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How an odd star in the 'Gaia Sausage' could help solve one of astronomy's most enduring mysteries

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 1:00pm
The discovery of a metal-rich star packed with both light and heavy elements hints at exotic stellar explosions and the role of ancient dwarf galaxies in seeding the cosmos with uranium and thorium.
Categories: Astronomy

Watch Japan's private ispace company attempt its 2nd moon landing on June 5

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:00pm
Tokyo-based ispace hopes to succeed where its 2023 mission fell short, with a new lander, new software and a new chance at lunar history.
Categories: Astronomy

Europe stages a moon landing to learn how to photograph the real thing (photos)

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:00am
Built on a set in a specialist facility in Germany, a mockup of a lunar landscape is helping imaging experts learn how to take better images and video footage on the moon.
Categories: Astronomy

Lunar landers and 'Transporter' tankers: Blue Origin unveils its blueprint for the moon

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:00am
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has begun revealing how it plans to establish itself as a provider of hardware that will enable long-term human stays on the moon.
Categories: Astronomy

You can beat the Father's Day and Prime Day rush with one of the best VR headset deals available, perfect for entertainment and beginners

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 9:44am
The HTC Vive Flow is now $200 off and the perfect VR headset deal for beginners and those seeking light entertainment ahead of Father's Day and Prime Day.
Categories: Astronomy