"Professor Goddard does not know the relation between action and reaction and the need to have something better than a vacuum against which to react. He seems to lack the basic knowledge ladled out daily in high schools."
--1921 New York Times editorial about Robert Goddard's revolutionary rocket work.

"Correction: It is now definitely established that a rocket can function in a vacuum. The 'Times' regrets the error."
NY Times, July 1969.

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Cheapest ever! Feel the force with 20% off this stunning Lego Star Wars C-3PO set, its lowest ever price

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 7:00am
Has the price put you off this seriously cool Lego Star Wars C-3PO? Save a fantastic $28 on this set for Prime Day, the cheapest it's ever been.
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Lego Thanos-snapped this awesome Avengers set away, but Amazon has blipped it back for Prime Day

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 6:25am
$37 off for Prime Day, this Lego Avengers set is an action-packed reminder of when the MCU was good. But you'll have to move fast if you want to claim it!
Categories: Astronomy

July full moon 2025 rises tonight: Everything you need to know about the low-riding 'Buck Moon'

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 6:00am
The 'Buck Moon' will be the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025.
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We loved this star projector for kids and now it's 37% off for Prime Day

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 4:24am
The Govee Star Light Projector is the best overall star projector for kids, and it excels in environments with background noise — now 37% off for Prime Day.
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Spotted! All the best hidden binocular deals this Amazon Prime Day!

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 4:21am
Many top binoculars from Nikon, Canon and Bushnell are on sale for cheap this Amazon Prime Day.
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My go-to pair of budget binoculars are now even cheaper this Prime Day

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:00pm
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The perfect binoculars for casual stargazing are now under $100 for Amazon Prime Day

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:00pm
Spot Saturn's return to our night sky with these Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 binoculars, now under $100 for Amazon Prime Day.
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Private Ax-4 astronauts aboard ISS are filling their time with science, views of Earth and pierogis (video)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:00pm
As the Axiom-4 mission approaches its two-week mark before returning to Earth, the private space mission crew discusses science and pierogis.
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Scientists discover ice in space isn't like water on Earth after all

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 5:00pm
Scientists had assumed that the ice in space was purely amorphous, but new experiments show it can have a partly crystalline structure similar to ice on Earth.
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NASA's asteroid-crash Earth defense tactic has a complication — DART ejected large boulders into space

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:10pm
"You can think of it as a cosmic pool game. We might miss the pocket if we don't consider all the variables."
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Smart telescope, smarter deal — save $600 off the Unistellar eQuinox 2

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:00pm
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Astronomers trace mysterious blast of X-rays to 'Die Hard' star that refuses to perish (video)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 2:00pm
Astronomers have traced a mysterious blast of X-rays to a star that, like a cosmic action hero, just refused to die.
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This is the star projector I’d pick for perfect views of the night sky

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 1:00pm
One of the best star projectors, the Pococo Galaxy Star projector, has 24% off this Amazon Prime Day.
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Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 1:00pm
The letter warns that the proposed FY2026 budget would halt dozens of missions, gut future programs and threaten U.S. leadership in space science.
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This DJI Mini 4K drone is brilliant for beginners and it's $60 cheaper for Prime Day

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:20pm
We gave this entry-level DJI Mini 4K drone a fantastic five stars and now it's an even bigger bargain at 20% off for Prime Day.
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Saturn makes its long-awaited return to the late night sky this week: Here's how to see it

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:00pm
The ringed giant had previously risen in the early morning and predawn hours as a "morning star."
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Get up to 37% off with the Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 Lego deals

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:00am
We've rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day Lego deals as the annual sales event is in full swing and there are plenty of discounts on offer.
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Who is Mister Terrific, the super-smart hero aiding Lois Lane in James Gunn's 'Superman'

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:00am
With a name like Mister Terrific, you better believe this mysterious masked man has a big reputation to live up to!
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I search for deals for a living and I think I've found the best space-themed Amazon Prime Day Lego deal out there — it's 30% off

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:40am
Unquestionably, one of the best Amazon Prime Day Lego deals available is 30% off the near-2000-piece Lego Technic NASA Lunar Roving Vehicle.
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Hate Amazon? The best telescope for deep space is cheaper at Adorama this Prime Day

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:18am
The telescope we've named best for deep space is cheaper than Amazon and comes with a free eyepiece set and carry case worth $210.
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