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Space is a fascinating place which despite the enormous amount we understand we still know very little about the vast depths of space. At Universal Science we bring you the latest news and discoveries from scientists, SpaceX, NASA and many more who are exploring the wonders of Space.

SpaceX Technical issues delay Falcon 9 Rocket launch

SpaceX had planned to launch a Falcon 9 Rocket with a classified payload into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office today, but due to technical issues the Falcon 9 rocket was lowered to its horizontal position so that further safety checks could be conducted. The new launch time is said to be tomorrow Saturday 16th at 13:27 GMT Once the safety checks have been completed the Falcon 9 rocket will need to be raised back to its vertical position again tonight ready for launch tomorrow. SpaceX said "The additional time allows their teams ...More

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The Death of Stars

In order for life to live a star must die. Stars in their prime like our sun is only hot enough to create helium, (He). In order to create the much heavier elements requires a lot higher temperatures. These temperatures are so high they can only be reached at the end of the stars life. The cosmos is an ever changing cosmos; the stars will not always be there. As we look into the night sky the stars we see are only a temporary feature in the sky. Stars may ...More

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Interstellar Dust Clouds

Interstellar dust clouds may seem to be happily drifting through space but these clouds have a vital role in the development of the universe. Eventually all of the dust particles within these interstellar dust clouds will form multiple star systems, planets and possibly even life. In the outer edges of the cloud, these frozen dust grains with their complex molecules intact form comets. It is thought that these comets have drifted into the inner solar system bringing these complex molecules with them. The scientific theory of the big bang is ...More

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