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James Webb Spots Dynamic Rings on Tiny Distant World
James Webb Space Telescope observations show the rings of a tiny solar system body are evolving.
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Webb Telescope Reveals Largest Star Nursery View
Webb Telescope reveals the largest public image of a star nursery, uncovering brown dwarfs just twice the mass of Jupiter.
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The Only American Not on Earth During 9/11
The only American not on Earth during the 9/11 attacks shares his haunting view from the International Space Station.
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Hubble Spots a Decagon Storm Swirling at Saturn’s South Pole
A new Hubble observation reveals a 10-sided atmospheric wave at Saturn’s south pole, challenging previous assumptions about the planet’s polar weather patterns.
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NASA Launches Roman Space Telescope
NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope to map the universe and solve dark energy mysteries.
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Hubble Spots Saturn’s Twin: A New Decagon at the South Pole
A new 10-sided atmospheric wave encircles Saturn's south pole, mirroring the planet's iconic north pole hexagon.
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Dark Matter Signal Detected?
Scientists detect potential dark matter particle in South Dakota experiment, but caution more data needed before confirmation.
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Roman Space Telescope Launches to New Era of Cosmic Discovery
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully deployed in orbit, marking a major milestone in space astronomy.
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NASA Delays Crew-13 After Dragon Spacecraft Leak
NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-13 launch after finding oxidizer leak in Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system during prelaunch preparations.
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NASA’s Roman Telescope Launches This Weekend
NASA’s next-generation telescope launches Sunday, built from parts of canceled spy satellites.
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Brain Mapping Targets Chronic Pain Relief
New research shows personalized brain stimulation can interrupt pain signals and provide lasting relief.
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Artemis II Crew Gets Highest U.S. Space Award
The Artemis II crew receives the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. space award, following their historic lunar flyby.