Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
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Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn meet for rare "triple conjunction"
Eager skywatchers have a chance to glimpse a planetary triangle in the night sky this weekend.
SpaceX launches Turkish satellite
The launching was the first of 40 or more SpaceX flights planned for 2021.
First meteor shower of 2021 will illuminate night sky this weekend
NASA calls the Quadrantids one of the best meteor showers of the year.
Earth reaches perihelion, closer to the sun than any other day
The sun is about 3% larger in the sky on Saturday — but it won't be any warmer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Astronauts beam Christmas message of hope to Earth from space station
"As we prepare to observe the holidays far away from our loved ones, we look down at our precious planet, and it becomes clear how connected we really are," said NASA astronaut Shannon Walker.
Charcoal-like asteroid chips sent back to Earth by space probe
Japanese scientists hope they offer clues to origins of solar system and life on Earth.
Great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn captured in stunning photos
Astrophotographers have captured incredibly detailed photos of the moment our solar system's two largest planets met in the night sky.
Jupiter and Saturn to overlap in sky tonight: "Aligned just right"
If you look up at the sky just after sunset, you'll see something that hasn't happened in centuries.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
Pence reveals Space Force troops will be called "guardians"
In response, James Gunn, the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, tweeted, "Can we sue this dork?"
SpaceX closes out record year with 26th launch
The launch came two days later than planned because of higher-than-normal pressure in the rocket's second stage liquid oxygen tank that triggered a last-minute "auto abort" Thursday.
OneWeb launches 36 internet relay satellites
Under new management, OneWeb launches a fourth batch of internet satellites.
Mars spacecraft spots "angelic figure" near south pole
While Santa is gearing up for Christmas at Earth's North Pole, angels are getting into the holiday spirit on Mars' south pole.
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