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A newly discovered ancient star containing a record-low amount of iron carries evidence of a class of even older stars, long hypothesised but assumed to have vanished.

High-energy shock waves driven by solar flares and coronal mass ejections of plasma from the sun erupt throughout the solar system, unleashing magnetic space storms that can damage satellites, disrupt cell phone service ...

Two of the next-generation Giant Magellan Telescope's seven huge primary mirrors are now done.

NSSL costs over the entire life of the program increased 7.2% -- from $57.2 billion to $61.3 billion. SpaceNews.com

Heavy metals were seen escaping from the top of this odd, football-shaped exoplanet.

The sci-fi series "V" debuted in 1983 and considered an alien occupation of Earth.

Remote sensing is incredibly valuable for environmental, national security and commercial purposes. Unfortunately, it's governed by an outdated law that's in desperate need of updating. SpaceNews.com

NASA has selected a space-based instrument under its Earth Venture Instrument (EVI) portfolio that will make observations of coastal waters to help protect ecosystem sustainability, improve resource management, and enhan...

In an era of immersive experiences, Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C., has a special one for space fans -- the chance to interact with wax versions of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

A new TV series will be the latest in a long line of adaptations of the classic sci-fi comedy.

A new 3D map of our Milky Way galaxy shows it has a warped and twisted shape, scientists say.

The U.S. has declared its intention to once again put boots on the moon. That sort of exploration comes with a giant price tag, leaving some to wonder where the money will come from.

Open source spacecraft software developer Kubos is working with Ruag Space to offer high-performance and scalable computer systems to meet the growing demands of satellite megaconstellations. SpaceNews.com

Sometimes, it takes the very newest technology to find traces of humanity's ancient past.

A Dyson sphere is the ultimate solution for living space and energy production.

The scorching hot exoplanet WASP-121b may not be shredding any heavy metal guitar riffs, but it is sending heavy metals such as iron and magnesium into space. The distant planet's atmosphere is so hot that metal is vapor...

The European Space Agency announced plans July 29 to evaluate data from Iceye's radar satellite constellation, Planet's electro optical satellites and Spire Global's weather, maritime- and aviation-tracking satellites to...

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The American Museum of Natural History has just finished sprucing up its Halll of Meteorites to highlight a new era of sample-return missions and a new museum acquisition, a lunar meteorite.

A super-scorched planet orbiting around a nearby dim star has helped reveal the presence of two previously unseen planets--one of which could host liquid water and thus be friendly to life, astronomers say.

Jan Schmidt, the head of Swiss Re's space underwriting division, said in an email obtained by SpaceNews that the decision to "cease Space underwriting with immediate effect" was driven by "bad results of recent years and...

Gamma-ray bursts, short and intense flashes of energetic radiation coming from outer space, are the brightest explosions in the universe. As gamma rays are blocked by the atmosphere, the bursts were discovered accidental...