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That’s no moon! Scientists doubt proposed detection of the 1st exomoons

Scientists aren't sure whether humanity really detected moons outside the solar system.

Space

All black holes feast chaotically, no matter how hungry they are

A fresh understanding of how black holes eat offers a new way to estimate their masses.

Space

Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight

On Friday, Dec. 8, Halley's Comet reaches its farthest point from the sun and begins its journey back through the solar system.

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Hubble Just Spotted An Ancient Globular Cluster ‘Stuffed Full of Stars’

A new Hubble Space Telescope image shows an ancient gathering of stars beyond the Milky Way.

Inverse

Colliding space junk makes 'noise' that could be heard from Earth

Weird effects of space junk collisions could help researchers detect dangerous, hard-to-see orbital clutter.

Space

Payload onboard Aditya-L1 captures full-disk images of the Sun

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced that the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) instrument on board the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has successfully captured the first full-disk images of the Sun.

The Hindu

US Space Force plans global radar to 'identify emerging threats' in distant Earth orbit

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia signed an agreement to develop a deep space radar capability to keep an eye on what's happening in geosynchronous orbit.

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Strange underground polygons on Mars hint at Red Planet's wet past

Buried dozens of meters under the equator of Mars is a large honeycomb pattern similar to, but much larger than, those found only near Earth's frigid poles.

Space

Nasa hands over control as new era of moon missions readies for lift-off

Peregrine first in series involving private spacecraft as conflict between scientific and commercial lunar interests looms

The Guardian - UK

Massive planet too big for its own sun pushes astronomers to rethink exoplanet formation

Astronomers discovered a massive planet, more than 13 times heavier than Earth, around a cool, dim red star, nine times less massive than Earth’s Sun, earlier this year.

The Hindu

Why is there so much military interest in the moon?

The United States' use of military agencies such as DARPA to develop emerging technologies for the moon could be sending a wrong message.

Space

The Best Sci-Fi Series of the Year Just Delivered Two Massive Mid-Season Twists

In 'For All Mankind,' Season 4, Episode 5, a new asteroid coupled with poignant flashbacks, change everything.

Inverse

Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions

One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish

The Independent UK

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California (video)

SpaceX launched 22 more Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California early on Friday morning (Dec. 8).

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Crossed wires caused parachute problem during OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample delivery, NASA says

Crossed wires likely prevented OSIRIS-REx's return capsule from deploying its drogue parachute during its descent through Earth's atmosphere on Sept. 24, NASA officials say.

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Astronaut Captures Rare Image Of Mysterious Red Sprite From Space

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen documents a stunning phenomenon associated with thunderstorms from the International Space Station.

Space

Chinese startup Galactic Energy bounces back with successful satellite launch

Chinese startup Galactic Energy is flying high again after a successful satellite launch on Monday (Dec. 4).

Space

SpaceX, US Space Force set to launch secretive X-37B space plane on Dec. 10

Final preparations are underway for a Dec. 10 launch opportunity, which will mark the first time the X-37B has lifted off atop SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.

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Scientists study violent 'superflares' on stars thousands of times brighter than the sun

Scientists have used solar flares from the sun to determine the physics driving powerful and violent 'superflares' on massive stellar bodies that are up to 10,000 times brighter than our star.

Space

NASA says Hubble Telescope will resume science operations after gyroscope glitch

The Hubble Space Telescope is soon to exit safe mode, NASA says.

Space

Private cargo spacecraft named for shuttle-era astronaut who died of plane crash injuries

NASA astronaut Patricia Hilliard 'Patty' Robertson, who died from injuries sustained in a plane crash, is Northrop Grumman's chosen namesake for its first Cygnus to launch atop a SpaceX rocket.

Space

Ethereal halo of light around full moon spotted during recent SpaceX rocket launch

An eerily-perfect ring of light was spotted around the full moon in Florida during the recent launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, creating a stunning new photo.

Space

NOAA's older Earth-watching satellites get new 'extended life'

NOAA has plans to add extra years to the lifespan of their fleet of older polar orbiting satellites by controlling them through using an Internet cloud-based system.

Evening Standard

What is the hole in the sun? Phenomenon explained

The captured image depicts a stream of solar wind hurtling towards Earth.

Space

NASA astronaut will celebrate Hanukkah in space with felt menorah

NASA International Space Station astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli will pin candles on a felt menorah to honor Hanukkah, the Jewish festival that begins Dec. 7.

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