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Lia De La Cruz
Blockchains work like DNA in cells, scientists say
Blockchains work like DNA, says a new study. Its instructions are replicated across thousands of "nodes," much as DNA is replicated in cells.
August 22, 2021
Starship stacking produces world’s tallest rocket
Starship by SpaceX is a 2-stage, fully reusable space transportation system . It'll carry crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the moon, Mars, and beyond.
August 13, 2021
Perseid photos 2021: A week of shooting stars
2021 Perseid photos from this year's favorite summertime meteor shower. Thanks to all who are contributing at EarthSky Community Photos!
August 11, 2021
Watch the NG-16 Cygnus cargo launch August 10
On August 10, the uncrewed NG-16 Cygnus cargo launch takes place on Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
August 8, 2021
The Nauka module mishap that sent ISS tumbling
After docking with the ISS on July 29, Russia's new Nauka module accidentally fired its thrusters, sending the space station into a spin.
August 4, 2021
Jupiter X-ray aurora mystery solved, after 40 years
A Jupiter X-ray aurora mystery has perplexed astronomers for decades. Now they think ions responsible for the X-rays "surf" electromagnetic waves into Jupiter's atmosphere.
July 30, 2021
Boeing Starliner OFT-2 mission scrubbed indefinitely
Boeing's Starliner launch to the International Space Station on August 3, 2021 has been canceled and scrubbed indefinitely. Updates to come.
July 28, 2021
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flight soars to the edge of space
Private spaceflight company Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Shepard rocket, with the company's founder, Jeff Bezos, aboard.
July 20, 2021
Hubble Space Telescope returns to normal operations
The Hubble Space Telescope is now back online after having been in a protective safe mode due to a degrading computer memory module since June 13, 2021.
July 18, 2021
SpaceX’s Elon Musk to visit space … with Virgin Galactic?
As Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson and Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos race into space, a third billionaire pursues space tourism: Elon Musk. He’s reserved a seat to fly with Virgin Galactic.
July 18, 2021
