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'The Mandalorian' Season 2 finale has thrills, spills and a surprise no one saw coming
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 18:36
The second season finale of "The Mandalorian" on Disney Plus will result in just about every different reaction possible. Here's our recap of the stunning episode.
The European Extremely Large Telescope Just Got a 10% Budget Boost, Now Costing $1.5 Billion
Universe Today - 20 Dec 2020 00:56
Funding is an extremely important aspect of any large-scale science project. The whims of financial controllers can greatly expand or completely sink the efforts of hundred or thousands of other workers. Many times, fund...
Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus -- until it cooled off and became liveable
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 14:53
Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special?
Here are NASA's Science Priorities for the Artemis Missions
Universe Today - 20 Dec 2020 00:36
NASA has released the Artemis III Science Definition Team Report, which defines the science operations that the "first woman and next man" will conduct on the Moon in 2024. The post Here are NASA’s Science Priorities f...
Did the universe's creator hide a message in the cosmos?
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 14:43
Did the creator of the universe leave a hidden message in the cosmos for intelligent life? If so, scientists have yet to find it. But at least one is still trying.
Radio Emissions Have Been Detected from an Exoplanet
Universe Today - 20 Dec 2020 23:22
Invisible Glow Finding planets out in the Universe is pretty hard. I say this despite the fact that two planets in Earth's skies are aligning tomorrow to form one of the brightest objects seen in hundreds of years. But w...
Op-ed | Protecting our assets from space debris
Space News - 20 Dec 2020 21:25
On Nov. 2, the United States and its International Space Station partner nations celebrated 20 years of humans continuously living and working in outer space. Much has changed in the space environment over the past two d...
Astronomers Are Concerned That a Swath of New Satellites Will Litter the Night Sky
Discover - 20 Dec 2020 18:00
Clutter in the sky? It's more likely than you'd think.
NASA - How to See Saturn and Jupiter's Great Conjunction
SpaceRef - 20 Dec 2020 17:00
Have you noticed two bright objects in the sky getting closer together with each passing night? It's Jupiter and Saturn doing a planetary dance that will result in the Great Conjunction on Dec. 21....
As heavenly bodies converge, many ask: Is the Star of Bethlehem making a comeback?
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 14:49
On Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night's sky and for a brief moment, they will appear to shine together as one body.