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Space auction: Sally Ride memorabilia collection sells for $145,000

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 11:00am
A collection of more than 50 pieces of memorabilia previously owned by Sally Ride, the first American woman to reach space, sold at auction last week for more than $145,000.
Categories: Astronomy

Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA's stunning new satellite image?

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 10:01am
Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface.
Categories: Astronomy

US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice data

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 10:00am
In the latest attack on science by the Trump administration, researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center will no longer receive data from a fleet of military satellites.
Categories: Astronomy

ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 7:00am
Sprites have been known to form above intense thunderstorms.
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'Humanity’s time is over!’ Apple TV+ drops release date and intense first teaser for 'Invasion' Season 3

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 12:00pm
A scene from Apple TV+'s "Invasion" Season 3
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For 100 years, we have marveled at planetariums. Here's a brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 11:00am
Humans have used the stars to navigate, keep time, and understand our place in the universe.
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Devour a cosmic-sized chunk of Marvel lore ahead of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', with the 'The Coming of Galactus' novel

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 11:00am
Titan Books' new novelization of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 'Galactus Trilogy' heralds the coming of July’s 'Fantastic Four' blockbuster.
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Rare snowfall in Atacama Desert forces the world's most powerful radio telescope into 'survival mode'

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 10:00am
The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base camp last week.
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A 'Golden Handle' will appear on the moon tonight. Here's how to see it

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 6:00am
The "Golden Handle" appears each month when the sun illuminates a mountain range lining a vast impact crater.
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Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 6:07pm
The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.
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10 fun tours and adventures for the ultimate total solar eclipse 2026 experience

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 1:00pm
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.
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Don't miss the Pleiades shine with Venus in the predawn sky on July 5

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:07am
Uranus will also be on show, if you fancy a more challenging target.
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Get Paramount Plus for just 99 cents a month and stream season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:59am
Paramount Plus is now just 99 cents a month for two months, meaning you can stream season three of Strange New Worlds without breaking the bank.
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The best July 4 camera deals 2025: Top deals we've spotted so far

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:36am
Ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sales, here are some of the best July 4 camera deals available right now.
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Could signs of Mars life be hidden in its thick layers of clay?

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00am
Mineral-rich layers of clay suggest that ancient life could be possible on the Red Planet
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Satellite spies both ISS and China's Tiangong space station | Space photo of the day for July 4, 2025

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 9:00am
Both stations are hubs of scientific research.
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Best Canon lenses in 2025: Get the best lens for your Canon camera this Amazon Prime Day

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 9:00am
Get the best Canon lenses for your Canon camera and there are savings on the horizon with Amazon Prime Day running from July 8 to 11.
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Biting the 'Bullet': Amazing new JWST photo shows titanic collision of galaxy clusters

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 9:00am
It's another step on the road to one day discovering what dark matter could be.
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Seeing 'fireworks' on Earth from space | On the ISS this week June 26 - July 4, 2025

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 8:00am
The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their first of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.
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Best Canon cameras 2025: Upgrade your photography with these models on Amazon Prime Day.

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 8:00am
Find the best Canon cameras from beginner to professional grade, for any and every budget and photographic style.
Categories: Astronomy