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Archive for February, 2025

Welcome to the moon! Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander reaches lunar orbit (video, photos)

February 15th, 2025 by me

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost moon lander reached lunar orbit on Thursday (Feb. 13) and snapped some photos to commemorate the milestone.

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Astronomers have brought you a space Valentine: The Tarantula of the cosmos

February 15th, 2025 by me

As the most intense star-forming region in the Local Group, 30 Doradus is of particular importance to astronomers.

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How Sen’s 4K live cameras on the ISS offer a new perspective from space (op-ed)

February 15th, 2025 by me

Sen aims to use the story-telling power of video to inspire, empowering everyone to witness planetary change and humanity’s exploration of space.

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Black holes vibe together in a cosmic love story for Valentine’s Day written in the stars

February 14th, 2025 by me

Researchers have discovered that black holes engage in a cosmic dance and a star-lit meal to vibe with each other in a cosmic love story fit for Valentine’s Day.

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7 romantic sci-fi movies to cuddle up with on Valentine’s Day

February 14th, 2025 by me

Here’s our list of the best cinematic sci-fi romance stories to prove that love is the one thing we’re capable of perceiving that transcends dimensions of time and space.

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Meet ‘Tansuo’ and ‘Wangyu,’ China’s next moon rover and astronaut spacesuit (video)

February 14th, 2025 by me

China’s human spaceflight agency has unveiled official names for a spacesuit and rover to be used in the country’s moon landing mission before the end of the decade.

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Hypervelocity star drags fastest exoplanet through space at 1.2 million mph

February 14th, 2025 by me

Astronomers have discovered what seems to be a star racing through the Milky Way at 1.2 million mph, dragging a Neptune-sized planet along for the ride.

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SpaceX test-fires Starship megarocket and Super Heavy booster ahead of next launch (video, photos)

February 14th, 2025 by me

SpaceX fired up its next Starship and booster for an engine test before the rocket’s upcoming launch to space.

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