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Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)

Blue Origin conducted a static fire test today (April 16) with a flight-proven New Glenn booster, paving the way for a planned launch on Sunday morning (April 19).

Space

The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! Here's what to expect

Fireballs and meteors could be seen anytime the constellation Lyra is above the horizon.

Space

Mysterious green fireball lights up UK skies, experts reveal what it was

On April 13th, a brilliant green fireball graced the UK night sky, mesmerising everyone who had the chance to see it. As videos of the vivid streak spread like wildfire across social media, conversations erupted about what viewers just witnessed.

The Times of India

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This may be the daughter of one of our universe's 1st stars. Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant'

The star is escaping the Large Magellanic Cloud for the Milky Way.

Space

Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027

Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.

Space

How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.

Space

A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.

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Scientists discover black hole jets are as powerful as 10,000 suns

Led by the University of Oxford’s Steve Prabu, the international research team utilized 18 years of high-resolution radio imaging from a global telescope network

The Independent UK

SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)

SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.

Space

How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.

Space

A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.

Space

Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.

Space

Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

Space

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Oldest known meteor display set to illuminate UK skies

The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to illuminate the night sky from April 16 to April 30, offering stargazers a chance to witness one of the oldest known celestial displays, observed for over 2,500 years.

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How to watch 'NOVA: Return to the Moon' online for free — from anywhere on planet Earth

Learn more about the incredible voyage of the Artemis II NASA mission with "NOVA: Return to the Moon" — Here's how to watch the new documentary online and for free

Space

See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.

Space

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.

Space

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).

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NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says

Artemis 2 kicks off a lunar "relay race" that will lead the NASA and its international partners to a moon base and, eventually, Mars, NASA chief Jared Isaacman says.

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How to watch 'Artemis: To the Moon and Back' online — stream NASA documentary from anywhere

The documentary detailing the execution of NASA's most ambitious mission — Here's how to watch "Artemis: To The Moon And Back" from anywhere in the world.

Inverse

31 Years Later, Star Trek's Most Punishing Game Echoes A Classic Paradox

'Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown,' the grueling roguelite strategy game, has just received an update to make it's intense difficulty more tolerable.

Space

This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026

"Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.

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“Not Something I Was Going To Do”: Artemis II Commander Blatantly Breaks NASA Protocol With Bold Move

A heartfelt decision after splashdown led the Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman to break NASA protocol.

Space

Artemis 2 calling ISS! Watch the farthest-ever astronaut call from the moon to Earth (video)

Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.

Woman & Home

Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton reveals what's in store for each star sign for 14-20 April

As we approach the end of Aries season, Penny Thornton's astrological reading for the week

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