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On this day in space! Sept. 2, 2016: Lost and found! Rosetta sees Philae lander on Comet 67P
On Sept. 2, 2016, the European Space Agency finally located Philae, its long-lost comet lander.
How magnets could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars
Magnetic fields can replace bulky centrifuges in space oxygen systems, making them lighter, more efficient and better suited for deep-space missions, a new study finds.
ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025
Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.
1st Indian astronaut to visit ISS welcomed home as a hero
"Since I landed in Lucknow around 7:30 this morning, I must have clicked about 2,000 selfies."
Watch an asteroid the size of an airliner speed toward Earth live online Sept. 2 (video)
On Wednesday (Sept. 3), the asteroid 2025 QDB will come to within just over half the distance between Earth and the moon, and you can watch its progress live online.
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
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.
Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states Sept. 1-2
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as a cannibal solar storm impact could spark geomagnetic storm conditions Sept. 1-2.
Mercury makes an elusive appearance with the bright star Regulus on Sept. 2
Mercury will be close to Regulus embedded among the stars of the constellation Leo.
