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3D-print a realistic supernova remnant with NASA's new models of Chandra X-ray images

7 May, 2025 - 18:00
New 3D-printable models of Chandra X-ray Observatory images will allow you to hold a star in your hands and touch a supernova remnant.

Get closer to the Flower Moon with 27% off these SkyMaster 12x60 binoculars from Celestron

7 May, 2025 - 17:23
For high-contrast views of the Flower Moon, this May 12, we recommend these Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 binoculars, now almost 30% cheaper on Amazon.

Lunar laser: China makes 1st daytime laser-ranging measurement from Earth to the moon

7 May, 2025 - 17:00
China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime.

Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99

7 May, 2025 - 16:00
A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp.

Venus, Saturn and Neptune align in the predawn sky this week: Here's how to spot them

7 May, 2025 - 15:00
A treat for the early risers out there.

'Gears of War: Reloaded' chainsaws its way onto Xbox, PS5, and PC this summer, and everyone will be playing together

7 May, 2025 - 13:01
E-Day is still a ways off, but the 2006 original Gears of War is getting a remaster that's emerging on Xbox, PS5, and PC with better graphics and performance in August.

Japan's Resilience moon lander arrives in lunar orbit ahead of June 5 touchdown

7 May, 2025 - 12:00
Japan's private Resilience lunar lander arrived in orbit around the moon on Tuesday (May 6), a month ahead of its planned touchdown try.

Where does the universe's gold come from? Giant flares from extreme magnetic stars offer a clue

7 May, 2025 - 11:00
Scientists have finally gathered direct proof of how the universe forges its heaviest elements, a process that has remained a mystery for over half a century.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos)

7 May, 2025 - 05:25
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday night (May 6), carrying 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low Earth orbit.

SpaceX gets FAA approval for 25 Starship launches per year

6 May, 2025 - 23:00
The FAA has approved SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of Starship launches from its Starbase site in South Texas per year from five to 25.

Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 prototype goes hypersonic after dropping from world's largest airplane (photos)

6 May, 2025 - 22:00
Stratolaunch Systems conducted its first hypersonic test flight with its Talon-A2 vehicle and Roc carrier plane in December, then repeated the feat in March.

See what it's like to witness Earth's poles from space in this stunning 4-hour SpaceX video

6 May, 2025 - 21:00
SpaceX's Fram2 captured stunning views of the Earth as the mission's private astronauts became the first to orbit over the planet's polar regions.

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to lift off May 15 as Lego Icons model

6 May, 2025 - 19:00
A new flight plan has been filed for a NASA winged orbiter and its jumbo jet transport. The Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft recreates the 747 and Enterprise.

Asteroid Vesta could be a fragment of a solar system planet, but which one?

6 May, 2025 - 18:34
The interior of asteroid Vesta has been shown not to be a protoplanet after all, meaning that new explanations for its origin are needed.

Rooms and a view | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2025

6 May, 2025 - 18:13
NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 crew member Nichole Ayers took this photo of the forward portion of the International Space Station on May 1, 2025.

Lego and Lunar Outpost to roll out 'Moon Rover Space Vehicle' in August

6 May, 2025 - 16:00
The first U.S. teleoperated rover to reach the moon's surface is rolling out as a Lego model this summer, together with two futuristic vehicles inspired by real-life robotic explorers.

Yellowstone holds potentially untapped cache of 'carbon-free' helium for rockets, reactors and superconductors

6 May, 2025 - 15:00
Conventional helium production comes with enormous carbon emissions, so scientists are looking for alternatives in places like Yellowstone, Tanzania's Rukwa Rift and India's Bakreswar-Tantloi province.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 delights stargazers around the world with dramatic shooting stars (photos)

6 May, 2025 - 14:55
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked on May 5-6, and the astrophotography community were there to watch it unfold.

Going fast, this child-friendly Celestron Firstscope 76mm is under $58

6 May, 2025 - 13:16
Save 20% on this super-compact Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope, ideal for kids and absolute beginners, but it's a limited time deal so you'll have to be quick!

'Right now, we are in what has to be a Golden Age of asteroid exploration.' Scientists celebrate NASA's latest space rock flyby

6 May, 2025 - 12:00
Asteroid experts are pondering the scientific output from the NASA Lucy spacecraft after it shot by its celestial destination, the main belt asteroid named Donaldjohanson.

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