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New private 'Arc' spacecraft aims to deliver cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in less than an hour (video)

The company Inversion just unveiled Arc, a spacecraft designed to serve as an orbital storehouse and superfast delivery system for mission-critical gear, getting it anywhere on Earth in less than an hour.

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Relive the pioneering days of Gemini and Mercury in this gorgeous new coffee-table photo book (exclusive)

Image specialist Andy Saunders on mining NASA's archives for the ultimate record of America's early space programs

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Polishing a telescope mirror to perfection | Space photo of the day for Oct. 6, 2025

To keep the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at peak performance, ESO engineers carefully recoat its enormous mirrors.

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NASA's Juno probe orbiting Jupiter may have come to an end, but no one can confirm

The U.S. government shut down the same day Juno's last mission extension expired, putting the status of the mission in limbo.

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The Harvest Moon rises tonight: See the 1st supermoon of 2025 brighten October's sky

See the full Harvest Supermoon rise at sunset on Oct. 6.

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The exoplanet revolution at 30: 1st alien world was found around a sun-like star three decades ago

The discovery of the "hot Jupiter" exoplanet 51 Pegasi b on Oct. 6, 1995 changed the course of astronomical history.

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New 'Unfolding the Universe' exhibit celebrates the James Webb Space Telescope through stunning artwork (photos, video)

Artist Ashley Zelinskie unveils the 'Unfolding the Universe: Wandering Through Time and Space' exhibit to celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope.

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New DARPA 'field guide' looks for ways to jump-start a moon economy

A recent DARPA study laid out a step-by-step process that could enable an economic link between Earth and the moon. But how real is the promise of giving the moon an industrial makeover?

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Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood

A team of researchers discusses how the xAI plant in Memphis emitted normal amounts of air pollution.

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Trivia in orbit: How well do you know the ISS?

This quiz will test your grasp of everything from orbital mechanics and international partnerships to basic facts about the International Space Station

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Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand

A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midday darkness.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 180 — NASA is Closed for Business

On Episode 180 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the headlines, from the shutdown of NASA to the risky dismantling of the space shuttle Discovery (because Texas insists).

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A walk across Alaska's Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data

An expert discusses the many ways that Alaska's arctic sea ice melt is affecting the lives of those who live in the area.

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Meteor mania: the ultimate meteor space quiz

This quiz will take you on a journey through fiery facts, explosive history, and the science behind these fireballs.

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World Space Week 2025 explores what it means to live beyond Earth

World Space Week 2025 (Oct. 4–10) explores the theme "Living in Space," with global events highlighting the challenges and future of life beyond Earth.

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International Observe the Moon Night 2025: 4 things to see on the lunar surface on Oct. 4

Grab your telescope and hunt down these four lunar features to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2025 on Oct. 4.

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Astronauts work through the U.S. government shutdown | On the International Space Station Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025

The Expedition 73 crew continued their science research and maintenance work aboard the International Space Station this week, despite the start of a U.S. government shutdown back on Earth.

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Astrophotographers capture dazzling new views of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens for October skies

See stunning photos of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens ahead of a possible naked eye appearance in mid-October.

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'Alien: Earth' predicts a transhumanist future, but could we ever digitize human consciousness? We asked the experts (exclusive)

Alien: Earth suggests a future where consciousness isn't confined to the body you're born in, but is this a realistic possibility, or merely science fiction? We spoke to experts to find out.

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Blue Origin reveals space tourists to launch on next New Shepard rocket

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just announced the passenger list for NS-36, the company's 15th space tourism launch.

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 125th Falcon 9 mission of the year (video)

SpaceX sent 28 more of its Starlink satellites skyward from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today (Oct. 3). It was the company's 125th Falcon 9 launch of the year already.

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'Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition' drops the VR requirement, offering serviceable Aliens thrills, anytime, anywhere (review)

Rogue Incursion's non-VR edition isn't among the finest Alien games of all time, but Zula Hendricks' video game debut is no snoozer.

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See the moon and Saturn put on a sky show together on Oct. 5

Look up Oct. 5: the nearly Harvest Moon will guide you to Saturn, where a telescope reveals its famous rings — even if they're just a thin line for now.

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Surprise asteroid flies by Earth at only 250 miles away (video)

An asteroid, called 2025 TF, safely passed within roughly 250 miles (400 km) of our planet on Sept. 30 after surprising astronomers.

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Europe teams with Japan on asteroid mission, beefs up space cooperation with South Korea

The European Space Agency signed a cooperation deal with South Korea and advanced a rideshare mission with Japan, as the agency pushes for wider global partnerships.

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