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September 19, 2017

William Shatner sends message to NASA Voyager probes for 40th anniversary

In honor of NASA's Voyager 1 probe's 40th anniversary today (Aug.

September 19, 2017

Why did a meteor shower seem to vanish for decades? Scientists may finally know why

The fate of a meteor shower that seemed to disappear after the 1950s may have been uncovered by a group of Japanese scientists.

September 19, 2017

Sun unleashes monster solar flare

Early this morning (Sept. 6), the sun released two powerful solar flares — the second was the most powerful in more than a decade.

September 19, 2017

Hurricane Irma: How NASA is capturing stunning images of the monster storm

NASA has unveiled incredible images and video of Hurricane Irma as it strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane.

September 19, 2017

SpaceX launches Air Force's super-secret minishuttle

SpaceX launched the Air Force's super-secret space shuttle on Thursday, a technology tester capable of spending years in orbit.

September 19, 2017

The final countdown has begun for NASA's Cassini

In less than 10 days, NASA's heroic Cassini orbiter will make its suicidal dive into the surface of Saturn, bringing an end to a truly historic mission that has surpassed all expectations.

September 19, 2017

What's powering auroras on Jupiter? NASA's Juno probe finds puzzling clues

What's powering the powerful auroras at Jupiter's poles?

September 19, 2017

Life existed on Mars, shocking discovery suggests

Scientists have found key evidence which suggests life may once have existed on Mars.

September 18, 2017

Radical 19th-century rover concept could explore Venus

This Venus rover concept looks like something out of science fiction — from the 19th century.

September 18, 2017

Massive black hole 100,000 times bigger than the Sun discovered

An immense black hole 100,000 times bigger than the sun has been discovered at the heart of the Milky Way.