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Tiny spacecraft could travel across interstellar space with this 'trampoline' lightsail
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have taken a major step toward developing lightsails that could one day carry tiny spacecraft to distant star systems.
Black holes could 'bend it like Beckham' to reveal hidden asymmetries of the universe
Black holes and soccer balls don't have much in common, but if black holes are curved when kicked, it might say something deep about the cosmos.
Best binoculars 2025: Choose the right binoculars for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more
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Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
Best telescopes 2025: Bring the universe closer with the best telescopes for stars, planets, nebulas and more
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