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The 1st photo of Earth from Europe's powerful new satellite is amazing

Europe's newest weather satellite has snapped an image of the Earth from space, revealing our planet in incredible detail.

Space · May 9, 2023

Aging star Fomalhaut found surrounded by detritus of shattered worlds

The observations of three concentric dusty rings of debris orbiting Fomalhaut provide the fullest view to date of such structures outside our solar system.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

People are complaining about Mercury in retrograde. But what does it actually mean?

what does it mean when we say Mercury is “in retrograde”?

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Chinese startup aims to debut new reusable rocket next year

The Chinese launch startup Galactic Energy is making moves toward launching Pallas 1, its small Falcon 9-like rocket.

Space · May 8, 2023

NASA’s Newest Mini Satellites Just Launched — And They Could Transform Our Understanding of Hurricanes

Rocket Lab launched NASA satellites that will closely watch storm formation and could improve forecasting.

Inverse · May 8, 2023

Look! Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Rings Around a Nearby Star

In a new study, astronomers showcase not one, not two, but three rings of debris around a hot and nearby star called Fomalhaut.

Inverse · May 8, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope snaps amazing photo of alien asteroid belt

The first asteroid belt ever found outside the solar system is more complex than expected, new observations by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal.

Space · May 8, 2023

Look for 'Earthgrazers' as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower overlaps the new moon on May 19

The peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower unfortunately coincided with a bright full moon, but there is still time to catch a few stragglers was we approach the new moon on May 19.

Space · May 8, 2023

See bright Venus climb to its highest point in the night sky tonight

Venus is quite bright as it climbs high in the night sky on Monday (May 8) during its current period of evening appearances.

Space · May 8, 2023

Virgin Galactic is just weeks away from next astronaut test flight, eyes space tourist flights soon

Virgin Galactic plans to launch its fifth spaceflight late this month, a test that aims to pave the way for the start of commercial service next month.

Space · May 8, 2023