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SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronauts postponed indefinitely due to leaky ISS module

By Mike Wall published

The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station.

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Could we use giant nets to catch spacecraft landing on the moon?

By Julian Dossett published

This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.

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Gaze at the Orion Nebula together - eVscope 2 is $570 off for Father's Day

By Harry Bennett published

Deals This Unistellar eVscope 2 is one of the best smart telescopes for easy observation of the night sky and it's $570 off for Father's Day

Deals

Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho on June 14

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as northern lights might be possible at mid-latitudes.

Auroras
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Satellite images show a dramatic decline in Antarctica's emperor penguin population — and it's happening faster than we thought (photos)

By Stefanie Waldek published

One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.

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June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.

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The 10 best Father's Day Amazon deals — telescopes, Lego, star projectors and more

By Grace Dean published

Discover the 10 best Father's Day deals on Amazon right now with offers on telescopes, star projectors, model rockets, Lego and more.

Technology
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Trump's 2026 budget cuts would force the world's most powerful solar telescope to close

By Monisha Ravisetti published

"There's no way for us to operate such a complex facility."

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James Webb Space Telescope discovers smallest 'failed stars' ever seen

By Robert Lea published

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the smallest brown dwarfs ever seen with the potential to form planets and surrounded by mysterious molecules.

Astronomy

NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

"These first images are astonishing, but the best is still yet to come."

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