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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Get relaxed views of the universe for a fraction of the price with a huge $675 off the Unistellar Odyssey Pro

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 2:00pm
The Unistellar Father's Day sale ends in two days — grab the Odyssey Pro with $675 off
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX traces Starship test-stand explosion to failure of pressurized nitrogen tank

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 1:30pm
The giant explosion that destroyed a SpaceX Starship vehicle on the test stand this week was likely caused by the failure of a pressurized nitrogen tank, the company said.
Categories: Astronomy

Leak on International Space Station delays SpaceX launch of Axiom-4 astronauts

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 1:00pm
An ongoing leak aboard the International Space Station is once again delaying the launch of Axiom Space's next private astronaut mission.
Categories: Astronomy

Ahead of Prime Day this Lego Star Wars set has hit its cheapest ever price — get the brilliant Acclamator-Class Assault Ship now, before it's gone, far, far away...

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:40pm
Seen in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones" the Acclamator-Class Lego set comes packed with authentic detail, has 450 pieces, and is part of a collectible Star Wars series.
Categories: Astronomy

Lego Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship review

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:00pm
Its name might be a bit of a mouthful, but this Lego Star Wars ship is wonderfully pocket-sized while still packing in a lot of detail.
Categories: Astronomy

Summer solstice 2025 is here! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:00pm
The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.
Categories: Astronomy

Satellite streaks block out the Arctic sky | Space photo of the day for June 20, 2025

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:00am
Researchers created a satellite tracking system to track satellite streaks across the Arctic for the first time ever.
Categories: Astronomy

Blue Origin launch of 6 people to suborbital space delayed again due to weather

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:00am
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to launch six people to suborbital space on the NS-33 mission are on hold due to local weather conditions in West Texas.
Categories: Astronomy

Space law doesn't protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 9:00am
The moon is a key step in the journey of space exploration, but making it habitable brings up lots of questions around space law and policy
Categories: Astronomy

Powerful X-class solar flare erupts from sun, knocking out radio signals across the Pacific (video)

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 7:51am
Sunspot region 4114 has done it again! This time unleashing a colossal X1.9 solar flare.
Categories: Astronomy

James Webb Space Telescope discovers planets forming in space's most punishing environments

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am
James Webb Space Telescope finds exoplanets in extreme environments that could potentially be habitable.
Categories: Astronomy

High winds scrub Rocket Lab's planned launch of a secret satellite to orbit

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 2:19am
Rocket Lab planned to launch a satellite for a confidential customer early Friday morning (June 20), but Mother Nature didn't cooperate.
Categories: Astronomy

Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 6:00pm
For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why.
Categories: Astronomy

New technique promises clearer, more frequent views of black holes

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 5:00pm
A powerful new technique is poised to revolutionize how astronomers observe black holes, by producing sharp, multicolored images that could reveal their dynamic evolution in real time.
Categories: Astronomy

Summer solstice 2025 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 3:00pm
The sun will reach its most northern point on June 20, marking the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere.
Categories: Astronomy

Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters review

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 2:00pm
This 4+ Lego set is colorful and fun, ideal for young Marvel fans looking for an early introduction to building Lego.
Categories: Astronomy

Dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2025

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 12:00pm
NASA and the Department of Defense practice recovery procedures for an abort scenario in the upcoming Artemis 2 mission.
Categories: Astronomy

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-33 tourism launch to the edge of space

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:00am
Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (June 21), carrying a private crew of six.
Categories: Astronomy

Tiny galaxies may have helped our universe out of its dark ages, JWST finds

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:00am
"These small galaxies punch well above their weight."
Categories: Astronomy

Astronomers discover the largest comet from the outskirts of the solar system is exploding with jets of gas

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 9:00am
The monsterous 85-mile-wide comet C/2014 UN271 isn't just the largest icy rock in the Oort Cloud, it's the second most distant that is chemically active.
Categories: Astronomy