Tech

a sleek silver jet with a sharp nose cone flies above a mountain range

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

By Samantha Mathewson published

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.

Tech
a white jet sits in a hangar in the desert

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is steadily progressing toward its first flight test after completing a set of engine run tests at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in California.

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Spaceflight

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Blue Origin targeting Nov. 22 for next space tourism launch

By Mike Wall published

Blue Origin is targeting Friday (Nov. 28) for its NS-28 tourism mission, which will take "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli and five other people to suborbital space.

Private Spaceflight
a smiling woman in an orange flight suit kneels next to a young girl

Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning. "Spacewoman" is a new film about Eileen Collins.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated

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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An illustration of the "cotton candy" planet WASP-193b

A distant planet seems to have a sulphur-rich atmosphere, hinting at alien volcanoes

By Agnibha Banerjee published

Even JWST can’t separate these tiny planets from their host stars – as they orbit their stars too closely. But there is a way to “see” the planet’s atmosphere from this entangled light.

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Search For Life

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Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate on Tuesday. Watch it live here (video)

By Brett Tingley published

The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).

Search for Life
a seal reading "AARO" above the Pentagon

UFOs 'not attributable to foreign adversaries," new Pentagon report says

By Leonard David published

"Analyzing and understanding the potential threats posed by UAP is an ongoing collaborative effort involving many departments and agencies."

Search for Life
Viking 2 lander at Utopia Planitia – an unexpected rockfest. Viking 2 landed some 4,600 miles from its twin, Viking 1.

Did NASA's Viking landers accidentally kill life on Mars? Why one scientist thinks so

By Victoria Corless published

Dirk Schulze-Makuch is a scientist who thinks NASA's Viking landers could have inadvertently destroyed the life they were searching for. In this Q&A, we ask why.

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Skywatching

Aurora forecast: Will the northern lights be visible tonight?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora predictions for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Aurora Borealis
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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Stargazing
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Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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Entertainment

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'Star Trek Generations' at 30: Director David Carson reflects on The Nexus and Kirk's quiet death (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with British director David Carson for "Star Trek Generations'" 30th anniversary.

Entertainment
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Check out these top space gifts at Amazon this Black Friday

By Alexis De Leaver published

We've rounded up the top space gifts from Amazon this Black Friday. Happy shopping!

Entertainment
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The best camera deals we've spotted so far: Black Friday 2024

By Alexander Cox last updated

Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on cameras as we approach Black Friday 2024.

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References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024

By Tariq Malik last updated

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

Reference
Photographer using one of the best cameras for low light photography to take images of the northern lights

Best cameras for low light photography in 2024

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography let you shoot effortlessly in dark conditions without boosting the ISO too high — check out our favorite models.

Buying Guide
Nikon Z8, one of the best Nikon cameras, on a white table

Best Nikon cameras in 2024

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon cameras currently available, including Early Black Friday deals so you can bag one of these top cameras for less.

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