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James Webb Space Telescope discovers planets forming in space's most punishing environments
By Victoria Corless published
James Webb Space Telescope finds exoplanets in extreme environments that could potentially be habitable.

Watch Rocket Lab launch secret satellite to orbit today
By Mike Wall last updated
Rocket Lab will launch a satellite for a confidential customer early Friday morning (June 20), and you can watch the action live.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes
By David Joffe published
For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why.

New technique promises clearer, more frequent views of black holes
By Samantha Mathewson published
A powerful new technique is poised to revolutionize how astronomers observe black holes, by producing sharp, multicolored images that could reveal their dynamic evolution in real time.

Summer solstice 2025 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20
By Joe Rao published
The sun will reach its most northern point on June 20, marking the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
NASA and the Department of Defense practice recovery procedures for an abort scenario in the upcoming Artemis 2 mission.

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-33 tourism launch to the edge of space
By Josh Dinner published
Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (June 21), carrying a private crew of six.
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