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Watch the moon and bright star Spica meet in a celestial dance on May 9

I think we know who's supplying the c(r)atering for this dance party.

Space · May 9, 2025

Cosmic imposter bathes distant nebula in fiery red glow: 'This star should not be here'

The brilliant blue-white star lighting up the red nebula Sh2-46 hints at a dynamic and possibly fleeting encounter that could reshape the nebula's appearance over time.

Space · May 9, 2025

Failed Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth tonight, but when and where? Here's what we know

The Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth on May 10, but exactly when and where remains unknown.

Space · May 9, 2025

What will happen to VIPER? NASA shifts into reverse on canceled moon rover

NASA is no longer asking U.S. companies for proposals to get the ice-hunting VIPER rover to the moon but still hasn't given up on the mission.

Space · May 8, 2025

What the Soviet Venus Probe's fiery fall to Earth might look like: These past space junk crashes offer clues

Recent sighting of spacecraft and debris burning through the atmosphere during their plummet back to Earth offer some clues as to what the reentry of a failed Soviet Venus lander might look like.

Space · May 8, 2025

US Space Force test fires thrusters for moon surveillance spacecraft

The U.S. Space Force tested a new propulsion system designed for satellites that will keep tabs on spacecraft and other objects near the moon.

Space · May 8, 2025

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry', stars in Goodnites underwear campaign film

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

Space · May 8, 2025

Planet hunter Plato gets its eyes | Space photo of the day for May 7, 2025

Plato, the European Space Agency's terrestrial planet hunter spacecraft, is seen after having 24 of its 26 cameras installed.

Space · May 8, 2025

A stadium-sized asteroid will fly past Earth on May 9, and you can watch it live (video)

The 950-foot hunk of primordial matter is classified as a "potentially hazardous asteroid," but that doesn't mean it has a chance of hitting Earth.

Space · May 8, 2025

Soviet satellite Kosmos 482 due to crash into Earth this week – what is the probe and where could it hit?

A failed Soviet spacecraft is hurtling back to Earth, but where will it land?

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025