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Million-mile-long solar whirlwind could help solve sun's greatest mysteries (video)
By Keith Cooper published
Europe's Solar Orbiter spacecraft has chronicled the development of the magnetic escape of plasma driven out by a powerful magnetic reconnection event.

Watch chilling 1st views of Earth's poles seen by SpaceX Fram2 astronauts (video)
By Josh Dinner published
The first images of Earth's poles from the Fram2 Crew Dragon have been uploaded from the orbiting spacecraft, and the views are breathtaking.

On this day in space! April 1, 1960: NASA launches TIROS-1, first US weather satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 1, 1960, the U.S. launched its first weather satellite into orbit.

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet aces key 'cruise control' test ahead of 1st flight
By Julian Dossett published
NASA's "quiet" new supersonic jet, the X-59, just passed a key engine test, bringing it closer to its first flight later this year.

Scientists used JWST instruments 'wrong' on purpose to capture direct images of exoplanets
By Victoria Corless published
The JWST was used in a creative way to capture direct images of distant worlds.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

The best streaming deals 2025: watch great sci-fi content for less
By Alexander Cox last updated
DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

Sun unleashes powerful M5.6 solar flare and Earth is in the firing line — are auroras incoming?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
After last week's explosive X-flare, sunspot AR4046 is at it again! Could this latest eruption bring stormy space weather to Earth?
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