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Space shuttle Discovery fight continues as Texas senators rope Department of Justice into their tug-of-war with Smithsonian
By Josh Dinner published
Things seem to be escalating quickly…

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS blasts a jet towards the sun in new telescope image
By Elizabeth Howell published
Comet 3I/ATLAS is warming up as it approaches the sun, causing a jet to emerge. The jet is visible in a dramatic new image.

A doomed planet is being torn up by its 'zombie' white dwarf star — but astronomers don't understand why
By Keith Cooper published
The destroyed planet has spewed material onto the white dwarf's surface, with astronomers detecting 13 different elements originating from the rocky body.

Satellite photos show White House East Wing demolished to make way for Trump ballroom
By Brett Tingley published
Satellite photos taken by Planet depict the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for the planned Trump Ballroom.

Cosmic 'brain' ponders the cosmos in colorful new photo of the Medulla Nebula
By Anthony Wood published
Light from the ancient supernova remnant was captured over the course of 50 hours in September 2025.

Australia's Gilmour Space 'not going to give up' as it eyes 2nd orbital launch attempt in 2026
By Andrew Jones published
After a short-lived maiden flight in late July, Australia's Gilmour Space is rebuilding for a second orbital attempt and a stronger domestic launch ecosystem.

Fomalhaut, the 'solitary' star, announces the arrival of autumn in the night sky. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao published
If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title would have to go to Fomalhaut.

Milky Way dazzles over Vera Rubin Observatory | Space photo of the day for Oct. 24, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Perched high in Chile's Andes, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory sees a breathtaking view of the Milky Way's southern arc.

Under 200 Unistellar Envision pre-orders left! Save $500 on these star-guiding smart binoculars
By Harry Bennett published
Deals The Unistellar Envision smart binoculars use Augmented Reality to identify night sky and terrestrial targets, second-stage pre-orders are live now but only until Nov. 2 and there are under 200 units left.
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