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On this day in space! April 20, 2016: Moon doesn't turn green, despite internet rumors
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 20, 2016, the moon did not turn green.

SpaceX launches 10th batch of 'proliferated architecture' spy satellites for US government (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched the 10th batch of "proliferated architecture" spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base today (April 20).

When is the best time to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Find out the best time to view the Lyrid meteor shower 2025 to make the most of the springtime shooting stars.

Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.'
By Robert Lea published
New research suggests that the largest cosmic structure is even bigger and closer to Earth than we knew. It goes against scientists' models of cosmic evolution.

NASA's oldest active astronaut lands with space station crewmates on his 70th birthday
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA's oldest active astronaut has redefined traveling "home" for your birthday, landing from the International Space Station on the same day that he turned 70.

International Space Station: Live updates
By Space.com Staff last updated
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

NASA's Lucy probe will fly by the asteroid Donaldjohanson on Easter Sunday
By Stefanie Waldek published
On Easter Sunday (April 20), NASA's Lucy probe will zip past the asteroid Donaldjohanson, testing its science instruments on the space rock.
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