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'Mathematically perfect' star system discovered 105 light-years from Earth may still be in its infancy. Could that change its prospects for life?
By Jenna Ahart published
Once thought to be 8 billion years old, the star HD 110067 — famous for its six synchronized exoplanets — may be only 2.5 billion years old, new research suggests.
On this day in space! Dec. 30, 1930: 1st Photo of the Curvature of the Earth
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Dec. 30, 1930, the first-ever photo of the Earth's curvature was taken.
New flexible 'metamaterial' inspired by nature could help us build shapeshifting space habitats and telescopes
By Paul Sutter published
Researchers have designed a flexible material that could pave the way for the development of adaptable space structures.
What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?
By Leonard David published
What should happen in 2025 to move the UAP/UFO story forward? Are we at a dead-end? Conversely, is the coming year one of "full disclosure?"
David Lynch's 'Dune' at 40: David Lynch's 1984 adaptation is a true spice oddity
By Richard Edwards published
Squeezing Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel into a two-hour movie was always doomed to misfire.
The top 7 black hole discoveries from 2024
By Robert Lea published
2024 was a big year for black hole science, and Space.com was on duty all year to bring you every major development in our understanding of the universe's most fascinating entities.
Watch India launch 2 satellites on a space docking test flight on Dec. 30 (video)
By Tariq Malik last updated
Liftoff is set for 11:30 a.m. EST (10 p.m. IST) from ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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