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NASA continues stacking its giant Artemis 2 SLS moon rocket (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's next moon rocket is stacking higher and higher at the Kennedy Space Center, as the SLS stage adapter and interim cryogenic propulsion stage arrive in the VAB.

Glitch forces Japan's asteroid-sampling Hayabusa2 probe into protective 'safe mode' in deep space
By Andrew Jones published
An anomaly has forced the Japanese asteroid-sampling spacecraft Hayabusa2 into protective "safe mode" while journeying through deep space on its extended mission.

A gateway to the Gateway around the moon | Space picture of the day for April 16, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
One of the first two modules that will form NASA's Gateway platform in orbit around the moon has arrived at its last stop before the launch site.

Scientists discover bizarre double-star system with exoplanet on a sideways orbit (video)
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered the weirdest planetary system ever seen, consisting of a planet rolling around rare binary "failed star" brown dwarfs at a 90-degree tilted angle!

A 'cosmic car radio' could help scientists tune in to dark matter within the next 15 years
By Robert Lea published
Scientists have developed a cosmic car radio that could tune into the frequency of axions, a prime dark matter suspect.

Every 'Black Mirror' Season 7 episode, ranked from worst to best
By Jeff Spry published
Netflix's award-winning dystopian anthology from twisted British creator Charlie Brooker is back!

NASA's Perseverance rover hits the Mars rock gold mine: 'It has been all we had hoped for and more'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Perseverance rover is reveling in a scientific bonanza on Mars after finding a diverse array of rocks that are providing eager scientists a glimpse into the planet's ancient history.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Andor season 2: release date, plot, cast & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Andor was a surprise Star Wars hit in 2022 and is returning soon for its second and final season. Here's everything we know about Andor season 2.

'Planetary defense is knowing what's out there and what could do harm to us.' Meet the scientist who helped build NASA's asteroid response plan
By Leonard David published
A Q&A with Lindley Johnson, a pioneer in blueprinting warning and response scenarios to any potential impact of Earth by an asteroid or comet.
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