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NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the sun ‘smiling’
The James Webb Space Telescope isn't the only NASA mission capturing Halloween-themed images of celestial bodies.
James Webb Space Telescope captures a spooky view of the Pillars of Creation
Astronomers will be able to develop a better understanding of how stars form thanks to this ghostly image, which arrives just in time for Halloween.
SpaceX gears up for Falcon Heavy's first flight since 2019 with a static fire test
SpaceX is targeting a November 1st launch date for the Falcon Heavy's first flight since 2019. It will carry US Space Force satellites to orbit.
NASA's InSight lander detected a meteoroid impact on Mars
NASA's InSight lander detected a meteoroid impact on Mars — the first time any mission has caught one on the planet.
Listen to the eerie sounds of a solar storm hitting the Earth's magnetic field
Scientists converted data from the ESA's three Swarm satellites into ethereal audio.
'Kerbal Space Program 2' finally arrives on February 24th
'Kerbal Space Program 2' will finally be available to play on February 24th as an Early Access release.
James Webb telescope captures 'knot' of galaxies in the early universe
A James Webb telescope image has unveiled a 'knot' of galaxies from 11.5 billion years ago.
James Webb telescope captures Pillars of Creation in unprecedented detail
The James Webb telescope has captured an image of the Pillars of Creation that could reshape thinking about star formation.
Apollo 9 commander James McDivitt dies at 93
The NASA astronaut also led the Gemini IV.
James Webb Telescope captures unique dust rings surrounding two stars
The James Webb Telescope has captured an unusual dust pattern around two stars that can track the passage of time similar to ring patterns on the inside of tree trunks.
The original space tourist hopes to go to the moon with SpaceX
SpaceX's next would-be lunar travelers are Dennis Tito, the first space tourist, and his wife Akiko.
NASA is now targeting November 14th for the Artemis 1 launch
The agency says minimal work is needed to get the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft ready.
NASA's DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of an asteroid
The next time an asteroid threatens Earth, humanity might have a chance of preventing an impact.
Amazon's Opportunity Mars rover documentary hits Prime Video on November 23rd
More than a year after it was first announced, Amazon has shared a trailer for Good Night Oppy.
Researchers discover star being consumed by its smaller, deader neighbor
This 'cataclysmic variable' is around 3,000 light years away from Earth.
NASA's DART asteroid impact test left a trail over 6,000 miles long
Astronomers have captured an image showing that the trail from NASA's asteroid impact test is over 6,000 miles long.
James Webb and Hubble telescope images capture DART asteroid collision
It was the first time the telescopes have observed the same celestial target simultaneously.
NASA successfully smacked its DART spacecraft into an asteroid
NASA's DART mission, which seeks to use specially designed impactor spacecraft to knock planet killing asteroids off-track has successfully targeted its first space rock, the asteroid Dimophos.
NASA will roll Artemis 1 back to shelter it from Hurricane Ian
The Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft will be moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Watch NASA crash DART into an asteroid at 6PM ET
NASA is about to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid, and you can watch events live beginning at 6PM Eastern.

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