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This may be the daughter of one of our universe's 1st stars. Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant'
The star is escaping the Large Magellanic Cloud for the Milky Way.
Space junk cleanup tech that could 'shepherd' debris into Earth's atmosphere gets US patent
Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.
On this day in space: April 16, 1972: Apollo 16 Launches to the Moon
On April 16, 1972, Apollo 16 launched to the moon! Apollo 16 was NASA's fifth lunar landing and the penultimate mission of the entire Apollo program.
3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026
Every single tiny point on the map is a galaxy.
How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good
Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.
The best streaming deals 2026: unlock a world of sci-fi for less
DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.
Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable'
"They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."
A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2
As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.
Aurora forecast April 16 — Quiet tonight before a possible geomagnetic surge tomorrow!
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)
SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.
