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Space refers to the science and study of Earth, the atmosphere, and outer space – specifically, the research, design, and technology behind spacecraft and the latest innovations in the study of the void between celestial bodies.
Solar storms affect navigation systems on Earth
Solar storms, produced by eruptions on the Sun's surface send clouds of electrically charged particles towards…
Temperature swings of black hole winds spotted by NuSTAR
Scientists have measured rapidly varying temperatures in hot gas emanating from around a black hole for the first…
This galaxy is living life on the edge
Throughout the Universe spiral galaxies take on all manner of orientations with respect to Earth.
There are some…
Hello, are there any aliens out there?
Far-away planet systems are shaped like the solar system, with multiple planets aligning with the host star on a…
‘Dust traps’ are missing link in planet formation
It has been a constant difficulty for astronomers to assemble a complete theory of the origin of planets, as they…
Forget Barbados, these two are off to the moon
SpaceX has announced that two people will be flying over to the moon next year. A fear which has not been attempted…
First ultra-compact dwarf galaxy found
The astronomers led by Favio Faifer of the National University of La Plata, Argentina have come across the first…
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse for South America and southern Africa
Astronomers say a spectacular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse Sunday will regale skygazers in South America and…
The fiery descents of cosmic dust bubble parachutes
Scientists have discovered that bubbles acting like parachutes are deployed by some cosmic dust particles on their…
SpaceX delivery delays at the International Space Station
After fixing a navigation problem that held up the shipment a day, SpaceX made good on a 250-mile-high delivery at…