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Private Japanese rocket explodes after liftoff in its 2nd launch failure of 2024 (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
Japanese startup Space One lost its second Kairos 2 rocket shortly after liftoff due to an unknown failure.
Space2Sea Voyage of Legends in Antarctica: Join William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronauts and more in free webinar on space and science
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Tune into a live webinar on Dec. 19 as several cultural and scientific icons will answer questions about mysteries of the universe and space travel from an Antarctica-bound luxury expedition vessel.
James Webb Space Telescope catches monster black hole napping after 'overeating' in the early universe
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has caught a napping monster black hole in the early universe. The cosmic giant is slumbering after a massive meal like a reveller on Christmas Day.
Potentially habitable planet TRAPPIST-1b may have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The innermost Earth-like planet in the famous TRAPPIST-1 system might be capable of supporting a thick atmosphere after all, according to new research.
'Exodus' looks like a next-gen Mass Effect, but you get to fight an armored space bear (trailer)
By Fran Ruiz published
Archetype Entertainment's Matthew McConaughey-led sci-fi RPG adventure is looking alright alright alright.
The Imperial Probe Droid is one of the best Lego Star Wars sets we have reviewed and you can now pick it up for a low price
By Rich Owen published
Deals This impressive Lego set would make a fantastic Christmas present for any Star Wars fan.
The moon may be 100 million years older than we thought
By Charles Q. Choi published
The moon may have received a volcanic facelift, making it more than 100 million years older than rocks collected from its surface might suggest, a new study finds.
Hubble trouble or Superbubble? Astronomers need to escape the 'supervoid' to solve cosmology crisis
By Robert Lea published
The disagreement in the rate of expansion of the universe, the Hubble tension, could arise from the fact Earth sits in an under-dense supervoid region of space.
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