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Scientists hope NASA's Parker Solar Probe gets hit by a storm during historic Christmas Eve sun flyby
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
If all goes to plan, the sun should give NASA's Parker Solar Probe a hard time.
See a dead Chinese satellite burn up as a brilliant fireball in the night sky (video)
By Tariq Malik published
The satellite was one of China's first-ever commercial Earth imaging satellites. RIP, SuperView 1-02.
How to follow Santa Claus this Christmas Eve with NORAD's 2024 tracker
By Jeff Spry published
Keep watch for Jolly Old St. Nick on NORAD's official website and festive Santa Claus tracker.
Asteroid-comet chimera Chiron has an unusual ice mix, James Webb Space Telescope finds
By Keith Cooper published
An object that orbits in the space between Jupiter and Neptune has chemistry that could tell us more about the birth of the solar system.
How to watch 'Doctor Who' Christmas special: Stream 'Joy to the World' online and from anywhere
By Richard Edwards published
The Doctor checks in to a very unusual hotel – here's how to watch "Doctor Who" Christmas special "Joy to the World" online on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney Plus in the US.
Christmas night sky 2024: Venus, Saturn and Jupiter visit for the holidays
By Joe Rao last updated
The Christmas evening sky is especially rewarding now. The eastern sky is filled with brilliant stars, a sort of a celestial Christmas tree.
NASA delays Artemis missions again. What could this mean for the moon, Mars and space leadership?
By Andrew Jones published
NASA has pushed its first two crewed Artemis moon missions back to 2026 and 2027, and the move could have big ramifications.
Who is that dying blue robot in the new 'Superman' trailer?
By Jeff Spry published
An explanation of the dead robot in the new James Gunn "Superman" teaser trailer
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