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Where did Earth get its water? It was sucked up from space, new theory says

New research suggests our planet was born from a rapid accumulation of tiny pebbles and icy fragments in just a few million years.

Space

New parachute system could ease some of China's rocket-debris issues (video)

A new parachute system could reduce the risk posed by Chinese satellite launches from inland spaceports.

Space

Use the dark new moon of June to see 5 visible planets in the sky tonight

The new moon phase officially occurs on June 18 at 12:38 a.m. EDT (0438 GMT). During this phase, the moon will not be visible, making it a great night for skywatching.

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Look up and see Saturn as it changes directions in the sky tonight

Saturn enters retrograde on June 17, shifting from its usual eastward movement to travel westwards through the constellations until early November.

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Viral YouTube video explains NASA's search for alien life

A new viral video by a NASA astrobiologist explains the space agency's efforts to find out whether we are alone in the universe.

Space

Record breaker! New fastest star zooms through Milky Way at 5 million mph

Two of six newly discovered runaway stars launched by supernovas have broken the record for the fastest objects of this type ever discovered.

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Surprise! Jupiter's ocean moon Europa may not have a fully formed core

The core of Jupiter's ocean moon Europa might have formed billions of years after the rest of it did, if indeed it has formed at all, a new study finds.

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You Need to See a Rare 5 Planet Alignment in the Sky Tonight

Mercury, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, and Saturn will line up across a swath of the eastern Sky just before dawn on Saturday morning.

Inverse

Astronaut watches Cyclone Biparjoy swirl over the Arabian Sea from space (video)

United Arab Emirates astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shared a video clip from the International Space Station of Cyclone Biparjoy swirling over the Arabian Sea.

Space

Hubble Just Captured One of the Universe's Most Puzzling Galaxies

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope peered into an enchanting blob in the constellation Pegasus. It's a place ripe with new science about the universe.

Inverse

Alien Life Could Be Hiding in These 4 Weird Places in our Solar System

If there's life on other planets in our Solar System, several recent studies suggest it could turn up in some really bizarre places.

Inverse

See latest configuration of China's Tiangong space station in stunning new video

New footage released by China's human spaceflight agency shows the Tiangong space station in its new configuration following a series of arrivals to and departures from the orbital outpost.

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PhotoPills app review

Slick and easy to use, the PhotoPills app is perfect for planning and taking stunning shots of the Milky Way, sun, moon and eclipses or even stargazing.

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James Webb Space Telescope gets satellite sidekick to aid search for habitable planets

A new small satellite will peer at distant stars to help NASA's James Webb Space Telescope search for potentially habitable exoplanets.

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Beyond the Sea ending explained: What happened to Cliff and David?

Beyond the Sea is the longest episode of Black Mirror season 6 and it's safe to say a lot happened!

Daily Mirror

Five planets including Saturn and Jupiter to line up in dawn parade this weekend

Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will line up in a magnificent cosmic event this weekend as they will all be visible practically to the naked eye on Saturday

Space

Inflatable moon telescope could peer into universe's Dark Ages

European scientists are developing an inflatable radio telescope concept that could do groundbreaking science on the moon.

The Independent UK

Virgin Galactic sets dates for first space tourism flights

Taking a leap to the edge of space will be possible before the end of June

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Is a smoke-bomb planet our future?

That poisonous orange haze in New York was the 9/11 moment for climate change — or at least it should have been

Manchester Evening News

A series of planets will line up and be visible to the naked eye this weekend

Mercury, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, and Saturn will line up in the event known as a planetary parade

The Hindu

India-U.S. relationship more critical for space exploration: former NASA official

The relationship between India and the U.S. is absolutely critical on Earth and possibly even more so in space, a former top NASA official has said, describing India as a “sleeping giant” for whom the sky is no longer the limit.

The Independent UK

Virgin Galactic to send Italian researchers to space, then regular commercial flights

Virgin Galactic says it's aiming to launch its next flight at the end of June

Space

Virgin Galactic will launch its 1st commercial spaceflight on June 27

Virgin Galactic plans to launch its first commercial spaceflight on June 27, with the second following shortly thereafter in early August.

Inverse

Astronomers Finally Found the Origin of the Strangest Meteor Shower

The Geminids meteor shower is shrouded in mystery. But NASA's Parker Solar Probe is shining a light on some of its secret origins.

Space

'Weird' game of cosmic tug-of-war in the Tarantula Nebula weaves up new stars

Astronomers have observed the Tarantula Nebula at the heart of the Large Magellanic Cloud, finding that powerful magnetic fields ensure its survival and regulate star birth.

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