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Solar radio bursts reveal hidden magnetic switchbacks near the sun, Parker Solar Probe data suggest
Solar radio bursts are intrinsically linked to the motion of their emitting source through the coronal and heliospheric plasma. Electron transport is mostly confined to magnetic field lines. These electrons move at a substantial fraction of the speed of light and often generate radio emission via the plasma emission process.
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Canada proposes POET mission to hunt Earth-sized planets
Exoplanet science and the search for life beyond Earth continue to advance at break-neck speeds, with the number of confirmed exoplanets by NASA rapidly approaching 6,300, with 223 of those exoplanets being designated as terrestrial (rocky) exoplanets. With the promise of discovering an increasing number of Earth-sized exoplanets increasing every day, new telescopes from across the world have the opportunity to contribute to this incredible field.
SpaceX launching 45 satellites to orbit early May 3: Watch it live
SpaceX will launch 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), and you can watch the action live.
New for Star Wars Day, grab this Lego Star Wars model of The Mandalorian's coolest ship and get the Darksaber for free
Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can claim a free Lego model of the fabled Darksaber.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 — Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander
On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.
Best sci-fi thriller movies of all time, ranked
You know it's thriller, thriller night
From new releases to classic models, feel the force this Star Wars Day with the best Lego sets from the saga
Not only is Lego launching a host of new models this Star Wars Day, there are some fantastic sets out there already. We've harnessed the power of the Dark Side to bring you the very best.
Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff
Photos from around the space team.
See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world
The Flower Moon will be followed by a rare full Blue Moon on May 31.
3 planets will put on a sky show in May — when and how to see them
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know
Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.
NASA Laser Terminal enhances views during Artemis II mission
Millions of people watched the historic launch of Artemis II and were captivated by the mission's 10-day journey around the moon as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen ventured farther into space than any human before. Part of the public's ability to experience the mission in high-definition was due to laser communications.
NASA to increase value of CLPS contract to support surge of lunar lander missions
NASA is planning to increase the total value of a contract for robotic lunar lander missions to support a proposed surge in flights for the agency’s moon base plans. The post NASA to increase value of CLPS contract to support surge of lunar lander missions appeared first on SpaceNews.
Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip
They didn't get a parade, but they're certainly being paraded on the big networks.
Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say
Drone-mounted radar flown over glaciers on Earth show how the technology can map buried ice in detail, helping future Mars spacecraft choose exactly where to drill.
The opportunity beyond orbital data centers
Investor attention is starting to shift toward ventures that could be enabled by orbital data centers, even as the massive computing networks proposed by SpaceX and others remain years from reality. The post The opportunity beyond orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews.
'Slither' at 20: The alien worm comedy-horror that heralded James Gunn's arrival
Few went to see the movie in theaters, but 'Slither' still proved that Gunn was a director to watch
Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe‑inspiring—for astronauts in space, the scene was even more grand
The astronauts on Artemis II's trip to the moon in April 2026 didn't just have an amazing journey through space. They also saw something extraordinary. They were the first humans to see a total solar eclipse from space.
A new way to plan trajectories to asteroids
There are tens of thousands of near-Earth objects (NEOs) that represent some of the most easily accessible resources in the solar system. Planning trajectories to rendezvous with these miniature worlds is notoriously difficult, and requires a massive amount of computational power to calculate. But a new paper from astrodynamicist Alessandro Beolchi of Khalifa University of Science and Technology and his co-authors offers a much less computationally intensive way to find these trajectories, and h
NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retire
NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is retiring. Prior to joining NASA, Petro worked in a variety of military and industry positions, ultimately beginning her career at the agency in 2007 and working her way up to center director, as well as serving as acting administrator […]
How 'For All Mankind' evolved from 'The Right Stuff' into 'The Expanse'
A show that began life as a period piece is now unashamedly hard science fiction.
£115 off for Star Wars Day, I think this Lego Star Wars UCS set is the most mind-blowing Lego starship you'll ever own
Argos UK is celebrating Star Wars Day early with over 20% off this massive 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars Clone Wars Venator starship, This is literally the best UCS Lego set you can buy.
New lithium-plasma engine passes key Mars propulsion test
You're on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you're told the Odyssey spacecraft designed to take you there will be the smoothest ride you'll ever take. It features a newly christened electric propulsion engine which was in the late stages of testing during the first three missions. The mission starts and the spacecraft travels at a crawl, and you wonder if it's broken. A week goes by and you're now traveling at more than 400,000 kilometers (250,000 miles) per hour, an
NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
Nasdaq Chair and Chief Executive Officer Adena T. Friedman, left, and NASA’s Artemis II crewmembers CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, right, ring the closing bell of the Nasdaq market session, Thursday, April 30, 2026. NASA’s Artemis II mission took Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and […]