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Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the 1st to fly over Earth's poles

28 March, 2025 - 15:00
The crew of SpaceX's pioneering Fram2 mission includes a polar explorer, a marine technology scientist, a filmmaker and a bitcoin magnate.

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse tomorrow: Where, when and how to see it

28 March, 2025 - 13:16
Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

Boeing's next Starliner launch for NASA could slip to early 2026 after fixes

28 March, 2025 - 11:00
NASA and Boeing are still working on the thruster issues that Starliner experienced on its first crewed flight last year, so the capsule's next liftoff is a ways off yet.

US Space Force certifies new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions

27 March, 2025 - 23:00
The U.S. Space Force has certified ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions, doubling the number of providers for such flights.

NASA cancels cargo launch to ISS due to damaged Cygnus spacecraft

27 March, 2025 - 22:00
NASA has canceled the planned June liftoff of a Cygnus ISS resupply mission due to damage the freighter incurred during transport to the launch site.

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

27 March, 2025 - 21:26
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

So long, Gaia: Europe officially retires prolific star-mapping space telescope

27 March, 2025 - 21:00
Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its retirement orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.

2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system

27 March, 2025 - 20:00
Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.

This Star Wars The Black Series Force FX lightsaber is its lowest-ever price and 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

27 March, 2025 - 19:41
Sabine Wren's Force FX lightsaber is a huge 55% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale and it's the lowest price we've ever seen it, better than half price.

NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day

27 March, 2025 - 18:00
The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

Partial solar eclipse 2025 livestreams: Where to watch online for free on March 29

27 March, 2025 - 16:00
Here's how to watch all the partial solar eclipse action unfold live online.

Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

27 March, 2025 - 15:10
Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public

27 March, 2025 - 15:00
Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even discover solutions to spaceflight and astronomy problems.

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?

27 March, 2025 - 14:00
Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?

When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments

27 March, 2025 - 11:00
Just how rare are planetary alignments?

Unknown physics may help dark energy act as 'antigravity' throughout the universe

27 March, 2025 - 10:00
Dark energy may have a completely unknown aspect of physics acting as an accomplice in its efforts to defy gravity, suppressing the growth of large-scale structures like galaxy superclusters.

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California, lands rocket at sea (video)

26 March, 2025 - 23:28
SpaceX launched a stack of Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California and returned a booster to Earth Friday afternoon (March 26).

Hold onto your hats! Is the 'blaze star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?

26 March, 2025 - 22:00
The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

What will happen during the partial solar eclipse of March 2025?

26 March, 2025 - 21:00
Observers across eastern North America and much of Europe will have front-row seats to the striking partial solar eclipse on March 29. Here's what to expect.

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