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February 9, 2018

Magnetic 'cages' on the Sun could limit the strength of dangerous solar flares

New research may have identified a mechanism that limits just how powerful explosions from the sun can become, shedding light on their ability to damage communication satellites and power grids.

February 9, 2018

Newt Gingrich: SpaceX’s Falcon rocket is a tremendous step toward reasserting American leadership in space

The successful launch of SpaceX’s Falcon powerful new rocket Tuesday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida was a tremendous step toward reasserting American leadership in space.

February 8, 2018

Why the sun will soon get dimmer

By 2050, our sun is expected to be unusually cool.

February 8, 2018

Astronomers detect a swarm of tiny objects orbiting alien sun

There are tiny comets orbiting foreign suns.

February 8, 2018

Utah school drops Andrew Jackson namesake to honor 'Hidden Figures' pioneer

A Salt Lake City school named after President Andrew Jackson will soon honor a woman pioneer in the U.S. space program.

February 7, 2018

The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, and other Elon Musk projects on the way

Check out some of Elon Musk's biggest SpaceX, Tesla and Boring Company projects.

February 7, 2018

Elon Musk has launched Falcon Heavy, but how long does it take to get to Mars?

Ever wondered how long it would take to get to Mars?

February 7, 2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch wows space experts, heralds new era of exploration

SpaceX’s historic Falcon Heavy launch on Tuesday has wowed space experts, with the test flight laying the foundations for ambitious future missions.

February 7, 2018

President Trump congratulates SpaceX on Falcon Heavy rocket success

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When SpaceX launched its giant Falcon Heavy rocket Tuesday (Feb. 6), President Donald Trump was apparently watching.

February 7, 2018

Musk's Tesla has a new orbit, and its headed for the asteroid belt

It appears Elon Musk slightly underestimated the orbit trajectory of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, which launched Tuesday afternoon carrying a Tesla Roadster and a dummy pilot, as its new path is headed for the asteroid belt.