2020 is here, as are updates on the James Webb telescope and SLS. NASA has inducted some new astronauts and the star Betelgeuse is getting weird.

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James Webb Space Telescope on Track for March 2021 Launch, NASA Says | Space

An Earth-size planet in the habitable zone? New NASA discovery is one special world. | Space

How the Sun's 11-Year Solar Cycle Works | Live Science

First New Sunspots in 40 Days Herald Coming Solar Cycle | Live Science

First look at LEGO Ideas International Space Station set (21321) – Jay's Brick Blog

SpaceX continues to blast satellites into orbit as the space community worries - The Verge

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SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Launch Date Update – Commercial Crew Program

Timer Glitch Means No Space Station Docking for Boeing’s Starliner – SpacePolicyOnline.com

NASA/Boeing Team to Look for Root Cause of Starliner’s Mission Elapsed Timer Issue – SpacePolicyOnline.com

Sierra Nevada explores other uses of Dream Chaser - SpaceNews.com

Astronaut Christina Koch Breaks Record for Longest Space Mission by a Woman | Space

NASA’s Newest Astronauts Ready for Space Station, Moon & Mars Missions | NASA

Just a Fainting Spell? Or Is Betelgeuse About to Blow? - The New York Times

Bright Star Betelgeuse Might Be Harboring a Deep, Dark Secret | Live Science

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