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A 'new star' could appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to see the Blaze Star ignite

T Coronae Borealis will erupt with a magnificent explosion sometime between now and September, becoming visible to the unaided eye. Here's how to find it when it does.

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Astrophotographer gets close-up look at monster sunspot that led to May's global auroras

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro explains how he captured this incredible image of the sun's surface that includes the giant sunspot AR3664 that led to May's widespread auroras.

Space

Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut mission extended through June 18

The first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule won't come back to Earth until June 18 at the earliest, NASA announced over the weekend.

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'We thought it was impossible:' Water frost on Mars discovered near Red Planet's equator

Water frost has been found on huge volcanoes at the equator of Mars, a region where scientists thought frost was impossible.

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Early morning frost spotted on some of Mars’s huge mountains

Thin dusting of water ice appears to form overnight in summit craters and evaporate after sunrise, scientists say

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Youthful galaxy in the early universe was a heavy metal rebel

The existence of carbon in the early universe means that planets and perhaps even life could have formed sooner than anticipated.

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The Milky Way's last major act of galactic cannibalism was surprisingly recent

Gaia discovers the Milky Way's last major act of galactic cannibalism was surprisingly recent, as the space telescope counts the "wrinkles" of our galaxy to retell its history."

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William Anders obituary

American astronaut who took the celebrated 1968 Earthrise photograph during the Apollo 8 mission to orbit the moon

The Guardian - UK

Astronauts test SpaceX Starship hardware and spacesuits for Artemis 3 moon mission (photos)

Two astronauts performed tests inside full-scale mock ups of SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System to test spacesuits and other hardware for NASA's Artemis 3 moon mission.

Space

'Stellar Dreams' project gifting 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)

An interview with Raven Baxter and NASA's Ronald Gamble about the Stellar Dreams Project, which will give 100 telescopes to 100 families.

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NASA And China In New Moon Exploration Competition

Recent space exploration milestones by the U.S. and China, including successful ISS missions and lunar landings, mark significant progress in lunar explora...

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Virgin Galactic Completes Final Spaceflight Before Two-year Pause

Virgin Galactic on Saturday successfully completed its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the space tourism company seeks to finally turn a profit.

International Business Times

At long last: Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket set to debut on July 9

Europe's new Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket is set to launch for the first time on July 9 after a series of delays.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 114 —Starliners & Starships

On Episode 114 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the launches of Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Starship.

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Boeing Starliner averts disaster

Hurdling mid-flight helium leaks and jammed thrusters, quick-thinking NASA astronauts dock spacecraft

Space

SpaceX wants to build 1 Starship megarocket a day with new Starfactory

During a successful fourth flight test of Starship this week, SpaceX stated another big goal: Building one megarocket a day at its new Starfactory.

Space

Arrokoth the 'space snowman' probably tastes like sweet soap

Kuiper Belt Object Arrokoth, the farthest object ever explored by a spacecraft, likely tastes sweet — and soapy.

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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash

William Anders, renowned NASA astronaut and member of the groundbreaking Apollo 8 crew, died in a plane crash in Washington state, as confirmed by his son, Gregory Anders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who captured 'Earthrise,' killed in plane crash

Bill Anders, who as an Apollo 8 astronaut was one of the first people to fly to the moon in 1968, was killed on June 7 when the vintage plane he was piloting crashed off the coast of Washington.

Evening Standard

Bill Anders, astronaut who took historic Earth picture from space, dies aged 90 in US plane crash

Apollo 8 crew member died while flying off coast of Washington, US

The Independent UK

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, has been killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state

Unistellar Odyssey Pro review: luxe smart telescope that delivers stunning night sky views

The high-end Unistellar Odyssey Pro is a super-smart telescope that makes exploring the night sky easy, even from a light-polluted backyard or balcony.

International Business Times

Virgin Galactic Set For Final Spaceflight Before Two-year Pause

Virgin Galactic is poised on Saturday for its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the company seeks to finally turn a profit.

International Business Times

Apollo 8 Astronaut Dies In Small Plane Crash At Age 90

William Anders, the former US astronaut who took the historic "Earthrise" photo from space over 55 years ago, died in a plane crash on Friday at the age of 90, his family said.

Salon

Apollo 8 astronaut dies in plane crash

Maj. William Anders, 90, was solo piloting a small aircraft when a fatal accident took place northwest of Seattle

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