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Private Japanese moon lander crashed due to laser errors, ispace says

Japanese company ispace lost its Resilience lunar lander this month due to laser range finder errors, the company said.

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Astronomers discover origins of mysterious double hot Jupiter exoplanets: 'It is a dance of sorts'

Astronomers have discovered the strange dance that leads to the creation of rare "double hot Jupiters" in binary star systems that are "just right."

Space

How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week

On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of Mercury.

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Vera Rubin Observatory zooms into deep space | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2025

The world's largest digital camera focuses on the Virgo Cluster, showing never-before-seen detail in our universe

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A hidden asteroid family may share Venus' orbit: 'It's like discovering a continent you didn't know existed'

Simulations of asteroids near Venus reveal gaps in our ability to detect them.

Space

Radio signals from the dawn of time could help 'weigh' the universe's 1st stars

A radio signal from the dawn of time could help scientists weigh the first stars and reveal how they lifted the cosmic darkness.

Space

World's Largest Space Camera Captures Millions of Galaxies in Stunning Detail – and It's Only Just Begun

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first cosmic images on 23 June 2025, launching a 10-year sky survey with the world's largest digital camera.

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Japanese company blames laser tool for its 2nd crash landing on the moon

A Japanese company says a laser navigating tool doomed its lunar lander, causing it to crash into the moon

The Independent UK

SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station

NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.

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SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)

SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

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'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's space bromance takes off in new 'The Universe Is Absurd' show

"The word 'absurd,' in our everyday language, is crazy, stupid. But absurd can also mean outlandishly true."

Space

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

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

Space

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

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.

Space

Giant asteroid could crash into moon in 2032, firing debris towards Earth

Researchers say satellites may be at risk and impact could create a spectacular meteor shower in the skies

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

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

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Rubin telescope to collect up to 500,000 TB of data from 3,200-megapixel camera over ten years — each image is 6.4 GB, facility has its own data center for data storage

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is collecting so much data it might end up with 500 million billion bytes worth of image data over the course of a decade.

Space

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

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

International Business Times

Earth's Satellites At Risk If Asteroid Smashes Into Moon: Study

If a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according to researchers.

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

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.

Space

This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds

Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.

The Guardian - UK

First images of distant galaxies captured by ‘ultimate’ telescope

Stunning pictures from Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile released at start of 10-year survey of cosmos

International Business Times

Groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory Reveals First Images

The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile published their first images on Monday, revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies.

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When it comes to auroras, pink is the new white, astronaut says | On the ISS this week June 16 - 20, 2025

With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week.

Space

Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.

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Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?

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