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A conceptual image illustrating space debris orbiting Earth.

Satellite 'license plates' and re-igniting rocket fuel could head off space junk crashes

By Mindy Weisberger published

In low Earth orbit's growing "space junkyard," new technologies could reduce the risk of collisions.

Space
Mars's larger moon, Phobos, is a cratered, asteroid-like object.

What Does It Take to Be a Moon?

By Adam Mann published

When is a moon not a moon — and does it matter?

The Moon
A secret spy satellite snapped this high-resolution image of the aftermath of an Iranian missile disaster.

Sleuths Find the Top-Secret (and Classified) Satellite Behind Trump's Tweeted Photo

By Stephanie Pappas published

It was only a matter of time: Amateur sleuths think they've tracked down the satellite that took a high-resolution image of the aftermath of an Iranian missile disaster.

Tech
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Space Archaeology Is a Thing. And It Involves Lasers and Spy Satellites

By Mindy Weisberger published

High-orbiting satellites offer clues about what lies buried underground.

Archaeology
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Indiana Jones Meets 'Star Wars' in 'Archaeology From Space.' Enter to Win a Copy!

By Mindy Weisberger published

What's it like to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations...from space?

Archaeology
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Meet the Ploonets! Runaway Moons with Delusions of Planethood Get Astronomy's Cutest Name Ever

By Mindy Weisberger published

Moons orbiting distant worlds have a new nickname, and it's even cuter than "moonmoon."

The Moon
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Book Excerpt: 'Archaeology From Space'

By Mindy Weisberger published

'Space archaeology' is transforming how experts study ancient civilizations.

Archaeology
NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock, seen here in an artist's illustration, will test out new technology to for deep-space navigation.

NASA Set To Launch a Deep-Space Atomic Clock Tonight

By Kasandra Brabaw published

This technology demonstration mission that could transform the way humans explore space.

Engineering
China's Long March 11 rocket lifts off from a mobile launch platform in the Yellow Sea on June 5.

China Aces Its 1st Rocket Launch at Sea, Puts 7 Satellites in Orbit

By Hanneke Weitering published

Watch the rocket soar above the Yellow Sea!

Space Exploration
A train of SpaceX Starlink satellites are visible in the night sky in this still from <a href="https://sattrackcam.blogspot.com/2019/05/wowowow-spectacular-view-of-spacex.html">a video captured by satellite tracker Marco Langbroek in Leiden</a>, the Nethe

Here's Why Astronomers Are So Worried About SpaceX's Planned 'Megaconstellation'

By Rafi Letzter published

SpaceX put 60 bright satellites in space May 23, and astronomers are sounding the alarm about the eventual 12,000-strong Starlink constellation SpaceX plans.

Space Exploration
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