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Stellar nursery sparkles at the edge of our galaxy in gorgeous Hubble Telescope image
By Samantha Mathewson published
The stellar nursery mirrors conditions of the early universe, scientists say.

When space meets sea, Crew-9 Dragon meets dolphins: Space photo of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A pod of bottlenose dolphins seemingly took interest in the capsule that dropped out of the sky, circling and surfacing as SpaceX team members worked to recover their spacecraft.

SpaceX sets new rocket-reuse record on launch of US spy satellites (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX set a new rocket-reuse record early Friday morning (March 21) when it launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

Astronomers discover exotic atmosphere on scorching hot exoplanet Cuancoá. 'Like finding a snowball that hasn't melted in a fire'
By Victoria Corless published
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected water vapor and thick clouds on LTT 9779 b, an ultra-hot Neptune locked in a blistering 19-hour orbit.

Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

This new telescope lens could be a game-changer for space imagery
By Keith Cooper published
The dream of a flat, lightweight telescope lens, where microscopic etchings precisely refract different wavelengths of light, is here.

Dark skies above world's best astronomy sites could be ruined by new energy project
By Tereza Pultarova published
A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical sites by up to 35%

NASA still mulling options for Boeing's troubled Starliner astronaut capsule
By Mike Wall published
NASA and Boeing are still working on the problems that cropped up during Starliner's first crewed flight, which launched more than nine months ago.
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