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Artist’s impression of the record-breaking quasar J0529-4351

Science Feb 19

Quasar with black hole at its center may be brightest object in the universe, astronomers say

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

World Feb 19

Russian President Putin delivers a video address to mark the 31st anniversary of the founding of Gazprom, outside Moscow
Analysis: What are the potential geopolitical implications of Russia’s purported space weapon?

Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.

By Spenser A. Warren, The Conversation

Science May 14

Artist's impression shows a doomed planet skimming the surface of its star, located about 15,000 light-years away from Earth
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A closer look at the novel celestial events thrilling scientists this month

It's been an exciting time for astronomers, astrophysicists and other scientists who specialize in deciphering the far reaches of space. Since the beginning of May, observations of some never-before-seen celestial events have been reported in science journals. Science correspondent Miles…

By John Yang, Miles O'Brien, Harry Zahn

Science Mar 04

DENMARK-ASTRONOMY-WEATHER-AURORA BOREALIS
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Aurora borealis puts on a dazzling display in unusual places

Thanks to some unusual sunspot activity, the northern lights are putting on a show much farther south than usual, giving more people chances to catch a glimpse. From Norway to Scotland to Alaska, we look at some spectacular sights captured…

By Lorna Baldwin

Science Sep 17

View of M74, otherwise known as the Phantom Galaxy
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What scientists are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope’s images

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched last Christmas and released its first image in July, providing the deepest and sharpest view we've ever seen of the universe. Since then, it has captured faraway star nurseries, cosmic cliffs and galactic clusters.

Sep 03

Fuel leak disrupts NASA’s 2nd attempt at Artemis launch

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another hazardous leak Saturday, as the launch team began fueling it for liftoff on a test flight that must go well before astronauts climb aboard.

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Sep 02

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Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s most powerful rocket finally set for takeoff

By Miles O'Brien

If all goes as planned, NASA will launch a rocket to return to the moon Saturday afternoon. This first phase will send an unmanned capsule to lunar orbit and back, but NASA wants humans to land on the moon in…

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Jul 26

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International Space Station’s future in doubt after Russia announces withdrawal

Russia says it will officially withdraw by 2024 from participating in the International Space Station. The country's space chief says Moscow will focus instead on building its own orbiting outpost, spurring concerns. The announcement Tuesday was expected, amid tensions between…

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Jul 12

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NASA’s Webb Space Telescope offers a window into the cosmos

By Miles O'Brien, Dorothy Hastings

NASA shared new revelations Tuesday from the James Webb Telescope, the largest space observatory ever made. The new images capture distant galaxies, new stars and planets, and the furthest look into the birth of the cosmos ever recorded. Science correspondent…

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Oct 04

Russia film crew set to blast off to make 1st movie in space

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The project has been hailed by Russia's space chief as a chance to raise the prestige of the nation’s space program.

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