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Galaxy-size jet from monster black hole blasts mystery object in deep space (video)
By Robert Lea published
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope, astronomers witnessed a massive black hole jet slam into an unknown object in space.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
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Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
Astronomers discover 7 new 'dark comets,' but what exactly are they?
By Keith Cooper published
By doubling the number of known "dark comets," astronomers have been able to split them into two camps depending on their location in the solar system.
India practices pulling its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule out of the sea (photos)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India continues to perfect hardware and recovery procedures for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
Panama, Austria sign Artemis Accords, bringing tally to 50 nations
By Samantha Mathewson published
A total of 50 nations have now joined NASA's efforts to establish peaceful and cooperative international space exploration.
Violent superflares explode from sun-like stars every 100 years
By Robert Lea published
Violent superflares erupt from sun-like stars about once a century, far more frequently than previously expected. As a civilization around such a star, what does this mean for us?
Meteor strikes on the moon! Astronomer captures possible Geminid lunar impacts (videos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Several brief flashes on the lunar surface were captured from Earth.
Fireball! Brilliant meteor streaks across Indiana’s early-morning sky (videos)
By Josh Dinner published
A fireball lit up the skies over Indiana early Tuesday morning (Dec. 10), illuminating the cloud cover as it burned through the atmosphere.
'SALLY' at Sundance: NatGeo film to reveal 'hidden love' of 1st US woman in space
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A documentary about the life and love of America's first woman in space will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. "SALLY," from National Geographic, reveals the legacy of astronaut Sally Ride.
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' brings back fan-favorite characters for 'Multiverse of Madness'-style hijinks in latest episode
By Ian Stokes published
The fate of multiple realities is in the hands of two Boimlers and a lot of Harry Kims in 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' season 5, episode 9 "Fissure Quest".
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