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SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California tonight (Nov. 11), the second such mission for the company in a six-day span. space.com/space-exploration/…
SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

The company also lofted one on Nov. 6.

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NASA is kickstarting a new initiative for Mars Sample Return (MSR), called the Perseverance Sample Retrieval Architecture. space.com/astronomy/mars/nas…
NASA kick-starts a fresh push to bring Mars samples home

NASA kick-starts a fresh push to bring Mars samples home

China is making progress on its Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return mission, which

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On Nov. 11, 1966, the Gemini 12 mission launched an astronaut crew into orbit and set the stage for NASA's Apollo program. Here's why it mattered. space.com/space-exploration/…
On this day in space! Nov. 11, 1966: NASA launches Gemini 12 mission with astronaut icons Buzz...

On this day in space! Nov. 11, 1966: NASA launches Gemini 12 mission with astronaut icons Buzz...

Gemini 12 was the last mission of the Gemini program and set the stage for the Apollo progam to land on the moon.

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Fast radio bursts are invisible, but a composer has turned thousands of them into sound at a Finnish cathedral, where a choir will sing along on Nov. 21. space.com/astronomy/we-cant-…
We can't see Fast Radio Bursts but we can now hear them thanks to a Finnish Cathedral

We can't see Fast Radio Bursts but we can now hear them thanks to a Finnish Cathedral

Fast radio bursts are invisible, but a composer has turned thousands of them into sound at a Finnish cathedral, where a choir will sing along on Nov. 21.

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How would the crew of the Wild Blue Yonder fare on a real exoplanet? space.com/astronomy/exoplane…
Andy Weir's 'Exoplanet' just landed on Audible, but what actually makes an exoplanet habitable?

Andy Weir's 'Exoplanet' just landed on Audible, but what actually makes an exoplanet habitable?

How would the crew of the Wild Blue Yonder fare on a real exoplanet?

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For over a century astronomers have speculated that comets could have delivered organic molecules necessary for life to Earth, but new modeling shows these molecules wouldn't have survived impact. space.com/astronomy/comets/d…
Did comets bring building blocks of life to Earth? Scientists aren't so sure anymore

Did comets bring building blocks of life to Earth? Scientists aren't so sure anymore

With comets out of the picture, attention now turns to asteroids or even Earth itself as the source of prebiotic chemistry.

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Rocket Lab has raised the launch cost of its next-gen Neutron rocket by more than 25%, an increase that reflects high demand amid a looming liftoff bottleneck. space.com/space-exploration/…
'There's tremendous demand': Rocket Lab raises price of Neutron launch from $55 million to $70...

'There's tremendous demand': Rocket Lab raises price of Neutron launch from $55 million to $70...

"The demand is a function of both a tightening global launch supply and our customers' confidence that Rocket Lab is the right partner to break the world's launch bottleneck."

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This dazzling collection of ancient stars could hold clues to the Milky Way's past. space.com/astronomy/hubble-s…
Hubble Space Telescope reveals glittering stars with mysterious origins | Space photo of the day...

Hubble Space Telescope reveals glittering stars with mysterious origins | Space photo of the day...

This dazzling collection of ancient stars could hold clues to the Milky Way's past.

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Art meets space exploration! Space.com will be covering Ashley Zelinskie’s The Weight of Space exhibition at NYC’s HEFT Gallery, featuring retired NASA astronaut Mike Massimino! @azelinskie @Astro_Mike @heft_gallery Opening reception: Nov. 20, 6–9 PM. Learn more & RSVP: partiful.com/e/lf0fduXYiv95Q…
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NASA's new UVEX space telescope will study the universe in ultraviolet light to reveal the violent and turbulent events that bubble under what appears to be a cosmic sea of tranquility. space.com/science/astrophysi…
NASA's new UVEX space telescope will peer deep into the universe's most violent events

NASA's new UVEX space telescope will peer deep into the universe's most violent events

The UVEX mission will "advance fundamental frontiers in astrophysics, from understanding the smallest galaxies to diagnosing the aftermaths of neutron-star mergers and other cosmic explosions."

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I photographed galaxies, nebulas and star clusters from a city with the Seestar S30 Plus. Here’s why I think it’s the best affordable smart telescope for beginners. space.com/stargazing/skywatc…
Why I recommend the Seestar S30 Plus smart telescope for beginners — full review

Why I recommend the Seestar S30 Plus smart telescope for beginners — full review

I photographed galaxies, nebulas and star clusters from a city with the Seestar S30 Plus. Here’s why I think it’s the best affordable smart telescope for beginners.

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SpaceX will attempt its first ever double landing of a Starship rocket on Nov. 13. Here's what time Starship Flight 15 will launch. space.com/space-exploration/…
What time will SpaceX launch Starship Flight 15, its 1st double landing test, on Nov. 13? (Full...

What time will SpaceX launch Starship Flight 15, its 1st double landing test, on Nov. 13? (Full...

SpaceX will make history with the world's first full recovery of an orbital rocket on Starship Flight 15. Here's when to watch.

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SpaceX has moved its Starship Super Heavy booster to the pad to prep for the next test flight of the megarocket, a historic mission scheduled to launch this Friday (Nov. 13). space.com/space-exploration/…
SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to launch pad for 'squeeze test' ahead of epic double-catch...

SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to launch pad for 'squeeze test' ahead of epic double-catch...

The historic flight is scheduled to launch on Friday (Nov. 13).

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'It's coming from brilliant minds who build worlds so impeccably. And it's about real stuff we’re dealing with today.' space.com/entertainment/anth…
Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo reveal why they joined Andy Weir's sci-fi audio...

Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo reveal why they joined Andy Weir's sci-fi audio...

'It's coming from brilliant minds who build worlds so impeccably. And it's about real stuff we’re dealing with today.'

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On Nov. 10, 2013, Europe's GOCE satellite fell to Earth after four years in orbit mapping the planet's gravitational field. Here's why it mattered. space.com/space-exploration/…
On this day in space! Nov. 10, 2013: Europe's GOCE satellite, the 'Ferrari of space,' fell out of...

On this day in space! Nov. 10, 2013: Europe's GOCE satellite, the 'Ferrari of space,' fell out of...

Controllers weren't sure where GOCE would fall back to Earth. Some people worried that it might crash into a populated area.

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Astronomers have solved the mystery of an exoplanet that "disappeared" after seven years of observations. space.com/astronomy/exoplane…
A distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished from sight. Astronomers just discovered why

A distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished from sight. Astronomers just discovered why

"We think of the universe as resembling clockwork, where everything is regular, but that's not true."

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Follow live updates as SpaceX attempts its Starship Flight 15 test flight with first double landings. space.com/news/live/spacex-s…
SpaceX Starship Flight 15 live updates: Super Heavy rocket moved to launch pad for 1st Starship...

SpaceX Starship Flight 15 live updates: Super Heavy rocket moved to launch pad for 1st Starship...

SpaceX could make history with the world's first full recovery of an orbital rocket and spacecraft on Starship Flight 15.

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How to stream "We Chose to Go to the Moon", a live broadcast of the dazzling new stage retelling of the space race story. space.com/entertainment/spac…
How to watch 'We Chose to Go to the Moon' online — stream space race stage show from anywhere

How to watch 'We Chose to Go to the Moon' online — stream space race stage show from anywhere

Enjoy a live broadcast of the dazzling new stage retelling of the space race story from the comfort of your own home

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The lopsided magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune could be the product of extreme conditions inside the planets, increasing the electrical conductivity that enhances the dynamo effect. space.com/astronomy/uranus/s…
Uranus has a weird magnetic field that's stumped scientists for 40 years — we may finally know why

Uranus has a weird magnetic field that's stumped scientists for 40 years — we may finally know why

The ice giants' skewed magnetic fields are a window into the high-pressure, high-temperature environment deep inside Uranus and Neptune.

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At the height of the Cold War, two amateur radio operators alleged they intercepted signals from Soviet cosmonauts who perished during missions that remained secret. space.com/space-exploration/…
Were there 'lost cosmonauts' in the early Soviet space program?

Were there 'lost cosmonauts' in the early Soviet space program?

At the height of the Cold War, two amateur radio operators alleged they intercepted signals from Soviet cosmonauts who perished during missions that remained secret.

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