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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket set to launch secretive X-37B space plane  on Dec. 10

9 December, 2023 - 12:00
The U.S. Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane is poised to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday (Dec. 10), and you can likely watch it live.

An asteroid will eclipse the puzzling red star Betelgeuse on Dec. 11

9 December, 2023 - 02:00
Betelgeuse, one of the most recognizable stars in the night sky, will disappear for several seconds in a rare asteroid occultation on the evening of Dec. 11.

India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory captures 1st gorgeous views of the sun (images)

9 December, 2023 - 00:00
An instrument onboard India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft captured beautiful images of the sun earlier this week.

How to watch 'Doctor Who' anniversary specials: Stream 'The Giggle' from anywhere

8 December, 2023 - 23:30
How to watch the 'Doctor Who' anniversary special 'The Giggle' online on Disney Plus and BBC iPlayer.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter gearing up for longest flight ever this weekend

8 December, 2023 - 23:00
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter will fly farther than it ever has before on Saturday (Dec. 9), covering more than half a mile of Red Planet ground.

That’s no moon! Scientists doubt proposed detection of the 1st exomoons

8 December, 2023 - 22:00
Scientists aren't sure whether humanity really detected moons outside the solar system.

DARPA moon tech study selects 14 companies to develop a lunar economy

8 December, 2023 - 17:22
We've seen the movies and read the books about what it would be like to have a lunar habitat — but to turn our Sci-Fi fantasy into a reality, scientists must develop a game plan.

'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 5 review: A new asteroid heading for Mars puts a rocket under the season

8 December, 2023 - 16:12
A new body in the Solar System starts a multi-trillion-dollar gold rush, while the shockwaves from a certain someone's departure continue to resonate on Mars.

Ex-NASA scientist dishes on space food in new memoir 'Space Bites'

8 December, 2023 - 16:00
Of all of the food items she helped send into space, Vickie Kloeris' favorite was the cherry-blueberry cobbler. A NASA food scientist for 34 years, Kloeris has published her memoir 'Space Bites.'

Everything we know about 'Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire'

8 December, 2023 - 14:59
What to expect from Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon," the sprawling new sci-fi saga premiering on Netflix on Dec. 22, 2023.

US Space Force plans global radar to 'identify emerging threats' in distant Earth orbit

8 December, 2023 - 14:00
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia signed an agreement to develop a deep space radar capability to keep an eye on what's happening in geosynchronous orbit.

Strange underground polygons on Mars hint at Red Planet's wet past

8 December, 2023 - 14:00
Buried dozens of meters under the equator of Mars is a large honeycomb pattern similar to, but much larger than, those found only near Earth's frigid poles.

Why is there so much military interest in the moon?

8 December, 2023 - 12:00
The United States' use of military agencies such as DARPA to develop emerging technologies for the moon could be sending a wrong message.

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California (video)

8 December, 2023 - 04:06
SpaceX launched 22 more Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California early on Friday morning (Dec. 8).

Crossed wires caused parachute problem during OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample delivery, NASA says

8 December, 2023 - 02:00
Crossed wires likely prevented OSIRIS-REx's return capsule from deploying its drogue parachute during its descent through Earth's atmosphere on Sept. 24, NASA officials say.

Chinese startup Galactic Energy bounces back with successful satellite launch

7 December, 2023 - 23:00
Chinese startup Galactic Energy is flying high again after a successful satellite launch on Monday (Dec. 4).

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