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How long could a person survive in space without a spacesuit?
By Andrew Jones published
How long could you survive if thrust into the harsh vacuum of space without protection? The short answer is, not very long.
NASA hears 'heartbeat' signal from Voyager 2 probe a week after losing contact
By Brandon Specktor published
NASA engineers have received a "heartbeat" signal from Voyager 2, bringing hope that they may be able to reestablish contact with the probe months ahead of schedule.
NASA accidentally severs contact with Voyager 2 probe 12 billion miles from Earth
By Brandon Specktor published
After accidentally shifting Voyager 2's antenna by two degrees, NASA is out of contact with the interstellar probe until at least Oct. 15.
NASA's 1st nuclear-powered rocket could launch as soon as 2025
By Ben Turner published
The $499 million mission will be the first test in orbit of a nuclear spacecraft, NASA announced.
Night sky 'bleeds' over Arizona after SpaceX rocket punches a hole in the atmosphere. Here's why.
By Harry Baker published
The recent launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in California created a gap in Earth's ionosphere, which resulted in a blood-red glow across the sky visible for hundreds of miles.
Master copy of the Voyager Golden Record, designed as an audio postcard for intelligent aliens, is up for auction
By Brandon Specktor published
Carl Sagan's personal copy of the Voyager Golden Record contains 27 pieces of music and 22 minutes of sound meant to capture the beauty of life on Earth.
James Webb Space Telescope: Origins, design and mission objectives
By Andrew May last updated
Reference NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has launched and it's the most powerful in history, giving us the deepest ever view into our universe.
Explosive 'star factory' image marks the James Webb telescope's one-year anniversary of operations
By Joanna Thompson published
In its first year of operations, the James Webb Space Telescope has already revolutionized our view of the cosmos. Its one-year anniversary image is a spectacularly beautiful addition.
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