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2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why
A team of researchers just chased a pair of reentering satellites in a private jet to learn about the pollution caused by space debris burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
The Roman Space Telescope launched beyond Earth on Aug. 30. And one of the most amazing parts of the liftoff was the Falcon Heavy rocket's boosters returning back to our planet, safe and sound.
The rise of 'quantum gravity?' Einstein's theory seen in the quantum realm for 1st time
Scientists have spotted the first hints that Einstein's formulation of gravity operates in the quantum realm.
The moon will hide Jupiter in broad daylight today — here's how to see it
The moon and Jupiter will meet before dawn on Sept. 8, before the moon hides the giant planet from view in a rare daytime occultation.
'The Last Starship' is 2026's most slept-on space game — you need to check out this 'FTL'-like shipbuilding strategy gem
Dive into this diverting sandbox adventure from Introversion before another microsecond lapses.
Earth's moon could have formed in just 5 hours after giant impact
One day in history about 4.5 billion years ago was a dramatic one for Earth, potentially giving our planet an instant moon and an almighty headache all in one go.
On this day in space! Sept. 7, 1995: NASA launches its 100th astronaut flight on space shuttle Endeavour's STS-69 mission
On Sept. 7, 1995, the space shuttle Endeavour launched on mission STS-69, NASA's 100th astronaut flight. Here's why it mattered.
Galaxies tangled in science and spirit | Space photo of the day for Sept. 7, 2026
"Astronomy is not just science or spirit; it's both at the same time."
