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Archive for June, 2025

The Rubin Observatory found 2,104 asteroids in just a few days. It could soon find millions more

June 24th, 2025 by me

The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.

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Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are ‘beyond excited about what’s coming’

June 24th, 2025 by me

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, providing a staggering glimpse at the observing power it will unleash when it begins its decade-long survey.

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A failed Soviet Venus probe from the ’70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track?

June 24th, 2025 by me

“Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth.”

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‘Halloween’, ‘Silent Hill’ & ‘Resident Evil among the horror franchises that influenced Flying Lotus’ psychedelic sci-fi thriller ‘Ash’ (exclusive)

June 23rd, 2025 by me

As ‘Ash’ joins horror streaming platform Shudder, we talked to Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Flying Lotus on crafting his Lovecraftian sci-fi thriller.

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‘2nd Jupiter’ exoplanet seen 60 light-years away | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2025

June 23rd, 2025 by me

Exoplanet Gj 504 b was found using the Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru (SEEDS) Project

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SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

June 23rd, 2025 by me

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 23, 2025.

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Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover

June 23rd, 2025 by me

Breathing in moon dust can still give you what one astronaut called “lunar hay fever.”

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Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

June 23rd, 2025 by me

A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida’s Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons’ new Project Kuiper broadband network.

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