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Archive for May, 2025

20 years ago, ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’ hit theaters… but 2 weeks earlier, the tie-in game had already spoiled the ending

May 6th, 2025 by me

2005 was a fantastic year for original Star Wars video games, but Revenge of the Sith’s direct adaptation, quirks and all, shouldn’t be forgotten.

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Hubble spies a skewed spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for May 5, 2025

May 5th, 2025 by me

Arp 184 or NGC 1961, a skewed or “peculiar” spiral galaxy, is still stunning in this image from the Hubble Space Telescope.

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New US Space Force documentary ‘Always Above’ lands in planetariums

May 5th, 2025 by me

A new 12-minute U.S. Space Force documentary called “Always Above” will be featured in planetariums throughout the country beginning on Friday, May 2, 2025.

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A giant crater on the moon may hold remnants of an ancient magma ocean. Artemis astronauts could bring home samples of it

May 5th, 2025 by me

Crewmembers on upcoming Artemis missions could potentially return samples from the moon’s mantle back to Earth, providing insight into the final stages of lunar formation.

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here’s how to see fragments of Halley’s comet burn up in the atmosphere

May 5th, 2025 by me

Crack out the deck chairs, we’re going Eta Aquarid meteor hunting. Here’s when and where to look.

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What time is it on the moon? US House space committee wants a standard lunar clock

May 5th, 2025 by me

Time moves faster on the moon, and now we’re one step closer to getting a lunar time zone to keep track of it.

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Scientists chased a falling spacecraft with a plane to understand satellite air pollution

May 5th, 2025 by me

A dramatic aircraft chase of a falling spacecraft has provided new insights into the fiery processes that accompany the atmospheric demise of retired satellites.

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10 must-have ‘Star Wars’ books and novels coming soon to your galaxy

May 4th, 2025 by me

Save up your credits and make room on your shelves for these tempting new ‘Star Wars’ titles.

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