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Radar images capture snowman-shaped object tumbling past Earth
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Radar images have captured snowman-shaped 2024 ON asteroid tumbling through space.

Japan launches spy satellite on penultimate mission of H-2A rocket
By Mike Wall published
Japan launched the IGS-Radar 8 spy satellite early Thursday morning (Sept. 26), on the second-to-last mission of the nation's venerable H-2A rocket.

Weird striped rock 'unlike any seen on Mars' found by Perseverance rover. Here's why NASA's excited
By Keith Cooper published
While climbing a crater rim, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted a curious striped rock that may have rolled from farther uphill, hinting at treasures the robotic explorer has yet to find.

Blue Origin fires up 2nd stage of huge New Glenn rocket ahead of debut launch (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Blue Origin carried out a hotfire test for its New Glenn rocket second stage on Monday (Sept. 23) as the company moves toward the huge vehicle's debut flight.

SpaceX's Elon Musk calls on FAA chief to resign
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX continues to engage the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in a heated and very public debate over launch licensing and alleged violations.

Where did Mars' atmosphere go? Scientists say it may be 'hiding in plain sight'
By Robert Lea published
New research suggests that the atmosphere of Mars could have literally "gone to ground" as carbon dioxide was greedily slurped out of the atmosphere and locked away by Red Planet clays.

Hurricane Helene could yield major flooding, tornadoes and 'devastating' winds, experts warn
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Tropical Storm Helene reached hurricane status on Wednesday (Sept. 25), and scientists warn that its damage could be life-threatening.

Xenomorphs infest a luxury resort in Marvel Comics' new 'Alien: Paradiso #1'
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Marvel Comics’ new Alien: Paradiso miniseries arriving in December
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