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How the Hubble Telescope became the 'Energizer bunny of spacecraft,' according to one of its astronaut visitors
By Tariq Malik published
How has the Hubble Telescope lasted so long? One of the astronauts who helped repair it explains.

The sun might be spitting out particles that create water on the moon
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"With only lunar soil and a basic ingredient from the sun — which is always spitting out hydrogen — there's a possibility of creating water."

Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle
By Christina Hughes published
Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek.

Lost in space: Why some meteorites look less 'shocked' than others
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff. They may finally have an answer.

'Pacific Rim' TV show is coming to Prime Video, and it's going to be a prequel to the movies
By Jeff Spry published
Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios will unleash the monsters and mechs onto streaming, though it's still a ways off.

SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts put things into perspective | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The next crew to launch to the International Space Station on a Dragon spacecraft pose inside SpaceX’s Hangar X at Kennedy Space Center.

The brightest star in the night sky shows off this spring: How to see a scintillating Sirius
By Joe Rao published
Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

On this day in space! April 25, 1990: STS-31 deploys Hubble Space Telescope
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 25, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed!

Why are meteor showers so unpredictable? The sun may be to blame
By Keith Cooper published
Our sun is wobbling, and this has a huge impact upon the regularity of many of Earth's meteor showers, according to a new study.

Amateur astrophotographer images a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo)
By Anthony Wood published
An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.
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