Space

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April’s total solar eclipse is nearly here. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe

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A map of April 2024’s total solar eclipse

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Safety first: How to watch April’s total solar eclipse that will cut across North America

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What you can expect to experience during April’s total solar eclipse

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From watch parties to music festivals, choose your April 8 total solar eclipse adventure

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How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

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Solar eclipse 2024: Watch live replay of totality in Mexico, Texas, New York, more

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One Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse

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Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

World UFO Day is being celebrated amid a surge in sightings and government studies on unidentified flying objects.
 
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Under pressure after a midair blowout, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

 
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Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket

 
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NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule

 
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A harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here’s how to spot it

 
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Japan launches observation satellite on a new flagship H3 rocket

Japan deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket.

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NASA launches powerful weather satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket

A Falcon Heavy rocket launched a new weather satellite into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday.

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New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body

New research shows space tourists experience some of the same body changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit. NASA and other organizations have long studied the toll of space travel on astronauts, but there’s been less attention on space tourists.

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Boeing Starliner spacecraft completes successful launch after thruster trouble

Boeing Starliner spacecraft completes successful launch after thruster trouble

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Boeing’s astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble

Boeing’s space capsule has arrived at the International Space Station after encountering thruster trouble. Docking was delayed to fix four thrusters on the Starliner capsule that went down Thursday as the two NASA test pilots closed in on the space station.
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Japan’s space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan.
 
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China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S.
 
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NASA taps Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
 
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Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

Two astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there.
 
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A Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with the world’s first samples from the far side of the moon

The moon program is part of a growing rivalry with the U.S. — still the leader in space exploration — and others, including Japan and India.
 
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NASA calls off spacewalk after spacesuit water leak

NASA has canceled a spacewalk at the International Space Station after water leaked from an astronaut’s spacesuit.
 
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Japan’s space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken

Officials say Japan’s space agency has suffered a series of cyberattacks since last year, but sensitive information related to rockets and satellites was not affected and it is continuing to investigate and take preventive measures.
 
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It’s summer solstice time. What does that mean?

Summer kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere with the summer solstice on Thursday. The Earth spins on a tilt as it revolves around the sun.
 
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A Southwest Airlines plane that did a ‘Dutch roll’ suffered structural damage, investigators say

Investigators say a Southwest Airlines plane suffered damage to parts of the structure after it went into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month.
 
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NASA’s Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem

NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending science data again. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory says the spacecraft’s four instruments are back in business after a computer problem in November.
 
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New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body

New research shows space tourists experience some of the same body changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit.
 
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SpaceX’s mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket has completed its first full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding after blasting off from Texas.
 
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Boeing’s astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble

Boeing’s space capsule has arrived at the International Space Station after encountering thruster trouble.
 
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What to know about Boeing’s first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts

Boeing has finally launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station after years of stumbles and delays.
 
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Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing has launched astronauts for the first time after years of delays. Two NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday.
 
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A Russian cosmonaut becomes the first person to spend 1,000 days in space

A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. Russian space agency Roscosmos said Wednesday that Oleg Kononenko achieved the cumulative space time record having made five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.
 
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Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say

The Hubble Space Telescope has suffered another breakdown that will limit its scientific discoveries.
 
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Craft unfurls China’s flag on the far side of the moon and lifts off with lunar rocks to bring home

China says its spacecraft unfurled the country’s red and gold flag on the far side of the moon before lifting off with rock and soil samples to bring back to Earth.
 
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China lands a spacecraft on the moon’s far side to collect rocks for study

A Chinese spacecraft has landed on the moon’s far side to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.
 
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Japan billionaire Maezawa cancels moon trip due to uncertainty over SpaceX rocket development

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled his planned flight around the moon on a SpaceX vehicle because of uncertainty about when it may be possible.
 
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Boeing’s first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback

Mission managers say last-minute computer trouble has nixed the latest launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight.
 
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What you will and won’t see from June’s planetary parade

Six planets will line up in the early morning sky on June 3, but most won’t be visible to the naked eye.
 
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North Korea flies trash balloons over the South as leader Kim doubles down on satellite ambitions

North Korea has flown hundreds of balloons carrying trash and manure toward South Korea. South Korea’s military has mobilized chemical and explosive response teams to recover objects and debris in different parts of the country.
 

European-Japanese climate research satellite launched from California aboard SpaceX rocket

A European-Japanese climate research satellite designed to study Earth’s temperature balance has been launched into orbit from California.
 
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North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes shortly after launch

North Korea says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit has failed. State media said the rocket carrying the satellite exploded after liftoff Monday evening due to a suspected engine problem.
 
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North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its second military spy satellite

North Korea has announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite in the coming days.
 
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Boeing’s 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule

Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June. Officials for the company and NASA said Friday that weeks of review show that the capsule can safely fly with two test pilots, despite a propulsion system leak.
 
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Massive cradle of baby stars revealed in new space telescope images

A European space telescope is thrilling scientists with its latest peek at stars and galaxies. The European Space Agency released the photos from the Euclid observatory on Thursday.
 
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Sun’s magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts

New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought.
 
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UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space

The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space. That’s a possible future global trend that members of the U.N.