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The Harvard astronomer dubbed Trump’s chief alien hunter starts by assuming UFOs human-made

Avi Loeb’s White House panel has asked the Pentagon for videos and files on unexplained aerial sightings

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

This weird 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet has a hotspot in the wrong place, and astronomers aren't sure how

Astronomers have discovered a curious new exoplanet that challenges assumptions about hot Jupiters, some of the most extreme planets in the universe.

Space · Jul 1

'Keep Our Eyes on Orbs': Polarising Harvard Alien Theorist Dismisses Critics After Landing White House UFO Job

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb has been appointed by the White House to lead a team investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, focusing on 'orbs' reported by US military personnel, sparking debate.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

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The growing number of satellites in orbit could soon make telescopes obsolete. 'For astronomy, this would obviously be catastrophic'

If the number of satellites in Earth's orbit exceeds 100,000, humanity may lose its ability to study the universe from the planet's surface. Some companies want to put millions into space.

Space · Jul 1

July's planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing

Venus dominates the evening sky while Saturn, Mars and Uranus put on a show for early risers.

Space · Jul 1

NASA will send a soccer ball to the moon —if the US wins the World Cup

NASA will send a soccer ball to the moon if the United States wins the FIFA World Cup, agency chief Jared Isaacman said on Tuesday (June 30).

Space · Jul 1

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend

The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth, while forecasters now expect the accompanying CME to reach Earth on July 3.

Space · Jul 1

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Stunning new NASA space telescope images reveal the universe in red, white and blue for America 250

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has released four stunning images of cosmic wonders, depicted in red, white and blue for the America 250 anniversary on July 4.

Space · Jul 1

In 1776, the solar system only had 6 planets. Now, it has 8. Does it end there?

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the history of the solar system tells its own story of exploration.

Space · Jul 1

NASA audit puts Boeing's Starliner under an even bigger microscope: When will it fly astronauts again?

A new NASA audit says the agency will need to purchase more astronaut flights to the ISS by 2030 and focuses on issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

Space · Jul 1

Rocket Lab aborts launch of Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite at last second

Rocket Lab tried to launch its eighth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS on Thursday (June 30), but the attempt ended in an abort.

Space · Jul 1

Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67

Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67

The Independent UK · Jul 1

The real Armageddon? Scientists plan to blow up asteroids with nuclear bombs to save Earth

Nuclear bombs planted in space rocks could save us from destruction, researchers suggest

The Independent UK · Jun 30

'PROMISE' me the moon? NASA wants to send spare nuclear-powered Mars rover to the lunar surface

NASA has announced new lunar landing contracts for its Artemis Moon Base program, as well as a potential new moon rover mission named PROMISE.

Space · Jun 30

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Space · Jun 30

Blue Origin starts rebuilding launch pad damaged by New Glenn rocket explosion — and it will look very different when it's done

Blue Origin has started rebuilding the launch pad damaged by the explosion of its New Glenn rocket last month, but the company is working from a very different blueprint this time around.

Space · Jun 30

Mars may have once been filled with seas of magma that made the Red Planet habitable

Deep oceans of magma once sloshed about inside the crust of Mars, seismic measurements taken by NASA's InSight mission suggest.

Space · Jun 30

Rubin Observatory begins filming the 'greatest cosmic movie ever' beginning a new era of astronomy

"With the launch of the ten-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time, the Rubin Observatory is opening a new window on the universe."

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Largest digital camera ever built begins hunt for unseen cosmic phenomena

Scientists anticipate that the Rubin Observatory's observations will revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos

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Space · Jun 30

America 250: How has telescope technology evolved since the dawn of the U.S.?

Optical telescopes have come a long way in the past two-and-a-half centuries — from the homemade telescope of William Herschel to the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.

France 24 · Jun 30

NASA robot rescue mission sets sights on a space telescope plummeting to Earth

US space agency NASA is preparing to launch a robotic rescue mission to haul an ageing telescope into a higher orbit to save it from burning up as it falls back down to Earth. The next launch attempt is set for Wednesday after a previous liftoff was pushed back due…

Space · Jun 30

'Titan is actually a very reasonable destination for humans': Scientists start mapping out crewed mission to huge Saturn moon

Researchers met recently for the first "Humans to Titan Summit 2026," which explored how to send astronauts to the huge Saturn moon.

Space · Jun 30

NASA will announce moon base news today: Watch it live

NASA will provide an update about its moon base plans this afternoon, and you can watch it live.

The Times of India · Jun 30

The 1,200-foot symbol in Kazakhstan that became one of the internet's biggest mysteries

Few things on Google Maps have caused as much collective panic as a giant five-pointed star sitting in the middle of an empty stretch of land in northern Kazakhstan. When people first stumbled upon it online, the reaction was immediate and dramatic. The shape of a near-perfect pentagram enclosed within…

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

UFO and UAP Expert Urges Government to Provide Whistleblowers Legal Protection From Threats and Retribution

Space policy expert Mike Gold stresses the importance of legal protections for whistleblowers to ensure transparency in UFO and UAP investigations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer Begins June 29: Why This One Hits Family, Feelings and Old Conversations Hardest

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer highlights emotional introspection, unresolved conversations, and relationship dynamics. Astrologers suggest using this period for reflection and personal growth rather than fearing disruptions.

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