satellites

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Satellites circling Earth have mapped an elusive, invisible force in unprecedented detail: the magnetic field created by the currents in the planet's salty oceans, according to new research.

A new milestone for the world's biggest plane rolls it closer to leaving the ground.

The monster jet, bankrolled by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is designed to bring satellites into orbit.

Data gathered by satellites circling Earth since 1997 come together in a breathtaking time lapse of our dynamic planet.

An animation of satellite images shows plumes of dense, gray smoke rising from wildfires burning in multiple locations in California.

Lighting from a storm on Aug. 21 is visible within the eclipse's shadow over North America.

Today marks day 10 since the blaze was first detected by instruments aboard NASA satellites.

Satellites were built to last, but how might space agencies service them if they run low on fuel?