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A storied NASA observatory could be weeks away from falling to Earth after failed rescue attempt By Ashley Strickland, CNN Sep 30, 2026 20 mins ago

By: Ashley Strickland

(CNN) — A celebrated space telescope is rapidly dipping from its once-stable orbit and falling to Earth just shy of the 22nd anniversary of its launch.

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Don't miss the Draconid meteor shower, a celestial event that won't take all night By Ashley Strickland, CNN Oct 8, 2026 14 mins ago

By: Ashley Strickland

(CNN) — The Draconid meteor shower will briefly light up the sky Thursday night — and it won't even keep onlookers out past midnight.

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How to see the meteor shower that won’t keep you up all night

By: Ashley Strickland

See up to 10 meteors per hour during the Draconids, peaking Thursday night into Friday morning.

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NASA may already have proof life once existed on another planet. Scientists might never get to find out By Ashley Strickland, CNN Oct 12, 2026 13 mins ago

By: Ashley Strickland

(CNN) — A leopard-spotted rock that could prove whether life ever existed beyond Earth is sitting in a tube on Mars.

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An abandoned rock sample could prove life once existed on Mars. But will it ever reach Earth?

By: Ashley Strickland

US officials canceled NASA’s ambitious Mars Sample Return program, leaving potential evidence of ancient life sitting on Mars. Could China beat them to it?

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What exactly are Mars' two moons? Japan's new mission will land on one to find out By Ashley Strickland, CNN Oct 19, 2026 6 mins ago

By: Ashley Strickland

(CNN) — Mars' largely unexplored moons are getting their moment in the spotlight as a first-of-its-kind mission prepares to take flight.

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Mars’ two tiny moons shouldn’t exist. A new mission will reveal why they do

By: Ashley Strickland

A Japanese-led mission is launching to explore Mars’ two mysterious little moons and determine how they formed — and unlock more of the red planet’s secrets.

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Early birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower

By: Ashley Strickland

October’s Orionid meteor shower is an annual favorite for sky-gazers, but it may face competition from the bright moon. Here’s how to see it.

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How to catch a glimpse of the dazzling Orionid meteor shower By Ashley Strickland, CNN Oct 21, 2026 20 mins ago

By: Ashley Strickland

(CNN) — The Orionid meteor shower creates one of the most brilliant displays in the night sky each fall — but this year's celestial event may have a dimmer showing due to a bright moon.

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Orionid meteor shower's glowing streaks and fireballs will light up the sky

By: Ashley Strickland

The Orionid meteor shower creates one of the most brilliant displays in the night sky each fall — but this year's celestial event may have a dimmer showing due to a bright moon.