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The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find
Andromeda has slowed its star-forming rate over the last 40 million years. Scientists think they finally know why.
Chinese rocket explodes less than 90 seconds after liftoff
China's latest rocket launch ended in failure this morning (Aug. 10), lighting up the skies with some unwanted fireworks.
On this day in space! Aug. 10, 1972: A 'Great Daylight Fireball' lights up the sky over North America
On Aug. 10, 1972, an Earth-grazing fireball burst through the sky over North America. Here's what happened.
Sharpest image of the sun ever captured! | Space photo of the day for Aug. 10, 2026
An international team of researchers using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution view of the sun's surface.
Watch Japanese H3 rocket launch 10,800-pound navigation satellite to orbit today
Japan's H3 rocket will launch the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite to orbit this afternoon (Aug. 10), and you can watch the action live.
Pluto's atmosphere is collapsing as it drifts away from the sun into a deep freeze
As Pluto edges further away from the sun, the chilly temperatures are causing its atmosphere to condense onto its barren surface as frost.
Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 2 days to totality
Follow our live coverage of the total solar eclipse 2026 as we count down to eclipse day with the latest news, expert insight and updates before bringing you live reports from Greenland and Spain.
Could the northern lights be visible during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12? Maybe.
A total solar eclipse and the northern lights at the same time? Experts explain why it's possible, but the odds are stacked against it.
