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Black holes more massive than entire galaxies are not a major component of dark matter, the mysterious stuff that's thought to make up most of the matter in the cosmos, a new study finds. https://t.co/a1bTpd5oUz

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Rocket Lab launched a trio of private signals-intelligence satellites to orbit today (Oct. 21), the 19th mission of the year for the California-based company. https://t.co/mH3PLATZXq

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Space is a critical infrastructure layer, underpinning nearly all systems that enable modern life as we know it. It’s therefore critical to maintain a safe and clean orbital environment. https://t.co/Qfy28GRrpZ

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The full-scale prototype of Europe's Space Rider orbiter failed to deploy its parachute during a drop test earlier this month, but ESA officials hope the setback won't delay progress toward its first reusable spacecraft. https://t.co/vh5pqVwQtD

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On Oct. 22, 1992, the space shuttle Columbia launched into space with the ashes of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek." Here's why it mattered. https://t.co/E8JRRDP1rF

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Ukraine's military just signed a letter of intent with Nokia and the Finnish satellite maker ICEYE to look into developing a sovereign satellite-communication system for the war-torn nation. https://t.co/5eBTDeExci

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The "eclipse of the century" will plunge some of ancient Egypt's most spectacular sites into darkness on Aug. 2, 2027. https://t.co/WhMcLoilyS

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Researchers think they might have pinpointed the exact night sky that we see depicted in Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting "The Starry Night." https://t.co/p93x5VPI9s

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Victor Glover recalls how a suspected cabin leak warning came just 15 minutes before a crucial engine burn — and why receiving it just five minutes later could have changed everything. https://t.co/DiP7lm19xa

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A satellite image of "Spider Crater" in Western Australia. https://t.co/PeQjABJd7N

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The legendary RPG studio behind classics such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age is no more. https://t.co/nIOTGVac1p

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NASA will provide an update about its Artemis III mission and its plans to land astronauts on the moon during a press conference on Friday (Oct. 23). Here's how to watch it live. https://t.co/cqtWQuhrqg

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1, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered. https://t.co/52VDptbh5L

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'So it's Paradise until you get there, and then maybe you mess it up.' https://t.co/WZBswI88TQ

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The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE is an impressive ultra-wide-angle prime lens offering great build quality and a fast aperture for strong astro performance. https://t.co/6Pr3IHFBmN

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NASA astronaut Luke Delaney conducts botany experiments on the ISS. https://t.co/zB8wsFH3J7

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NASA has updated the timeline for its Artemis III mission and mapped out the expected progress for SpaceX and Blue Origin's respective moon landers. https://t.co/Gm9UkMyQp0

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The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight (Oct. 21-22) in the light of a waxing moon. Here's what to expect from one of Autumn's greatest natural light shows. https://t.co/U0VyO2qU0e

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A Russian satellite just conducted a startlingly close approach of a private American Earth-observing satellite. What was the goal of the controversial maneuver? https://t.co/a9ROKrGpFc

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SpaceX will try to recover both Starship stages during the megarocket's next test flight, which is expected to take place in November, according to Elon Musk. https://t.co/S0Vd1LLQEu