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Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where to look

Plan now to be in the right place at the right time for an unforgettable show.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 214 — Moon Man

On Episode 214 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine about his past and the space agency's future.

Space

Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo)

Venus appeared to move closer to Jupiter in Earth's sky, as the two planets drifted farther apart in space.

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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin says it will fly again this year after explosion. Nasa needs it to

The company’s response to the launchpad blast has become a key test for Artemis III

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How Japanese scientists sent a real-life Transformer to the moon

An autonomous rolling rover that was able to transform from a sphere into a robot successfully explored a small part of the moon in 2024.

Space

Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments

NASA took an unconventional approach to informing the astronauts of Artemis 3 about their crew assignments.

Space

SpaceX's stock wasn't the company's only launch today — It also put 29 Starlink satellites in orbit

Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket occurred at 8:27 a.m. ET, just over an hour before SpaceX went public on the NASDAQ stock market.

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Japan's H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites

Japan successfully completed its first mission with its H3 rocket since a launch failure last year resulted in the loss of a payload.

Space

Could the secret to black hole formation be locked away in this record-breaking ancient quasar?

The quasar existed 12.9 billion years ago and shows that supermassive black holes were able to age rapidly in the early universe.

Space

Share your views on SpaceX’s stock market debut

Americans’ financial futures are about to be tied to the fortunes of Elon Musk with the world’s largest ever stock market debut. How do you feel about this?

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Why is the US Space Force researching 'orbital warehouses'?

As the US military readies for two 2027 missions to test spacecraft maneuvering, a new challenge with orbital warehouses aims to beef up space infrastructure.

Space

'Disclosure Day' review: A close encounter with Spielberg's brilliance that doesn't quite make contact

Sensational performances and stunning cinematography just about cover for a predictable plot with nothing much to say.

Space

'As terrible and harrowing as things were, people just had to get on with it': 'Star City's' Ruby Ashbourne Serkis and Adam Nagaitis on learning to love the Motherland in Apple TV's soviet space race spin-off (interview)

'I think it’s a really interesting environment to delve into. Ultimately, it's a culture of survival.'

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Satellite-boosting spacecraft inside air-launched rocket | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2026

A spacecraft was recently prepped for encapsulation inside of its rocket at one of NASA's launch facilities ahead of its launch to save another satellite.

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The critical robot arm on the ISS isn't working properly, but NASA has a plan to fix it

A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station.

Space

My quiet obsession with satellites — and how they're ruining everything

From ruined photos to vanishing darkness, satellites are transforming the night sky — and not always for the better.

Space

SpaceX goes public with a mind-bogglingly historic IPO. The space industry may never be the same.

With the launch of SpaceX into the IPO frontier today, the space industry has its newest publicly traded juggernaut.

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SpaceX makes largest ever stock market debut, making Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire

Initial public offering for aerospace and AI company made Musk the world’s first trillionaire as share prices jumped

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Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy

Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune disease

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SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video)

Liftoff of the Falcon 9 was at 11:05 a.m. EDT on Thursday (June 11) as anticipation soared for SpaceX to debut on the NASDAQ.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope discovers 'galaxy-killing' wind that may explain why some early galaxies lived fast and died young

A “galaxy-killing” wind driven by cosmic mergers may explain why many massive galaxies in the early universe stopped forming stars far earlier than expected, according to new JWST and ALMA observations.

The Guardian - UK

Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds

First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life

The Guardian - UK

Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap

Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure

Space

Don't miss this beautiful 3-planet parade after sunset tonight — it won't last long

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will form a striking 3-planet parade low above the western horizon after sunset tonight (June 12), offering a brief but beautiful show.

Space

'Star City''s Agnes O'Casey and Anna Maxwell Martin spill the tea on Soviet severity, fighting for trousers, and furry hats

'It's not a big deal that they’re women in their fields. They're just sort of surviving and ruthless.'

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