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What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?
By Anthony Wood published
Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26

Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published

Scientists just found a supercharged supernova — powered up by a magnetic star corpse
By Robert Lea published
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of a highly magnetic dead star, or magnetar.

Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars
By Tom Brown published
Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.

China launches 3 astronauts, including 1st ever from Hong Kong, to Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones last updated
China's Shenzhou 23 astronaut mission launched Sunday (May 24) to relieve an overdue crew on the Tiangong space station.

The original (and best) 'Transformers' movie is rolling back out into theaters for its 40th anniversary
By Jeff Spry published
Relive the trauma when Autobots and Decepticons reassemble in this animated cult classic.

Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January!
By Harry Bennett published
Deals Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.

On this day in space! May 24, 1962: Scott Carpenter becomes 2nd American in orbit
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 24, 1962, NASA astronaut Scott Carpenter became the fourth American to go to space and the second American to orbit the Earth.
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