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Axiom Space tells Houston all systems are go for world's first commercial space station

December 22, 2020

Axiom Space tells Houston all systems are go for world's first commercial space station

Texas’ Space City took another step toward the future Tuesday when Axiom Space, which aims to develop the first private space station, chose Houston as its home.

'Christmas star' in pictures: Jupiter and Saturn come together in rare celestial event

December 22, 2020

'Christmas star' in pictures: Jupiter and Saturn come together in rare celestial event

NASA has released a slew of pictures of the "Christmas star," a celestial event where the two largest planets in the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, form what looks like a double planet.

NASA has visualized what supernovae and colliding galaxies 'sound' like

December 14, 2020

NASA has visualized what supernovae and colliding galaxies 'sound' like

If you've ever wondered what space sounds like, NASA has you covered.

Northern Lights set to thrill US skywatchers

December 9, 2020

Northern Lights set to thrill US skywatchers

Skywatchers in some northern parts of the U.S. are set to enjoy the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, this week.

Astronomers find cosmic radio burst source from within Milky Way

November 4, 2020

Astronomers find cosmic radio burst source from within Milky Way

A flash of luck helped astronomers solve a cosmic mystery: What causes powerful but fleeting radio bursts that zip and zigzag through the universe?

Rare Halloween blue moon thrills skywatchers

October 31, 2020

Rare Halloween blue moon thrills skywatchers

A rare Halloween blue moon has been thrilling skywatchers across the globe.

NASA image shows spooky 'Halloween' sun

October 29, 2020

NASA image shows spooky 'Halloween' sun

Just in time for Halloween, a NASA image shows a very spooky sun.

The northern lights are getting names — and European tourism board is taking suggestions

October 27, 2020

The northern lights are getting names — and European tourism board is taking suggestions

Astronomy lovers can now help name these extraordinary light shows.

Orionid meteor shower will light up the sky this week: What you need to know

October 20, 2020

Orionid meteor shower will light up the sky this week: What you need to know

Nearly two weeks after the Draconid meteor shower lit up the night skies, the Orionid meteor shower will do the same this week, giving stargazers a great view.

Astronomers watch a black hole destroy a star in deep space

October 14, 2020

Astronomers watch a black hole destroy a star in deep space

Astronomers have discovered a black hole in deep space that ripped apart a star millions of light-years from Earth.