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Category: New York Times Space & Cosmos
New York Times Space & Cosmos
NASA’s Decision for Moon Rocket: Test Again or Prepare for Launch?
The booster of the Space Launch System was in good condition after a test was cut…
A Bitter Archaeological Feud Over an Ancient Vision of the Cosmos
The Nebra sky disk, which has been called the oldest known depiction of astronomical phenomena, is…
Missing: One Black Hole With 10 Billion Solar Masses
One of the biggest galaxies in the universe seems to lack its dark centerpiece. …
NASA's SLS Rocket to the Moon Faces Setback After Test
An ground ignition of the engines of the Space Launch System was halted after only about…
NASA’s Space Launch System Hot-Fire Test: When to Watch
Before NASA’s giant Space Launch System can go to the moon, it needs to ignite its…
Missions to Mars, the Moon and Beyond Await Earth in 2021
Here’s a preview of what to expect in space and astronomy in the year to come. …
Meteor Showers in 2021 That Will Light Up Night Skies
All year long, Earth passes through streams of cosmic debris. Here’s a list of some major…
Was That a Dropped Call From ET?
A spooky radio signal showed up after a radio telescope was aimed at the next star…
Neptune’s Weird Dark Spot Just Got Weirder
While observing the planet’s large inky storm, astronomers spotted a smaller vortex they named Dark Spot…