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Russia and China are threatening SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, new report finds
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"A future conflict in space could have massive, long-term negative repercussions that are felt here on Earth, as everyone on this planet is a user of space data in some form."

Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

The Void revealed as the big bad guy for Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts* in new teaser trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
'He's invincible, all power, stronger than all of the Avengers rolled into one'

Lunar Quilts capture crafters, astronaut's take on return to the moon
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The future of lunar exploration never looked more colorful, or so square. "The Next Giant Leap," a pair of moon-themed quilts, debuted at the Kennedy Center's Earth to Space festival in Washington.

Scientists spice up old Hubble Telescope image to shine light on spectacular star cluster
By Julian Dossett published
Scientists have released a never-before-seen view of a star cluster, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.

On this day in space! April 8, 1964: 1st test flight of Gemini spacecraft
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 8, 1964, NASA launched the first uncrewed test flight of the new Gemini spacecraft.

South Korea is converting an abandoned coal mine into a moon exploration testing ground
By Andrew Jones published
South Korea conducted a test inside the former Hamtae mine in late March, deploying prototype moon rovers equipped with tech that could be used in space mining.

1 year since the Great North American Eclipse — Here's how the 2026 total eclipse will compare
By Ryan French published
From America to Europe: How the 2026 total solar eclipse will differ from the great eclipse of 2024.

NASA's Jonny Kim and 2 cosmonauts arrive at ISS aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft (video)
By Mike Wall published
The Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and his two cosmonaut colleagues arrived at the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (April 8).

What is dark matter made of? New study bolsters case for 'primordial' black holes
By Paul Sutter published
In the early universe, primordial black holes could acquire a "dark charge," giving them an unnaturally long lifetime, new research suggests. This makes them an interesting candidate for dark matter.
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