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Archive for May, 2025

Calling citizen scientists! Help NASA’s Galaxy Zoo classify galaxies seen by James Webb Space Telescope

May 11th, 2025 by me

Through a citizen science project called Galaxy Zoo, volunteers can help astronomers analyze over 500,000 James Webb Space Telescope images and classify galaxies observed from deep space.

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Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon

May 11th, 2025 by me

They have taken them to space (for real) and advised on their futuristic Mars vehicles. Now the European Space Agency is partnering again with Playmobil to explore the moon.

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New Mexico’s Spaceport America looks up and into the future

May 11th, 2025 by me

Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world — but its executive director has a portfolio of ideas to further grow the launch complex.

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I went to STARMUS La Palma for science and music — I came back in love

May 11th, 2025 by me

On a volcanic island under some of the darkest skies on Earth, I rediscovered the night sky and came home with a new view of our universe.

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The face looks familiar, but who’s the other Time Lord in ‘Doctor Who: The Story & the Engine’?

May 11th, 2025 by me

A brief flashback in this Nigeria-set episode dives deep into the Doctor’s past.

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Need for speed? Watch this thrilling video from historic Stratolaunch Talon-A2 hypersonic flight (video)

May 10th, 2025 by me

Stratolaunch released a thrilling new video documenting its second hypersonic flight and full recovery for its Talon-A2 autonomous vehicle.

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Failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit

May 10th, 2025 by me

The Soviet Union’s failed Kosmos 482 Venus lander fell back to Earth today (May 10), bringing a five-decade space odyssey to a dramatic end.

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Amateur astronomer reveals a colorful portrait of Earth’s closest star-forming neighbor (photo)

May 10th, 2025 by me

Amateur astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a colorful view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region alongside Messier 4.

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