Behold, directly overhead, a certain strange star was suddenly seen...
Amazed, and as if astonished and stupefied, I stood still.

— Tycho Brahe

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Pikoy Galaxy Projector review

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 1:00pm
This palm-sized star projector is a great value and would be the perfect gift to enhance the ambiance of anyone's space.
Categories: Astronomy

Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 9:00am
A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown signs of past life on the Red Planet.
Categories: Astronomy

Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.'

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 8:22am
Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing and is already sharing its first stunning views from the moon.
Categories: Astronomy

Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in March

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 7:00am
T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is about to reappear in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.
Categories: Astronomy

'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 5:13am
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made history today (March 2), becoming just the second private vehicle ever to soft-land on the moon.
Categories: Astronomy

Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 7:12pm
A new delivery of food, fuel and supplies has arrived at the International Space Station by way of a Russian supply ship.
Categories: Astronomy

'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 1:38pm
The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out.
Categories: Astronomy

Govee Star Light Projector review

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 1:00pm
The Govee Star Light Projector is an excellent star projector for noisy environments, but it isn't a good one for your bedside table.
Categories: Astronomy

'Land' your own Blue Ghost with Firefly's moon lander building blocks set

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 1:00pm
As eyes turn to Firefly Aerospace's mission control for the company's first attempt at a moon landing, some watching may notice models of the Blue Ghost lander sitting at the consoles.
Categories: Astronomy

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 150 — Our Listener Special

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 10:13am
On Episode 150 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik answer your questions, respond to your comments, and have lined up a number of your most tummy-tickling space jokes.
Categories: Astronomy

Partial solar eclipse 1 month away: The moon will take a 'bite' out of the sun on March 29

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 10:00am
Don't miss the partial solar eclipse on March 29! Find out where and when to see it, and how to prepare with just one month to go!
Categories: Astronomy

From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait for NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 9:00am
A modest NASA space telescope with grand ambitions will soon launch into an orbit around Earth. Here's why scientists are excited about it.
Categories: Astronomy