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World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
By Mike Wall published
LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites.
Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera.
Astronomers spot unusually synchronized star formation in ancient galaxy for 1st time
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
An old galaxy reveals clusters of young stars that have formed in an unusually synchronized fashion, challenging the idea that star formation declines as galaxies age.
Design an interstellar 'generation ship' to spend decades among the stars with Project Hyperion competition
By Conor Feehly published
A new design competition, dubbed Project Hyperion, is calling for submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship.
Netflix's 'The Man Who Loved UFOs' explores how flying saucer hoaxes go viral (review)
By Jeff Spry published
A review of Netflix's new "The Man Who Loved UFOs," a film exploring a 1986 flying saucer hoax that captured the attention of a nation.
Why can't active NASA astronauts endorse US presidential candidates?
By Brett Tingley published
NASA astronauts can vote from space, but why can't they endorse political candidates? As it turns out, U.S. federal law specifically prohibits them from doing so.
Matthew McConaughey unveils otherworldly aliens in upcoming sci-fi game 'Exodus' (videos)
By Jeff Spry published
Matthew McConaughey narrates four new cinematic teaser trailers for out-of-this-world alien creatures in upcoming sci-fi role playing game "Exodus."
Satellites can now spot plastic trash on Earth's beaches from space (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
"This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space."
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