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· 6mo ago

Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face this week — here's how to see it
https://www.space.com/stargazing/earthshine-will-reveal-the-moons-hidden-face-this-week-heres-how-to-see-it?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face tonight— here's how to see it

Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.

· 6mo ago

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis-2-pilot-victor-glover-whitey-on-the-moon-?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 6mo ago

Artemis 2 LIVE: Artemis 2 astronauts report 'burning smell' from Orion toilet
https://www.space.com/news/live/artemis-2-nasa-moon-mission-updates-april-4-2026?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 5mo ago

How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/how-do-supergiant-exoplanets-form-james-webb-space-telescope-finds-a-clue?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 5mo ago

These 'interstellar glaciers' could give water to young star systems. Could they support alien life, too? https://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/these-interstellar-glaciers-could-give-water-to-young-star-systems-could-they-support-alien-life-too?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 5mo ago

Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?
https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/scientists-found-a-bathtub-ring-on-mars-could-it-be-evidence-of-an-ancient-red-planet-ocean?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 5mo ago

Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space — but it's in the wrong orbit
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/blue-origin-just-launched-the-giant-bluebird-7-mobile-phone-satellite-into-space-but-its-in-the-wrong-orbit?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 5mo ago

Solar activity makes space junk crash to Earth faster https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/solar-activity-space-junk-crash-earth-faster?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 5mo ago

Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/artemis-2s-heat-shield-seems-to-have-aced-its-trial-by-fire?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 5mo ago

Aurora forecast April 17-19 — Northern lights activity could ramp up tonight with a strong weekend ahead
https://www.space.com/live/aurora-forecast-northern-lights-possible-tonight-april-17-19?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

The moon, Mars and the Pleiades form a stunning lineup before dawn on July 11. Here's how to see it https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-moon-mars-and-the-pleiades-form-a-stunning-lineup-before-dawn-on-july-11-heres-how-to-see-it?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into All About The Moon @all-about-the-moon-Spacecom

· 2mo ago

The 10 best places in the UK to see the partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12 https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/the-10-best-places-in-the-uk-to-see-the-partial-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 2mo ago

'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/full-steam-ahead-nasa-ramps-up-prep-for-artemis-iii-astronaut-launch-in-2027?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into All About The Moon @all-about-the-moon-Spacecom

'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027

NASA is working hard on readying Artemis III to launch next year.

· 2mo ago

A laser disappears into the Milky Way's heart | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2026 https://www.space.com/astronomy/a-laser-disappears-into-the-milky-ways-heart-space-photo-of-the-day-for-july-16-2026?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 2mo ago

SpaceX will launch Starship, the world's largest rocket, on critical Flight 13 test today. Here's what to expect. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-flight-13-starlink-v3-satellites?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into SpaceX @spacex-Spacecom

SpaceX will now try to launch critical Starship Flight 13 test today after delays. Here's what to expect.

Liftoff is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET on Friday (July 24).

· 2mo ago

'Stranger Things' at 10: The Netflix streaming icon that made it cool to like science again https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/stranger-things-at-10-the-netflix-streaming-icon-that-made-it-cool-to-like-science-again?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 2mo ago

Metal spheres found in Australia show how little we still know about falling space debris, experts say https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/metal-spheres-found-in-australia-show-how-little-we-still-know-about-falling-space-debris-experts-say?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

Metal spheres found in Australia show how little we still know about falling space debris, experts say

"The real challenge is that this is still an area that we don't completely understand. We get surprises now and again."

· 2mo ago

AI is ready to run spacecraft. Is the space industry ready for it? (op-ed) https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/ai-is-ready-to-run-spacecraft-is-the-space-industry-ready-for-it?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

· 2mo ago

ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026 https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/iss-astronaut-spies-a-swirling-super-storm-space-photo-of-the-day-for-aug-4-2026?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Space.com @space-com-Spacecom

ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026

Astronauts continue to capture incredible photos from the cupola.

· 2mo ago

Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 6 days to totality https://www.space.com/news/live/total-solar-eclipse-aug-12-2026-live-updates-six-days-to-totality?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub