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NASA and Boeing delay ISS launch due to valve issue. Astronauts aboard Starliner capsule wait for new launch date announcement.

Adam Sandler's serious acting roles show he's reaching for more, proving he can transition from goofy to emotionally complex characters.

Google's animated Leap Day doodle features a leaping frog, celebrating the rare February 29 occurrence. The doodle vanishes '29' as the frog jumps.

Final meteor shower of the year to light up the skies this week, but cloudy skies could hinder visibility.

SpaceX's Starship rocket failed in space after liftoff. The test flight was a key step in the company's moon mission.

SpaceX will attempt to launch its Starship again, hoping to avoid an explosion. The live video will start 35 minutes before.

Stargazers are in for a treat this weekend as debris from Halley's Comet will light up the night sky, producing up to 25 meteors every hour.

Astronaut Frank Rubio shatters record for longest time in space after being stranded following a space capsule mishap.

Comet Nishimura, discovered a month ago, will make its closest approach to the sun, giving people in the northern hemisphere a great chance of a sighting.

The 2023 Super Blue Moon has sparked theories about aliens invading Earth, despite no evidence to support these claims.

The next full moon on August 30, 2023 will be a Blue Moon and a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter in the sky.

Steve Harvey, host of game show Family Feud, interviewed astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi from the International Space Station, sparking laughter and engagement.

Russia's robotic spacecraft, Luna-25, crashed while attempting to land near the moon's south pole, losing the race to India.

The Perseid meteor shower reached its peak, creating bright trails of light in the night sky around the world.

Watch the Perseid meteor shower live from the comfort of your home with the Virtual Telescope Project's online stream.

The UK is set to see a bigger and brighter moon on Tuesday night, known as the supermoon. The moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. The phenomenon is expected to be visible at dusk on August 1. Another supermoon will appear on August 30.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center.

First of four supermoons in 2023 to appear in July.