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NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope reveals a double star system with an alter ego
A volatile double star system appears to change its behavior rapidly and unpredictably like a cosmic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Japan to launch a sample-return mission to Mars moon Phobos in 2024
The Martian Moon Exploration (MMX) mission, which aims to haul pieces of the Mars moon Phobos to Earth, has officially become a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) project.
Full moon and the 'Belt of Venus' glow over Lisbon during 1st eclipse of 2020 (photo)
A cityscape view captured from the highest point of Lisbon shows the first full moon of the year, rising above the capital of Portugal on Jan. 10, with the Tagus...
Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner had secret identity in rodeo
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner has maintained a secret identity as a rodeo competitor while also starring in Major League Baseball.
Israel, Gaza exchange rocket fire after two Palestinians shot on Gaza Strip border
Isreal and Gaza exchanged a barrage of rockets on Sunday after two Palestinians were shot on the southern Gaza Strip.
Skeptic of world being round dies in California rocket crash
A California man who said he wanted to fly to the edge of outer space to see if the world is round has died after his home-built rocket blasted off...
Israel, Gaza exchange rocket fire after two Palestinians shot on Gaza Strip border
Isreal and Gaza exchanged a barrage of rockets on Sunday after two Palestinians were shot on the southern Gaza Strip.
Lizzo, 'Just Mercy' win big at the NAACP Image Awards
Lizzo and "Just Mercy" were the big winners at the NAACP Image Awards ceremony in Los Angeles Saturday.
Vicky McClure to star in ITV thriller 'Trigger Point'
"Line of Duty" and "I Am Nicola" actress Vicky McClure has signed on to star in ITV's six-part counter-terrorism thriller "Trigger Point."
Blue Origin opens new rocket engine factory in Alabama
The engine for Blue Origin's lunar lander, which has been in development for several years, will be tested at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center among a crop of engines coming...
Tiny star's violent outburst catches astronomers' attention — years late
Just like any small child, a tiny star had a huge yet unexpected temper tantrum.
'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk hopes main character redeems himself
Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn discuss Jimmy McGill's path to redemption as Season 5 of "Breaking Bad" spinoff, "Better Call Saul," premieres Sunday.
'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk hopes main character redeems himself
Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn discuss Jimmy McGill's path to redemption as Season 5 of "Breaking Bad" spinoff, "Better Call Saul," premieres Sunday.
'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk hopes main character redeems himself
Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn discuss Jimmy McGill's path to redemption as Season 5 of "Breaking Bad" spinoff, "Better Call Saul," premieres Sunday.
'Mad Mike' Hughes, daredevil who built a homemade steam rocket, dies in launch attempt
Daredevil "Mad Mike" Hughes died Saturday (Feb. 22) during his latest attempt to launch into the sky on a homemade rocket powered by steam.
'Schitt's Creek' actress Annie Murphy to star in 'Kevin' comedy
"Schitt's Creek" alum Annie Murphy has signed on to star in AMC's upcoming dark comedy series "Kevin Can F*** Himself."
Sandra Oh, Amanda Peet team up for Netflix dramedy
"Killing Eve" star Sandra Oh and "Brockmire" actress Amanda Peet are collaborating on a Netflix dramedy series called "The Chair."
What should we do if a 'planet-killer' asteroid takes aim at Earth?
If a giant object looks like it's going to slam into Earth, humanity has a few options. A new guide could help NASA decide which one is best.
China wants to build a new space station. A planned launch in April will set the stage.
China is planning a launch in April to prepare for building the country's next space station.
Milky Way's seasonal transition captured in gorgeous night sky photo
A starry night scene captured at the end of summer from the Dark Sky Alqueva reserve in Portugal shows the Milky Way's galactic arc shimmering above a dead tree in...
Lockheed Martin receives $12.3 million to develop underwater drone
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin with a $12.3 million contract for phase one of the the Manta Ray program.
HBO Max confirms 'Friends' reunion special, cast returning
HBO Max confirmed Friday that a Friends reunion special is officially happening, with original cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer participating.
Coronavirus isn't stopping China from launching rockets
China resumed satellite launches Wednesday (Feb. 19) amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, lofting a Long March 2D rocket in the country's first launch since the Chinese New Year.
Rocket glitch fixed, Russia launches satellite to enhance military communications
Russia successfully launched a military communications satellite into orbit Thursday (Feb. 20). The launch took place about one month later than planned due to a technical issue.
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Lockheed nabs $233M for work on Mk 41 launching system
Lockheed Martin has received a $233 million contract for work on the Mk 41 vertical launching system, according to the Department of Defense.
Register to Join a Special April 16 Media Tour of a Telescope Instrument that Will Create a 3D Map of Millions of Galaxies
Members of the media are invited to attend a mid-April dedication of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which is scheduled to begin its five-year mission to construct a 3D...
Mars rocks: Edmonton geologist to steer Mars rover in collection of rock, soil samples
Edmonton geologist Chris Herd will decide which Martian meteorites are collected on NASA’s 2020 expedition to the Red Planet.