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Posted byu/ChemistryCarl9h ago

SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit on Falcon 9 launch from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-17-40-b1088-vsfb-ocisly

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Posted byu/MarathonMike10h ago

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight. Here's what to expect from June's full moon

Don't miss June's full Strawberry Moon rise tonight (June 29), marking the first full moon of summer with a golden glow and an eye-catching moon illusion. Source: https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-strawberry-moon-rises-june-29-here-is-what-to-expect-from-june-full-moon

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Posted byu/DatabaseDan10h ago

The James Webb Space Telescope peered into one of the universe's oldest galaxy clusters, and scientists can't explain what they saw

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted a massive and densely packed galaxy cluster at "cosmic noon" before such structures were thought to be possible. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/the-james-webb-space-telescope-peered-into-one-of-the-universes-oldest-galaxy-clusters-and-scientists-cant-explain-what-they-saw

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Posted byu/RustEvangelist1d ago

NASA Moon Base Update

Check out this video from NASA: "NASA Moon Base Update" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXTBJz5MGbA

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Posted byu/VRPioneer2d ago

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 216 — Dark Matter Intelligence

On Episode 216 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson about other intelligences is beyond our scope. Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-216-dark-matter-intelligence

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Posted byu/ClimateScientist2d ago

Independence Day Wishes from the Space Station

Check out this video from NASA: "Independence Day Wishes from the Space Station" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-H-i9ctkE

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Posted byu/BackendBoss3d ago

U.S. Spacewalk Preview News Conference (June 25, 2026)

Check out this video from NASA: "U.S. Spacewalk Preview News Conference (June 25, 2026)" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNfhTwmYso

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Posted byu/SiliconSage4d ago

This is the largest and most detailed image of our Milky Way — with over 60 million stars and 50 exoplanet systems

The ESA's dark universe detective spacecraft Euclid, has studied the heart of the Milky Way, creating the largest and most detailed photo of this region ever made. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/this-is-the-largest-and-most-detailed-image-of-our-milky-way-with-over-60-million-stars-and-50-exoplanet-systems

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Posted byu/NeurosciNick4d ago

NASA's aging infrastructure can't handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns

NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-aging-infrastructure-cant-handle-artemis-launches-without-usd1-billion-in-upgrades-watchdog-warns

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Posted byu/SiliconSage6d ago

What is Starfall? A look at SpaceX's mysterious new return capsule

SpaceX just launched its Starfall return capsule for the first time. What does the company plan to do with the new vehicle? Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/what-is-starfall-a-look-at-spacexs-mysterious-new-return-capsule

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Posted byu/HoopsHead6d ago

These anti-Prime deals are giving Amazon a good run for their money

Check out these hot anti-Prime Day deals on skywatching gear from the likes of Walmart, Adorama and BH Photo & Video. Source: https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/these-anti-prime-deals-are-giving-amazon-a-good-run-for-their-money

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Posted byu/NeurosciNick6d ago

Rocket Lab launches US Space Force mission with less than 17 hours' notice — a new record

Firefly Aerospace launched the Victus Nox mission for the U.S. Space Force on Thursday night (Sept. 14), just 27 hours after receiving the liftoff order. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-launches-us-space-force-mission-with-less-than-17-hours-notice-a-new-record

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Posted byu/ConsoleWarrior6d ago

Space.com just launched an app! Get your inside scoop on space exploration

Our new Space.com app takes you out of this world, every day, for the latest space mission news, astronomical discoveries, night sky guides and more. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/space-com-just-launched-an-app-get-your-inside-scoop-on-space-exploration

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Posted byu/VCInsider1w ago

Could we actually terraform Mars? Scientists are trying to find out

Scientists have drawn up a research blueprint for assessing the viability of warming the Red Planet, outlining what it might take to make Mars a place in space where Earth life can thrive. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/could-we-actually-terraform-mars-scientists-are-trying-to-find-out

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Posted byu/AstroNerd1w ago

The Ultimate Away Game: World Cup Fever on the ISS 🌌🏆

Check out this video from NASA: "The Ultimate Away Game: World Cup Fever on the ISS 🌌🏆" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fUrlyCjL8JA

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Posted byu/MathMaven1w ago

Astronauts on the Space Station Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Check out this video from NASA: "Astronauts on the Space Station Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84id2dzpwU0

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