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Saturn's rings will 'disappear' this weekend. Here's why this phenomenon happens in cycles

Saturn's iconic rings will seemingly "disappear" from view this weekend as they align edge-on with Earth for the first time since 2009.

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Apollo 10, Soyuz capsule among artifacts moving to new space gallery in London

The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move.

Space

Stellar nursery sparkles at the edge of our galaxy in gorgeous Hubble Telescope image

The emission nebula, known as Sh2-284, is an immense region of gas and dust that fuels new star formation. It lacks elements heavier than hydrogen and helium, much like the environment of the early universe.

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What happened to all the water on Mars? Here's why the debate continues

The Mars water debate continues. A team of scientists suggests vast oceans of water may not be locked within the Red Planet's crust, despite InSight lander data.

Space

Cosmic 'tornadoes' rage around the heart of the Milky Way and its supermassive black hole

Astronomers have discovered filaments of matter swirling tornado-like around the heart of the Milky Way, home to the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.

Space

When space meets sea, Crew-9 Dragon meets dolphins: Space photo of the day

A pod of bottlenose dolphins seemingly took interest in the capsule that dropped out of the sky, circling and surfacing as SpaceX team members worked to recover their spacecraft.

Space

“I Cried”: NASA Astronaut Suffered Psychological Trauma While Stranded In Space, Say Family Members

"You forget that in space you’re not holding hands you’re not hugging people." The post “I Cried”: NASA Astronaut Suffered Psychological Trauma While Stranded In Space, Say Family Members first appeared on Bored Panda.

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SpaceX sets new rocket-reuse record on launch of US spy satellites (video)

SpaceX set a new rocket-reuse record early Friday morning (March 21) when it launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

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Astronomers discover exotic atmosphere on scorching hot exoplanet Cuancoá. 'Like finding a snowball that hasn't melted in a fire'

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected water vapor and thick clouds on LTT 9779 b, an ultra-hot Neptune locked in a blistering 19-hour orbit.

Space

Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

Space

Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate

The world’s first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, it fell out of orbit. As Sputnik hit the upper atmosphere at incredible speed, the friction would have caused it to heat up and almost entirely burn off. Some small remnants…

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This new telescope lens could be a game-changer for space imagery

The dream of a flat, lightweight telescope lens, where microscopic etchings precisely refract different wavelengths of light, is here.

Space

'Shocking' nova explosion of dead star was 100 times brighter than the sun

Astronomers have used near-infrared light to explore the extreme forces behind the eruption of LMC68, a recurrent nova in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Space

“More Trouble”: Doctors Spot Health Detail As Astronaut Was Stretchered Away After Landing

A new detail may reveal astronaut Sunita Williams's health condition upon her return back to Earth. The post “More Trouble”: Doctors Spot Health Detail As Astronaut Was Stretchered Away After Landing first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Dark energy is even stranger than we thought, new 3D map of the universe suggests. 'What a time to be alive!' (video)

The 3D cosmic map building DESI has provided more clues that dark energy is weakening over time, suggesting our best model of cosmic evolution could be wrong.

The Independent UK

Universe grew ‘much faster than expected’ after Big Bang, astronomers say

The recent detection of oxygen in the most distant known galaxy is making astronomers rethink how quickly galaxies formed after the Big Bang.

The Independent UK

Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend -- but don't try to look for it

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction

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Oxygen discovered in most distant galaxy ever seen: 'It is like finding an adolescent where you would only expect babies'

Astronomers have discovered oxygen and heavy elements in the earliest galaxy ever seen, suggesting some galaxies as early as 300 million years after the Big Bang matured early.

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Dark skies above world's best astronomy sites could be ruined by new energy project

A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical sites by up to 35%

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Spring equinox 2025: Say goodbye to winter in the Northern Hemisphere today

Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere.

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Stranded Astronaut’s Daughter Warms Hearts, Plans To Make His “Favorite Dessert”—Pecan Pie

The daughter of astronaut Butch Wilmore shared her homecoming plans to welcome her father after he was stuck in space for 286 days. The post Stranded Astronaut’s Daughter Warms Hearts, Plans To Make His “Favorite Dessert”—Pecan Pie first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What do Elon Musk and Donald Trump want with space?

In today’s newsletter: When ISS astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore touched down in a SpaceX capsule they entered a politically charged atmosphere

International Business Times

Dark Energy Seems To Be Changing, Rattling Our View Of Universe

Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday.

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Dramatic Before And After Photos Of Astronauts Show Effects Of Being Stuck In Space For 9 Months

"Bone density loss, muscle atrophy, and eye problems." The post Dramatic Before And After Photos Of Astronauts Show Effects Of Being Stuck In Space For 9 Months first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

The northern lights may appear over several states tonight. Here’s what to know

The stunning phenomenon known brought a dazzling green light show to Alaska in recent days

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