‘Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras’: ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."
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Astronomers finally explain the strange physics of ghostly ‘radio relics’ in space
A new set of computer simulations may finally explain several long-standing mysteries surrounding gigantic radio "relics" that appear when galaxy ...
Lawmakers call on NASA inspector general to investigate Goddard Space Flight Center as agency defends campus closures: Exclusive
The fight over NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center trudges on, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill call for a formal investigation ...
Missing ‘Alien: Earth’ already? ‘The Thing’ could be the extraterrestrial horror flick you’re looking for
John Carpenter's Antarctica-set sci-fi classic clearly had a significant influence on "Alien: Earth".
NASA astronaut shows how to ‘weigh’ yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025
From measuring one's mass to boosting the almost 1 million pounds that comprise the entire orbiting complex, the Expedition 73 ...
Capture the beauty of the cosmos for under $500 with this super-portable smart telescope Black Friday deal
Take gorgeous images of the night sky with this compact Dwarflab Dwarf 3 smart telescope, this Black Friday.
SpaceX’s 1st ‘Version 3’ Super Heavy Starship booster buckles under pressure during initial tests
SpaceX began testing the newest version of its Starship Super Heavy booster overnight Thursday (Nov. 20), but by Friday morning ...
Canon 10×20 IS binocular review: A compact binocular suitable for stargazing
Lightweight, portable and powerful, the Canon 10x20 IS binoculars are suitable for those who like to travel light when stargazing.
Rocket Lab launches mystery satellite for ‘confidential commercial customer’ (video)
Rocket Lab launched a satellite for a "confidential commercial customer" on Thursday morning (Nov. 20), just a few hours after ...
How did this 20-light-year-wide ‘Diamond Ring’ form in space? Maybe a cosmic bubble burst
"All that remained was the particular flat shape."