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Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video)

Submit on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 00:11

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a newfound moon orbiting icy Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun.

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Wheelie smart? Take our Mars rover quiz to prove it!

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 22:11

This quiz is dedicated to the mechanical marvels that have rolled across the surfaces of alien worlds: the iconic space rovers!

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A rare Black Moon rises with the sun on Aug. 23: Here’s what to expect

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 22:11

A Black Moon rises Aug. 23, though you won’t see it. Its timing makes it a rare lunar event.

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“I find your abundance of faith… encouraging.” Watch this new trailer for ‘Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ (video)

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 21:11

You want a piece of this? You won’t have to wait long for as this Disney+ animated sequel strikes back on Sept. 19.

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Fly through the eye of Hurricane Erin and see the powerful storm from space (video)

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 20:11

Take a flight with us to see Hurricane Erin through the eyes of NOAA satellites and the Air Force’s Hurricane Hunters.

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Artemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon | Space photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 19:11

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for their planned 2026 moon launch by photographing an inflatable version of Earth’s nearest neighbor.

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‘Devil Comet’ contains ‘strongest evidence yet’ that comets delivered water to Earth

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 17:11

While observing the Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with ALMA and NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility, researchers determined that the comet’s water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth.

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SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10

Submit on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 05:11

The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX’s Starship failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend.

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