The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled
"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system." ...
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'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'
"This was a really challenging event in our recent history." ...
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Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'
For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere. ...
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Jason Momoa will be serving out cups of Liber-Tea as he joins the 'Helldivers' movie
'Together for liberty!' Director Justin Lin will helm this iron-fisted adaptation of 'Helldivers 2' ...
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Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen. ...
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See a razor-thin crescent moon shine with Saturn after sunset on Feb. 19
Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase. ...
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The best cheap drone for beginners is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon: Save 34% on the Potensic Atom SE
We rate the Potensic Atom SE as the best cheap drone for beginners thanks to its build quality and value for money. Now this bundle is at its lowest-ever price. ...
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AI helps find new clues in the 60-year search for Luna 9, the 1st successful moon lander
Scientists may have narrowed down the landing site of the Soviet Union's Luna 9, which in 1966 became the first spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon. ...
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SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever (video)
SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...
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