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Asteroid Vesta could be a fragment of a solar system planet, but which one?

The interior of asteroid Vesta has been shown not to be a protoplanet after all, meaning that new explanations for its origin are needed.

Space · May 6, 2025

Rooms and a view | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2025

NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 crew member Nichole Ayers took this photo of the forward portion of the International Space Station on May 1, 2025.

Space · May 6, 2025

Lego and Lunar Outpost to roll out 'Moon Rover Space Vehicle' in August

The first U.S. teleoperated rover to reach the moon's surface is rolling out as a Lego model this summer, together with two futuristic vehicles inspired by real-life robotic explorers.

Space · May 6, 2025

A giant crater on the moon may hold remnants of an ancient magma ocean. Artemis astronauts could bring home samples of it

Crewmembers on upcoming Artemis missions could potentially return samples from the moon's mantle back to Earth, providing insight into the final stages of lunar formation.

Space · May 5, 2025

Meet Gore.: the metalcore group featuring a NASA space walk engineer and aiming for the stars

Initially formed from a place of defeat, Gore. have become a breakout success for singer Haley Roughton

Metal Hammer · May 5, 2025

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to see fragments of Halley's comet burn up in the atmosphere

Crack out the deck chairs, we're going Eta Aquarid meteor hunting. Here's when and where to look.

Space · May 5, 2025

Have scientists solved the mystery of gold’s origin in the universe?

A study gives clues to cosmic origin of gold and heavy elements, and they were created earlier than we thought.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

What time is it on the moon? US House space committee wants a standard lunar clock

Time moves faster on the moon, and now we're one step closer to getting a lunar time zone to keep track of it.

Space · May 5, 2025

Space photo of the week: Record-breaking James Webb telescope image captures 1,678 galaxy groups at once

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope for the largest and deepest sample of galaxy groups, some of which were up to 12 billion light-years away.

LiveScience · May 4, 2025

This NASA-approved plant hack cools your home for free — here's how

Houseplants cool your home through transpiration, learn which plants work best and how to maximize their natural cooling effect.

Tom’s Guide · May 3, 2025