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Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)
By Mike Wall published
The private WorldView Legion 4 Earth-observing satellite snapped an amazing photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, a day before the obsevatory's 36th birthday.

From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 'firsts' you can spot in the night sky tonight
By Anthony Wood published
From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest firsts.

Why do some starburst galaxies mysteriously shut down? New study provides clues
By Paul Sutter published
A new study suggests that most "post-starburst galaxies" cease star formation because they run out of fuel. But that's not the full story.

Watch Russia launch 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station today
By Mike Wall published
Russia will launch its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.

A bright star will disappear for up to an hour tonight — here's what's happening
By Joe Rao last updated
The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.

How did humanity end up underground in 'Silo'? Apple TV digs deep in new Season 3 teaser (video)
By Jeff Spry published
"Before we know how it all will end, we need to understand how it all began."

This X-ray image shows our solar system 'breathing'
By Robert Lea published
The eROSITA spacecraft has built the most precise map of soft X-rays over Earth, observing a fascinating phenomenon driven by solar winds from the sun.

How did the USSR win the space race to beat the US to the moon in Apple TV's new 'Star City'?
By Jeff Spry published
"I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life."
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