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Astronomers discover 15 new giant radio galaxies — the largest single objects in the universe
A new batch of 15 Giant Radio Galaxies, the largest of which is 12.4 light-years wide, could help reveal how black holes and galactic mergers help the universe's largest single objects grow so large.
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12-mile-tall volcano on Mars punches through clouds | Space photo of the day for June 10, 2025
NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter captures one of the Red Planet's biggest volcanoes peeking over clouds at dawn.
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Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed US-wide missile defense system
In May 2025, President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called the Golden Dome. How exactly does it work?
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There's an infinite amount of energy locked in the vacuum of space-time. Could we ever use it?
Unfortunately, any work you do in the universe will have to be done the old-fashioned way.
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SpaceX delays launch of private Ax-4 astronaut mission to ISS due to rocket leak
SpaceX has delayed the planned June 11 launch of the Ax-4 private astronaut mission to the ISS due to a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. No new target date has been announced.
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'What a waste:' US scientists decry Trump's 47% cuts to NASA science budget
"I don't think it is an overstatement to say that morale among U.S.-based scientists is at an all-time low."
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Astronauts track huge dust clouds over Canada and US | On the ISS this week June 2-6, 2025
Preparations for the arrival of a visiting crew, the continued study of how humans adapt to microgravity and more highlight the sixth week of Expedition 73 on the International Space Station.
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See the moon shine with famous red star Antares in the southern sky on June 9
Antares is a red supergiant star located 400 light-years from Earth.
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China's Tianwen 2 spacecraft sends home 1st photo as it heads for mysterious 'quasi-moon' asteroid
China has revealed the first image from its Tianwen 2 asteroid sample return mission, which is now more than 3 million kilometers (1.9 million miles) from Earth.
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'In our spacesuit collection for movies, we have replicas of pretty much every historic spacesuit that's been into space.' How the son of an aerospace machinist built some of Hollywood's most iconic astronaut looks (exclusive)
"I've had a number of NASA personnel come up and think that the one that was theirs was ours, and they're shocked."
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Sega Toys Homestar Classic star projector review
If it's realism you're looking for, the Sega Toys Homestar Classic is the gold standard of star projectors.
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Best space & sci-fi games on Nintendo Switch 2025: Metroid Prime, Citizen Sleeper, No Man's Sky, & more
You don't have to stay at home to enjoy great games. Game on the go with the best space and sci-fi games on the Nintendo Switch.
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SpaceX fires up Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship's 10th test flight (video)
SpaceX conducted a static-fire test with one of its Super Heavy boosters today (June 6), part of the prep work for the next test flight of the Starship megarocket.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 164 — Goodbye NASA?
On Episode 164 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss these concerning times for NASA with Casey Dreier, the Chief of Space Policy for The Planetary Society.
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It's been nearly a century since Chicago saw a powerful dust storm like this (photos)
A historic dust storm hit Chicago last month, and a weather satellite gave us a bird's-eye view of the dramatic event.
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June's full 'Strawberry Moon' illuminates the night sky this week: Here's how to see it
Don't miss the 2025 full "Strawberry Moon" when it rises above the southeastern horizon on June 10.
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'Flying Banana' traveling 125 mph fires laser into sky and catches aurora hunters off guard (video)
"The first time I spotted it, I thought at first it may have been a rare form of blue aurora but then realised it was moving too quickly."
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SpaceX launches Sirius XM radio satellite to orbit, lands rocket on ship at sea (video, photos)
SpaceX launched the SXM-10 satellite for SiriusXM early Saturday morning (June 7), adding another spacecraft to the company's broadcasting constellation.
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Saving Gateway, SLS and Orion? Sen. Ted Cruz proposes $10 billion more for NASA's moon and Mars efforts
Sen. Ted Cruz's newly unveiled legislative directives for Senate Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill would dedicate almost $10 billion to win the new space race with China.
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Best beginner binoculars 2025: Convenient, general use and affordable
These are the best beginner binoculars you can buy in every category, from the best overall and the best for stargazing to the best budget model.
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