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Space and exploration push the boundaries of human knowledge, uncovering the mysteries of the universe. From NASA and SpaceX missions to black holes, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life, space science drives innovation and fuels curiosity. Explore the latest in space travel, rocket technology, planetary discoveries, and cosmic phenomena such as dark matter and supernovae. Stay updated on new space missions, advancements in astrophysics, and the future of interstellar exploration, including Mars colonization and deep-space telescopes.

SpaceX Scrubs Starship Test Flight Following Countdown Hiccups - Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Starship’s First Launch Attempt Scrubbed Due to Technical Problems

March 4, 2025

SpaceX Scrubs Starship's First Flight Attempt After Countdown Issues: What Went Wrong and What's Next SpaceX has called off the...

First Private Company Lands on the Moon: Firefly's Blue Ghost Makes History - image credit: NASA/Firefly Aerospace via AP

Private Lunar Lander “Blue Ghost” Successfully Touches Down on the Moon

March 3, 2025

Private Lunar Lander "Blue Ghost" Successfully Touches Down on the Moon, Delivering Key NASA Experiments A major milestone in private...

Business

Blue Origin Lays Off 10% of Workforce After First Orbital Launch

February 22, 2025

Blue Origin Cuts 10% of Workforce Just a Month After Historic Orbital Launch Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, is...

How Scientists Are Watching an Asteroid That Might Pass Near Earth - Jet Propulsion Laboratory/NASA/NPR/AP

Could an Asteroid Hit Earth in 7 Years? Here’s What Scientists Know

February 13, 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Could It Hit Earth in 7 Years? Here's What Astronomers Know Astronomers are closely tracking a newly...

Flying Robot to Explore Moon’s Dark Side for Hidden Water Resources - CCTV via CNN Photo

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China’s Chang’e-7 Mission: A Robot Will Hunt for Ice at the Moon’s South Pole

February 4, 2025

China's Ambitious Mission: Flying Robot to Search for Water on the Moon’s Far Side China is set to launch an...

New Studies Reveal Surprising Origins of Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts

January 25, 2025

Astronomers Uncover New Insights into Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts Fast radio bursts (FRBs) — brief, intense flashes of radio waves...

Six Planets Shine in the January Sky—Here’s How to See Them - AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme, File

Catch the Stunning Planetary Parade in January’s Night Sky

January 18, 2025

How to Spot the Planetary Parade in the January Night Sky This January, the night sky will feature a spectacular...

SpaceX Starship's Seventh Test Flight: Booster Catch Success, Spacecraft Failure - Clint Gerald/Photo

SpaceX Starship Test: Booster Lands Successfully, But Explosion Halts Mission

January 17, 2025

SpaceX’s Ambitious Starship Test: Successful Booster Catch, But Explosion Diverts Flights SpaceX’s highly anticipated Starship launch system soared into the...

SpaceX’s Starship Destroyed Mid-Flight After Successful Booster Landing - AP Photo/Eric Gay

SpaceX’s Latest Starship Flight Ends in Destruction, Despite Booster Success

January 17, 2025

SpaceX Loses Starship in Latest Test Flight After Successful Booster Catch SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for a highly anticipated...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Achieves Orbit in First Test Flight - John Raoux/AP Photo

Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit on First Test Flight