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Make no mistake: we are currently living in the Golden Age of space exploration. Right now, as you read these words, we have robots on the Moon, autonomous rovers on Mars, and roughly a half dozen asteroid mining companies prospecting for precious metals in space. What will happen tomorrow? Tune in to DT’s space coverage to get all the latest news and commentary on everything from SpaceX to space junk, and keep pace with all the most important things happening in the final frontier.
NASA reveals new date for Crew-7 mission to space station
NASA was aiming to launch SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts to the ISS on August 17, but adjustments to other missions mean it's had to select a new date.
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming streaming service
NASA has released a trailer for its upcoming NASA+ streaming service, a free offering that's part of a major effort to revamp its online presence.
How to watch SpaceX launch largest ever commercial comms satellite on Friday
Here's how to watch the spectacular night launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, which will also involve the landing of two of its two side boosters.
We can’t see dark matter, but there is an ingenious way to map it
Dark matter isn’t visible to the human eye, or even telescopes, but there is an ingenious way to map its presence across the universe.
NASA’s Mars rover marvels at ‘big chunky weirdo’
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars since landing there in 2021, and this week it discovered what it described as a big chunky weirdo.
Astonishing satellite images show impact of Greece wildfires
Dramatic imagery captured from space highlights the impact of the wildfires currently affecting several islands in Greece.
SpaceX shares stunning night shot of Super Heavy on launchpad
SpaceX has shared a stunning shot of its next-generation Super Heavy booster on the launchpad ahead of the vehicle's second test flight.
Amazon to build $120M facility at Kennedy for internet-from-space project
As part of plans to launch a Starlink-like space internet service, Amazon has announced a $120M investment in a satellite facility at the Kennedy Space Center.
Hubble image shows a lonely star glowing over an irregular background galaxy
This Hubble image is composed of two different exposures which have been merged together, showing star BD+17 2217 shining over the background galaxy Arp 263.
Weird white dwarf is hydrogen on one side and helium on the other
Recently astronomers discovered a very unusual example of a white dwarf: one that seems to have one side composed of hydrogen and the other side of helium.
Hubble observes a cluster of boulders around impacted asteroid Dimorphos
Last year, NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid. Now, Hubble has observed that a number of boulders have been ejected from the asteroid.
Defunct satellite to get first-ever assist for safe reentry
The European Space Agency is about to perform the first-ever assisted reentry of a defunct satellite in an effort to ensure safety on the ground.
James Webb spots ancient dust that could be from the earliest supernovas
Researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to identify grains of dust from the early universe, which could have been produced by the earliest supernovas.
Astronomers spot first evidence of two planets sharing the same orbit
Two planets in one orbit? It could be possible, according to new research looking at planetary system PDS 70.
Car-sized object washed up on beach could be space junk
A large chunk of metal that suddenly appeared on an Australian beach is believed to have fallen from an Indian rocket.
Could the key to living in space be … a good lighting system?
Lighting is typically more of an afterthought when it comes to space habitats, but as it turns out, it may just be the most important part
Trio of Orion spacecraft prepped for NASA moon missions
NASA has shared an image of three spacecraft that will play a central role in its next three Artemis missions to the moon.
This star shredded its companion to create a stunning double-lobed nebula
Nebulae are some of the most beautiful structures to be found in space. A new image from the Gemini South telescope shows an usual double-lobed nebula.
Perseverance rover finds organic molecules in Mars’ Jezero Crater
The molecules are associated with life but can be created by other processes. So they aren't proof there was life there, but they are life's building blocks.
Here’s why scientists think life may have thrived on the ‘hell planet’ Venus
Venus is one of the most brutally inhospitable places in our solar system, but many scientists think life could have thrived there at one point. Here's why.
Inside the crazy plan to scoop up and bring home a bit of the Venus atmosphere
Most missions collect samples and analyze them in situ with relatively basic instruments. This mission takes a totally different approach.
Virgin Galactic sets date for first tourism flight with fee-paying civilians
Virgin Galactic has announced a date for its first space tourism flight involving civilians who've paid upward of $250,000 for the experience.
These new NASA EVs will drive astronauts part way to the moon (sort of)
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has taken delivery of three new fully electric vehicles that will play a role in the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
