The Virtual Telescope Project aims to observe the anticipated reentry of the former Soviet Union's Cosmos 482 spacecraft as it plunges toward Earth during a live webcast on May 9.

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09.05.2025

China uses 'gravity slingshot' to rescue pair of wayward moon satellites | Space

After a pair of satellites failed to reach their desired orbit around the moon last year, China used a novel gravity "slingshot" tactic to get the satellites in the correct spot.

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09.05.2025

US Space Force test fires thrusters for moon surveillance spacecraft | Space

The U.S. Space Force tested a new propulsion system designed for satellites that will keep tabs on spacecraft and other objects near the moon.

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09.05.2025

What will happen to VIPER? NASA shifts into reverse on canceled moon rover | Space

NASA is no longer asking U.S. companies for proposals to get the ice-hunting VIPER rover to the moon but still hasn't given up on the mission.

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09.05.2025

Satellites show 28 US cities are sinking, including NYC and Chicago: 'Infrastructure can be silently compromised' | Space

A new study has found that the 28 most populous cities in the United States — including New York, Chicago, Dallas and Denver — are sinking at rates between two and 10 millimeters (0.08 and 0.4 inches) per year.

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09.05.2025

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry', stars in Goodnites underwear campaign film | Space

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

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09.05.2025

Wish upon a star and check out an exclusive clip for Swedish sci-fi film, 'Watch the Skies' (video) | Space

Weird electromagnetic mayhem breaks out in this thrilling new preview

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09.05.2025

Our moon may have once been as hellish as Jupiter's super volcanic moon Io | Space

The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from mountains and even from the ground itself.

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09.05.2025

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' returns to theaters later this year for 50th anniversary of Transylvanian aliens landing on Earth | Space

"Shiver with antici… pation!" as those over-sexed aliens from the planet Transexual celebrate their Golden Anniversary in 2025.

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09.05.2025

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027 | Space

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.

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09.05.2025

Earth's skies pulse in sync with the sun's solar flares | Space

Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, indicating it is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought, according to new research.

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09.05.2025

Europe's space agency weighs fallout from proposed NASA budget cuts that could threaten joint missions | Space

The European Space Agency is assessing how proposed cuts to NASA's budget could impact it as major cooperative missions face the threat of cancellation.

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09.05.2025

A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth. Here's what it might look like | Space

Recent sightings of spacecraft and debris burning through the atmosphere during their plummet back to Earth offer some clues as to what the reentry of a failed Soviet Venus lander might look like.

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09.05.2025

Planet hunter Plato gets its eyes photo of the day for May 7, 2025 | Space

Plato, the European Space Agency's terrestrial planet hunter spacecraft, is seen after having 24 of its 26 cameras installed.

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09.05.2025

A failed Soviet Venus probe is expected to fall to Earth today, but when and where? Here's what we know | Space

The Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth on May 10, but exactly when and where remains unknown.

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09.05.2025

A stadium-sized asteroid will fly past Earth on May 9, and you can watch it live | Space

The 950 ft asteroid 2002 JX8 will make a close pass to Earth on May 9, and stargazers can watch it unfold in real time via livestreamed telescope footage.

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08.05.2025

James Webb Space Telescope finds water in the air of exotic 'sub-Neptune' exoplanet | Space

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has found water vapor swirling in the air of a distant, boiling-hot alien planet, a new study reports.

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08.05.2025

Laurie Leshin stepping down as director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab | Space

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will prepare for new leadership, as current director Laurie Leshin has announced that she's stepping down from the role next month.

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08.05.2025

'Destiny 2' is getting four new expansions, including a 'Star Wars' crossover that adds lightsabers and blasters | Space

Bungie might be dropping a Marathon reboot on us this year, but Destiny 2 ain't going anywhere, and its content plans for 2025 and 2026 are enticing to say the least.

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08.05.2025

Where does the universe's gold come from? Giant flares from extreme magnetic stars offer a clue | Space

Scientists have finally gathered direct proof of how the universe forges its heaviest elements, a process that has remained a mystery for over half a century.

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08.05.2025

Japan's Resilience moon lander arrives in lunar orbit ahead of June 5 touchdown | Space

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander arrived in orbit around the moon on Tuesday (May 6), a month ahead of its planned touchdown try.

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08.05.2025

'Gears of War: Reloaded' chainsaws its way onto Xbox, PS5, and PC this summer, and everyone will be playing together | Space

E-Day is still a ways off, but the 2006 original Gears of War is getting a remaster that's emerging on Xbox, PS5, and PC with better graphics and performance in August.

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08.05.2025

Hours before a solar eclipse, spruce trees 'talk' to each other | Space

A new study suggests trees in the forest can access ancient memories and "talk" to each other hours before a solar eclipse.

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08.05.2025

Get closer to the Flower Moon with 27% off these SkyMaster 12x60 binoculars from Celestron | Space

For high-contrast views of the Flower Moon this May 12. we recommend these SkyMaster 12x60 binoculars, now $76.50 on Amazon.

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08.05.2025

Lunar laser: China makes 1st daytime laser-ranging measurement from Earth to the moon | Space

China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime.

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08.05.2025

'Eventually, all life on Earth will be destroyed by the sun': Elon Musk explains his drive to colonize Mars | Space

Elon Musk explained the rather depressing fate of life on Earth to Fox News host Jesse Waters, who had asked him why humanity should go to Mars.

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08.05.2025

NASA gets keys to Orion spacecraft photo of the day for May 7, 2025 | Space

NASA and Lockheed Martin officials pose together during a handover ceremony for the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 1, 2025.

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08.05.2025

Venus, Saturn and Neptune align in the predawn sky on May 8 — Here's how to spot them | Space

Venus, Neptune and Saturn align in the eastern predawn sky on the morning of May 8.

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08.05.2025

Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 | Space

A Belgian sculptor credited with the "Fallen Astronaut" figurine left on the surface of the moon in 1971 has now fallen himself. Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, at his home in Antwerp.

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08.05.2025

3D-print a realistic supernova remnant with NASA's new models of Chandra X-ray images | Space

New 3D-printable models of Chandra X-ray Observatory images will allow you to hold a star in your hands and touch a supernova remnant.

Space.com

08.05.2025

Old Soviet Venus lander's fall to Earth will be no ordinary space junk crash. Here's why | Space

The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 Venus probe will fall back to Earth from orbit soon, and it may well make it to the ground in one piece.

Space.com

08.05.2025

Sun unleashes jaw-dropping filament eruption — but Earth dodges the blast (photo) | Space

A massive solar filament erupted from the sun today in a dramatic display captured by the GOES-19 satellite.

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08.05.2025

NASA diagnoses fracture in a 'huge cosmic bone' using X-ray observatory | Space

A combination of X-ray from NASA's Chandra observatory and radio data indicates that a galactic "fracture" was likely caused by a special neutron star called a pulsar.

Space.com

07.05.2025

'Right now, we are in what has to be a Golden Age of asteroid exploration.' Scientists celebrate NASA's latest space rock flyby | Space

Asteroid experts are pondering the scientific output from the NASA Lucy spacecraft after it shot by its celestial destination, the main belt asteroid named Donaldjohanson.

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07.05.2025

SpaceX gets FAA approval for 25 Starship launches per year | Space

The FAA has approved SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of Starship launches from its Starbase site in South Texas per year from five to 25.

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07.05.2025

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to lift off May 15 as Lego Icons model | Space

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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07.05.2025

Lego and Lunar Outpost to roll out 'Moon Rover Space Vehicle' in August | Space

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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07.05.2025

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

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

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07.05.2025

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos) | Space

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday night (May 6), carrying 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low Earth orbit.

Space.com

07.05.2025

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

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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A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 8 | Space

China uses 'gravity slingshot' to rescue pair of wayward moon satellites | Space

US Space Force test fires thrusters for moon surveillance spacecraft | Space

What will happen to VIPER? NASA shifts into reverse on canceled moon rover | Space

Satellites show 28 US cities are sinking, including NYC and Chicago: 'Infrastructure can be silently compromised' | Space

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry', stars in Goodnites underwear campaign film | Space

Wish upon a star and check out an exclusive clip for Swedish sci-fi film, 'Watch the Skies' (video) | Space

Our moon may have once been as hellish as Jupiter's super volcanic moon Io | Space

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' returns to theaters later this year for 50th anniversary of Transylvanian aliens landing on Earth | Space

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027 | Space

Earth's skies pulse in sync with the sun's solar flares | Space

Europe's space agency weighs fallout from proposed NASA budget cuts that could threaten joint missions | Space

A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth. Here's what it might look like | Space

Planet hunter Plato gets its eyes photo of the day for May 7, 2025 | Space

A failed Soviet Venus probe is expected to fall to Earth today, but when and where? Here's what we know | Space

A stadium-sized asteroid will fly past Earth on May 9, and you can watch it live | Space

James Webb Space Telescope finds water in the air of exotic 'sub-Neptune' exoplanet | Space

Laurie Leshin stepping down as director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab | Space

'Destiny 2' is getting four new expansions, including a 'Star Wars' crossover that adds lightsabers and blasters | Space

Where does the universe's gold come from? Giant flares from extreme magnetic stars offer a clue | Space

Japan's Resilience moon lander arrives in lunar orbit ahead of June 5 touchdown | Space

'Gears of War: Reloaded' chainsaws its way onto Xbox, PS5, and PC this summer, and everyone will be playing together | Space

Hours before a solar eclipse, spruce trees 'talk' to each other | Space

Get closer to the Flower Moon with 27% off these SkyMaster 12x60 binoculars from Celestron | Space

Lunar laser: China makes 1st daytime laser-ranging measurement from Earth to the moon | Space

'Eventually, all life on Earth will be destroyed by the sun': Elon Musk explains his drive to colonize Mars | Space

NASA gets keys to Orion spacecraft photo of the day for May 7, 2025 | Space

Venus, Saturn and Neptune align in the predawn sky on May 8 — Here's how to spot them | Space

Belgian artist of 'Fallen Astronaut' figurine on the moon dies at 99 | Space

3D-print a realistic supernova remnant with NASA's new models of Chandra X-ray images | Space

Old Soviet Venus lander's fall to Earth will be no ordinary space junk crash. Here's why | Space

Sun unleashes jaw-dropping filament eruption — but Earth dodges the blast (photo) | Space

NASA diagnoses fracture in a 'huge cosmic bone' using X-ray observatory | Space

'Right now, we are in what has to be a Golden Age of asteroid exploration.' Scientists celebrate NASA's latest space rock flyby | Space

SpaceX gets FAA approval for 25 Starship launches per year | Space

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to lift off May 15 as Lego Icons model | Space

Lego and Lunar Outpost to roll out 'Moon Rover Space Vehicle' in August | Space

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

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (photos) | Space

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

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