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eROSITA X-ray sky survey measurements show consistency with the cosmic microwave background
Optical images showing galaxies in the direction of four galaxy clusters at different distances. The X-ray…
Passing stars altered orbital evolution of Earth and other planets, astronomers find
Illustration of the uncertainty of Earth’s orbit 56 million years ago due to a potential past…
European satellite to crash back to Earth within week
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A large satellite which ended its mission 13 years ago will come…
Another overnight sonic boom possible from SpaceX launch of moon-bound lander
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Another commercial company is trying to become the first to land on…
Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday
An H3 rocket lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima, southern Japan on March 7,…
Discovery of unexpected ultramassive galaxies may not rewrite cosmology, but still leaves questions
By observing different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space…
Spiral galaxy NGC 4254’s dazzling swirls
It’s oh-so-easy to be mesmerized by this spiral galaxy. Follow its clearly defined arms, which are…
VIPER’s final science instrument installed
A team of engineers prepares to integrate TRIDENT—short for The Regolith Ice Drill for Exploring New…
Vera Rubin’s keen eye on our solar system will inspire future missions
View of Rubin Observatory at sunset in December 2023. The 8.4-meter telescope at Rubin Observatory, equipped…