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Space & Skywatching

European Test Rocket Crashes Into Norwegian Sea
less than an hour ago
A highly anticipated test flight aimed at launching satellites from Europe ended when Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket exploded 40 seconds after liftoff from a Norwegian spaceport. Despite the fiery crash, officials insisted the mission was a “success,” claiming the data collected will help refine future European space launches.
Spectrum Rocket Crashes Into Sea After Orbital Launch Attempt, Company Calls Test A 'Success'
less than an hour ago
A first-of-its-kind European rocket launch ended in the Norwegian Sea when Isar Aerospace's unmanned rocket exploded just 40 seconds after takeoff.
Stuck In Space No More: Boeing Astronauts Returning Home
3 hours ago
They’re the pair of NASA astronauts who became famous for getting “stuck” on the International Space Station, but in the early hours of Tuesday, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore started their journey back to Earth in a SpaceX capsule. Watch this video to see their goodbyes and learn why a week-long mission turned into a nine-month stay.
April Night Sky: Meteors, The Moon And The Big Dipper
5 hours ago
April’s night sky brings a fresh round of spring treats, from the Lyrids meteor shower to great chances to spot the Big Dipper. Plus there’s the full pink moon. Of course, your view all depends on clear skies and the weather. Check out this monthly list of highlights, and follow our weekly night sky updates, too.
Here's What's Up In April's Night Sky
5 hours ago
April's night sky is full of spring treats including the Lyrids meteor shower, Mars, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter, plus a strange glowing light you might catch if your skies are clear enough. Here's when to mark your calendars and what to watch for in the weather.
What To See In This Week’s Night Sky
9 hours ago
The first week of April brings Mars and Jupiter to the night sky, some well-known constellations, plus a chance to see a rare phenomenon visible in the spring and fall. It’s called zodiacal light. Here’s your guide to the night sky this week.
Neptune’s Auroras Captured For First Time
20 hours ago
Neptune has auroras, but they’re different from what we see on Earth. Now, thanks to the James Webb telescope, we know what they look like.
NASA Says The Blaze Star Is Due To Erupt
20 hours ago
A rare celestial explosion could create a brand new bright spot in the night sky as the T Coronae Borealis, a star that erupts only once every 79 years, is on the verge of its next blast. NASA experts predict March 27 is the most likely day for the fiery spectacle. If skies are clear and cloudless, here’s where to look to witness the one-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.
What To Watch For In The Night Sky This Week
2 days ago
Here's our weekly guide to the planets, stars and other highlights in the night sky this week. Plus, we've got a heads up on where weather might get in the way and who could have the best views.
Webb Telescope Finds Hidden Surprise In ‘Cosmic Tornado’
3 days ago
Scientists called this object first discovered in 2006 a ‘cosmic tornado’ because of its helical shape. The structure itself isn’t extraordinary by space standards. It’s called a Herbig-Haro object, and it was formed by ejections from jets from a star forming nearby, according to NASA. But a closer, more recent look by the Webb telescope unveiled something more random, and by pure luck. Here’s what it was.

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