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How an ancient collision with another galaxy transformed the Milky Way
By Keith Cooper Published
The Milky Way has a secret history of galaxy mergers that we are only now starting to uncover.

China bounces back from Long March rocket explosion with back-to-back launches (video)
By Josh Dinner Published
China's space program has returned to flight after an Aug. 10 Long March 7A rocket explosion, launching both a Long March 12 and a Long March 2C rocket on Sunday (Aug. 16).

The best Ruko drone to date is half-price at Amazon but you'll have to hurry
By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Looking to take to the skies? This beginner-friendly Ruko F11 PRO 2 is a mind-blowing $280 off, but you'll have to hurry because this lightning deal ends soon.

Scientists find dead star that predicts our sun's future: 'Broken apart and returned to the galaxy'
By Keith Cooper Published
A composite image of data from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Kitt Peak four-meter telescope and MOTHRA reveal the Helix Nebula. We can see the bow shocks, particularly on the left.

The 1st 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' season 2 trailer finally gives us a release date (video)
By Fran Ruiz Published
Our first look at 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' season 2 promises huge space battles, Clone Wars flashbacks, and a lot more Anakin Skywalker.

'Star Wars: Zero Company' — Release date, gameplay & everything we know about this XCOM-like strategy game
By Fran Ruiz Last updated
XCOM meets the Clone Wars in Star Wars: Zero Company, the upcoming turn-based strategy game coming in 2026.

Scientists find 3 supermassive black holes on the verge of collision inside a distant galaxy
By Keith Cooper Published
A greedy galaxy that existed less than 1.3 billion years after the Big Bang is hoarding supermassive black holes.

Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd Published
The wildfires ripping across North America have created massive plumes of smoke.
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