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'Mathematically perfect' star system discovered 105 light-years from Earth may still be in its infancy. Could that change its prospects for life?

Once thought to be 8 billion years old, the star HD 110067 — famous for its six synchronized exoplanets — may be only 2.5 billion years old, new research suggests.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100, but his voice continues 'into the cosmos'

The longest-lived president in United States’ history, Jimmy Carter’s voice will continue to extend “into the cosmos” beyond his death at 100.

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Moon rock donated to Ireland by Apollo astronauts was destroyed by fire

A priceless piece of lunar rock given to Ireland following a Nasa mission was lost in a fire at Dunsink Observatory, newly released records show.

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SpaceX's last launch of 2024 puts Starlink satellites into orbit (video)

SpaceX launched its last mission of 2024 on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on New Year's Eve.

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Sun unleashes massive X1.1 solar flare to close out 2024 (photo)

The huge solar flare may be the last big explosion from the sun this year.

Space

15 must-see naked-eye skywatching events this year

The 2025 skywatching guide includes a rare sunrise solar eclipse, an occultation of Mars and three supermoons. Here are the dates you need to know.

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ISRO to launch its SpaDeX mission tomorrow from SDSC in Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its year-end mission, "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), on Monday at 9:58 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota. Read further on Dynamite News:

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3... 2... 1... SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on third-to-last mission of 2024

SpaceX has begun counting down to the New Year, with the launch of the first of three rockets planned to close out 2024.

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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Space

SpaceX launches 4 Astranis satellites on 2nd try after last-second abort

SpaceX successfully launched a miniature fleet of communications satellites into orbit in a vindication of sorts after a last-second abort delayed the flight.

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Blue Origin hot fires New Glenn rocket for first time and scores FAA license for test launch

Blue Origin fired up its new heavy-lift orbital rocket for the first time just hours after receiving federal clearance to conduct its maiden launch.

Space

Year of Venus: How to see the 'evening star' at its best in 2025

Venus is moving toward a dramatic finale in early 2025, when it will dazzle as the "evening star" after sunset. Here's when to catch it at its brilliant best.

Space

Don't miss these 15 spectacular moon events in 2025

Here are the best lunar events to see in 2025, including the Major Lunar Standstill, eclipses, occultations and conjunctions involving the moon.

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The rare 'black moon' of December 30 rises tonight

December 2024 will see a rare "black moon," a term for the second new moon in a calendar month.

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NASA Parker Solar Probe makes history with closest-ever approach to the Sun

Parker Solar Probe is operating normally after passing just 6.1 million kilometres above the Sun’s surface, NASA says.

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Christmas solar flares erupt from the sun. Will they trigger aurora 'fireworks' as we close out 2024?

Sun pulses with several solar flares late Christmas Day with four M-class flares from sunspots within a few hours.

Space

NASA, Astronomical League team up for 2025 Hubble night sky challenge

The Hubble Space Telescope is nearing its 35th anniversary and skywatchers can celebrate the mighty telescope with a year-long observation challenge.

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NASA's Parker Solar Probe phones home after surviving historic close sun flyby. It's alive!

A NASA spacecraft has survived a historic close fly of the sun. The mission team received a beacon tone from the Parker Solar Probe, signaling it was still functioning after the record approach.

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Dark Comets In Our Solar System Could Explain Earth’s Oceans — And So Much More

New research of dark comets explores how water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth — and brought us oceans.

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Nasa probe successfully completes closest-ever approach to sun

Parker solar spacecraft got the closest any human-made object has ever come to the star

Space

The sun in 2025: How the solar cycle will shape our year ahead

We look ahead to 2025 as the sun ramps up its activity, driven by the peak of the current solar cycle.

Space

Scientists await signal from NASA's Parker Solar Probe after historic close sun flyby. Will it phone home?

The spacecraft made the closest ever flyby if the sun on Christmas Eve, but it's been silent since Dec. 20.

Dynamite News

Astronomers find the smallest main-belt asteroids ever detected

positioned between Mars and Jupiter at an average distance of around 250 million km from Earth. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Running Chicken Nebula glows in gorgeous new image from Very Large Telescope in Chile

A new image from the Very Large Telescope captures a cosmic cloud referred to as the Running Chicken Nebula, given its bright 'beak' and characteristic shape.

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SpaceX's big year: The new records and feats Elon Musk's space company achieved in 2024

SpaceX launched more than 130 missions this year and made significant progress with its new Starship vehicle, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

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