PHOTO GALLERIES
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ASTRONOMY
5 of the most mysterious UFO sightings ever reported
Decades later, these five UFO cases are still open.
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ASTRONOMY
5 space facts that sound fake, but they're 100% real
From a planet that could float on water to storms that rage for years, space is home to unreal wonders.
Strangest objects spotted in our own Solar System
The Solar System has served up quite a few surprises for scientists. Here are some of the strangest objects spotted in our own cosmic backyard.
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ASTRONOMY
Scientists believe these 5 alien worlds could harbor life beyond Earth
Here's how close 5 alien planets have come to answering the question: 'Does life exist beyond Earth?'
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DEEP SKY OBJECTS
5 space myths everyone grew up hearing (that aren’t true)
A lot of things you think you know about space might be wrong.
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ASTRONOMY
Rare images of the Soyuz 11 mission that cost its crew their lives
These Soyuz 11 images recount moments from the historic mission and its tragic aftermath.
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SPACEFLIGHT
How Soyuz 11 cosmonauts made history before becoming the only humans to die in space
The Soyuz 11 had many achievements as the first space station crew ever, but they hardly had the time to savor them.
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SPACEFLIGHT
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NASA identifies five space dangers that can make life in space brutal for astronauts
Space travel looks fun—until it is not.
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SPACEFLIGHT
American company plans to 'create' gravity to stay longer in space
Artificial gravity space stations could help humans stay longer in space with fewer health risks.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how Artemis missions would lay the groundwork for Mars exploration
Neil deGrasse Tyson reflects on how Artemis missions build lunar experience, reduce risks, and prepare humanity for future space exploration.
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Artemis III astronaut reveal: Landmark photos of NASA’s next crew heading toward lunar exploration
NASA unveils the Artemis III crew in a major Moon mission announcement, revealing astronauts for the next phase of lunar exploration.
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NASA declares its Mars spacecraft MAVEN dead, but its legacy lives on
NASA’s MAVEN mission may be over, but its lasting discoveries continue to transform what scientists know about Mars and its atmosphere.
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INSTRUMENTS
What would happen if Earth got too close to a black hole? NASA has a terrifying answer
NASA reveals the terrifying fate of planets and stars that venture too close to a black hole, where extreme gravity can tear them apart.
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DEEP SKY OBJECTS
James Webb uncovers dark matter shaping unseen cosmic web of the universe
James Webb Space Telescope reveals dark matter’s early role in shaping the cosmic web.
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DEEP SKY OBJECTS
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SKYWATCHING
Blue Moon 2026 in pictures: Stunning views of the rare lunar event and year's smallest full Moon
Blue Moon 2026 captured in stunning images, revealing the rare lunar event and the year’s smallest full moon glowing bright.
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ASTRONOMY
Scientists thought a black hole forming before its galaxy was impossible — then James Webb spotted one
James Webb spots a black hole older than its galaxy, challenging long-held theories about how the early universe evolved.
Mars revealed like never before by NASA's Psyche spacecraft in breathtaking new images
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captured stunning new views of Mars, offering a rare and surreal glimpse of the Red Planet during its journey to the Psyche asteroid.
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NASA offers a fresh look at how astronauts could live at future Moon Base
NASA unveils stunning visuals of future Moon Base living, astronaut exploration, and futuristic lunar transport vehicles.
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Aliens may not be green creatures but purple beings
Scientists say alien life may be purple, not green, as new research explores how extraterrestrial organisms could evolve.
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Starship V3 launch: Spectacular photos of SpaceX’s most powerful rocket in flight
See stunning photos from SpaceX’s most powerful Starship launch yet during a dramatic high-stakes test flight.
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SPACEFLIGHT