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Watch the sun erupt in new images from NOAA's weather satellite
Launched into Earth's orbit last June, GOES-19 is the newest addition to NOAA's fleet, equipped with a sensor called the ...
Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...
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Comet Nishimura's Path Around The Sun In Orbit Animation
There are many famous mysteries from the Middle Ages that have kept us guessing. Such as the fate of King Edward II and the ...
The tiny planet-not-planet that could: Pluto was discovered 95 years ago today
Feb. 18 marks the 95th anniversary of the discovery of our outermost planet-not-planet. Here's what to know about the short ...
Solar Orbiter ready for close encounter with Venus
The European Space Agency (ESA) is ready to guide the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft through its closest encounter with ...
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Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur?
Here’s how it works. The term "perihelion" describes the point in an astronomical body's orbit where it is nearest to the sun. Derived from the Greek words peri (around) and helios (sun), the ...
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The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Is Now Orbiting the Moon, Taking Dazzling Photographs
Along with Blue Ghost, NASA launched the Tenacious lunar rover from Japanese company ispace. It's one of the smallest ...
Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world’s telescopes rush to track ...
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Elon Musk's Tesla Is Still Floating in Space After 7 Years
The red Tesla Roadster was mistaken for an undiscovered asteroid by astronomers.