Here's Where (And When) You Can See September 2025's Partial Solar Eclipse
A September solar eclipse will briefly alter daylight across parts of Earth. Learn the science behind it and where observers can catch the event.
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How Many Satellites Are In Space And Which Country Has The Most?
From Sputnik’s lonely orbit to today’s crowded skies, satellites shape our world in many ways. But how many are up there, and which country tops the list?
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What Happens To The International Space Station Every 90 Minutes?
You probably don't think about the International Space Station much in your day-to-day life, but it performs an important maneuver every 90 minutes.
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Can An Airplane Simulate Zero Gravity Flight?
Zero gravity relies on you, your surroundings, and the air all falling at the same rate, and airplanes flying parabolic arcs can provide the conditions.
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Is NASA Building A Nuclear Reactor On The Moon? Here's What We Know
NASA plans to establish a nuclear reactor on the moon, but it isn't the only one. Here's why world powers are racing against each other to get create a foothold
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5 Activities ISS Astronauts Are Absolutely Banned From Doing
You may think leaving Earth is the ultimate liberation, but ISS astronauts face strict rules prohibiting booze, bread, and even a quick shower.
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What's The Difference Between SpaceX's Raptor & Merlin Engines?
SpaceX's Merlin and Raptor rocket engines are powering the next era of spaceflight, and understanding the differences doesn't require an advanced degree.
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5 Creative Uses For An Xbox Controller
More than 20 years ago, Microsoft released software that allowed Xbox controllers to work with PCs. Now, they're used for a lot more than gaming.
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Why NASA Releases 450,000 Gallons Of Water During A Rocket Launch
It takes a lot of resources to get a rocket launched into space. For NASA, one part of the process involves releasing 450,000 gallons of water during liftoff.
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How Far Away Is Voyager 1, The Most Distant Manmade Object From Earth?
Voyager 1 has been heading outward from Earth for almost half a century, but where is Voyager 1 now and how much longer will it be able to stay in space?
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Apollo 13 Wasn't Commander Jim Lovell's Only Special Ride
Jim Lovell was the famed astronaut for NASA who led the Apollo 13 mission. A Saturn V rocket might have been his coolest ride ever, but it wasn't his nicest.
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How Many SpaceX Rockets Have Exploded So Far In 2025?
A SpaceX rocket explosion is guaranteed to grab the headlines, no matter what else is going on in the world. But how often has that occurred in 2025?
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Can Lockheed Martin Really Save The Mission To Mars? Here Is What It Has Planned
There are budgetary problems and technology problems with NASA's planned Mars Sample Return mission. Lockheed Martin has big ideas about fixing both.
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How A Nova Explosion Technically Powers Your Smartphone
Smartphones require some pretty specific pieces of tech (and specific materials) in order to work. As it turns out, those materials come from far out in space.
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How The James Webb Telescope Shows Us What The Dawn Of A New Solar System Looks Like
Nasa's powerful James Webb Space Telescope is showing us something humankind has never witnessed firsthand before: The birth of a new solar system.
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Why The US Launches Spaceships From Both Florida And California
Both Florida and California are prime states for the United States to do space launches, but why these locales? Where do other nations use instead?
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What Is The Golden Dome Missile Defense System? Here's What's Planned & How It Would Work
Israel has its Iron Dome for protection and now the U.S. is developing its own, called the Golden Dome. The Golden Dome is vastly different and more robust.
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Honda Has Entered A New Business - Launching Rockets Into Space
Honda has set its sights higher than just producing reliable cars. The Japanese brand is developing rockets and has completed a successful launch and landing.
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What Is NASA's Golden Record, And What's On It?
You may already know that NASA sent a golden record into space, but what was on it and why did we send it off into the great unknown?
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Who Made The Tires For The First Lunar Rover And What Were They Made Of?
While we may remember the "one small step" more than anything else, the first Lunar Rover has its own interesting story centered around tires of all things.
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How A Reusable Hopper Helped Honda Break Into Space Rocketry
Civic, Accord, Super Cub... and now a rocket? Honda has gone where few automakers have gone before and launched a rocket into space. Here's the story.
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We Can Now Create A Man-Made 'Eclipse' – Here's Why That Is So Important
In an innovative mission, two spacecraft fly in precision formation to block the sun, giving scientists a particular view for study.
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Why Are Satellites Covered In 'Gold Foil'? Here's What It's For
If you've ever looked at historical photographs from NASA or images of satellites, then you've noticed they're wrapped in a layer of seemingly gold foil.
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Toyota Lunar Cruiser: What Does The Land Cruiser For The Moon Look Like?
Toyota has easy drivers and off-roaders, but here's what it looks like to put one off-planet and on the moon.
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This Jet Engine Can Reach Hypersonic Speeds Right Off The Runway
Get ready to fly faster than ever before. This jet engine can reach hypersonic speeds right off the runway, which may change the game for civilian flight.
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What Caused The SpaceX Starship Explosion? Here's What We Know
The most recent SpaceX Starship test launch ended in disaster again, with the rocket exploding shortly after takeoff. Here's what we known about the explosion.
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What Exactly Is A 'Planet Parade' And How Often Do They Happen?
In a planetary parade, you can the view multiple planets close to each other. However, on a special but rare few occasions, they appear to align.
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