Space.com
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- Scientists use the JWST to study an extremely ancient galaxy piercing through the Cosmic Dark Ageson 28th April 2025 at 9:00 am
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found an extremely ancient galaxy piercing through a thick blanket of cosmic fog in the distant universe.
- SpaceX launches 250th Starlink satellite mission, lands rocket at sea (photos)by mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) on 28th April 2025 at 5:51 am
SpaceX launched its 250th dedicated Starlink mission on Sunday night (April 27), sending 23 of the broadband satellites to low Earth orbit.
- Uranus passed between Earth and a distant star this month — and NASA caught the rare eventon 27th April 2025 at 2:00 pm
NASA researchers got a rare chance to study Uranus' atmosphere and rings this month, when the ice giant passed between Earth and a distant star, creating a "stellar occultation."
- 20 years ago, 'Star Wars: Republic Commando' made us care about the clones long before 'The Clone Wars' and 'The Bad Batch'on 27th April 2025 at 1:00 pm
The 2005 cult classic was pivotal to giving the Grand Army of the Republic faces and voices before George Lucas and Dave Filoni went deeper.
- Trump administration cancels lease for NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies lab in New York Cityon 27th April 2025 at 10:00 am
The Trump administration has canceled the New York City lease of the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, a leading NASA climate-studying organization.
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- Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collectionby Milan Loiacono on 26th April 2025 at 12:14 am
On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families. As part of this event, kids were invited to share something they like about the Earth. These are their masterpieces. Sora U. Age 9.
- Lunar Space Station Module for NASA’s Artemis Campaign to Begin Final Outfittingby Briana R. Zamora on 25th April 2025 at 11:15 pm
NASA continues to mark progress on plans to work with commercial and international partners as part of the Gateway program. The primary structure of HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrived at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Gilbert, Arizona, where it will undergo final outfitting and verification testing. HALO will provide Artemis astronauts with space to live,
- Searching for the Dark in the Lighton 25th April 2025 at 8:12 pm
Written by Eleanor Moreland, Ph.D. Student Collaborator at Rice University Perseverance has been busy exploring lower “Witch Hazel Hill,” an outcrop exposed on the edge of the Jezero crater rim. The outcrop is composed of alternating light and dark layers, and naturally, the team has been trying to understand the makeup of and relationships between
Image of the Day
- Hubble Visits Glittering Cluster, Capturing Its Ultraviolet Lighton 25th April 2025 at 5:08 pm
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the globular cluster Messier 72 (M72).
Space Station News
- Navigation Technologyby Christian M. Getteau on 25th April 2025 at 2:00 pm
Science in Space April 2025 Humans have always been explorers, venturing by land and sea into unknown and uncharted places on Earth and, more recently, in space. Early adventurers often navigated by the Sun and stars, creating maps that made it easier for others to follow. Today, travelers on Earth have sophisticated technology to guide
- NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Californiaby Gerelle Q. Dodson on 23rd April 2025 at 8:27 pm
Students from Santa Monica, California, will connect with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-related questions aboard the International Space Station. Watch the 20-minute space-to-Earth call at 12:10 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 29, on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel. Media interested in covering the event must RSVP by
- NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Discuss Seven-Month Space Missionby Tiernan P. Doyle on 23rd April 2025 at 2:16 pm
Media are invited to a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, April 28, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston where astronaut Don Pettit will share details of his recent mission aboard the International Space Station. The news conference will stream live on NASA’s website. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety
Astronomy Now
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- Tariffs Alarm the Amateur Astronomy Industryby Hannah Richter on 25th April 2025 at 4:58 pm
Lenses, electronics, and many other telescope parts are made in Asia, putting even U.S.-based manufacturers in a bind. The post Tariffs Alarm the Amateur Astronomy Industry appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 25 – May 4by Alan MacRobert on 25th April 2025 at 9:19 am
The Moon passes Mars when Mars passes the Beehive. Sirius, the Winter Star, sinks away in the southwest. Arcturus, the Spring Star, shines high toward the southeast. Vega, the Summer Star, is already nosing up in the northeast. All at once. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 25 – May 4 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 25 – May 4by Alan MacRobert on 25th April 2025 at 9:19 am
The Moon passes Mars when Mars passes the Beehive. Sirius, the Winter Star, sinks away in the southwest. Arcturus, the Spring Star, shines high toward the southeast. Vega, the Summer Star, is already nosing up in the northeast. All at once. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 25 – May 4 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Asteroid Vesta Now an Easy Catch in Binocularsby Bob King on 23rd April 2025 at 2:01 pm
Vesta, both protoplanet and asteroid, reaches opposition on May 2nd. From a dark sky it's even visible with the naked eye. The post Asteroid Vesta Now an Easy Catch in Binoculars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.