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Live coverage: Rocket Lab will try to catch a booster in mid-air after launch today
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1A on Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand carrying 34 small picosatellites and CubeSats. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
ISS and China's space station photobomb image of 4 planets aligned in the sky
The International Space Station and China's space station photobombed a four-planet line-up in the early morning sky for Italian astrophysicist Gianluca Masi.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: The ultimate guide
Everything you need to know about the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Big Bang-probing space observatory.
Virgin Orbit's 1st UK launch will loft a satellite to track illegal activity at sea
A satellite being sent into space by Virgin Orbit will enable authorities to track ships even if they turn off their transmitters, ensuring they cannot hide.
Save over $40 with these three Celestron binocular deals on Amazon
These Celestron binoculars are on sale at Amazon and are perfect for astronomers and those wanting to view wildlife.
See the Milky Way sparkle with two telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert in this stunning photo
The Milky Way serves as a celestial pathway between two telescopes in a stunning image from Chile's Atacama Desert.
Heatwave across India
Image: India is currently facing a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 42°C in numerous cities across the country. This map, generated using data from Copernicus Sentinel-3, shows the land surface temperature on 29 April.
Libra Constellation: Facts, location, stars and exoplanets of the scales
The Libra Constellation is found in the Southern Hemisphere during the winter and the Northern Hemisphere in the summer. Here we explore the scales in detail.
Don't miss Venus and Jupiter shine extra close in the morning sky Saturday!
Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets in the sky — are headed for a close encounter tomorrow (April 30).
First solar eclipse of 2022 occurs Saturday. Here's what to expect.
This year, humans on Earth will experience four eclipses: two of the sun and two of the moon. The first of these is a solar eclipse set to take place on Saturday, April 30th.
Saturn V: The mighty U.S. moon rocket
The Saturn V rocket powered the Apollo missions, changing the course of spaceflight forever. Here we explore this impressive rocket in more detail.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 29 – May 6
Mercury passes the Pleiades at dusk. Jupiter passes Venus in the dawn as Mars and Saturn watch. And can you name the three brightest stars of these spring nights? Hint: They're all magnitude zero.
Earth from Space: Mount Aso, Japan
Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, is featured in this image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.
Cosmic Kiss mission overview
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German ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer has almost completed his first stay aboard the International Space Station ISS.
Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon
The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
Rare Black Moon to block sun in 1st solar eclipse of 2022. See a Venus-Jupiter meetup near Eid, too.
A rare Black Moon new moon will occur during 2022's first solar eclipse ahead of Eid and just after a big Venus-Jupiter meetup.
Brilliant fireball soars over Mississippi, sparking loud booms
Onlookers watched as a ball of fire streaked across southeastern skies yesterday (April 27).
Why is a day on Venus is longer than a year? The atmosphere may be to blame.
Venus' dense and stormy atmosphere is the cause why a day on the scorching planet is longer than a year, a new study suggests.
Prepare Yourself: New Engineering Images from JWST Will Blow Your Mind
If the phrase “My god, it’s full of stars” was ever appropriate, it’s due to these new images from the James Webb Space Telescope. These are ‘just’ engineering images, mind you, but they are incredible. The number of stars and galaxies visible in each image is just remarkable, not to mention the crisp clarity in the fields of view.