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Astronomers discover giant alien planet 35 times more massive than Earth hiding in a known star system
By Nola Taylor Tillman published
"It remains possible that there are other unseen planets in the system. The challenge is finding them!"

Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission (video)
By Josh Dinner published
The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station.

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.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Don't miss the moon pass close to Saturn and Neptune tonight
By Anthony Wood last updated
The moon, Saturn and Neptune will rise a little before midnight for those in the U.S.

China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)
By Mike Wall published
A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China's Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station.

Ravenous 'vampire' stars may use cosmic accomplices to help devour stellar victims
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered that vampire white dwarfs that feast on victim companion stars have assistance in acquiring prey in the form of lurking third stars.

'Foundation' stars Laura Birn & Lee Pace talk heavy burdens and being an intergalactic stoner for Season 3 (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
Join two of the brightest stars in Apple TV's sci-fi saga based on Isaac Asimov's sci-fi trilogy.
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