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Terrifying footage shows collapse of Arecibo Observatory's massive radio telescope
It took 17 seconds for Arecibo's massive radio telescope to crumble. It will take much longer for the dust to settle.
A 'tsunami' for astrophysics: New Gaia data reveals the best map of our galaxy yet
With new data from the European Gaia spacecraft, astronomers can now explore 1.8 billion cosmic objects in unparalleled detail.
China's Chang'e 5 probe lifts off from moon carrying lunar samples
China has launched a small spacecraft from the surface of the moon in the critical next step in the ambitious Chang'e 5 mission to bring lunar samples to Earth.
Virgin Galactic targeting Dec. 11 for next SpaceShipTwo spaceflight
The window for the third crewed spaceflight of VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic's latest SpaceShipTwo space plane, opens on Dec. 11.
Street artist Tristan Eaton to offer replicas of SpaceX-launched art
Tristan Eaton, a street artist whose creations lifted off on SpaceX's Crew Dragon, is now ready for his own launch: the sale of limited edition replicas of his space-flown "Human Kind" artwork.

Gaia Makes Most Accurate 3D Map of the Milky Way Yet
Astronomers have released a new, extremely detailed three-dimensional census of our Milky Way galaxy. The post Gaia Makes Most Accurate 3D Map of the Milky Way Yet appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
China's Chang'e 5 Collects Samples, Departs from the Moon
China's Chang’e-5 ascent vehicle has departed Oceanus Procellarum with pieces of lunar soil after a lightning-quick sample collection. The post China's Chang'e 5 Collects Samples, Departs from the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
The Decline of the Youngest Planetary Nebula
The youngest planetary nebula ever found is already fading, shedding light on its star's evolution. The post The Decline of the Youngest Planetary Nebula appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
The Arecibo Telescope Has Collapsed [Video]
The Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed less than two weeks after officials announced it was too dangerous to attempt repairs. The post The Arecibo Telescope Has Collapsed [Video] appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
China Lands Ambitious Sample-Return Mission on the Moon
The aim of China's Chang'e 5 mission is to return samples of lunar soil to Earth by the end of 2020. The post China Lands Ambitious Sample-Return Mission on the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Aevum unveils smallsat-launching drone aircraft
Small launch startup Aevum on Dec. 3 unveiled its Ravn X vehicle, a reusable drone aircraft and rocket combination designed to launch small payloads to orbit. SpaceNews
Republicans confirm Rogers as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) on Dec. 3 was officially selected as the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee in the 117th Congress. SpaceNews
White House asks Congress to remove Europa Clipper SLS requirement
The White House is asking Congress to remove language from an appropriations bill that would direct NASA to launch the Europa Clipper mission on the Space Launch System as a long-running dispute on how to launch the mission nears its conclusion. SpaceNews
Space Force planning a ‘disruptive’ acquisitions command
Gen. John Raymond said the Space Force is close to finalizing the layout of its future acquisitions command, a large organization that will consolidate multiple agencies that currently operate independently. SpaceNews
ESA signs contract for first space debris removal mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) has finalized an 86 million euro ($104 million) contract with Swiss start-up ClearSpace SA to complete the world's first space debris removal mission. SpaceNews