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NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

NASA's Starliner astronauts will temporarily have an emergency spot available on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, but they can't wear spacesuits there. That will change in a few weeks.

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Used SpaceX rocket launches 7,001st Starlink satellite (and 20 others), lands at sea (video)

A SpaceX rocket carrying the 7,001st Starlink internet satellite launched into orbit from Florida today (Sept. 5), then aced its landing at sea.

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The Andromeda Galaxy glows rosy red in gorgeous new Hubble Telescope image

The reddish structures of our neighboring galaxy glow brightly in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Is the Sagittarius constellation a teapot or an archer?

Although officially known as the celestial archer, the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius is far better recognized as a teapot. Here's how to see it this season.

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Astronaut watches a meteor explode over Earth in a bright green fireball in stunning video from ISS

A new video from an astronaut's vantage point in space captures a bright green burst over Earth as a meteor exploded in the night sky.

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Listen to the eerie sounds of an exploded star in new NASA video

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have rereleased new "sonified" images of nearby objects, including the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A.

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Boeing Starliner astronauts have years of medical studies helping them with longer stay in space

Starliner's astronauts will spend at least 8 months in space, longer than a typical ISS crew. But numerous other astronauts have safely spent a year on the ISS, or even longer.

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Asteroid disintegrates safely in ‘fireball’ flash over the Philippines

The asteroid, known as 2024 RW1, is only the ninth to have been spotted before its impact with the Earth’s atmosphere.

Al Jazeera

Chinese astronauts study ancient microbes aboard Tiangong space station (video)

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station are studying microbes, to help determine if some of Earth's early lifeforms can handle a simulated cosmic environment.

Space

Hubble Telescope spies a very sparkly mini-galaxy (image)

The Hubble Space Telescope has imaged one of Andromeda's dwarf galaxies. It's named Pegasus.

Space

Apollo 13: Survival review – fascinating, if clinical, retelling of space history

Netflix’s archival documentary relives the near-fatal explosion of 1970 with remarkable and urgent footage

The Guardian - US

Inside the Tense Decision Between NASA and Boeing to Send Starliner Home Alone

A meeting got tense when NASA and Boeing discussed a topic of "huge magnitude" — the Starliner's ability to safely return its astronauts.

Inverse

NASA Admits Tension With Boeing Over Space Rescue Plan

NASA admitted on Wednesday there was "tension" during meetings with Boeing executives about how to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, but denied reports of shouting matches.

International Business Times

Blue Origin droneship arrives in Florida ahead of 1st New Glenn launch (video, photos)

Blue Origin's droneship, named "Jacklyn," arrived at Florida's Port Canaveral ahead of the inaugural launch of the company's huge New Glenn rocket next month.

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'There was some tension in the room', NASA says of decision to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft home without astronauts

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will fly back to Earth for a landing on Sept. 7, but without its crew. Its two astronauts will ride home on SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025.

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NASA clears Europa Clipper mission for Oct. 10 launch despite Jupiter radiation worries

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on track for an October launch following tests confirming the spacecraft can handle the harsh conditions around Jupiter's intriguing moon.

The Independent UK

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind

Boeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week — with empty seats

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Watch 2 SpaceX rockets launch new Starlink fleet and secret US spy satellite in space doubleheader today (Sept. 5)

SpaceX will launch a new batch of its Starlink satellites into orbit on Thursday (Sept. 5) and you'll be able to watch it live online.

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Tiny asteroid burns up over Philippines. 'Discovered this morning,' ESA says

A 3-foot (1-meter) asteroid burned up harmlessly over the Philippines today (Sept. 4) after being detected just this morning.

Inverse

Want to See Saturn and Its Rings? — This Weekend Is Your Best Chance

Saturn is in opposition this weekend, which means the Sun acts like a cosmic spotlight, lighting Jupiter up brighter than usual.

Space

Should we regulate the moon? Scientists call for international plan to share lunar water and resources

Any lunar resource evaluation or prospecting campaign will need to be international in nature, as no one space agency will have the money or mandate to conduct it alone.

Space

UAE on track to launch bold 7-asteroid mission in 2028

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt will conduct high-speed flybys of six asteroids, then orbit and drop a lander onto a seventh space rock.

The Texas Tribune

In South Texas, SpaceX faces skepticism over environmental damage

A federal agency has paused some of SpaceX's plans amid concerns over the environment.

Space

Hubble telescope spies a sparkling 'cosmic fossil' 3 million light-years away (image)

Located about 3 million light-years from Earth, the Tucana Dwarf galaxy sits at the far edge of the Local Group of galaxies and is home to aging stars that may hold clues from the early universe.

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Thruster issues delay BepiColombo probe's Mercury arrival until November 2026

A thruster glitch suffered this past April will delay the BepiColombo mission's arrival at Mercury by nearly a year, to November 2026.

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