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Is it possible to see what is happening in distant solar systems now?

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Curious Kids: Is it possible to see what is happening in distant solar systems now?

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If a distant solar system is millions of light years away and so we see it as it was millions of years ago, how can we see what it looks like now?

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Europe's major X-ray space telescope may get scaled back due to budget constraints

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Athena would launch by mid-2030s to study supermassive blackholes and more.

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US Space Force tests robot dogs to patrol Cape Canaveral

(U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Becker)

Mankind's new best friend is coming to the U.S. Space Force.

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Science & Astronomy

Hubble Space Telescope captures photo of a dazzling star cluster

(ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. Cohen)

The James Webb Space Telescope's predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, is showing us why it shouldn't be forgotten.

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Powerful cosmic explosions left abundant stardust in our solar system

(NASA/CXC/SAO)

More than 25%of the stardust in our planetary system may have been seeded there when supergiant stars exploded.

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Spaceflight

New Indian rocket hits a snag on debut launch

(ISRO)

India's new rocket launched for the first time on Saturday night (Aug. 6) but failed to deliver its satellite payloads into their intended orbit due to a sensor issue.

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Food in space: What do astronauts eat?

(NASA)

"No one goes to space for the food...but the views are amazing."

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Technology

Chinese astronauts start testing new space station module (video)

(CCTV+)

The Shenzhou 14 crew have been busy getting Wentian into working order, testing out the module's 19.6-foot-long (6 meters) robotic arm and installing a regenerative life support system.

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Telescopes & Binoculars

Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars review

(Jamie Carter)

Nikon has favored a tough, waterproof and likely drop-proof build that should allow the Nikon Action EX 12x50 to last for years.

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Entertainment

Scientist admits 'space telescope' photo is actually chorizo in tasty Twitter prank

(NASA/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez)

A physicist excited Twitter fans this week with a stunning new photo from the James Webb Space Telescope, then surprised everyone by admitting it was just a slice of tasty chorizo.

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