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Speed of Celestial Objects

The universe is a place of perpetual motion. Celestial objects, from the smallest asteroids to the largest galaxies, are constantly moving at incredible speeds. These velocities are determined by a complex interplay of gravitational forces and the expansion of the universe.

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NASA's Webb and Hubble Telescopes Look at Saturn in a Different Light

NASA is serving up a double scoop of delicious Saturn imagery in two flavors — near-infrared and visible light. The subtle differences between the James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared view and the Hubble Space Telescope’s visible-light view can help scientists dig deeper into the workings of the ringed planet’s atmosphere.

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Webb & Hubble capture new views of Saturn

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have joined forces to capture new views of Saturn, revealing the planet in strikingly different ways. Infrared and visible observations show layers and storms in the ringed planet’s atmosphere.

Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause'

Canada has canceled its first-ever moon rover mission, which had been targeted to land near the lunar south pole in 2029.

Get $28 off this Lego Star Wars Dark Falcon set or suffer at the hands of Darth Jar Jar

Flying right out of Disney+'s Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, this Lego Dark Falcon set is packed with exclusive minifigures and, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can save 16% on this Sith version of Han Solo's ship.

Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026

A gorgeous new photo shows the northern lights rippling across the night sky above Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.

Like 'accelerating from stationary to supersonic flight': Europe's Hera probe boosts speed, stays on course for November asteroid rendezvous

Europe's Hera spacecraft has completed a major deep-space maneuver, setting it on course to rendezvous late this year with the asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART mission back in 2022.

Europe plans EPIC SpaceX mission to send 4 astronauts to the ISS before its retirement

The European Space Agency is planning to buy a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to send its astronauts to the International Space Station to boost their time and experience in space.

Scientists finally solve century-old mystery of star with unexpected X-ray emissions

Astronomers have used the XRISM X-ray spacecraft to discover a star being devoured by a stellar companion, solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for over 100 years.

NASA's Dragonfly Rotorcraft Begins Integration and Testing Ahead of Mission To Titan

We’re getting close to launch day for Dragonfly! Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have officially kicked off the integration and testing stage for the car-sized, nuclear-powered helicopter bound for Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. According to a press release for APL, after years of designing, tweaking, and testing individual components in laboratories and on computer simulations, various organizations have started testing actual hardware ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch.

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1 week away! NASA gearing up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon on April 1

The launch of the first crewed moon mission since the Apollo era is just a week away! NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis 2 flight on April 1.

Amazon wildfire emissions up to three times higher than estimated

Wildfires that swept across the Amazon in 2024 were the most devastating in more than two decades. New research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggests emissions may have been up to three times higher than earlier estimates.

NASA outlines ambitious $20 billion plan for moon base

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks during an event where NASA is outlining how the agency is executing President Donald J. Trump’s National Space Policy and accelerating preparations for America’s return to the surface of the Moon by 2028, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. During the event NASA leadership provided updates on mission priorities, including sending the first astronauts to the lunar surface in more than 50 years, establishing the initial elements of a permanent lunar base, getting America underway in space on nuclear propulsion, and other objectives. Image: NASA/Bill Ingalls

With the Artemis 2 around-the-moon launch just eight days away, NASA announced ambitious long-range plans Tuesday to spend $20 billion over the next seven years to build a moon base near the lunar south pole featuring habitats, pressurized rovers and nuclear power systems.

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Finished Starfleet Academy? Boldly binge-watch the superb Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, just $2.99 a month thanks to this Paramount+ deal

With Season 4 on the way, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is your next Trek fix, especially if you love TOS. Now, you can explore the galaxy for less with this Paramount Plus streaming deal, up to 79% off for two months.

Scientists discover mirror of our solar system in 2 exoplanets forming around a star

Astronomers have spotted two planets forming around a distant infant star, offering a time capsule into see what the solar system looked like billions of years ago.

Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras

Don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras in this week's Amazon Spring Sale.

Watch Rocket Lab launch Europe's 1st 2 'Celeste' navigation satellites early March 25

Rocket Lab will launch the first two satellites for Europe's Celeste navigation constellation early Wednesday morning (March 25), and you can watch the action live.

NASA's lunar Gateway space station is out. Moon bases are in

NASA is honing its focus on future Artemis missions to land astronauts on the moon, removing the Gateway space station from its plans and prioritizing bases on the lunar surface.


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