SpaceX aces final parachute test ahead of historic May 27 crew launch
SpaceX wrapped up the 27th and final drop test of Crew Dragon’s upgraded parachute system today (May 1), apparently clearing…
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These Lego 'Star Wars' helmets are perfect for your Dark Side life
It’s time to suit up for “Star Wars Day” — that annual May the Fourth (be with you) fan celebration…
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Where do baby magnetars come from? Mysterious 'fast radio bursts' may provide clues.
Magnetars — highly magnetized, rapidly rotating super-dense stars — are among the most enigmatic creatures to inhabit the cosmos and…
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The top space stories of the week!
These are the top space stories this week from Space.com.
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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is coming to Disney Plus early for May the Fourth
Rejoice, “Star Wars” fans, the wait is over. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” lands on Disney Plus on May…
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Solar eclipse guide 2020: When, where & how to see them
There will be two solar eclipses in 2020: an annular, or “ring of fire” eclipse on June 21 and a…
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Space photos: The most amazing images this week!
Here are our picks for the most amazing space photos of the week.
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How the coronavirus pandemic has affected SpaceX's 1st crewed mission for NASA
The coronavirus pandemic threw a pretty big curveball at the planners of SpaceX’s first crewed mission.
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Two NASA astronauts are ready to try something completely new: Ride a SpaceX spaceship
NASA astronauts Robert “Bob” Behnken and Douglas “Doug” Hurley are excited and prepared to launch to space this month.
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The starry dusty field from the core of our Milky Way galaxy (photo)
A panoramic view of the Milky Way galaxy’s dusty core reveals several colorful deep-space nebulas.
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The moon isn't 'dead': Ridges on lunar surface show signs of recent tectonic activity
The moon isn’t “dead” after all: Newly discovered ridges on the moon’s surface are leading scientists to think that the…
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There are two kinds of sunspots on the sun right now amid solar cycle change
The sun offers plenty of brainteasers: Right now, for instance, it’s sporting magnetic knots formed by two different cycles —…
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The UAE is going to Mars. Here's the plan for its Hope orbiter.
The United Arab Emirates had its sights set on Mars the day before it launched its second satellite ever.
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'Star Wars': Summary of the franchise and its effect on space technology
A long time ago — roughly four decades — the world was introduced to Jedi knights, lightsabers, droids and the…
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A small asteroid the size of a bus will fly safely by Earth today
A newly discovered asteroid about the size of a bus will zip safely by Earth today (May 3), passing at…
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How amateur satellite trackers are keeping an 'eye' on objects around the Earth
Around the planet, a loosely knit but closely woven band of amateurs monitor the whereabouts of satellites — be they…
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Pictures from space! Our image of the day
An astronaut on board the International Space Station captured almost all of Mexico in a single shot while photographing planet…
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On This Day in Space! May 4, 2011: 1st official 'Star Wars' Day celebration
On May 4, 2011, the first organized “Star Wars” Day celebration happened in Toronto. See how it happened in our…
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Chaos reigns in detailed new views of Jupiter's icy moon Europa
Scientists have gotten their best look to date at three chaotic patches on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa…
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Elon Musk shows off Starship prototype's rocket engine ahead of test fire (photo)
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk just tweeted an image looking up at the belly of the latest Starship prototype,…
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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2020: When, where and how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular ‘shooting stars’ that even…
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The 2020 Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight! See 'crumbs' of Comet Halley rain on Earth
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (May 4), with the best views arriving before dawn on Tuesday (May…
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Disney Plus drops epic 'Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' trailer for May the Fourth
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” arrives on Disney Plus for Star Wars Day today (May 4), putting all nine…
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