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Hubble Telescope snaps 1st images of clashing star clusters at the hearts of dwarf galaxies
By Robert Lea published
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have, for the first time, directly detected the merger of star clusters at the heart of dwarf galaxies.

Rookie NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch to the ISS on a Russian rocket later this year
By Josh Dinner published
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch on his first mission to the International Space Station, on a Russian Soyuz rocket with two cosmonaut colleagues, as early as November.

Curiosity rover rolls past 'Devil's Gate' on Mars: Space picture of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
While ascending Mount Sharp, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has had to swing around a small ridgeline dubbed "Devil’s Gate."

Lunar Outpost unveils sleek new 'Eagle' moon rover (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
Lunar Outpost unveiled its new "Eagle" moon rover at the 40th annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, and it looks straight out of science fiction.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

New collectible pins celebrate humanity's robotic space explorers
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A design studio's plan for a new collectible set seeks to "pin" down the pivotal probes from space exploration history. Chop Shop is seeking fans of robotic spacecraft to help produce lapel pins.

NASA's in a 'weird period' right now, acting chief Janet Petro says
By Brett Tingley published
Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro says that these are strange times for the space agency.

Bangladesh becomes 54th nation to join NASA's Artemis Accords for 'peaceful exploration of deep space'
By Josh Dinner published
Bangladesh has added its name to the growing list of Artemis Accords signatories, continuing NASA's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

A flower's point of view of a rocket launch: Space photo of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Bright yellow tulips make for a striking foreground for the launch of a new crew to the International Space Station.

Lunar Quilts capture crafters, astronaut's take on return to the moon
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The future of lunar exploration never looked more colorful, or so square. "The Next Giant Leap," a pair of moon-themed quilts, debuted at the Kennedy Center's Earth to Space festival in Washington.
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