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Car-size asteroid discovered 2 days ago flies by Earth at 1/30th the distance of the moon
A newly discovered asteroid got within 12,000 miles of Earth on a harrowing, ultra-close approach today. The space rock won't return for 70 years.
NASA spacecraft snaps mysterious 'surfboard' orbiting the moon. What is it?
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed a mysterious, surfboard-shaped object orbiting the moon. Here's what it really was.
Solar eclipse 2024: 8 things to watch for during totality
From "diamond rings" to Baily's beads, here's what to look for today during the brief darkness within the path of totality.
Explosive green 'Mother of Dragons' comet now visible in the Northern Hemisphere
The green comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is now visible in the night sky in North America. Here's how to see it.
Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope reveals surprising starburst in ancient galaxy
New infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope unveil a galaxy far, far away that's creating new stars.
Powerful X-class solar flare slams Earth, triggering radio blackout over the Pacific Ocean
On March 28, Earth was hit by an X-class solar flare that was strong enough to ionize part of the planet's atmosphere.
Secretive Delta IV Heavy rocket launch postponed indefinitely
The final liftoff of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket was postponed indefinitely following a last-minute nitrogen issue.
What happens if it's cloudy for the April 8 solar eclipse?
Though everyone is hoping for clear skies, here's what might happen if an eclipse-chaser's worst enemy — clouds — decides to make an appearance.
Single enormous object left 2 billion craters on Mars, scientists discover
An object that slammed into Mars roughly 2.3 million years ago created 2 billion smaller craters around the main Corinto impact crater, near the Red Planet's equator.
NASA only needs a single grain of ice to detect alien life on Enceladus, study finds
The icy moons of Saturn and Jupiter shoot enormous geysers into space that may contain evidence of life. New research shows that NASA only needs to grab a few grains of ice from these plumes to find out for sure.
