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Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans − Europa Clipper is one of 2 missions on their way to see if these moons could support life
By Mike Sori published
Jupiter has dozens of moons. Four of them in particular are of interest to planetary scientists.
'Star Wars: Legacy of Vader' follows Kylo Ren between 'The Last Jedi' and 'Rise of Skywalker'
By Fran Ruiz published
What was Kylo Ren up to between "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker?" Marvel's new comic book series has the answers.
Don't miss the Taurid meteor shower peak with colorful fireballs and shooting stars this week
By Joe Rao published
Best telescopes 2024: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for Amazon Prime Day deals.
Boost for Mars life? Red Planet's magnetic field may have lasted longer than thought
By Keith Cooper published
Mars' global magnetic field may have hung around for 200 million years longer than scientists had thought, possibly giving life a longer window to take hold on the Red Planet.
SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch due to apparent rocket helium leak
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX scrubbed a planned launch of 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Nov. 3) due to a helium issue in the first stage of the company's Falcon 9 rocket.
Watch SpaceX launch 3 tons of cargo to ISS today
By Mike Wall published
Liftoff is scheduled for 9:29 p.m. ET today (Nov. 4).
See the moon snuggle up to Venus after sunset tonight
By Joe Rao published
Monday evening (Nov. 4), the night before Election Day, will bring a lovely celestial display involving the two brightest objects in the nighttime sky: the moon and Venus.
On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: 'Super Strypi' rocket fails to launch
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 4, 2015, the United States Air Force planned to launch an experimental rocket for small satellites from the Pacific Missile Range Facility off Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii.
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