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Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'
By Keith Cooper published
Einstein Probe, which is the new Chinese–European X-ray mission, has revealed its first widescreen views of the universe.
'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new NASA video reflects on the successful Artemis 1 moon mission and looks ahead to next year's crewed effort, Artemis 2.
Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'
By Keith Cooper published
The molecular gas ejected by a dying star within the Southern Ring Nebula will one day be recycled into a new generation of stars and planets.
Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.
China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle
By Andrew Jones published
A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and supporting orbital satellites.
NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter may have spotted its 1st rogue planet
By Robert Lea published
NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS may have detected its first free-floating planet with a little help from Einstein.
This spacecraft is headed to NASA's asteroid-crash aftermath — but first, it'll stop by Mars
By Stefanie Waldek published
During a gravity assist with Mars, Hera will study the moon Deimos.
China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space (video)
By Mike Wall published
China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts touched down safely this morning (April 30), bringing their six-month mission to a successful close.
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