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SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch delayed to Sept. 24 due to Boeing Starliner issues

SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch to the ISS has been delayed five weeks to Sept. 24, to allow more time to work out issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule.

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Planets of Milky Way's most common stars are less habitable than thought, dead NASA telescope reveals

Planets orbiting red dwarf stars may have a harder time hanging on to the conditions needed for life to arise and survive than previously thought, data from NASA's dead space telescope GALEX reveals.

Space

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps' sounds like it's dripping in Space Race nostalgia

Here are the ways "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" might tap into the history of the space race and NASA's famed Apollo program.

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1st 'hyperspectral' image of aurora borealis reveals true colors of northern lights

Using a high-resolution imaging system in Sweden, Japanese researchers are getting a view of the aurora like never before.

Space

Earth's 'evil twin' Venus may have mirrored our planet more than expected

Earth and its "evil twin" Venus are very different today, with the latter lacking plate tectonics. New research indicates Venus may have been much more like our planet than we suspected.

Space

3 sun mysteries we still haven't cracked

Our understanding of the sun has come a long way in recent decades, but there are still multiple outstanding mysteries that current and future missions hope to solve.

Space

'Wonder material' found in lunar samples hints at moon's origins

Scientists attempting to discover the process by which the moon formed have new clues thanks to graphene discovered in lunar samples returned by China's Chang'e 5 mission.

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SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites are way brighter than the originals

SpaceX Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to smartphones shine nearly five times brighter than traditional Starlinks, a recent study found.

Space

10 new dead star 'monsters' discovered at the heart of the Milky Way

Ten neutron stars found lurking in the Milky Way include cosmic black widows killing stars with "webs" of viscous plasma and a speed demon that spins over 700 times per second.

Space

The sun fires off 2 powerful X flares in less than 2 hours (video, photo)

Add another pair of strong solar flares to the sun's list this year, as two X-class flares erupted on Monday morning (Aug. 5).

Space

Pennies to heaven: NASA launches 2 cents to space station

They say a penny doesn't go far these days, to which NASA has now added its two cents. Two pennies just lifted off for the International Space Station.

Space

Astrophotographer captures stunning views of northern lights and STEVE during brief encounter (photos, video)

See the northern lights and elusive STEVE light up the skies above Manitoba, Canada in these stunning photos and footage captured by astrophotographer Justin Anderson.

Space

See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week

Here's how to see a dazzlingly bright Venus, an eerie view of Earthshine and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, this week.

Space

China's secretive space plane caught on camera in orbit (photos)

China's mysterious space plane has been caught on camera by a satellite watcher who snagged new imagery of the high-flying robotic vehicle.

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Could the Geminid meteor shower threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station?

We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit early Sunday (Aug. 4), continuing a busy stretch for the company.

The Independent UK

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station

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See the moon and Venus join close together tonight

Of all of the monthly meetings between the moon and Venus this year, this one is by far the closest.

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'The Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli opens up about her coming Blue Origin flight (interview)

STEM advocate and space enthusiast Emily Calandrelli will fly to suborbital space with Blue Origin. She shares her story, and her excitement, with Space.com.

The Guardian - US

‘Not stranded in space’: how Nasa lost control of Boeing Starliner narrative

Technical issues and poor comms led many to believe two astronauts are lost in space, but a return date is imminent

The Guardian - UK

Vandalism or the community’s future? Crofters feel ‘helpless’ in face of spaceport radar station

An antenna park has divided the community living beside a world heritage site in the Scottish Highlands

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 122 —No City on Mars?

On Episode 122 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dale Skran and Isaac Arthur about the realistic prospects for space settlement.

Inverse

For ISS Astronauts, Digestive Issues Are Surprisingly Common — And A Very Big Problem

A recent NASA-supported study investigated the harmful effects spaceflight can have on astronaut gut health.

Space

Earth from space: Astronauts share photography tips for snapping amazing photos from the ISS

From thunderstorm sprites to volcanic plumes, and city lights to meteors, the world appears a different place from 250 miles (400 kilometers) up.

The Guardian - UK

Who gave Earth its name and what is a blood moon? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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