*Could the Milky Way have two supermassive black holes?
Astronomers are trying to discover if the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy might have a smaller companion.
 
*Solar Cycle 25 strengthens its grip
The Sun is showing more signs of moving into a new solar cycle.
 
*Starliner returns safely to Earth
After failing to reach the International Space Station on its maiden space test flight, Boeing’s new CST100 Starliner returned to Earth making a perfect pin point landing at the White Sands Missile Range in the New Mexico Desert.
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*NASA says its new SLS super heavy lift launch system is ready for flight
The core stage of NASA’s new super heavy lift rocket – the SLS – or Space Launch System -- has finally been completed in preparation of its maiden flight – possibly in June.
 
*Ring of fire solar eclipse
The Gulf, India and eastern Asia have experienced an annular boxing day eclipse.
 
*The Science Report
A special New Year’s Day look back at some of the strangest, weirdest, and most unusual science stories of 2019.
 
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