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Hubble Watches Spinning Black Hole Swallow a Star

By Matthew Williams - December 13, 2016 02:51 PM UTC | Black Holes
An international team of scientists claim that a superluminous event in a distant galaxy was caused by a star being ripped apart by a supermassive black hole.
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All I Want for Christmas is a Green Laser: How to Choose and Use One

By bob-king - December 13, 2016 12:39 PM UTC | Observing
Want to buy a green laser but need help choosing one? This guide will help!
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What is an Orrery?

By Matthew Williams - December 12, 2016 06:45 PM UTC | Planetary Science
For centuries, human beings have been creating mechanical models the Solar System, which today is known as an orrery,
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Why Space Exploration Represents the Best of Humanity

By Nancy Atkinson - December 12, 2016 11:00 AM UTC | Space Exploration
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The Perfect Gift for Every Space Enthusiast: the Year in Space Calendar 2017

By Nancy Atkinson - December 12, 2016 09:04 AM UTC | Site News
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This Week: Occultations of Aldebaran, Regulus vs. the Supermoon

By David Dickinson - December 12, 2016 06:29 AM UTC | Observing
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CYGNSS Constellation of Hurricane Monitoring MicroSats Set for Dec. 12 Launch - Watch Live

By ken-kremer - December 11, 2016 09:47 PM UTC | Missions
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - An exciting new chapter in hurricane monitoring and forecasting intensity prediction is due to open Monday morning at NASA's Kennedy Space Center when a new constellation of microsatellites dubbed CYGNSS are slated to be deployed from an air-launched Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket.
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Powerful USAF Satcom Propelled to Orbit by Delta Provides Dinnertime Launch Delight; Photo/Video Launch Gallery

By ken-kremer - December 11, 2016 12:48 AM UTC | Missions
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL - The most powerful US Air Force military communications satellite ever built was propelled to orbit by a ULA Delta IV rocket that provided a dinnertime launch delight Wednesday evening for the crowds of spectators gathered around America's premier gateway to space.
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Showcasing the Benefits of NASA Technology Here on Earth

By Matthew Williams - December 10, 2016 05:05 PM UTC | Missions
Every year, NASA release Spinoff, a publication produced by the Technology Transfer Program that shows how NASA technology has benefits here on Earth.
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SpaceX Postpones Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Resumption to January 2017

By ken-kremer - December 09, 2016 09:00 PM UTC | Space Exploration
SpaceX is postponing the resumption of launches for their Falcon 9 rocket into early January 2017 as they continue to deal with the fallout from the catastrophic launch pad explosion in Florida that destroyed a Falcon 9 during preflight test operations three months ago.
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Carnival of Space #487

By Susie Murph - December 09, 2016 04:51 PM UTC | Site News
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101 Astronomical Events for 2017: A Teaser

By David Dickinson - December 09, 2016 02:24 AM UTC | Observing
A comprehensive guide to astronomical oppositions, occultations, eclipses, comets and more for 2017.
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ESO Survey Shows Dark Matter to be Pretty "Smooth"

By Matthew Williams - December 08, 2016 06:59 PM UTC | Cosmology
A new study produced by an international team of researchers shows that Dark Matter may be more smoothly distributed than previously thought
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Why Does Siberia Get All the Cool Meteors?

By bob-king - December 08, 2016 06:16 PM UTC | Planetary Science
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John Glenn: Godspeed and Rest in Peace

By Nancy Atkinson - December 08, 2016 05:31 PM UTC | Space Policy
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NASA Needs Your Help With the "Long-Duration" Space Poop Problem

By Nancy Atkinson - December 08, 2016 09:15 AM UTC | Space Exploration
It turns out, that famous question of "How do you go to the bathroom in space?" is not so easy to answer. At least, not when it comes to 'going' -- repeatedly -- in your spacesuit, when you may have been wearing it continually for six days or more.
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Fabulous Florida Nighttime Blastoff Delivers Highest-Capacity US Air Force Satcom to Orbit

By ken-kremer - December 08, 2016 03:06 AM UTC | Missions
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL - The highest-capacity US Air Force communications system thundered to orbit during a fabulous nighttime blastoff from the Florida Space Coast, Wednesday evening offering a picture perfect spectacle in addition to a significant boost to military point to point communications.
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Trump Meeting Puts NASA Funding in Question

By Matthew Williams - December 07, 2016 04:53 PM UTC | Space Policy
Trump's recent meeting with Al Gore in New York has fueled speculation about the future of NASAs Earth science missions, which are demonstrably vital to the nation
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 431: The Search for Life on Mars

By Fraser Cain - December 07, 2016 01:38 PM UTC | Astrobiology
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Advanced USAF Tactical Satcom Set for Stunning Dec. 7 Nighttime Blastoff- Watch Live

By ken-kremer - December 06, 2016 11:22 PM UTC | Missions
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