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Comet to approach Earth very soon, first visit for about 70,000 years
A comet that hasn't approached Earth for about 70,000 years is going to come relatively close to Earth soon. Mark your calendars.

Meteor caught on video lighting up the night sky over the US
Multiple people reported seeing, and one has captured a video of a fireball streaking across the night sky over many US states.

NASA says it will crash into an asteroid, explains why it's important
NASA has said that it will be crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid and explained why the results are from the test are important.

NASA's next-gen space telescope to unlock the secrets of the universe
NASA's upcoming next-generation space telescope has been tipped to be the tool that'll unlock the secrets of the early universe.

Ingenuity, the Mars helicopter, completes its 16th successful flight
Ingenuity continues to soar across the Martian surface successfully, completing its 16th flight in a 'Short Hop to the North.'

NASA expert reveals difference between 'comets, meteors and asteroids'
A NASA expert has revealed the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors in a new video posted to its YouTube channel.

NASA's lunar orbiter spied on Saturn, snapped image of iconic rings
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has spied on Saturn and snapped an image of the massive planet with its iconic rings.

NASA creates first-ever map of Mars underground using the Martian wind
A NASA probe has created the first-ever map of the underground of Mars by listing to the sound of Martian wind in the soil.

Blue Origin announces it will take an NFL hall of famer to space soon
Blue Origin has announced it will be taking an NFL hall of famer to space aboard its New Shepard rocket before the end of the year.

500,000 miles away something is being slowly eaten by this star
Data from NASA's X-ray observatory has been found to contain evidence of something being consumed by a star 500,000 miles away.

Hubble's annual tour of our solar system photographs the outer planets
In its yearly survey of the outer solar system's gas giants, the Hubble Space Telescope returns new images of their surfaces.

NASA telescope photographs the process of a star being born
A famous NASA and ESA space telescope has photographed the process of a star forming hundreds of light-years away from Earth.

Here's when the next Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon will happen
If you happened to miss the recent partial lunar eclipse, don't worry, a total Lunar Eclipse and a Blood Moon will happen soonish.

Once in 580-year astronomical event photographed from around the world
The longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years was spotted all around the world, and these are the incredible photos of the event.

Massive 'barrier' discovered wrapping around the center of our galaxy
A team of astronomers has discovered a 'barrier' at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. How/why it works currently is unknown.

Satellite to perform its riskiest Earth fly-by yet, will go to the Sun
The European Space Agency's satellite that is headed towards monitoring the Sun will perform its riskiest fly-by of Earth yet.

NASA's Mars rover just photographed a creepy and eerie Martian sunset
NASA's Mars rover named Perseverance has just photographed an eerie Martian sunset and posted the image to its Twitter account.

Longest lunar eclipse since 1440 will happen tonight, view it here
The longest lunar eclipse to happen since 1440 is scheduled to happen tonight, as the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.

Will the asteroid NASA is about to slam into cause problems for Earth?
NASA are planning on colliding a small spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of changing its orbit. Is this asteroid dangerous?

NASA reveals chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in next 100 years
A NASA expert has revealed the chances of a moderately sized asteroid impacting Earth within the next one hundred years.

NASA gives update on Hubble Space Telescope health, and why its halted
NASA has published an update on the health of its Hubble Space Telescope and why some of its key instruments are offline.

Russia blew up its own satellite, telescope spots scary space debris
Russia decided it would test its anti-satellite weapon on one of its own satellites, and the result of that test has been imaged.

Russia defends its 'dangerous' choice to explode one of its satellites
After facing heavy criticism, Russia is defending its decision to explode one of its satellites with an anti-satellite weapon.

NASA's Mars rover paves the way forward for future astronauts
NASA's Curiosity rover has acquired data that will pave the way forward for astronauts to one day safely live on Mars' surface.

Planet Nine may have been seen decades ago, suggests astronomer
An astronomer has found what could be evidence of Planet Nine being found decades ago, which may assist astronomers in a search.

NASA telescope discovers wild new planet, may have ingredient for life
Astronomers have used NASA's TESS telescope to observe an exoplanet relatively close to Earth. This exoplanet may have water.

First black hole ever discovered outside of our Milky Way galaxy
The European Southern Observatory has posted a video detailing the discovery of the first black hole found outside of our galaxy.

NASA will spend nearly $100 billion on its moon program by 2025
A report by the NASA Office of Inspector General revealed the agency will spend nearly $100 billion on the Artemis program by 2025.

This NASA spacecraft holds the record for fastest human-made object
NASA's spacecraft that holds the record for the fastest human-made object ever created will make its closest approach to the Sun.

Earth found to have a second 'Moon', but it won't be around forever
Researchers have discovered that Earth has a second 'Moon' that isn't very large at all, and it also won't stay around forever.

NASA reveals images of Pluto's dark side taken by space probe
NASA's New Horizon spacecraft snapped images of the dark side of Pluto when it flew past it. Here's what the spacecraft took.

3.9 billion year old Moon asteroid impact linked to Earth's evolution
A new study by planetologists has investigated the bombardment of asteroids that happened on the Moon around 3.9 billion years ago.

Officials warn the Sun is waking up, here's what you can expect
Officials from the Space Weather Prediction Center have warned that the Sun is waking up and that more activity can be expected.

NASA drops warning for this massive asteroid fast-approaching Earth
NASA has warned that an asteroid around the size of the Eiffel Tower is approaching Earth, and it's 'potentially hazardous'.

NASA astronaut explains how he thought he was going to drown in space
Former NASA astronaut Garret Reisman has explained how he thought he was going to be the first astronaut to drown in space.

NASA officially delays launch of next astronauts headed to the ISS
NASA has announced on Sunday that it's delayed the launch of SpaceX's Crew-3 that was scheduled to take astronauts to the ISS.

NASA expert answers 'when was the last time an asteroid hit Earth?'
A NASA expert has answered the burning question, 'When was the last time an asteroid hit Earth?'. The answer may surprise you.

Three blasts from the Sun to hit Earth very soon, one is 'cannibal'
Three Sun outbursts have erupted from the surface of our star, and all of them are heading towards Earth. One is 'cannibal'.

Officials confirm blast from the Sun will hit Earth soon, date found
Officials from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center have confirmed that a blast from the Sun will impact Earth very soon.

Scientists were unaware of the asteroid that just barely missed Earth
Scientists and researchers were unaware of the space rock that just barely missed Earth's surface. There was no advanced warning.

ISS astronauts create a new life form in outer space for first time
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have successfully created and harvested a new life form in outer space.

NASA releases the first 3D view of Jupiter's turbulent atmosphere
NASA researchers have produced the first 3D view of Jupiter's turbulent clouds and detailing Jupiter's most defining feature.

Object flying at 26,000 mph through our Solar System spotted
Astronomers observed an object flying through our Solar System at 26,000 mph, and it's stretching our definitions of space objects.

A Nazi rocket took the first image of Earth from space, here it is
The very first picture of Earth taken from space was captured by a camera loaded onto the back of a Nazi V-2 ballistic missile.

One of the youngest exoplanets ever found, rare direct image captured
Astronomers have captured a rare, incredible image of one of the youngest exoplanets ever to be photographed with a telescope.

Apple co-founder moves to build 'the Google maps of space'
A co-founder of Apple has announced that his new company is moving towards the goal of building the 'Google maps of space'.

Every Mars rover was forced to shut down until now
For two weeks, every Mars rover, including China's Zhurong rover, was forced to shut down, but they are operating normally.

Here's why you should be terrified for NASA's newest space telescope
NASA's newest space telescope that is expected to launch this year will face a twenty-nine 'harrowing' journey to its destination.

NASA scientist answers, 'What if an asteroid were going to hit Earth?'
A NASA scientist that is a planetary defense expert has answered this question: 'What if an asteroid were going to hit Earth?'

Jupiter was just smacked by a space rock, impact was caught on video
Astronomers have confirmed via video a space rock smacking itself into the largest planet in our solar system - Jupiter.