Astronomers stunned by most violent space explosion ever seen near our galaxy

While supernovae mark the terminal destruction of a star, novae operate on a different mechanism and can repeat. A nova ...

Explosions reported in Russia's Samara, rocket and space centre may have been targeted – photos, video

Explosions and strikes were reported in Samara overnight, with reports suggesting the Rocket and Space Centre Progress or a ...

Astronomers watch star explode – and find new way for them to die

Astronomers watch star explode like never before – and find an entirely new way for them to die - Observations from across ...
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Inside NASA's space shuttle Challenger disaster that could have been stopped 40 years ago

The two solid rocket boosters flew in different directions as the external fuel tank became a fireball.(AP: Bruce Weaver / File) Forty years ago, the Challenger space shuttle disintegrated just after ...

China launches long March 12 into space 6 days after long March 7a rocket explodes; Here's what happened!

China successfully launched its Long March 12 rocket carrying SatNet satellites, just six days after a Long March 7A exploded during ascent. Here’s what the contrasting launches reveal about China’s ...