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NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees 'knots' blasting from nearby black hole jets
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A fresh analysis of decades-old X-ray black hole jet data has revealed bright, lumpy features with mysterious speed changes.
World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
By Mike Wall published
LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites.
Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera.
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.
Astronomers spot unusually synchronized star formation in ancient galaxy for 1st time
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
An old galaxy reveals clusters of young stars that have formed in an unusually synchronized fashion, challenging the idea that star formation declines as galaxies age.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe to glimpse Venus' surface tomorrow before historic sun encounter
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Parker Solar Probe swoops in for its seventh and final swing past Venus ahead of its history-making encounter with the sun on Christmas Eve.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Design an interstellar 'generation ship' to spend decades among the stars with Project Hyperion competition
By Conor Feehly published
A new design competition, dubbed Project Hyperion, is calling for submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship.
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