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Asteroid Ryugu holds secrets of our solar system's past, present and future

Samples of asteroid Ryugu, collected by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, have revealed the impact solar winds and tiny space rocks have had on the asteroid itself.

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How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut test flight for NASA online

Boeing's Starliner capsule launched astronauts for the first time ever on June 5 after an abort on June 1. Here's how to watch the entire mission online.

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Your May monthly horoscope by Sade Jackson

What do the stars have in store for you this month?

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Astronauts could run round ‘Wall of Death’ to keep fit on moon, say scientists

Researchers suggest cylinder to prevent astronauts losing muscle mass in low gravity environment

The Guardian - UK

The highest observatory on Earth sits atop Chile's Andes Mountains — and it's finally open

A new Japanese observatory built high in the Chilean Andes mountains promises fresh views of the early universe.

Space

Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'

Einstein Probe, which is the new Chinese–European X-ray mission, has revealed its first widescreen views of the universe.

Space

'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)

A new NASA video reflects on the successful Artemis 1 moon mission and looks ahead to next year's crewed effort, Artemis 2.

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Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'

The molecular gas ejected by a dying star within the Southern Ring Nebula will one day be recycled into a new generation of stars and planets.

Space

Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail

Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.

Space

China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle

A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and supporting orbital satellites.

Space

NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter may have spotted its 1st rogue planet

NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS may have detected its first free-floating planet with a little help from Einstein.

Space

This spacecraft is headed to NASA's asteroid-crash aftermath — but first, it'll stop by Mars

During a gravity assist with Mars, Hera will study the moon Deimos.

Space

China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space (video)

China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts touched down safely this morning (April 30), bringing their six-month mission to a successful close.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites on Sunday (April 28).

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Protecting darkness in Atacama desert

Light pollution is threatening the future of astronomy. Can a new nationwide lighting standard make a difference?

Space

SpaceX's 30th Dragon cargo mission departs the ISS, heads home to Earth

SpaceX's 30th robotic Dragon cargo ship undocked from the International Space Station today (April 28) and headed back home to Earth.

The Guardian - UK

‘We live in a golden time of exploration’: astronomer Lisa Kaltenegger on the hunt for signs of extraterrestrial life

Astronomer Lisa Kaltenegger has spent her life hunting for signs of life in the universe. Here she tells Emma Beddington about aliens, space exploration and why studying cosmology is like eating pizza

Space

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Although it is still more than 18 months from its closest approach to Earth and the sun, comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS already has social media buzzing, with optimistic articles being written about how it could be a spectacular sight.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?

On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing's Starliner commercial spacecraft.

The Guardian - UK

‘Is it aliens?’: how a mysterious star could help the search for extraterrestrial life

Scientists hope studies into Boyajian’s star could lead to enhanced techniques for identifying distant planetary civilisations

Space

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a European satellite-navigation mission on Saturday (April 27). It was a record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.

Space

Watch 2 gorgeous supernova remnants evolve over 20 years (timelapse video)

These supernova remnants are moving at extraordinary speeds only visible to us in long-term timelapses.

Space

US Space Force picks Rocket Lab for 2025 Victus Haze space domain awareness mission

A recent $32 million contract between the U.S. Space Force and Rocket Lab will lead to the creation of a spacecraft to enhance national security supporting space domain awareness.

Space

Wow! Private space-junk probe snaps historic photo of discarded rocket in orbit

The private ADRAS-J probe snapped an epic, up-close image of its rendezvous target, a Japanese rocket stage that's been circling Earth since 2009.

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Laser on NASA's Psyche asteroid probe beams data from 140 million miles away

NASA's DSOC experiment passed yet another milestone, interfacing with the Psyche spacecraft and beaming data back to Earth from 140 million miles away.

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