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See what it’s like to witness Earth’s poles from space in this stunning 4-hour SpaceX video

Submit on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 02:11

SpaceX’s Fram2 captured stunning views of the Earth as the mission’s private astronauts became the first to orbit over the planet’s polar regions.

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Rooms and a view | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2025

Submit on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 00:11

NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 crew member Nichole Ayers took this photo of the forward portion of the International Space Station on May 1, 2025.

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Asteroid Vesta could be a fragment of a solar system planet, but which one?

Submit on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 00:11

The interior of asteroid Vesta has been shown not to be a protoplanet after all, meaning that new explanations for its origin are needed.

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NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to lift off May 15 as Lego Icons model

Submit on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 00:11

A new flight plan has been filed for a NASA winged orbiter and its jumbo jet transport. The Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft recreates the 747 and Enterprise.

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Lego and Lunar Outpost to roll out ‘Moon Rover Space Vehicle’ in August

Submit on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 21:11

The first U.S. teleoperated rover to reach the moon’s surface is rolling out as a Lego model this summer, together with two futuristic vehicles inspired by real-life robotic explorers.

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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 delights stargazers around the world with dramatic shooting stars (photos)

Submit on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 20:11

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked on May 5-6, and the astrophotography community were there to watch it unfold.

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Yellowstone holds potentially untapped cache of ‘carbon-free’ helium for rockets, reactors and superconductors

Submit on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 20:11

Conventional helium production comes with enormous carbon emissions, so scientists are looking for alternatives in places like Yellowstone, Tanzania’s Rukwa Rift and India’s Bakreswar-Tantloi province.

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Going fast, this child-friendly Celestron Firstscope 76mm is under $58

Submit on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 19:11

Save 20% on this super-compact Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope, ideal for kids and absolute beginners, but it’s a limited time deal so you’ll have to be quick!

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