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Scientists want to launch telescope to study black holes from space

Scientists want to launch telescope to study black holes from space

Black holes are among the most extreme yet fascinating objects in the universe.

Which direction does a compass point in space?

Which direction does a compass point in space?

On Earth, a compass always points north—but when you drift outside our planet's magnetosphere, things get more complicated. So which way does a compass point when you're off Earth?

Halloween from space: Galactic duo emerges as creepy eyes staring from space

Halloween from space: Galactic duo emerges as creepy eyes staring from space

These sinister yet hauntingly beautiful eyes appear in a new Halloween-themed image, using data from both the Hubble Space Telescope and the world's most expensive space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope.

7 Android Apps to Help Avoid Distraction

7 Android Apps to Help Avoid Distraction

We've all had the experience of sitting down at our desk, then getting distracted by our phones and all the temptations it brings.

How do NASA astronauts vote from space?

How do NASA astronauts vote from space?

The US Presidential Election is one of the events that receives the attention of not only American citizens, but also the whole world.

This man built his own satellite to “take selfies with Earth” from space

This man built his own satellite to “take selfies with Earth” from space

If you've ever dreamed of taking a selfie from space, former NASA engineer turned YouTuber Mark Rober is working on a new project that could make that dream a reality.

How astronauts stay healthy and fit in space

How astronauts stay healthy and fit in space

Space has never been an easy place to live. Going into space and living in microgravity for long periods of time has many effects on the human body, from vision loss to fluid accumulation in the upper body.

SpaceX reveals photos showing the terrifying power of Starships Raptor engine

SpaceX reveals photos showing the terrifying power of Starships Raptor engine

SpaceX has just posted a series of amazing photos showing the power of the Super Heavy rocket's 33 Raptor engines, as they simultaneously fired up and provided energy to lift the Starship rocket off the launch pad during a test flight on November 19.

NASA can now communicate with its spacecraft using lasers

NASA can now communicate with its spacecraft using lasers

NASA is having a tough time communicating with its equipment in space: The radio frequencies that spacecraft use to communicate are getting too busy.