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Headless 'Halloween comet' could already be doomed

While some are hoping for a bright "Halloween comet," astronomers say the speeding cosmic snowball has likely already broken apart.

Space

Mini '2001' monoliths fly into space on first flight of Blue Origin's 2nd crew ship

A number of black slabs modeled after the monoliths in "2001: A Space Odyssey" have made the trip into space and back on the first flight of Blue Origin's second human-rated launch vehicle.

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Body of missing employee at Elon Musk’s SpaceX washes up on Texas beach

The employee died after swimming at Boca Chica Beach, where SpaceX also has a launch site

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SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS after weather delays (photo)

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA undocked from the International Space Station today (Oct. 23) after several weather delays.

Space

1st triple black hole system discovered in 'happy accident'

The first "black hole triple" system, consisting of a black hole hungrily feeding on a companion star orbited by a more distant star, hints at a gentle formation process without supernova explosions.

Space

NASA astronaut makes dazzling 'Jupiter-like planet' on ISS using water and food coloring (photo)

Microgravity makes water do weird and wonderful things. NASA astronaut Don Pettit took advantage of that fact to create a colorful ball that resembles Jupiter.

Space

JK Rowling And Elon Musk Mock Scottish Government’s List Of 24 Genders, Including “Pangender”

JK Rowling, known for her controversial views on gender, took to social media with a sarcastic jab at the Scottish Government’s list of 24 gender identities. The post JK Rowling And Elon Musk Mock Scottish Government’s List Of 24 Genders, Including “Pangender” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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China rolls out rocket for Shenzhou-19 astronaut launch (video)

China rolled out the rocket and crew capsule for the Shenzhou-19 mission, the nation's next astronaut launch to the Tiangong space station.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope sees lonely supermassive black hole-powered quasars in the early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered lonely quasars in the early universe, with "empty larders" that defy theories surrounding their growth to monster sizes.

Space

Fall back to Earth with Falcon 9 payload fairings in stunning new SpaceX video

A recent SpaceX Starlink launch featured an extra video treat: a view of the Internet satellites being revealed for future Internet service. But Starlink's effects on astronomy still causes concern.

Space

See the 'comet of the century' light up the night sky in breathtaking photos

Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS proved to be photogenic as it lit up the early autumn skies of the Northern Hemisphere this month.

Space

Supergiant star Betelgeuse may have a 'Betelbuddy'

The supergiant star Betelgeuse may have a companion star that pushes light-blocking dust out of the way, causing the irregular changes observed in the star's brightness.

Space

Scientists have dated the moon's oldest, and largest, impact site

The moon has been bombarded by asteroids and comets for more than 4.32 billion years.

Space

Elon Musk Versus the California Coastal Commission

The state's powerful coastal land-use regulator is arguing its awesome development-stopping powers applies to rocket launches as well as housing.

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The Pluto problem: Is it time to rethink our definition of a planet?

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) famously demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet. Things have been a bit of a mess since then — so is it time to redefine the planet?

Space

'NASA at a crossroads:' Budget woes, aging infrastructure and hard choices ahead

The next few years are likely to be pivotal ones for NASA, according to a hard-hitting report by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Space

Most of Earth's meteorites may have come from the same 3 spots

Scientists say they've uncovered where the vast majority of Earth's meteorites came from.

Space

To land safely on Mars and the moon, we may need to measure dust

A new radar instrument designed to measure nearby dust and debris could make spacecraft landings on the moon and Mars safer.

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With real scientific data, artist Martin Vargic has visualized hundreds of alien planets

Space.com talks to artist and author Martin Vargic, who is turning exoplanets into stunning and intricate art.

Space

Exclusive: Doritos' 1st ad filmed in space features special 'zero-g' chips (video)

It is not a sound often heard in Earth orbit, but in the newly released footage of snack and space history being made, it is clearly there. *Crunch* Doritos is releasing its first ad filmed in space.

Inverse

Comet Watch! Don’t Miss This Visitor From The Oort Cloud On Thursday

On October 24, look low in the eastern sky just before sunrise to check out a comet from the Oort Cloud.

Space

NASA's Europa Clipper isn't just a spacecraft — it's a work of art

Europa Clipper launched toward Jupiter's icy moon on Oct. 14, and carried with it a very important plate.

The Guardian - US

How Nasa’s Artemis Accords are laying the ground for global space cooperation

Space agency has expanded its diplomatic reach in recent months, signing 12 of 45 signatories since January

Space

Blowing up: Inflatable space habitats could be key to exploring the solar system

Private companies are making progress on expandable habitats, which could help humanity keep its foothold in Earth orbit and settle the moon and Mars.

Space

Hubble Telescope sees 'stellar volcano' erupt in amazing colors (video, photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an intricate portrait of R Aquarii, an odd nearby binary star system that occasionally erupts into spectacular novae.

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