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Sirius: The brightest star in Earth's night sky

Discover Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky and learn how to spot it, its history, and why astronomers study it.

Space · Aug 20, 2025

Tiny new moon spotted around Uranus by powerful space telescope

The new moon, still nameless, ups the planet's total moon count to 29.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Quantum Computing Lands Deals With Top Bank, Automaker, NASA Amid AI Boom

Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) is translating quantum theory into commercial reality, securing a string of significant contracts with a top U.S. bank, a major global automaker and NASA, signaling a pivotal shift from research to real-world application.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

NASA's Webb telescope finds a new tiny moon around Uranus

The Webb Space Telescope has spotted a new tiny moon orbiting Uranus

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Golden hour is more like “the golden five seconds” on the International Space Station. Astronauts Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick share the challenges – and hacks – of photography in space

In a captivating podcast, two NASA photographers and astronauts just shared what it's like to take photographs in space

Digital Camera World · Aug 19, 2025

Artemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon | Space photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for their planned 2026 moon launch by photographing an inflatable version of Earth's nearest neighbor.

Space · Aug 19, 2025

'Devil Comet' contains 'strongest evidence yet' that comets delivered water to Earth

While observing the Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with ALMA and NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility, researchers determined that the comet's water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth.

Space · Aug 19, 2025

The 28 Headlines That Rocked The World In 2025

From shocking attacks to moments of peace, here’s a look at the major events that shaped a truly unforgettable year.

Bored Panda · Aug 19, 2025

SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10

The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX's Starship failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend.

Space · Aug 18, 2025

Fly me to the moon: 25 finalists chosen for Artemis 2 'zero-g indicator'

A panel of judges has selected the 25 finalists in NASA and Freelancer's global contest to design a plush "zero-g indicator" to fly to the moon with the agency's Artemis 2 astronauts.

Space · Aug 18, 2025