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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 23 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida on Nov. 25, 2024.

SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from Florida early Nov. 30

Mike Wall published 29 November 24

SpaceX plans to launch 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Saturday morning (Nov. 30).

A large glowing orange sphere next to a much smaller blue orb

Mysterious, record-breaking energy burst connected to dead star and red dwarf

Robert Lea published 29 November 24

Astronomers have tracked a mysterious, record-breaking blast of energy to a binary star system containing a red dwarf star and a white dwarf — solving a two-decade-long puzzle.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the NROL-167 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct. 24, 2024.

SpaceX to launch next-gen US spy satellites, 20 Starlink spacecraft from California early Nov. 30

Mike Wall published 29 November 24

SpaceX plans to launch a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Saturday morning (Nov. 30) from California's central coast.

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Black Friday Lego space deals: Discounts on spaceships, space stations and NASA kits

Kimberley Snaith last updated 29 November 24

Deals We've rounded up the best deals on Lego space sets this Black Friday, including NASA-branded rockets and fun alien playsets for kids.

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Dead stars within supernova explosions could solve the dark matter mystery in 10 seconds

Robert Lea published 29 November 24

If astronomers could catch bursts of gamma rays from supernova explosions that create neutron stars near the Milky Way, the mystery of dark matter could be wrapped up in 10 seconds.

Voyager 1, launched in September 1977, is currently exploring the farthest edges of the solar system.

Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft finds its voice again as NASA restores communications

Keith Cooper published 29 November 24

Voyager 1 is shouting across the cosmos again, following a glitch that had seen it inadvertently switch to its low-power transmitter.

A selection of Lego Star Wars sets on a purple background arranged around a Space Black Friday deals badge. — Hurry! Up to 40% off Star Wars sets in Lego's Black Friday sale — these deals are already selling out Some of the best Lego Star Wars sets are reduced by 40% in Lego's Black Friday sale, including the Phantom Menace BrickHeadz collection.

A stunning image of the young stars of westerlund 1 as seen by the JWST — James Webb Space Telescope explores monster star supercluster Westerlund 1 (image) The James Webb Space Telescope has taken a detailed look at the Milky Way's monstrous young supercluster Westerlund 1.

Voyager 1, launched in September 1977, is currently exploring the farthest edges of the solar system. — Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft finds its voice again as NASA restores communications Voyager 1 is shouting across the cosmos again, following a glitch that had seen it inadvertently switch to its low-power transmitter.

Telescope Deals: Image shows man with telescope against twilight background. — Black Friday Telescope deals 2024: save hundreds on stargazing with these offers Discover the best Black Friday telescope deals as some of the best models on the market currently have huge discounts.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Black Friday poster — One of the best mirrorless cameras has dipped below $2000 Amazon, BestBuy, Adorama and other retailers have slashed $500 of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II for Black Friday Week.

solar storm erupting from the surface of the sun in a large fiery filament. — 'Cataclysmic' solar storm hit Earth around 2687 years ago, ancient tree rings reveal If this colossal solar storm hit our technologically advanced world the effects would have been devastating.

NASA created a virtual fireplace for the 2024 holiday season, a homey hearth lit by the engines of its Space Launch System moon rocket. — Warm up this holiday season with NASA's new SLS rocket engine fireplace (video) NASA has given us a holiday treat — a virtual fireplace lit by the engines of its Space Launch System moon rocket.

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Near Space Labs launches fleet of AI-powered balloon robots to track Earth climate risks

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 27 November 24

New York-based Near Space Labs has launched a new fleet of balloon-borne zero-emission robots to keep a supersharp eye on Earth.

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NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow

By Samantha Mathewson published 23 November 24

NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.

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Dead stars within supernova explosions could solve the dark matter mystery in 10 seconds
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Spaceflight

Project Mercury: America's 1st crewed space program

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 28 November 24

Project Mercury was NASA's program that launched the first American astronauts into space, completing a total of six crewed spaceflights.

Human Spaceflight

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China's Tianzhou 7 spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere to end cargo mission (video)

By Andrew Jones published 27 November 24

The Tianzhou 7 spacecraft undocked from China's Tiangong space station on Nov. 10 and reentered Earth's atmosphere at around 8:25 a.m. EST (1325 GMT) on Nov. 17.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

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This spot will be key to the inevitable collapse of a key Atlantic current

By Sascha Pare published 29 November 24

New modeling research reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is particularly vulnerable to shifts in the Irminger sea off Greenland from increasing Arctic meltwater.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated 29 November 24

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.

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Search For Life

An alien megastructure like a Dyson sphere doesn’t seem to be causing the weird dimming of one of the weirdest stars in our galaxy, Tabby's star.

The fastest-moving stars in the galaxy may be piloted by intelligent aliens, new paper suggests

By Paul Sutter published 28 November 24

To explore the galaxy and hunt for resources, intelligent aliens might need to turn their home stars into natural spaceships, a new paper suggests. A few known star systems might fit the bill.

Search for Life

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Japan's priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got 'rapidly colonized' by Earth bacteria

By Robert Lea published 27 November 24

A sample of the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms, new research has revealed.

Search for Life

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Scientists are updating chemistry models to track down life on icy moons

By Victoria Corless published 26 November 24

Scientists are using chemical modeling to dissect whether life exists on icy moons in our solar system.

Search for Life

Skywatching

Black Friday space gifts 2024: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera deals and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 29 November 24

Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.

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The Native American night sky: 7 starry sights to see

By Jamie Carter last updated 29 November 24

Reference Our Native American night sky guide tells you more about indigenous constellations and where you can find them.

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Black Friday Drone deals 2024: Don't waste your time searching — these are the best drone deals today

By Alexander Cox last updated 29 November 24

We've rounded up the best Black Friday drone deals; while the event isn't until November 29, plenty of retailers are already running sales on drones.

Entertainment

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Out of this world Black Friday deal: Save a massive 67% on the Estes Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket

By Kimberley Snaith published 29 November 24

Deals Normally $70, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently just $22.99 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

"Star Wars" is only the beginning when it comes to space and sci-fi stuff to watch on Disney Plus.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in November

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 29 November 24

Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in October.

Space Movies & Shows

Dune: Prophecy

What is Tiran-Arafel in Dune: Prophecy?

By Fran Ruiz published 29 November 24

HBO's Dune prequel series has kicked things off with plenty of intriguing questions, but chief among them is who, or what, is Tiran-Arafel?

References

Dune: Prophecy

What is Tiran-Arafel in Dune: Prophecy?

By Fran Ruiz published 29 November 24

HBO's Dune prequel series has kicked things off with plenty of intriguing questions, but chief among them is who, or what, is Tiran-Arafel?

Image from the sci-fi movie Dune. Paul Atreides is holding a sword in the air as he is standing high above a crowd of thousands of people.

Everything we know about Dune: Messiah

By Fran Ruiz last updated 29 November 24

Denis Villeneuve isn't finished with Arrakis and Paul Atreides yet. Keep your stillsuit on and get ready for Dune: Messiah.

Space Movies & Shows

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The Native American night sky: 7 starry sights to see

By Jamie Carter last updated 29 November 24

Reference Our Native American night sky guide tells you more about indigenous constellations and where you can find them.

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