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A team of astronomers has suggested that primordial black holes (PBH) are passing by the Solar System, causing planets' orbits to "wobble."

Small Black Holes Affecting Earth’s Orbit, Scientists Say

By Victor Tangermann

In a recent TikTok video, European astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti recalled the very specific smell she encountered once boarding the space station.

Astronaut Complains of Pervasive Odor on Space Station

By Victor Tangermann

The US Space Command announced that Russia was behind the debris field that threatened the ISS after it tested an anti-satellite missile on Monday.

Russia Blows Up Satellite, Forcing Its Own Cosmonauts to Cower in Fear

By Tony Ho Tran

Military.com reports that the newest U.S. military branch, established in 2019, has now created a unit dedicated to "orbital warfare."

Space Force Created an “Orbital Warfare” Unit, and It Has Its Own Spaceship

By Jon Christian

New NASA research found that Neptune has two moons that are locked in a strange orbital dance in order to "maintain the peace."

Science & Energy

NASA: Neptune’s Moons “Dance” to Avoid Smashing Into Each Other

By Kristin Houser

The newly discovered exoplanet NGTS-10b has set a new record for shortest orbit, zipping around its star in just 18.4 hours.

Science & Energy

Doomed Exoplanet Sets Record for Shortest Orbit Around a Star

By Kristin Houser

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet with an extremely elliptical orbit that sets it apart from any other known planet.

Science & Energy

Newly Discovered Exoplanet Is “Unlike Any Other”

By Kristin Houser

China has announced the "imminent launch" of the first mission to build its new orbital space station, according to state and local media.

China Announces “Imminent Launch” of New Space Station

By Jon Christian

Japan Has Launched the Smallest Rocket Ever to Put a Satellite Into Orbit

Japan Has Launched the Smallest Rocket Ever to Put a Satellite Into Orbit

By Patrick Caughill

We Lost Rosetta This Weekend, But She’s Back

We Lost Rosetta This Weekend, But She’s Back

By Adeel Shaffi

This Satellite Will Soon be “The Brightest Star in the Night Sky”

This Satellite Will Soon be “The Brightest Star in the Night Sky”

By Sarah Marquart

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Science & Energy

Gravity isn’t a Force, So How Does it Move Objects?

By Jolene Creighton