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New moon of June 2025 sees Mercury climb to its highest point in the sky

25 June, 2025 - 12:00
June's new moon leaves the sky dark for skywatchers to see Mercury next to our lunar companion on June 27.

SpaceX launches historic private Axiom-4 astronaut mission to the ISS (video)

25 June, 2025 - 08:47
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Ax-4 mission for Axiom Space today (June 25), sending four private astronauts on a two-week mission to the ISS.

Orion constellation glows red in gorgeous deep space photo

24 June, 2025 - 23:00
Miguel Claro captured the Orion Constellation glowing red due to hydrogen gas, as seen from the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve in Portugal.

Private Japanese moon lander crashed due to laser errors, ispace says

24 June, 2025 - 22:00
Japanese company ispace lost its Resilience lunar lander this month due to laser range finder errors, the company said.

Astronomers discover origins of mysterious double hot Jupiter exoplanets: 'It is a dance of sorts'

24 June, 2025 - 21:00
Astronomers have discovered the strange dance that leads to the creation of rare "double hot Jupiters" in binary star systems that are "just right."

How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week

24 June, 2025 - 20:00
On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of Mercury.

Vera Rubin Observatory zooms into deep space | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2025

24 June, 2025 - 19:00
The world's largest digital camera focuses on the Virgo Cluster, showing never-before-seen detail in our universe

Metroid games ranked, worst to best

24 June, 2025 - 18:00
Short on time and looking to get ready for Metroid Prime 4 later this year? We've ranked all the Metroid games so you can focus on the must-plays.

Northern lights may be visible in these 14 US States tonight (June 25)

24 June, 2025 - 17:00
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to South Dakota as a giant hole in the sun's atmosphere shakes up geomagnetic activity in the coming days.

A hidden asteroid family may share Venus' orbit: 'It's like discovering a continent you didn't know existed'

24 June, 2025 - 16:00
Simulations of asteroids near Venus reveal gaps in our ability to detect them.

Radio signals from the dawn of time could help 'weigh' the universe's 1st stars

24 June, 2025 - 15:00
A radio signal from the dawn of time could help scientists weigh the first stars and reveal how they lifted the cosmic darkness.

Did our cosmos begin inside a black hole in another universe? New study questions Big Bang theory

24 June, 2025 - 12:00
A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have instead formed inside a colossal black hole.

SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station

24 June, 2025 - 02:30
NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.

SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)

23 June, 2025 - 23:42
SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)

23 June, 2025 - 23:00
New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

23 June, 2025 - 22:30
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's space bromance takes off in new 'The Universe Is Absurd' show

23 June, 2025 - 22:00
"The word 'absurd,' in our everyday language, is crazy, stupid. But absurd can also mean outlandishly true."

The Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters, one of the best Lego Marvel sets available, is now at its lowest prices pre-Amazon Prime Day

23 June, 2025 - 21:36
One of the best Lego Marvel sets, the Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters set, is ideal for young fans and is now 20% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

The Rubin Observatory found 2,104 asteroids in just a few days. It could soon find millions more

23 June, 2025 - 21:00
The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.

Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are 'beyond excited about what's coming'

23 June, 2025 - 19:09
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, providing a staggering glimpse at the observing power it will unleash when it begins its decade-long survey.

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