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Archive for February, 2025

‘Dark matter is more valuable than gold’: Wobbly galaxies help shine a light on the universe’s strangest stuff

February 28th, 2025 by me

Scientists have used the wobble of the Milky Way and what are known as “cosmic lighthouses” to shine a light on the mystery of dark matter.

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NASA’s brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon

February 28th, 2025 by me

NASA’s water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer probe is experiencing communication and power issues while it makes its way to the moon following a Feb. 26 launch.

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Watch ‘rare’ planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky (video)

February 28th, 2025 by me

Seven planets will line up for a rare “planetary parade” today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).

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There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history

February 28th, 2025 by me

Three private lunar landers are on their way to the moon right now, a surge of exploration never before seen in spaceflight history.

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Fuel your children’s imagination for all things space with this National Geographic Power Rocket — it’s got a 21% saving right now at Amazon

February 28th, 2025 by me

This fantastic motorized rocket can soar to 200ft, has a rechargeable battery, and even comes with an in-built landing system.

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What time is SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8 launch on March 3?

February 28th, 2025 by me

SpaceX is poised to launch Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket on Monday (March 3). Here’s how to watch the action live.

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Why the northern lights seem more frequent than ever — from solar science to smartphone snapshots

February 28th, 2025 by me

You may have noticed that more auroras have been visible in recent years, including from lower latitudes. Here’s why the northern lights have been amped up lately.

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Private Athena moon lander beams home gorgeous views of Earth from space (photos)

February 28th, 2025 by me

Intuitive Machines’ second lunar lander, named Athena, snapped some amazing shots of its home planet shortly after launching atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 26.

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