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Polaris Dawn crew flies higher than 1966 Gemini 11 orbital record
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The private SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew has now flown farther from Earth than any astronauts have traveled since the last Apollo mission left for the moon.
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Watch 1st look clip from 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Watch new exclusive clip for Season 5 of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," the final season of Paramount+'s sci-fi comedy animated series that premieres Oct. 24.
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Space MacGyver: NASA astronaut and inventor Don Pettit eager to return to ISS on Sept. 11
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, is set to return to space on Sept. 11. In his spare ISS time, he is known for stunning photography and tinkering with engineering.
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These 2 monster black holes may be the closest pair ever discovered (video)
By Robert Lea published
The tag team of NASA space telescopes Hubble and Chandra has demonstrated that two is definitely better than one when it comes to pairings of supermassive black holes and hunting for them.
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Legendary actor and 'Star Wars'' voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones dies at 93
By Jeff Spry published
An obituary for legendary actor James Earl Jones.
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission: Live updates
By Tariq Malik last updated
Find out the latest about SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission for billionaire Jared Isaacman.
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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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Satellites watch Tropical Storm Francine threaten Gulf Coast (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
Satellites operated by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration watched Tropical Storm Francine strengthen as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
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