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Boeing, NASA prepare for second flight test of new Starliner despite leak on spacecraft

Watch the launch live here at 12:25 p.m. ET. After a failed launch attempt of Boeings new Starliner crew capsule on May 6, NASA and the aerospace company are prepared for a second go even though the spacecraft will be flying with a small helium leak.

Temperatures soar to nearly 50 C across India in ongoing heat wave

For weeks now, the heat in India has been unrelenting. It's the third year in a row that the country has experienced severe heat waves and it wasn't unexpected.

Stunning photos revealed by European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope

The European Space Agency released five images from its Euclid space telescope, revealing tens of thousands of galaxies and more. Astronomers hope that it will reveal more about two unseen substances that make up most of our universe: dark matter and dark energy.
Analysis

Space junk is raining from the sky. Who's responsible when it hits the Earth?

With thousands of satellites in orbit and record numbers of rocket launches, experts warn there's a growing risk of space debris crashing into the Earth and possibly hitting somebody.

Boeing calls off astronaut launch due to valve problem with rocket

Boeing called off a test flight of its Starliner spacecraft on Mondaylaunch because of a valve problem on the rocket.
Analysis

El Nio is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?

La Nia is on its way, but global temperatures are so high already that some climate scientists say it may not have as much of a a cooling effect this year as in the past.

Federal government announces creation of National Space Council

Canadas space sector received a boost from the federal government in its budget, both in terms of money and vision, with proposed funding for a moon program and the formation of the National Space Council.

A 'new' star will light up the sky soon and you can see it for yourself

Star light, star bright, will there be a new star tonight? Thats the question astronomers are waiting to answer, as they await a spectacular stellar explosion they believe is on the horizon.

Why next week's solar eclipse has scientists so excited

From the discovery of helium to Einstein, solar eclipses are more than a jaw-dropping spectacle.

What are the chances of clear skies for the total solar eclipse?

Though people are rushing to purchase eclipse glasses to witness the April 8 eclipse, one of the biggest questions remains: Will we have clear skies?