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1st images from the Vera C Rubin Observatory will drop on June 23. Here's why that's such a big deal

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 2:00pm
The Rubin Observatory will reveal its first images on Monday. Space.com spoke to scientists who explained why this will be a monumental event for astronomy.
Categories: Astronomy

Get relaxed views of the universe for a fraction of the price with a huge $675 off the Unistellar Odyssey Pro

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 2:00pm
The Unistellar Father's Day sale ends in two days — grab the Odyssey Pro with $675 off
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX traces Starship test-stand explosion to failure of pressurized nitrogen tank

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 1:30pm
The giant explosion that destroyed a SpaceX Starship vehicle on the test stand this week was likely caused by the failure of a pressurized nitrogen tank, the company said.
Categories: Astronomy

Leak on International Space Station delays SpaceX launch of Axiom-4 astronauts

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 1:00pm
An ongoing leak aboard the International Space Station is once again delaying the launch of Axiom Space's next private astronaut mission.
Categories: Astronomy

Ahead of Prime Day this Lego Star Wars set has hit its cheapest ever price — get the brilliant Acclamator-Class Assault Ship now, before it's gone, far, far away...

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:40pm
Seen in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones" the Acclamator-Class Lego set comes packed with authentic detail, has 450 pieces, and is part of a collectible Star Wars series.
Categories: Astronomy

Lego Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship review

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:00pm
Its name might be a bit of a mouthful, but this Lego Star Wars ship is wonderfully pocket-sized while still packing in a lot of detail.
Categories: Astronomy

Summer solstice 2025 is here! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:00pm
The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.
Categories: Astronomy

Satellite streaks block out the Arctic sky | Space photo of the day for June 20, 2025

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:00am
Researchers created a satellite tracking system to track satellite streaks across the Arctic for the first time ever.
Categories: Astronomy

Blue Origin launch of 6 people to suborbital space delayed again due to weather

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:00am
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to launch six people to suborbital space on the NS-33 mission are on hold due to local weather conditions in West Texas.
Categories: Astronomy

Space law doesn't protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 9:00am
The moon is a key step in the journey of space exploration, but making it habitable brings up lots of questions around space law and policy
Categories: Astronomy

Powerful X-class solar flare erupts from sun, knocking out radio signals across the Pacific (video)

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 7:51am
Sunspot region 4114 has done it again! This time unleashing a colossal X1.9 solar flare.
Categories: Astronomy

James Webb Space Telescope discovers planets forming in space's most punishing environments

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am
James Webb Space Telescope finds exoplanets in extreme environments that could potentially be habitable.
Categories: Astronomy

High winds scrub Rocket Lab's planned launch of a secret satellite to orbit

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 2:19am
Rocket Lab planned to launch a satellite for a confidential customer early Friday morning (June 20), but Mother Nature didn't cooperate.
Categories: Astronomy

Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 6:00pm
For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why.
Categories: Astronomy

New technique promises clearer, more frequent views of black holes

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 5:00pm
A powerful new technique is poised to revolutionize how astronomers observe black holes, by producing sharp, multicolored images that could reveal their dynamic evolution in real time.
Categories: Astronomy

Summer solstice 2025 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 3:00pm
The sun will reach its most northern point on June 20, marking the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere.
Categories: Astronomy

Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters review

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 2:00pm
This 4+ Lego set is colorful and fun, ideal for young Marvel fans looking for an early introduction to building Lego.
Categories: Astronomy

Dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2025

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 12:00pm
NASA and the Department of Defense practice recovery procedures for an abort scenario in the upcoming Artemis 2 mission.
Categories: Astronomy

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-33 tourism launch to the edge of space

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:00am
Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (June 21), carrying a private crew of six.
Categories: Astronomy

Tiny galaxies may have helped our universe out of its dark ages, JWST finds

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:00am
"These small galaxies punch well above their weight."
Categories: Astronomy