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SpaceX stacks Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship megarocket's 12th test flight
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX recently stacked the giant Super Heavy booster that will help launch the upcoming 12th test flight of the company's Starship megarocket.

NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp
By Samantha Mathewson published
The image was captured in November 2025, showing how lighting changes throughout the day on Mars.

Hubble telescope discovers a new type of cosmic object and astronomers are on 'Cloud 9'
By Robert Lea published
"This is a tale of a failed galaxy."

NASA may be 1 month away from historic Artemis 2 astronaut launch around the moon
By Josh Dinner published
Artemis 2, NASA's next astronaut mission to the moon, is gearing up for a launch that could occur as soon as Feb. 6.

Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it?
By Anthony Wood published
A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.

The best telescopes for beginners 2026: The best for budding new astronomers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?

Congress rejects President Trump's deep NASA budget cuts, proposes $24.4 billion for the agency
By Mike Wall published
Congress plans to allocate $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal year 2026, nearly $6 billion more than President Trump had proposed.

This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."
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