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Space debris could be dealt with more cheaply than previously thought, new NASA report suggests

A new report by NASA outlines the most promising approaches to keeping the space around Earth safe and usable for future generations.

Space

How can space travel lead to medical breakthroughs? Veteran astronaut explains

Sierra Space Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Marshburn shares how medical research in space makes a difference here on Earth.

Space

US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration

When people think about what we get from the U.S. space program, it may be along the lines of NASA technology spin-offs such as freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets.

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Euclid 'dark universe' telescope team will unveil new full-color images today (May 23): How to watch live

With the Euclid space telescope set to deliver a new batch of images on Thursday (May 23), we're looking back at the dark universe detective's achievements thus far.

Space

Dream Chaser space plane arrives in Florida ahead of 1st launch to ISS (photo)

Dream Chaser is almost ready for its first mission. The space plane Tenacity and a cargo module are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for final testing ahead of an ISS launch.

Space

China's Chang'e 6 mission gearing up for early June landing on moon's far side

China's robotic Chang'e 6 sample-return mission to the lunar far side is now in orbit around the moon, gearing up for its landing attempt.

Space

Plants signal NASA satellites with waning 'glow' ahead of flash drought

NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space.

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Space mysteries: Do all planets have magnetic fields?

How do scientists know if a planet has a magnetic field?

Space

Right again, Einstein! Scientists find where matter 'waterfalls' into black holes

Einstein was right! Scientists found the first-ever evidence of "plunging regions" of spacetime where matter inexorably falls into black holes, as predicted by general relativity.

Space

Something strange is happening with Earth's magnetic field tail

Scientists are diving into the mystery of the missing storm in Earth's magnetotail, which refers to our planet's magnetic field tail.

Space

SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket ahead of 4th test flight (photos)

SpaceX just fueled up its giant Starship rocket, checking another box ahead of the vehicle's fourth test flight.

Space

We may have just witnessed some of the strongest auroras in 500 years

The auroral displays that wowed observers around the world two weekends ago may have been among the strongest such light shows since record-keeping began.

Space

Perseverance rover's Mars rock sample may contain best evidence of possible ancient life

These samples are uniquely important for return to Earth for further study.

Space

'This was a life-changing experience:' 1st Black astronaut candidate exults after suborbital launch (video)

Ninety-year-old Ed Dwight got to live out his long-delayed spaceflight dream with a suborbital launch this weekend. Here's what he had to say about it.

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From tails to (umbilical) arms, the hidden details in Lego's new Artemis SLS rocket

What do two dinosaur tails, four beehives and 88 faucets have to do with a rocket designed to fly astronauts to the moon? They are hidden details in the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System.

Space

Enchanting new Hubble Telescope image reveals an infant star's sparkle

An infant star in a faraway system will likely someday look like our very own sun, and the Hubble Telescope snapped a lovely image of it.

The Independent UK

What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees

Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement

The Hindu

America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket

America's first Black astronaut candidate finally reaches space with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, breaking age record at 90.

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Why a giant 'cold spot' in the cosmic microwave background has long perplexed astronomers

Leftover light from the young universe has a major flaw, and we don't know how to fix it. It's the cold spot. It's just way too big and way too cold.

Space

NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months

NASA is studying innovative rocket system developed by Howe Industries that could reducing travel time to the Red Planet to just a few months.

The Independent UK

First Black man who trained as astronaut finally going to space at 90 on Bezos rocket

Ed Dwight will become the oldest person to fly in space

WEKU

Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft launch is delayed again

A helium leak pushed back a planned launch to May 25. Boeing's program that would shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space Station has been plagued with problems.

Space

NASA's PREFIRE mission is ready to unlock the mysteries of Earth's poles

A pair of cubesats will measure far-infrared radiation from Earth's poles to improve climate predictions.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope sees Orion Nebula in a stunning new light (images)

The Orion Nebula may be a familiar astronomical sight over Earth but that hasn't stopped the James Webb Space Telescope from seeing this star-forming region in a stunning new light.

Space

NASA astronauts practice 'moonwalking' in the Arizona desert (photos)

NASA astronauts headed to Arizona desert to rehearse moonwalks and test technology for the Artemis mission.

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