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US set new record with 21 commercial launches in June, FAA says
By Mike Wall published
American companies launched 21 commercial space missions in June 2025, which was a new record for a single month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Astonishing 'halo' of high-energy particles around giant galaxy cluster is a glimpse into the early universe
By Robert Lea published
A distant cluster of galaxies is wrapped in a vast halo of high-energy particles that could be the work of supermassive black holes or a cosmic particle accelerator.

NASA's Curiosity rover takes a closer look at 'spiderwebs' on Mars | Space photo of the day for June 30, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The Mars rover captured images of low ridges called boxwork patterns, which appear like spiderwebs from space.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

On this day in space! July 1, 1962: Kennedy Space Center established
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Happy birthday, Kennedy Space Center!

'This is the holy grail of theoretical physics.' Is the key to quantum gravity hiding in this new way to make black holes?
By Robert Lea published
A new quantum recipe for black holes could be the first step toward a theory of "quantum gravity", the "holy grail" of physics.

July full moon 2025: The Buck Moon joins Mars and Saturn
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 10. It will share the evening sky with Mars and Saturn.

Best camera lenses Amazon Prime Day 2025
By James Abbott last updated
Discover the best lenses to help you capture a wide range of subjects with the best cameras for photos and videos.

'Like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice': How a surprise mineral could change the history of asteroid Ryugu
By Keith Cooper published
"Its occurrence is like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice – indicating either an unexpected local environment or long-distance transport in the early solar system."
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