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First images from new observatory bring night sky to life ‘like never before’

The images reveal millions of twinkling stars and dusty galaxies in bright jewel tone hues

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)

SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

Space · Jun 23, 2025

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)

New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

Space · Jun 23, 2025

Giant asteroid could crash into moon in 2032, firing debris towards Earth

Researchers say satellites may be at risk and impact could create a spectacular meteor shower in the skies

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025

A failed Soviet Venus probe from the '70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track?

"Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth."

Space · Jun 23, 2025

Earth's Satellites At Risk If Asteroid Smashes Into Moon: Study

If a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according to researchers.

International Business Times · Jun 23, 2025

Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms

Professional astronomers don’t make discoveries by looking through an eyepiece like you might with a backyard telescope. Instead, they collect digital images in massive cameras attached to large telescopes.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025

How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025

Sustainable technology innovations awarded at Young Inventors Prize ceremony

Awarded by the European Patent Office, the prize rewards young inventors working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Euronews · Jun 23, 2025

Rubin Observatory releases 'sneak peek' of first images taken with world's largest camera

The world has gotten an early preview of the Rubin Observatory's first images, which include stunning snaps of spiraling galaxies and the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae.

LiveScience · Jun 23, 2025