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NASA's Perseverance rover loses its hitchhiking 'pet rock' after more than a year together on Mars By Harry Baker published 24 April 23 The rover has finally lost a pesky rock that had become lodged in its front left wheel "like a pebble in its shoe." The stone had accompanied the rover for more than half its time on the Red Planet.
Save nearly $600 on this Olympus astrophotography camera By Lloyd Coombes published 24 April 23 Save just shy of $600 on this OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera body and snap the night sky for less.
Will Earth ever lose its moon? By Charles Q. Choi published 22 April 23 The moon is slowly creeping away from Earth, but will we actually lose the moon before the sun turns into a red giant and destroys us both?
See Mercury's giant, comet-like tail in stunning new image as it passes close to the sun By Harry Baker published 21 April 23 Shortly after Mercury reached its closest point to the sun, its massive, comet-like tail became unusually visible in the night sky and was captured in a stunning new photo.
Astronaut Starry Sky Projector review By Tantse Walter published 21 April 23 A non-scientific star projector that adds character and a whimsical ambiance to any room.
See Venus and the moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' during the Lyrid meteor shower Saturday By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 The crescent moon, Venus and the Pleiades will reach conjunction during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this Saturday. Here's how to watch the stunning show.
Sega Toys Homestar Flux review By Tantse Walter published 20 April 23 REVIEW One of the most realistic star projectors you can buy — Sega Toys Homestar Flux is a sophisticated home planetarium with optional expansion possibilities.
SpaceX launch of Starship a 'success', despite explosion minutes after takeoff By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 SpaceX's Starship launched on the first of many test flights it will undergo before it is ready to ferry astronauts to the moon.
NASA satellite crash not source of mysterious flash of light above Ukraine capital, agency claims By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 A blinding flash of light set off air raid alerts across Ukraine’s capital city. Officials at first thought it was a falling NASA satellite, but the space agency has said it isn’t.
Watch SpaceX launch its massive Starship in historic test flight By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 The enormous Starship rocket, set for launch today, can carry ten times the payload of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets.
