mars 1 month from now — and Europe's Red Planet orbiters will be ready

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will zoom past Mars in October 2025, and ESA's Mars orbiters will attempt to image and analyze the object during the encounter.

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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket (video)

SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base today (Sept. 2), sending them up on a Falcon 9 rocket with a brand-new first stage.

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Asteroid Bennu contains stardust that's older than the solar system

"Bennu is a time capsule of the material that was throughout the solar system."

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Trump moves US Space Command to Alabama's 'Rocket City'

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (Sept. 2) that U.S. Space Command will be relocated from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama.

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Astronomers discover a 'forbidden' pulsar fleeing a supernova in a seemingly empty region of the Milky Way

A neutron star-powered pulsar is fleeing a supernova explosion in the outskirts of the Milky Way, a low-density region where such events are "forbidden."

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Magic: The Gathering has gone to space, so we talked to an astrophysicist about the striking art in 'Edge of Eternities' (exclusive)

The iconic tabletop card game has dabbled in science fiction before, but this new set is space opera-flavored and full of celestial phenomena.

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Colossal moon Titan casts a shadow on Saturn's cloud tops early on Sept. 4. Will you be able to see it?

Titan's shadow will fall over Saturn during the early morning hours of Sept. 4.

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Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS could be investigated by these spacecraft as it races past the sun: 'This could be literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Excitement is building regarding the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, with new research suggesting which spacecraft from Earth could get a close-up view of the comet.

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New 'Tron: Ares' trailer paints the town neon red as an ominous voice declares that 'Military AI is the future!' (video)

'Your world is running out of time. But I can help you'

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I watched scientists view the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in real time. Here's what they saw

"Once these objects get too faint to see, they will never be seen again,"

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Black hole quiz: How deep is your gravitational knowledge?

This quiz invites you to journey into the depths of these gravitational giants.

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Cannibal solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights across Europe and North America (photos)

The cannibal solar storm didn't hit its full potential, but still put on a good show.

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How magnets could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars

Magnetic fields can replace bulky centrifuges in space oxygen systems, making them lighter, more efficient and better suited for deep-space missions, a new study finds.

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ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.

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1st Indian astronaut to visit ISS welcomed home as a hero

"Since I landed in Lucknow around 7:30 this morning, I must have clicked about 2,000 selfies."

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Watch an asteroid the size of an airliner speed toward Earth live online Sept. 2 (video)

On Wednesday (Sept. 3), the asteroid 2025 QDB will come to within just over half the distance between Earth and the moon, and you can watch its progress live online.

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Mercury makes an elusive appearance with the bright star Regulus on Sept. 2

Mercury will be close to Regulus embedded among the stars of the constellation Leo.

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