The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

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

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 6:00am
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.
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 8:30pm
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.
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 5:42pm
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.
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 5:00pm
New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.
Categories: Astronomy

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 4:30pm
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 4:00pm
"The word 'absurd,' in our everyday language, is crazy, stupid. But absurd can also mean outlandishly true."
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 3:36pm
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.
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 3:00pm
The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.
Categories: Astronomy

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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 1:09pm
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.
Categories: Astronomy

A failed Soviet Venus probe from the '70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track?

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 1:00pm
"Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth."
Categories: Astronomy

'Halloween', 'Silent Hill' & 'Resident Evil among the horror franchises that influenced Flying Lotus' psychedelic sci-fi thriller 'Ash' (exclusive)

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 12:00pm
As 'Ash' joins horror streaming platform Shudder, we talked to Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Flying Lotus on crafting his Lovecraftian sci-fi thriller.
Categories: Astronomy

'2nd Jupiter' exoplanet seen 60 light-years away | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2025

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 11:00am
Exoplanet Gj 504 b was found using the Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru (SEEDS) Project
Categories: Astronomy

Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 9:00am
Breathing in moon dust can still give you what one astronaut called "lunar hay fever."
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 8:17am
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Categories: Astronomy

Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 7:30am
A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.
Categories: Astronomy

This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 6:00am
Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.
Categories: Astronomy

When it comes to auroras, pink is the new white, astronaut says | On the ISS this week June 16 - 20, 2025

Sun, 06/22/2025 - 8:52pm
With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week.
Categories: Astronomy

Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live

Sun, 06/22/2025 - 5:33pm
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.
Categories: Astronomy

How to capture drone imagery at night

Sun, 06/22/2025 - 12:00pm
Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.
Categories: Astronomy

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

Sun, 06/22/2025 - 10:00am
Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?
Categories: Astronomy