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October 21, 2015

Cold dead star may be a giant diamond

Astronomers aren't being poetic when they say this star is a diamond.

October 21, 2015

'Godzilla of Earths': Alien planet 17 times heavier than our world discovered

Scientists have just discovered the "Godzilla of Earths" — a new type of huge and rocky alien world about 560 light-years from Earth.

October 21, 2015

Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at International Space Station

A Russian spacecraft carrying a three-man crew docked successfully at the International Space Station on Thursday following a flawless launch.

October 21, 2015

Supernova seen through cosmic 'cigar smoke' by NASA telescope

A NASA space telescope captured an amazing view of a new supernova, seeing the star explosion through the cosmic smoke of the relatively nearby Cigar Galaxy.

October 21, 2015

Sun unleashes major solar flare

The sun erupted with a massive solar flare late Thursday, triggering a temporary communications blackout on some parts of Earth.

October 21, 2015

SpaceX to file official protest against US Air Force over military-related launches

Private space corporation SpaceX announced plans to file an official protest against the U.S. Air Force over the right to perform national security-related launches.

October 21, 2015

SpaceX launch to International Space Station successful

A fresh load of supplies is finally on its way to the International Space Station.

October 21, 2015

5 weird things launching into space on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft Monday

When private spaceflight company SpaceX launches its newest mission to the International Space Station it will carry some strange cargo to space.

October 21, 2015

NASA says engine issue delays crew's arrival at International Space Station

NASA says an engine snag has delayed the arrival of a Soyuz spacecraft carrying  three astronauts to the International Space Station until Thursday.

October 21, 2015

Camera used on moon landing sold for $758,489

It was put on auction as the only camera that made it to the moon and back. And it had its price -- nearly $760,000.