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Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell

Actor who portrayed commander in 1995 Oscar-winning film says Lovell dared to go to places most wouldn’t go

The Guardian - US

Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos

The rate of human-produced light is increasing in the night sky by as much as 10% per year, making it difficult for astronomers to study the night sky.

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Jim Lovell obituary

American astronaut and commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission who dramatically brought the crew back to Earth

The Guardian - UK

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August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

Space

See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter tonight

Spot Saturn near the moon on Aug. 11! See them with the naked eye and learn what to expect through a telescope.

Space

Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 11th - 17th August 2025

Read your weekly horoscope from Sally Trotman and Penny Thornton who reveal what this week holds for every star sign on love, family, career, and more

Woman & Home

A meteorite crashed into a Georgia home. Scientists say it’s older than the Earth itself

Onlookers in the Southeast were stunned when a fireball streaked across the sky on June 26

The Independent UK

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How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron

In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."

Space

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 5 months in space (video)

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday (Aug. 9) after living on the International Space Station for nearly five months.

Space

Astronaut arrives at ISS, longs to be on the moon or Mars | On the International Space Station Aug. 4-8, 2025

The four members on SpaceX's Crew-10 mission are Earth-bound after bidding farewell to their Expedition 73 crewmates and departing the International Space Station.

Space

Scientists capture bridge of stray stars being sucked from one galaxy to another

Astronomers spot a rare stellar bridge in Abell 3667, revealing an aggressive galaxy merger and new clues about dark matter.

Space

US Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander Of Imperiled Apollo 13, Dead At 97

US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 Moon mission which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a mid-flight explosion, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced Friday.

International Business Times

Jim Lovell, commander of NASA's Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97

NASA astronaut Jim Lovell — a veteran of four spaceflights, including Apollo 8 and the near-disastrous Apollo 13 —passed away on Aug. 7, 2025 at the age of 97.

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Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died

The Independent UK

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Spacecraft headed to DART asteroid crash site images 2 faint space rocks to boost planetary defense tactics

The techniques used to target the asteroids could also be employed in tracking hazardous asteroids and interstellar objects.

Space

Scientists find oldest-known black hole in the universe: 'This is about as far back as you can practically go'

A newfound supermassive black hole from the dawn of the universe challenges how early cosmic giants formed.

Space

What would Mars look like under an Earth-like blue sky? NASA's Perseverance rover just showed us

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured a breathtaking panorama of the Red Planet surface depicted in false-color under a blue sky.

Space

Will the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower, or is it still worth watching?

While moonlight might steal the spotlight, it won't steal the Perseids' show.

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Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo)

New Hubble Telescope imagery of the interstellar interloper comet 3I/ATLAS reveals a dusty coma and the beginning of a tail.

Space

A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral

Scientists have spotted a mysterious mineral on Mars that may be new to science — and could help reveal some Red Planet mysteries.

The Independent UK

Summer's best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon

Radio France Internationale

Senegal joins space pact shaping the next era of Moon missions

Senegal doesn’t have astronauts or a Moon mission – but it now has a seat at the table where the future of space is being shaped. It has joined the Artemis Accords, a US-led agreement laying down the rules for exploring the Moon and beyond – and it’s only the…

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What time is the August full moon?

The full moon rises on Aug. 9; here are the best times to view the Sturgeon Moon.

Space

The biggest black hole ever seen? Scientists find one with mass of 36 billion suns

Scientists have tapped into gravitational lensing and stellar dynamics to confirm the existence of a black hole with 36 billion solar masses.

Space

China's lunar lander aces touchdown and takeoff tests ahead of planned 2030 crewed moon mission (video)

China conducted takeoff and touchdown tests with its "Lanyue" moon lander on Aug. 6, 2025, as it prepares to launch a crewed lunar mission by 2030.

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