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See the moon and Saturn meet up in the night sky tonight

Look east before midnight on July 23 and 24 to see a waning gibbous moon close to the ringed planet.

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ABL Space System's 2nd RS1 rocket destroyed during preflight testing

A fire at the launch pad shortly after an engine test "caused irrecoverable damage" to ABL Space Systems' second RS1 rocket, the company announced on Monday (July 22).

Space

Expiring medications could pose problem for Mars astronauts

Researchers say many drugs have shelf life of three years or less, with a mission expected to take about 36 months

The Guardian - UK

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Russia unveils timeline for building its new space station, starting in 2027

Russia has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for building its newest space station and associated ground infrastructure, with the first modules expected to launch within three years.

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Watch two plumes of 'dark' plasma explode from the sun and send solar storm towards Earth (video)

Two loops of "dark" plasma exploded from the sun on July 21, sending a stream of plasma and magnetic field known as a coronal mass ejection barreling towards Earth.

Space

How to see Comet 13P/Olbers in the night sky this summer

Comet 13P/Olbers approached close to Earth on July 20. It was last seen from Earth in 1956.

Space

SpaceX has dreamed up a Dragon ship on steroids to drag the ISS out of space

SpaceX's Dragon series now has a new entrant: a larger, tougher variant that will send the ISS to its doom sometime in the 2030s.

Space

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Aurora alert: Possible geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as New York

Northern lights could be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states on July 24. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

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NASA X-ray telescope 'weighs' the closest rapidly spinning dead star to Earth

NASA's ISS-mounted X-ray telescope NICER has weighed and measured the closest pulsar to Earth. The neutron star PSR J0437 spins 174 times a second and has a mass of 1.4 suns.

Space

NASA looking at what artifacts to preserve from space station before 2030 demise

Two years after stating there were no plans to save artifacts from the end of the International Space Station, NASA is in the early stages of identifying what small parts of the complex to preserve.

Space

See the moon meet Saturn, watch for shooting stars and find the Northern Crown this week

Check out these stargazing targets that you can see with the naked eye this week (July 22 to July 28), from planetary meet-ups to meteor showers and more!

Space

Almost £11m in funding announced to support Scotland's space sector

SCOTLAND'S “burgeoning” space sector is to receive a funding boost worth almost £11 million ...

The National (Scotland)

What Secrets 385 Meteorites Tell Us About The Interior Of Mars

Martian meteorites found on Earth, identified by their unique atmospheric and oxygen isotope compositions, provide valuable insights into Mars' geological history and volcanic activity.

Inverse

Before plunging to its death, NASA's Cassini spacecraft saw secrets in the seas of Saturn's moon Titan

Seven years ago, the Cassini mission ended when the spacecraft dramatically crashed into Saturn, but the data it collected is still delivering results, revealing the secrets of Titan's oceans.

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Signs of life could survive on solar system moons Enceladus and Europa

Signs of life could survive on the icy surfaces of Saturn's and Jupiter's moons, Enceladus and Europa, despite harsh radiation bombardment from the sun and supernovas.

Space

How the CIA 'kidnapped' a Soviet moon probe during the space race

To gain insight on how the Soviet Union built moon-bound gear, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) carried out a covert spy job on a Soviet exhibit in 1959.

Zenger

Mars Rover Stuns Scientists With Unprecedented Find: Pure Sulfur Rocks Revealed‌Unprecedented Discovery On Mars Happened By Accident‌

NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers yellow sulfur crystals in a surprising discovery on the Red Planet, sparking intrigue among researchers.‌ NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars drove over a boulder, which crumbled to reveal something remarkable. ‌

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United Nations marks Apollo 11 55th with international moon missions stamps

Photos of the moon captured by American, Russian, European, Japanese, Indian, Korean and Chinese spacecraft are the subject of new United Nations stamps for the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11.

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What became of the flags Apollo astronauts left on the moon?

Astronauts placed six different American flags on the moon during the Apollo program. What became of those flags in the years since, and why were they controversial?

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Is there a 'true' story behind the fake Apollo moon landing in 'Fly Me to the Moon?'

An examination of the conspiracy theory that NASA faked the Apollo 11 moon landing as depicted in the new Apple Original film "Fly Me to the Moon."

The Guardian - US

Life on Mars ‘absolutely exhilarating’: Nasa scientist’s year in a simulation

Habitat built to replicate the red planet’s conditions when astronauts land – ambitiously set for the late 2030s

Space

NASA marks moon landing anniversary by dedicating building to 'women of Apollo'

NASA is honoring 'hidden figure' Dorothy Vaughan and all of the women who contributed to the Apollo program with the naming of a building at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Space

The future of space exploration: How astronomy, space travel and the search for life may change by 2049 (video)

Celebrating 25 years of covering countless advancements in space exploration and astronomy, Space.com's live virtual panel discussed some of the most impactful discoveries and what may still be yet to come.

Space

'An oasis in the desert': NASA's Curiosity rover finds pure sulfur in Martian rocks

NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a rare element on Mars after it drove over a rock and cracked it open.

Space

Firefly Aerospace CEO leaves company amid misconduct investigation

Rocket maker Firefly announced on July 17 that Bill Weber will no longer serve as CEO of the company, effective immediately.

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