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Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon
A California-based astrophysicist presented a new theory on Monday to explain why Venus, the planet most like Earth in size, mass and structure, lacks its own moon.
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Solar system’s smallest planet is getting even smaller — shrinking 30% faster than astronomers thought
Mercury is in retrograde.
Glow for it! US states that could see the Northern Lights tonight and tomorrow
These lucky folks will get to experience the magic.
NASA scientists unveil stunning new photos of ‘cosmic gems’ across the universe
Megan Watzke, of the Chandra X-ray Center, said: “Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct.
Venus glows next to bright star Spica this week in a luminous celestial event — here’s how to catch it
Venus will be dancing with the star.
First ‘space elevator’ — a 66,000-mile cable to the cosmos— closer than ever before after scientific breakthrough
"There's no reason we can't put a honeymoon hotel on one of those legs."
NASA set to launch next-generation telescope to unlock universe’s deepest mysteries
The mission aims to uncover more information about some of the universe’s greatest mysteries, including dark energy.
Two fireballs spotted soaring across Connecticut sky during annual meteor shower
According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower is active from mid-July to late August, peaking around August 12-13, and is viewable from the Northern Hemisphere.
Spaceship captures detailed new view of crater used as setting in Matt Damon movie ‘The Martian’
A video from the ESA's Mars Express shows detailed views of the 460 km-wide Schiaparelli Crater.
Mission to save NASA’s aging Swift space telescope called off after rescue spacecraft loses control
The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
The space agency released before-and-after photos of the impact area on Tuesday.
‘One in a billion’ discovery of a hybrid black-hole star reveals new details on origins of the universe
A black-hole star is born.
Vibrant new photos of star region ‘Tarantula Nebula’ unveiled by NASA scientists
Describing the colourful observation as “like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane,” NASA said the resulting cosmic “craft” reveals new details about the star formation region.
New rocket tech could significantly reduce travel time to Mars, NASA claims
New thrusters could cut travel time to the Red Planet to three months and make the round-trip mission about two years total.
Solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower, and more: How to watch the rare 4-in-1 cosmic event this week
Prepare for a cosmic quadruple header.
Solar eclipse visible in New York next week — here’s how to watch
Stargazers are over the moon.
SpaceX rocket ‘slams into the moon’ after drifting through space since last year
The impact was unintentional, SpaceX said.
NASA’s moon base will be a reality and Americans will live there within 20 years, agency’s chief says
Administrator Jared Isaacman has grand plans for the United States and space travel.
Scientists propose nuking solution to Doomsday asteroid — as thousands of city-killers swarm Earth
Scientists have devised an unorthodox solution to stop a potential Doomsday asteroid from destroying Earth — by nuking the space-rock with a force equivalent to multiple Hiroshima bombs.
SpaceX ship to smash into the moon next week — and the blast could be visible from Earth
The unplanned lunar landing will provide scientists with critical research into future potential threats on the moon.
Scientists think alien civilizations could be using ‘Dyson Spheres’ to siphon energy from black holes
This brings new meaning to vacuum of deep space.
