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'The Black Hole' was Disney's original response to 'Star Wars'. What the hell were they thinking?

Trapped somewhere between the big ideas of "2001" and the fun of a galaxy far, far away, this 1979 movie is a true space oddity.

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'The Black Hole' was Disney's original response to 'Star Wars'. What the hell were they thinking?

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As China and the US vie for the moon, private companies are locked in their own space race

Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing global marketplace.

2 hours ago

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As China and the US vie for the moon, private companies are locked in their own space race

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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Feb. 2, 2026: What type of object is C/2026 A1 (MAPS)?

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

21 hours ago

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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Feb. 2, 2026: What type of object is C/2026 A1 (MAPS)?

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The way Earth's surface moves has a bigger impact on shifting the climate than we knew

New research reveals the source of this carbon – and the driving forces behind it – are far more complex than previously thought.

22 hours ago

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The way Earth's surface moves has a bigger impact on shifting the climate than we knew

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 196 — Becoming Martian!

On Episode 196 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Scott Solomon, Rice Univeristy professor and researcher, about humanity's need to expand its presence into the solar system.

23 hours ago

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 196 — Becoming Martian!

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Silo vs Fallout: getting under the surface of TV's bunker-based hits

We're going deeper underground; there's too much panic in this town.

23 hours ago

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Silo vs Fallout: getting under the surface of TV's bunker-based hits

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A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon

A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.

1 day ago

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A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon

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Strong Solar Flare

This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy that can, along with other types of solar eruptions, can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and ...

1 day ago

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Strong Solar Flare

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Boreal Forests Are Shifting North

The boreal forest—the world’s largest terrestrial biome—is warming faster than any other forest type. New research uses Landsat data to track how the forests shift.

1 day ago

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Boreal Forests Are Shifting North

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A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina

In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.

2 days ago

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A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina

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NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions

Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters. “NASA uses the unique vantage point of space to study our home planet to deliver life-saving data into the hands of disaster ...

2 days ago

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NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions

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Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)

What does a welder do? A welder uses tools that join two or more parts through forces such as heat or pressure. Metals are the materials most commonly used in welding, but it's also possible to weld thermoplastics or wood. Welders use their hands, skills, and problem-solving abilities to create something ...

2 days ago

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Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)

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