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Archive for June, 2025

‘Joy,’ a plush baby swan, will launch with Axiom Mission-4 crew as zero-g indicator

June 5th, 2025 by me

When an international crew of astronauts launch on a commercial space mission, they will be joined by a ?????, a ?ab?d? or a hattyú. Or, in English, a swan.

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Mount Etna’s terrifying eruption from orbit | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2025

June 5th, 2025 by me

A satellite from the European Space Agency captured huge plumes of ash and smoke from Europe’s largest volcano.

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A tiny star gave birth to a giant exoplanet, but no one knows how

June 5th, 2025 by me

A giant exoplanet is surprisingly chill given how close it is to its red dwarf star — perhaps because the star is so little.

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ispace’s Resilience spacecraft lands on the moon this week: Here’s how to see the landing zone on the lunar surface

June 5th, 2025 by me

The lander won’t be visible from Earth, but its landing site on Mare Frigoris will be.

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How an odd star in the ‘Gaia Sausage’ could help solve one of astronomy’s most enduring mysteries

June 5th, 2025 by me

The discovery of a metal-rich star packed with both light and heavy elements hints at exotic stellar explosions and the role of ancient dwarf galaxies in seeding the cosmos with uranium and thorium.

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Japanese company ispace will attempt historic moon landing on June 5

June 4th, 2025 by me

Tokyo-based ispace hopes to succeed where its 2023 mission fell short, with a new lander, new software and a new chance at lunar history.

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Europe stages a moon landing to learn how to photograph the real thing (photos)

June 4th, 2025 by me

Built on a set in a specialist facility in Germany, a mockup of a lunar landscape is helping imaging experts learn how to take better images and video footage on the moon.

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You can beat the Father’s Day and Prime Day rush with one of the best VR headset deals available, perfect for entertainment and beginners

June 4th, 2025 by me

The HTC Vive Flow is now $200 off and the perfect VR headset deal for beginners and those seeking light entertainment ahead of Father’s Day and Prime Day.

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