A pair of U.S. astronauts who test-piloted a new Boeing spaceship in June may not fly home on the craft they rode in on. While Boeing has conducted a variety of tests in space and on the ground to try to better understand problems with its Starliner capsule, now docked …
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Long ago, Mars teemed with water. New imagery captured by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter depicts the planet’s once watery past. The spacecraft, which has orbited the Red Planet for two decades, snapped views of the eroded remains of once sprawling Lake Eridania — which the space agency …
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It’s been over a half century since humans first set foot on the Moon, but today we understand more about our universe than ever. Our journey into the unknown has been fueled by human curiosity, innovation and even war. Join us as we dive deep into the history of space …
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Since its launch in December 2021, the James Webb Telescope continues to provide breathtaking images and unprecedented insight about the celestial beyond. From stunning exoplanets, to galaxies far, far away, the $10 billion dollar telescope has become an integral instrument for space exploration. These are 10 mind-blowing discoveries from the …
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In our lifetimes, we may see people living on the moon. Olympus is a NASA-funded project by the construction tech company ICON, which seeks to create human-supporting infrastructure on the moon, including roads, landing pads, blast shields and, eventually, habitats.Still at its research and development stage, Olympus is going to …
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Space fans among us (and all the astrology girlies) know: there’s a full moon today! Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals on Celestron telescopes to take your stargazing (and moonbathing) up a notch. Our top picks this week: Best telescope for major magnification Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope $211.99 at …
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The Strawberry Moon is happening on June 3, and you already know that your iPhone camera won’t help you get a good look at our craterous neighbor. Prep for this not-to-miss celestial event with the best telescope deals from Celestron below. Our top picks Best telescope for beginners Celestron Travel …
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NASA has released a browser-based game intended to spark interest in the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope. Creatively titled The Roman Space Observer Game, the retro arcade game by NALA Comm probably isn’t an accurate simulation of what it’s like to use NASA’s sensitive scientific equipment. Still, it’s a fun enough …
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