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Scientists used JWST instruments 'wrong' on purpose to capture direct images of exoplanets
By Victoria Corless published
The JWST was used in a creative way to capture direct images of distant worlds.

Changing seasons on Uranus tracked across 20 years by Hubble Space Telescope
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
These long-term observations can also help scientists study exoplanets with similar traits.

SpaceX launches private Fram2 astronauts on historic spaceflight over Earth's poles
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX launched the Fram2 astronaut mission today (March 31), the first-ever crewed spaceflight to orbit Earth over its poles.

Watch a private German rocket explode during 1st orbital launch attempt from European soil (video)
By Mike Wall published
A dramatic video shows Isar Aerospace's first orbital launch attempt, which ended with a fiery crash into the frigid sea about 30 seconds after liftoff.

FAA closes investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 7 explosion
By Mike Wall published
The FAA has closed its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Flight 7 mishap, accepting the company's findings and verifying its corrective actions.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st half of spaceflight doubleheader
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites to orbit on Monday (March 31), on the first of the company's two planned liftoffs for the day.

NASA practices recovering its next moon astronauts: Space photo of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's Orion crew module test article is framed by the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Somerset as teams practice Artemis 2 recovery ops.

NASA officially adds SpaceX's giant Starship megarocket to its launch roster
By Tariq Malik published
SpaceX is building Starship as a full reusable heavy-lift rocket to fly astronauts to the moon and Mars.

Best beginner drones 2025: Easy to fly and affordable models
By James Abbott last updated
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

Mission Control 'members only': NASA flight directors don new jacket
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's flight directors have taken a page from the astronauts they support, if not also the Masters, Hells Angels and Saturday Night Live's Five-Timers Club. There is now a flight director's jacket.
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