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Aliens made headlines in 2023, but are we really any closer to finding life beyond Earth? A recap of the best new evidence, and other remarkable stories from the year in space.
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This year was one of the biggest ever for asteroid science, with NASA’s triumphant return from asteroid Bennu, the grand reveal of organic molecules from asteroid Ryugu, a close look at the gory aftermath of an asteroid collision, and more.
3 months ago
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In the final hours of Dec. 31, 2023, the sun launched its most powerful solar flare in 6 years. On Jan. 2, radiation from the blast may bring auroras to Earth’s skies.
3 months ago
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Japan’s SLIM lander successfully landed on the lunar surface on Friday, Jan. 19, but problems with its solar cells mean it could be dead on the moon within hours.
2 months ago
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NASA’s Ingeunity helicopter has finally ended its three-year mission on Mars after sustaining irreparable rotor damage on its 72nd flight over the Red Planet. It was only designed to fly five times.
2 months ago
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The latest photos from NASA’s immobile Ingenuity Mars helicopter reveal the extent of the rotor blade damage it sustained on its fateful 72nd flight.
about 2 months ago
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Scientists using the eROSITA X-ray telescope have released a trove of data that reveals more than 900,000 objects in space, including 700,000 supermassive black holes and other ‘exotic’ objects.
about 2 months ago
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It’s time to buy some safe, high-quality eclipse glasses before the April 8 total solar eclipse in North America. Just make sure you’re buying from an approved vendor.
about 1 month ago
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From nebulas and black holes to baby star nurseries and ancient collisions, the universe has never looked more beautiful thanks to NASA’s $10 billion-telescope.
about 1 month ago
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After enduring two weeks in the freezing lunar night, Japan’s SLIM moon lander awoke long enough to snap some new pictures and communicate with researchers on Earth.
about 1 month ago
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The Spring equinox (March 19, 2024) signals the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and a rare moment of “equal night” across the world.
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