<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Astronomy  - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Astronomy  news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is blasting out a bunch of methane. Here's why that's weird]]></title><description><![CDATA[The James Webb Space Telescope observed a large amount of methane around3I/ATLAS, revealing just how different it is from comets from our solar system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-is-blasting-out-a-bunch-of-methane-heres-why-thats-weird/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-is-blasting-out-a-bunch-of-methane-heres-why-thats-weird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glittering star cluster image reveals missing patch of stars: 'We were not looking for the gap, but we found it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Euclid space telescope observations of ancient globular cluster NGC 6397 reveal a subtle gap in brightness distribution of red dwarf stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/glittering-star-cluster-image-reveals-missing-patch-of-stars-we-were-not-looking-for-the-gap-but-we-found-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/glittering-star-cluster-image-reveals-missing-patch-of-stars-we-were-not-looking-for-the-gap-but-we-found-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon']]></title><description><![CDATA[A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/august-2026-lunar-eclipse-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-96-blood-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/august-2026-lunar-eclipse-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-96-blood-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches back-to-back Starlink missions from both coasts 19 hours apart (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 new Starlink satellites are now in orbit after launches from California and Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-back-to-back-starlink-missions-from-both-coasts-19-hours-apart-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-back-to-back-starlink-missions-from-both-coasts-19-hours-apart-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 of the weirdest 'Masters of the Universe' characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the power of&hellip; what the hell is that? If you thought the patrons of the Mos Eisley Cantina were strange, they've got nothing on He-Man and Skeletor's entourages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/12-of-the-weirdest-masters-of-the-universe-characters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/12-of-the-weirdest-masters-of-the-universe-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most exoplanets might be 'soot factories,' scientists say: 'Like you have a natural diesel engine']]></title><description><![CDATA[A chemical engineer noticed that the spectra of the hazy atmosphere of mini-Neptune planets looked like the soot produced by combustion engines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/most-exoplanets-might-be-soot-factories-scientists-say-like-you-have-a-natural-diesel-engine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/most-exoplanets-might-be-soot-factories-scientists-say-like-you-have-a-natural-diesel-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's dead Mars orbiter MAVEN will crash into the Red Planet in the next 100 years. It's not the only probe in the Mars morgue]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after a dozen productive years circling the Red Planet. Here's the fate that awaits the probe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-dead-mars-orbiter-maven-will-crash-into-the-red-planet-in-the-next-100-years-its-not-the-only-probe-in-the-mars-morgue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-dead-mars-orbiter-maven-will-crash-into-the-red-planet-in-the-next-100-years-its-not-the-only-probe-in-the-mars-morgue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rainbow patchwork quilt shows agriculture from space | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rainbow blanket of patchwork colors sprawls across South Africa in this new composite image created using data from NASA's latest Earth-observing mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-rainbow-patchwork-quilt-shows-agriculture-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-rainbow-patchwork-quilt-shows-agriculture-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Silo' season 3 trailer teases showing us how the world ended (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA['There&rsquo;s a new world coming, and it's just around the bend.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/silo-season-3-trailer-teases-showing-us-how-the-world-ended-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/silo-season-3-trailer-teases-showing-us-how-the-world-ended-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not an alien spacecraft: SETI hunt for 'technosignatures' comes up empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists failed to find radio signals emanating from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, further bolstering its status as a natural object, not one made by aliens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-is-not-an-alien-spacecraft-seti-hunt-for-technosignatures-comes-up-empty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-is-not-an-alien-spacecraft-seti-hunt-for-technosignatures-comes-up-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not an alien spacecraft: Hunt for 'technosignatures' around interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes up empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists failed to find radio signals emanating from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, further bolstering its status as a natural object, not one made by aliens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/not-an-alien-spacecraft-hunt-for-technosignatures-around-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-comes-up-empty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/not-an-alien-spacecraft-hunt-for-technosignatures-around-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-comes-up-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteorite found in Sahara desert may be 1st evidence of lost solar system world]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare meteorite recovered from the Sahara Desert contains evidence of a long-lost moon-size world that existed just a few million years after the solar system formed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/meteorite-found-in-sahara-desert-may-be-1st-evidence-of-lost-solar-system-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/meteorite-found-in-sahara-desert-may-be-1st-evidence-of-lost-solar-system-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora alert! 4 Earth-bound CMEs could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heads up aurora chasers! We could be in for a show! Multiple CMEs are en route and could spark strong geomagnetic storm conditions and auroras deep into mid latitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-alert-4-earth-bound-cmes-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-and-oregon-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-alert-4-earth-bound-cmes-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-and-oregon-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can black holes turn into white holes? It's not such a crazy idea, scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests primordial black holes born during the Big Bang could live much longer than previously estimated &mdash; long enough to become energy-spewing white holes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/can-black-holes-turn-into-white-holes-its-not-such-a-crazy-idea-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/can-black-holes-turn-into-white-holes-its-not-such-a-crazy-idea-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget 'Masters of the Universe', the best live-action He-Man and Skeletor encounter was in an insurance commercial]]></title><description><![CDATA[He-Man and Skeletor had the power &hellip; the power to dance as the Ballroom Masters of the Universe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/forget-masters-of-the-universe-the-best-live-action-he-man-and-skeletor-encounter-was-in-an-insurance-commercial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/forget-masters-of-the-universe-the-best-live-action-he-man-and-skeletor-encounter-was-in-an-insurance-commercial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The mirror passed with flying colors': NASA just took its last look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA engineers completed their final inspection of the Roman telescope's primary mirror and are now preparing to ship the telescope to its Florida launch site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-mirror-passed-with-flying-colors-nasa-just-took-its-last-look-at-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-before-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-mirror-passed-with-flying-colors-nasa-just-took-its-last-look-at-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-before-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 9 best one-season space and sci-fi shows of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[One-and-done still hits the sweet spot with these (inter)stellar space shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-9-best-one-season-space-and-sci-fi-shows-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-9-best-one-season-space-and-sci-fi-shows-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our choice for the best deep-space viewing telescope — now with $200 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester rated the Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope with an impressive review and it's now at its best price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/our-choice-for-the-best-deep-space-viewing-telescope-now-with-200-off-this-telescope-deal-is-worth-grabbing-fast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/our-choice-for-the-best-deep-space-viewing-telescope-now-with-200-off-this-telescope-deal-is-worth-grabbing-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[After its rocket explosion, Blue Origin wants to complete repairs and put another New Glenn on the launchpad before the end of 2026, according to CEO Dave Limp. That's very ambitious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-says-new-glenn-rocket-will-launch-again-before-the-end-of-the-year-after-explosion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-says-new-glenn-rocket-will-launch-again-before-the-end-of-the-year-after-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of major solar flares triggered radio blackouts across Earth and may spark impressive northern lights as possible solar storms head our way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-erupts-with-3-colossal-solar-flares-in-less-than-24-hours-boosting-chances-for-northern-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-erupts-with-3-colossal-solar-flares-in-less-than-24-hours-boosting-chances-for-northern-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN is officially dead after months of radio silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-mars-orbiter-maven-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-mars-orbiter-maven-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's total solar eclipse 2026 comes with a catch &mdash; here's how to avoid ruining your view]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the eclipse occurring near sunset over a complex landscape, eclipse chasers must do their research before the big moment on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what to do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spains-total-solar-eclipse-2026-comes-with-a-catch-mdash-heres-how-to-avoid-ruining-your-view/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spains-total-solar-eclipse-2026-comes-with-a-catch-mdash-heres-how-to-avoid-ruining-your-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Pride Month! Remembering Sally Ride's historic legacy | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly to space. Nearly three decades later, we learned that she had also been an LGBTQ trailblazer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/happy-pride-month-remembering-sally-rides-historic-legacy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/happy-pride-month-remembering-sally-rides-historic-legacy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/should-we-store-mars-samples-on-the-moon-to-keep-alien-germs-away-from-earth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/should-we-store-mars-samples-on-the-moon-to-keep-alien-germs-away-from-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-call-for-a-secure-lunar-quarantine-facility-for-extraterrestrial-samples-the-moon-may-become-humanitys-first-line-of-biological-defense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-call-for-a-secure-lunar-quarantine-facility-for-extraterrestrial-samples-the-moon-may-become-humanitys-first-line-of-biological-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'Stargate' show cancelled at Amazon MGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevron seven will not lock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-stargate-show-cancelled-at-amazon-mgm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-stargate-show-cancelled-at-amazon-mgm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astrophotographer captures breathtaking view of 548 galaxies from a balcony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 60 hours of light data was used to create this stunning view of the gravitationally bound "Leo Triplet" galaxies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrophotographer-captures-breathtaking-view-of-548-galaxies-from-a-balcony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrophotographer-captures-breathtaking-view-of-548-galaxies-from-a-balcony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This star system creates a rare triple eclipse. Here's what that would look like]]></title><description><![CDATA[A triple star system in which the stars all eclipse one another from our vantage point is standing out as one of the best studied stellar trios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-star-system-creates-a-rare-triple-eclipse-heres-what-that-would-look-like/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-star-system-creates-a-rare-triple-eclipse-heres-what-that-would-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The movie has tremendous heart': We sat down with the director of 'Masters of the Universe' to learn how he found 'the power' for the new He-Man]]></title><description><![CDATA["My compass was about trying to please the eight-year-old version of myself who discovered He-Man for the first time."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-movie-has-tremendous-heart-we-sat-down-with-the-director-of-masters-of-the-universe-to-learn-how-he-found-the-power-for-the-new-he-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-movie-has-tremendous-heart-we-sat-down-with-the-director-of-masters-of-the-universe-to-learn-how-he-found-the-power-for-the-new-he-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists locate source of mysterious radio signals after 20 year search: A vampire star and its victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The origin of enigmatic long-period radio bursts has been shown to be from the clash of magnetic fields as a white dwarf steals matter from a close red dwarf star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-locate-source-of-mysterious-radio-signals-after-20-year-search-a-vampire-star-and-its-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-locate-source-of-mysterious-radio-signals-after-20-year-search-a-vampire-star-and-its-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China launches debut mission of Falcon 9-like rocket with no advance notice (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[China launched its partially reusable Long March 12B rocket for the first time ever on Monday (June 1), sending it up without issuing airspace closure notices ahead of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/china-launches-debut-mission-of-falcon-9-like-rocket-with-no-advance-notice-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/china-launches-debut-mission-of-falcon-9-like-rocket-with-no-advance-notice-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casio's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' watches will show you the time, as well as the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casio G-Shock takes timely inspiration from the galaxy far, far away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/casios-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-watches-will-show-you-the-time-as-well-as-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/casios-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-watches-will-show-you-the-time-as-well-as-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX wins $4 billion Space Force contract for satellites that target 'airborne threats' anywhere on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S Space Force has awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion to help the military track airborne targets using satellites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-wins-4-billion-space-force-contract-for-satellites-that-target-airborne-threats-anywhere-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-wins-4-billion-space-force-contract-for-satellites-that-target-airborne-threats-anywhere-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total War: Warhammer 40,000': Release window, gameplay, factions &amp; everything else we know about this upcoming grimdark sci-fi strategy game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the fantastic Total War: Warhammer trilogy, Creative Assembly is marching into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40K's far future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/total-war-warhammer-40000-release-window-gameplay-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-this-upcoming-grimdark-sci-fi-strategy-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/total-war-warhammer-40000-release-window-gameplay-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-this-upcoming-grimdark-sci-fi-strategy-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hot Jupiter' winds blasting at over 15,000 mph reveal 1st evidence of exoplanets with magnetic fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of magnetic worlds beyond the solar system thanks to their high-speed, violent winds, representing a major step forward in exoplanet research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hot-jupiter-winds-blasting-at-over-15000-mph-reveal-1st-evidence-of-exoplanets-with-magnetic-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hot-jupiter-winds-blasting-at-over-15000-mph-reveal-1st-evidence-of-exoplanets-with-magnetic-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/10-easy-places-to-see-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-from-spains-major-vacation-destinations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/10-easy-places-to-see-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-from-spains-major-vacation-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of students came together to design, build, and test rovers on an Earth obstacle course to prepare for the moon as part of a NASA challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/student-powered-moon-rovers-put-to-the-test-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/student-powered-moon-rovers-put-to-the-test-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory Mark II smart telescope review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celestron Origin Mark II smart telescope will have you capturing crisp images of deep-sky objects within minutes of taking it out of the box.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/celestron-origin-intelligent-home-observatory-mark-ii-smart-telescope-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/celestron-origin-intelligent-home-observatory-mark-ii-smart-telescope-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/massive-boom-over-northeastern-us-was-a-meteor-explosion-as-powerful-as-300-tons-of-tnt-nasa-confirms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/massive-boom-over-northeastern-us-was-a-meteor-explosion-as-powerful-as-300-tons-of-tnt-nasa-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking 'the true space age': Impulse Space raises $500 million to build out fleet of ultra-mobile spacecraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impulse Space &mdash; which was founded by Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first-ever employee &mdash; just raised $500 million to build out the ultra-mobile spacecraft that it believes will transform the space economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/unlocking-the-true-space-age-impulse-space-raises-500-million-to-build-out-fleet-of-ultra-mobile-spacecraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/unlocking-the-true-space-age-impulse-space-raises-500-million-to-build-out-fleet-of-ultra-mobile-spacecraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will SpaceX still be a launch company after its historic IPO?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does SpaceX's coming IPO mean for the company, investors and markets in general?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-spacex-still-be-a-launch-company-after-its-historic-ipo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-spacex-still-be-a-launch-company-after-its-historic-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you study an invisible exoplanet? Astronomers discover planetary 'fingerprints' in the rings around stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you weigh a planet you can't see? Astronomers may have the answer and it involves "reading between the rings," the bright beautiful structures exoplanets create.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-do-you-study-an-invisible-exoplanet-astronomers-discover-planetary-fingerprints-in-the-rings-around-stars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-do-you-study-an-invisible-exoplanet-astronomers-discover-planetary-fingerprints-in-the-rings-around-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shockwaves from dying stars may sculpt 'cosmic wagon wheel' stellar nurseries, simulations reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[3D simulations reveal how shockwaves from stellar explosions and winds may carve hub-and-spoke structures in molecular clouds, shaping star formation in the Milky Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/shockwaves-from-dying-stars-may-sculpt-cosmic-wagon-wheel-stellar-nurseries-simulations-reveal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/shockwaves-from-dying-stars-may-sculpt-cosmic-wagon-wheel-stellar-nurseries-simulations-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Lone Gunmen' at 25: the underrated 'X-Files' spin-off that aspired to be 'Mission: Impossible' with geeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conspiracy theories, print media, and James (sorry, Jimmy) Bond collide in an all-too-brief extension of Mulder and Scully's world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-lone-gunmen-at-25-the-underrated-x-files-spin-off-that-aspired-to-be-mission-impossible-with-geeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-lone-gunmen-at-25-the-underrated-x-files-spin-off-that-aspired-to-be-mission-impossible-with-geeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket goes boom, satellite cameras zoom: Explosive Blue Origin damage is visible from space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellites zoomed-in on the aftermath of the New Glenn rocket explosion at Blue Origin's LC-36 launchpad, and the extent of the damage is visible from orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-goes-boom-satellite-cameras-zoom-explosive-blue-origin-damage-is-visible-from-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-goes-boom-satellite-cameras-zoom-explosive-blue-origin-damage-is-visible-from-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's X-59 jet is ready to break the sound barrier for the 1st time this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's X-59 jet is on the verge of finally breaking the sound barrier as the agency looks forward to the aircraft's first supersonic flight this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-x-59-jet-is-ready-to-break-the-sound-barrier-for-the-1st-time-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-x-59-jet-is-ready-to-break-the-sound-barrier-for-the-1st-time-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It had the power! The weird origins of He-Man, Skeletor, and the 'Masters of the Universe']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mattel's musclebound response to 'Star Wars' had a life of its own]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-had-the-power-the-weird-origins-of-he-man-skeletor-and-the-masters-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-had-the-power-the-weird-origins-of-he-man-skeletor-and-the-masters-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 hurricane season has begun. Will this year be calmer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-2026-hurricane-season-has-begun-will-this-year-be-calmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-2026-hurricane-season-has-begun-will-this-year-be-calmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattanhenge is back! | Space photo of the day for June 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city spectacle is back for 2026 &mdash; and don't worry you'll have another chance to see it in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/manhattanhenge-is-back-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/manhattanhenge-is-back-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 bright planets light up June's night sky &mdash; Here's where and when to look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3-bright-planets-light-up-junes-night-sky-mdash-heres-where-and-when-to-look/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3-bright-planets-light-up-junes-night-sky-mdash-heres-where-and-when-to-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers discover a 'lost world' of black hole mergers: 'It's the astronomical equivalent of uncovering an ancient civilization']]></title><description><![CDATA[This could change our understanding of how the cosmic titans collide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-discover-a-lost-world-of-black-hole-mergers-its-the-astronomical-equivalent-of-uncovering-an-ancient-civilization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-discover-a-lost-world-of-black-hole-mergers-its-the-astronomical-equivalent-of-uncovering-an-ancient-civilization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide &mdash; see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mays-blue-moon-wows-stargazers-worldwide-mdash-see-these-stunning-photos-of-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mays-blue-moon-wows-stargazers-worldwide-mdash-see-these-stunning-photos-of-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a big setback for the spaceflight company and will have implications for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-pretty-significant-setback-how-blue-origins-rocket-explosion-affects-nasas-moon-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-pretty-significant-setback-how-blue-origins-rocket-explosion-affects-nasas-moon-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Arrival' at 30: Charlie Sheen&rsquo;s criminally underrated alien invasion thriller feels much scarier today]]></title><description><![CDATA['If you can't tend to your own planet, none of you deserve to live here.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-arrival-at-30-charlie-sheenrsquos-criminally-underrated-alien-invasion-thriller-feels-much-scarier-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-arrival-at-30-charlie-sheenrsquos-criminally-underrated-alien-invasion-thriller-feels-much-scarier-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch this bio-inspired Mars rover concept 'swim' through sand on curved wheels (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sandfish locomotion idea has been adopted from Scincus scincus, a lizard found in the Sahara desert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-this-bio-inspired-mars-rover-concept-swim-through-sand-on-curved-wheels-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-this-bio-inspired-mars-rover-concept-swim-through-sand-on-curved-wheels-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 11 best cozy sci-fi games for those chill cosmic vibes]]></title><description><![CDATA[From farming and walking sims to space trucking, you can live that cozy life&hellip; but in space!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-11-best-cozy-sci-fi-games-for-those-chill-cosmic-vibes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-11-best-cozy-sci-fi-games-for-those-chill-cosmic-vibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can solar sails really send humans out into interstellar space?]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think these are not far-out type of ideas; they are not really futuristic ideas that we are talking about."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/can-solar-sails-really-send-humans-out-into-interstellar-space/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/can-solar-sails-really-send-humans-out-into-interstellar-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind' star Wrenn Schmidt on her character's journey from NASA's mission control to the slammer (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;She listens to Dolly Parton now. She&rsquo;s exposed to all kinds of things being in jail, because she&rsquo;s got nothing but time.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankind-star-wrenn-schmidt-on-her-characters-journey-from-nasas-mission-control-to-the-slammer-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankind-star-wrenn-schmidt-on-her-characters-journey-from-nasas-mission-control-to-the-slammer-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 — Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Space.com's Mike Wall to discuss the loss of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-212-kabooms-starship-and-a-moon-base/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-212-kabooms-starship-and-a-moon-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is it about the Blue Moon that inspires us to write songs and name beers after it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-is-the-idea-of-a-blue-moon-so-enchanting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-is-the-idea-of-a-blue-moon-so-enchanting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was literally becoming Teela': We chat to Camilla Mendes about kicking ass in 'Masters of the Universe']]></title><description><![CDATA[He-Man isn't the only one with a sword.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-was-literally-becoming-teela-we-chat-to-camilla-mendes-about-kicking-ass-in-masters-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-was-literally-becoming-teela-we-chat-to-camilla-mendes-about-kicking-ass-in-masters-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026-tonight-in-this-rare-blue-moon-livestream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026-tonight-in-this-rare-blue-moon-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 'Tetris' to 'StarCraft 2' &mdash; 5 times astronauts took video games into space]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you like to play a game ... in spaaaaaaccccceeeeeee!!!!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-tetris-to-starcraft-2-mdash-5-times-astronauts-took-video-games-into-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-tetris-to-starcraft-2-mdash-5-times-astronauts-took-video-games-into-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second full moon of May takes to the night sky tonight. Here's what to expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-blue-moon-rises-tonight-where-and-when-to-see-the-second-full-moon-of-may/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-blue-moon-rises-tonight-where-and-when-to-see-the-second-full-moon-of-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star City': Release date &amp; how to watch Apple TV's superb Soviet space series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bundle up for our frigid trek behind the Iron Curtain in this new 'For All Mankind' spinoff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-city-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-apple-tvs-superb-soviet-space-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-city-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-apple-tvs-superb-soviet-space-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday (May 29), wrapping up a record-breaking, and very eventful, space mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/chinas-shenzhou-21-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-being-briefly-stranded-wrapping-up-record-breaking-mission-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/chinas-shenzhou-21-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-being-briefly-stranded-wrapping-up-record-breaking-mission-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rare-blue-moon-hides-the-red-light-of-an-ancient-star-on-may-31-will-you-be-able-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rare-blue-moon-hides-the-red-light-of-an-ancient-star-on-may-31-will-you-be-able-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind' spin-off 'Star City' will make you want to know more about the Soviet space program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories of NASA and Apollo have passed into folklore, but the equivalent stories from the other side of the Iron Curtain have often been shrouded in secrecy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankind-spin-off-star-city-will-make-you-want-to-know-more-about-the-soviet-space-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankind-spin-off-star-city-will-make-you-want-to-know-more-about-the-soviet-space-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit on Friday night (May 28).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-leo-internet-satellites-to-orbit-from-florida-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-leo-internet-satellites-to-orbit-from-florida-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incredible videos show Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from hundreds of miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket exploded during testing Thursday night, May 28, blasting flames and debris high into the sky in a display visible across wide swaths of Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/incredible-videos-show-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-could-be-seen-from-hundreds-of-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/incredible-videos-show-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-could-be-seen-from-hundreds-of-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida just hours after Blue Origin rocket explosion (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday (May 29), about 12 hours after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a different pad at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-29-starlink-satellites-from-florida-just-hours-after-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-29-starlink-satellites-from-florida-just-hours-after-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking Europe heat wave from space | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even the satellites are seeing red.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/record-breaking-europe-heat-wave-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/record-breaking-europe-heat-wave-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Man Who Fell To Earth' at 50: Was David Bowie&rsquo;s strange stranded alien his best role ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maverick director Nicolas Roeg delivered a surreal sci-fi classic in 1976 that still resonates today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-at-50-was-david-bowiersquos-strange-stranded-alien-his-best-role-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-at-50-was-david-bowiersquos-strange-stranded-alien-his-best-role-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red dwarf stars are cosmic killers that eat their own planets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered the first evidence that tiny red dwarf stars can devour their own planets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/red-dwarf-stars-are-cosmic-killers-that-eat-their-own-planets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/red-dwarf-stars-are-cosmic-killers-that-eat-their-own-planets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'lost planet' may have given Jupiter and Uranus their moons]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-lost-planet-may-have-given-jupiter-and-uranus-their-moons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-lost-planet-may-have-given-jupiter-and-uranus-their-moons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's fourth New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch engine test on Thursday night (May 28). It could be a big setback for the company and for NASA's moon ambitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-massive-fireball-during-prelaunch-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-massive-fireball-during-prelaunch-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies like SpaceX want electromagnetic catapults on the moon. Could they be used as weapons?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report stresses the strategic and security implications of placing mass drivers on the moon by arguing that these launchers could serve as valuable first strike weapons systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/companies-like-spacex-want-electromagnetic-catapults-on-the-moon-could-they-be-used-as-weapons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/companies-like-spacex-want-electromagnetic-catapults-on-the-moon-could-they-be-used-as-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Weir's 'The Martian' just got a deluxe edition to celebrate the book's 15-year anniversary, and it's a stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before 'Project Hail Mary,' Weir wrote the quintessential space saga now being given a stunning makeover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/andy-weirs-the-martian-just-got-a-deluxe-edition-to-celebrate-the-books-15-year-anniversary-and-its-a-stunner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/andy-weirs-the-martian-just-got-a-deluxe-edition-to-celebrate-the-books-15-year-anniversary-and-its-a-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/china-reveals-3-person-shenzhou-23-crew-including-hong-kongs-1st-astronaut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/china-reveals-3-person-shenzhou-23-crew-including-hong-kongs-1st-astronaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rick and Morty' Season 9: Release date &amp; how to watch Adult Swim&rsquo;s zany sci-fi satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Anything is possible, when everything is possible']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rick-and-morty-season-9-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-adult-swimrsquos-zany-sci-fi-satire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rick-and-morty-season-9-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-adult-swimrsquos-zany-sci-fi-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 211 — Oysters in Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 211 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Maliktalk with Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-211-oysters-in-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-211-oysters-in-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-dont-miss-these-stunning-photos-from-the-launch-of-the-most-powerful-starship-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-dont-miss-these-stunning-photos-from-the-launch-of-the-most-powerful-starship-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight &mdash; here's how to see them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/massive-x-and-v-shapes-will-appear-on-the-moon-tonight-mdash-heres-how-to-see-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/massive-x-and-v-shapes-will-appear-on-the-moon-tonight-mdash-heres-how-to-see-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind's' Costa Ronin on ruling Mars, honoring cosmonaut history, and learning to tie his tie (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and that goes for Red Planet rulers as well as Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankinds-costa-ronin-on-ruling-mars-honoring-cosmonaut-history-and-learning-to-tie-his-tie-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankinds-costa-ronin-on-ruling-mars-honoring-cosmonaut-history-and-learning-to-tie-his-tie-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanaimo Astronomy Society lecture focusing on new telescopes and technology - Nanaimo News Bulletin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nanaimo Astronomy Society lecture focusing on new telescopes and technology&nbsp;&nbsp;Nanaimo News Bulletin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nanaimo-astronomy-society-lecture-focusing-on-new-telescopes-and-technology-nanaimo-news-bulletin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nanaimo-astronomy-society-lecture-focusing-on-new-telescopes-and-technology-nanaimo-news-bulletin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch China launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to its Tiangong space station on May 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 23 mission to Tiangong will relieve an overdue crew and could see the beginning of the country's first year-long stay in orbit. Watch it live on Sunday (May 24).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-china-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-its-tiangong-space-station-on-may-24/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-china-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-its-tiangong-space-station-on-may-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China set to launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to Tiangong space station this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 23 mission to Tiangong will relieve an overdue crew and could see the beginning of the country's first year-long stay in orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/china-set-to-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/china-set-to-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, just roared off its launch pad in a spectacular show of power and technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-just-launched-starship-v3-its-most-powerful-megarocket-yet-into-space-for-the-1st-time-in-spectacular-flight-12-test-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-just-launched-starship-v3-its-most-powerful-megarocket-yet-into-space-for-the-1st-time-in-spectacular-flight-12-test-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Once you try these, you won&rsquo;t want anything else'&mdash; Our binoculars expert rated these  as the best small binoculars they'd ever tested. Now at their best price of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester Jase Parnell-Brookes rated the Nikon 12x25 Binoculars with a flawless review and was impressed with the image stabilization, their small, lightweight and pocketable versatility that makes them perfect for on-the-go stargazing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/once-you-try-these-you-wonrsquot-want-anything-elsemdash-our-binoculars-expert-rated-these-as-the-best-small-binoculars-theyd-ever-tested-now-at-their-best-price-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/once-you-try-these-you-wonrsquot-want-anything-elsemdash-our-binoculars-expert-rated-these-as-the-best-small-binoculars-theyd-ever-tested-now-at-their-best-price-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind's' Ruby Cruz and Ines Asserson on wearing those 'clunky' cool spacesuits and training with a Green Beret (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA["The spacesuits are like real spacesuits! They're so complicated and much heavier than you'd ever expect."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankinds-ruby-cruz-and-ines-asserson-on-wearing-those-clunky-cool-spacesuits-and-training-with-a-green-beret-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankinds-ruby-cruz-and-ines-asserson-on-wearing-those-clunky-cool-spacesuits-and-training-with-a-green-beret-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starship V3 from space: Satellite snaps amazing photo of SpaceX megarocket on the pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sharp-eyed satellite captured an amazing photo of SpaceX's first Starship V3 megarocket on the pad Thursday (May 21), just before it was supposed to lift off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/starship-v3-from-space-satellite-snaps-amazing-photo-of-spacex-megarocket-on-the-pad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/starship-v3-from-space-satellite-snaps-amazing-photo-of-spacex-megarocket-on-the-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't wait for the full moon: Here's when the moon looks best through a telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-wait-for-the-full-moon-heres-when-the-moon-looks-best-through-a-telescope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-wait-for-the-full-moon-heres-when-the-moon-looks-best-through-a-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakeup at JPL? Control over iconic NASA center could change for 1st time in nearly 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is part of an even-larger "restructuring" at NASA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/shakeup-at-jpl-control-over-iconic-nasa-center-could-change-for-1st-time-in-nearly-100-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/shakeup-at-jpl-control-over-iconic-nasa-center-could-change-for-1st-time-in-nearly-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' is better viewed as a 'Star Wars' origin story for Rotta the Hutt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget Baby Yoda, we want to see more big buff slug adventures in our Star Wars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-is-better-viewed-as-a-star-wars-origin-story-for-rotta-the-hutt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-is-better-viewed-as-a-star-wars-origin-story-for-rotta-the-hutt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/an-ancient-solar-storm-left-clues-in-tree-rings-and-a-famous-poets-diary-red-lights-in-the-northern-sky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/an-ancient-solar-storm-left-clues-in-tree-rings-and-a-famous-poets-diary-red-lights-in-the-northern-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young astronomy enthusiasts invited to build own telescopes in Inverclyde - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young astronomy enthusiasts invited to build own telescopes in Inverclyde&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/young-astronomy-enthusiasts-invited-to-build-own-telescopes-in-inverclyde-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/young-astronomy-enthusiasts-invited-to-build-own-telescopes-in-inverclyde-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breathtaking new image captures the Crystal Ball Nebula, the remains of a dying star found in the constellation Taurus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cosmic-crystal-ball-reveals-an-ancient-dying-star-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cosmic-crystal-ball-reveals-an-ancient-dying-star-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan. You can find out how on May 26.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-is-updating-its-artemis-moon-base-plan-you-can-find-out-how-on-may-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-is-updating-its-artemis-moon-base-plan-you-can-find-out-how-on-may-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. 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Now they're not so sure]]></title><description><![CDATA["The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn&rsquo;t as strong as we first understood it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-thought-jupiters-moon-europa-was-ejecting-water-now-theyre-not-so-sure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-thought-jupiters-moon-europa-was-ejecting-water-now-theyre-not-so-sure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This cryptocurrency billionaire will fly SpaceX's 1st private Starship to Mars, but when?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX says it will launch a private flyby mission to Mars that will be led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, but when it will fly is unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-cryptocurrency-billionaire-will-fly-spacexs-1st-private-starship-to-mars-but-when/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-cryptocurrency-billionaire-will-fly-spacexs-1st-private-starship-to-mars-but-when/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's 1st Starship V3 megarocket launch scrubbed at last minute. Sorry, Nicki Minaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket was supposed to fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), but technical issues nixed that plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacexs-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute-sorry-nicki-minaj/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacexs-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute-sorry-nicki-minaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese Earth-observing satellite this morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-this-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-this-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese Earth-observing satellite early on May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-may-22/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launches private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launched an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-to-orbit-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-to-orbit-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launches private Japanese Earth-observing satellite early on Friday (May 22)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-friday-may-22/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-friday-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We talk to 'For All Mankind' star Mireille Enos about crafting Happy Valley's tough Martian cop]]></title><description><![CDATA["She doesn&rsquo;t want a promotion or any attention. She's just trying to stay under the radar."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-talk-to-for-all-mankind-star-mireille-enos-about-crafting-happy-valleys-tough-martian-cop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-talk-to-for-all-mankind-star-mireille-enos-about-crafting-happy-valleys-tough-martian-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' merch? 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego &amp; more]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu launching into theaters this weekend, we&rsquo;ve searched the galaxy for the best Mando and Grogu merchandise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/looking-for-epic-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-merch-this-is-the-way-to-grogu-crocs-lego-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/looking-for-epic-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-merch-this-is-the-way-to-grogu-crocs-lego-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' merch has landed. 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Conspiracy theorist confronts Artemis 2 astronauts, accuses them of faking their moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conspiracy theorist confronted the Artemis 2 astronauts on Capitol Hill recently, accusing them of faking their moon mission. They showed more restraint than Buzz Aldrin did in a similar situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/stop-lying-conspiracy-theorist-confronts-artemis-2-astronauts-accuses-them-of-faking-their-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/stop-lying-conspiracy-theorist-confronts-artemis-2-astronauts-accuses-them-of-faking-their-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Action 16x50 binoculars review]]></title><description><![CDATA[We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nikon-action-16x50-binoculars-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nikon-action-16x50-binoculars-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Embo, the enigmatic villain in 'The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alien bounty hunter going after Din Djarin and Grogu in the new Star Wars movie might be a mystery to casual fans, but he's not a newcomer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/who-is-embo-the-enigmatic-villain-in-the-mandalorian-amp-grogu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/who-is-embo-the-enigmatic-villain-in-the-mandalorian-amp-grogu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lunar Outpost has unveiled designs for a new Pegasus moon rover for a 2028 launch &mdash; but the Colorado-based company isn't stopping there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lunar-outpost-has-big-plans-for-the-moon-the-new-pegasus-lunar-rover-is-just-the-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lunar-outpost-has-big-plans-for-the-moon-the-new-pegasus-lunar-rover-is-just-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across an unusual sight: a stack of rocks on the Martian surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/strange-stacked-stones-spotted-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/strange-stacked-stones-spotted-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one disappointing night changed the way I plan my astrotourism adventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[With May's new moon fading and summer twilight looming, now is the time to plan a dark-sky escape &mdash; where location, timing and weather all collide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-one-disappointing-night-changed-the-way-i-plan-my-astrotourism-adventures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-one-disappointing-night-changed-the-way-i-plan-my-astrotourism-adventures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS reveals its most complete look at the night sky yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[TESS has released its most complete view of the sky over Earth, revealing the location of 6,000 potential worlds beyond the solar system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-exoplanet-hunting-spacecraft-tess-reveals-its-most-complete-look-at-the-night-sky-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-exoplanet-hunting-spacecraft-tess-reveals-its-most-complete-look-at-the-night-sky-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its 1st-ever Starship V3 megarocket today. The stakes couldn't be higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a lot riding on the debut flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket &mdash; including some of NASA's lunar ambitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-will-launch-its-1st-ever-starship-v3-megarocket-today-the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-will-launch-its-1st-ever-starship-v3-megarocket-today-the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often &mdash; costing us vital science. 'Things will get worse before they get better']]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/space-debris-is-forcing-satellites-to-dodge-more-often-mdash-costing-us-vital-science-things-will-get-worse-before-they-get-better/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/space-debris-is-forcing-satellites-to-dodge-more-often-mdash-costing-us-vital-science-things-will-get-worse-before-they-get-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-find-a-hidden-route-to-the-moon-that-saves-fuel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-find-a-hidden-route-to-the-moon-that-saves-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the rocket's 12th test flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-stacks-starship-v3-rocket-completes-major-fueling-test-ahead-of-debut-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-stacks-starship-v3-rocket-completes-major-fueling-test-ahead-of-debut-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/us-military-test-launches-nuclear-capable-icbm-from-california-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/us-military-test-launches-nuclear-capable-icbm-from-california-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where did Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet's violent history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neptune's moon Nereid might be the only satellite surviving from the planet's original system, researchers report in a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/where-did-neptunes-mysterious-moon-nereid-come-from-it-may-be-the-only-survivor-of-the-planets-violent-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/where-did-neptunes-mysterious-moon-nereid-come-from-it-may-be-the-only-survivor-of-the-planets-violent-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/venus-and-the-crescent-moon-dazzle-in-a-spectacular-post-sunset-show-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/venus-and-the-crescent-moon-dazzle-in-a-spectacular-post-sunset-show-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New NASA images uncover dramatic changes in Earth's nighttime lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-nasa-images-uncover-dramatic-changes-in-earths-nighttime-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-nasa-images-uncover-dramatic-changes-in-earths-nighttime-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA satellite images uncover dramatic changes in Earth's nighttime lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-satellite-images-uncover-dramatic-changes-in-earths-nighttime-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-satellite-images-uncover-dramatic-changes-in-earths-nighttime-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Earth getting brighter at night? It's complicated, new NASA 'Black Marble project' images reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/is-earth-getting-brighter-at-night-its-complicated-new-nasa-black-marble-project-images-reveal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/is-earth-getting-brighter-at-night-its-complicated-new-nasa-black-marble-project-images-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-tonight-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-tonight-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon shines with a swarm of stars on May 21 as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line-up nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-on-may-21-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-on-may-21-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An astronaut's view of Argentina's snow-capped mountains | Space photo of the day for May 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth is so beautiful from afar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/an-astronauts-view-of-argentinas-snow-capped-mountains-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/an-astronauts-view-of-argentinas-snow-capped-mountains-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche probe takes awesome images of Mars on way to (possibly) precious asteroid]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars for a gravity assist on the way to its final target. And it took some close-up pictures on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-probe-takes-awesome-images-of-mars-on-way-to-possibly-precious-asteroid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-probe-takes-awesome-images-of-mars-on-way-to-possibly-precious-asteroid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The universe's 'most relaxed' galaxy cluster was shaped by cosmic violence, new study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the truth behind this unusually tranquil city of galaxies?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-universes-most-relaxed-galaxy-cluster-was-shaped-by-cosmic-violence-new-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-universes-most-relaxed-galaxy-cluster-was-shaped-by-cosmic-violence-new-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch SpaceX launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket will fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), and you can watch the highly anticipated action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch SpaceX launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket will fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), and you can watch the highly anticipated action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on stunning sunset Falcon 9 flight (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-starlink-satellites-on-stunning-sunset-falcon-9-flight-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-starlink-satellites-on-stunning-sunset-falcon-9-flight-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are exploring how lasers stabilized in the moon's coldest, darkest craters could enable a GPS-like network to help future Artemis astronauts and spacecraft navigate the lunar surface with far greater precision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lasers-in-moon-craters-could-create-a-lunar-gps-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lasers-in-moon-craters-could-create-a-lunar-gps-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase in leadup to Starship V3 megarocket launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-in-leadup-to-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-in-leadup-to-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase ahead of Starship V3 megarocket launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-ahead-of-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-ahead-of-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' clip reveals how Mando gets his Razor Crest spaceship back (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA['Well, let&rsquo;s call it an advance on the next mission.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-clip-reveals-how-mando-gets-his-razor-crest-spaceship-back-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-clip-reveals-how-mando-gets-his-razor-crest-spaceship-back-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/vast-builder-of-private-space-stations-launches-line-of-high-power-satellites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/vast-builder-of-private-space-stations-launches-line-of-high-power-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Jupiter glow beside the waxing moon after sunset on May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon dances with the king of the planets, with the horizon as their stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-jupiter-glow-beside-the-waxing-moon-after-sunset-on-may-20/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-jupiter-glow-beside-the-waxing-moon-after-sunset-on-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will help NASA test and develop technologies to support in-space transfer and storage of cryogenic propellants, critical abilities for the Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-satellite-will-test-orbital-gas-station-tech-to-help-astronauts-reach-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-satellite-will-test-orbital-gas-station-tech-to-help-astronauts-reach-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star Wars: Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord' confirmed what we already knew &mdash; the former Sith has daddy issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maul doesn't need the Force. He needs a hug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-confirmed-what-we-already-knew-mdash-the-former-sith-has-daddy-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-confirmed-what-we-already-knew-mdash-the-former-sith-has-daddy-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galactic starlight will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for May 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/galactic-starlight-will-take-your-breath-away-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/galactic-starlight-will-take-your-breath-away-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As 'The Mandalorian and Grogu" prepare for their close-up, can 'Star Wars' ever feel like a big-screen event again?]]></title><description><![CDATA['Star Wars' used to be the ultimate theatrical experience, but have years of Disney+ spin-offs dulled its multiplex appeal?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-prepare-for-their-close-up-can-star-wars-ever-feel-like-a-big-screen-event-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-prepare-for-their-close-up-can-star-wars-ever-feel-like-a-big-screen-event-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists just solved a tricky asteroid-hopping spacecraft riddle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plotting the optimal trajectory to visit multiple asteroids is a fiendishly difficult take on the Traveling Salesperson problem, but a new mathematical approach has succeeded in solving it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-just-solved-a-tricky-asteroid-hopping-spacecraft-riddle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-just-solved-a-tricky-asteroid-hopping-spacecraft-riddle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-ufo-files-what-did-we-learn-from-the-pentagons-1st-big-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-ufo-files-what-did-we-learn-from-the-pentagons-1st-big-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists found stardust trapped in Antarctic ice. What could it tell us about our solar system?]]></title><description><![CDATA["This dust can penetrate the shielding of the solar system and end up on Earth."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-found-stardust-trapped-in-antarctic-ice-what-could-it-tell-us-about-our-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-found-stardust-trapped-in-antarctic-ice-what-could-it-tell-us-about-our-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way for 'Star Wars']]></title><description><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release&hellip; and it maybe shouldn't exist at all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way-for-star-wars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way-for-star-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way]]></title><description><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release&hellip; and it maybe shouldn't exist at all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Voidverse' is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from 'The OA's' Damien Ober (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA['For the atmosphere and world of 'Voidverse' to work, I needed the characters and the prose to meld with the setting.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/voidverse-is-a-seriously-weird-space-fantasy-novel-from-the-oas-damien-ober-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/voidverse-is-a-seriously-weird-space-fantasy-novel-from-the-oas-damien-ober-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch today? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Thursday (May 21).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-today-starship-flight-12-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-today-starship-flight-12-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 21? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Thursday (May 21).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-21-starship-flight-12-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-21-starship-flight-12-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 20? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Wednesday (May 20).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-20-starship-flight-12-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-20-starship-flight-12-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Vega C rocket launch European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vega C rocket will launch the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit tonight (May 18), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-vega-c-rocket-launch-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-vega-c-rocket-launch-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vega C rocket launched the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit on Monday night (May 18).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/vega-c-rocket-launches-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/vega-c-rocket-launches-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new NASA video shows the Artemis 2 Orion capsule's separation from its service module just before the spacecraft slammed into Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-amazing-nasa-video-shows-the-exact-moment-the-artemis-2-orion-capsule-broke-free-of-its-service-module-and-we-cant-stop-watching-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-amazing-nasa-video-shows-the-exact-moment-the-artemis-2-orion-capsule-broke-free-of-its-service-module-and-we-cant-stop-watching-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates:  Starship V3 to make 2nd launch attempt today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-to-make-2nd-launch-attempt-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-to-make-2nd-launch-attempt-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates: Starship V3 liftoff set for 7:30 pm ET]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-liftoff-set-for-730-pm-et/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-liftoff-set-for-730-pm-et/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates: Fueling underway for Starship V3 rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-fueling-underway-for-starship-v3-rocket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-fueling-underway-for-starship-v3-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates:  1st Starship V3 launch scrubbed, may fly May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-may-fly-may-22/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-may-fly-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates:  1st Starship V3 launch scrubbed at last minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: The 1st Starship V3 will launch into space today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-the-1st-starship-v3-will-launch-into-space-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-the-1st-starship-v3-will-launch-into-space-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: Starship V3 'go' for fueling, SpaceX says]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-starship-v3-go-for-fueling-spacex-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-starship-v3-go-for-fueling-spacex-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 will now launch on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-will-now-launch-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-will-now-launch-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 stacked ahead of May 21 liftoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-stacked-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-stacked-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 prepares for debut liftoff today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-prepares-for-debut-liftoff-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-prepares-for-debut-liftoff-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 completes fueling test ahead of May 21 liftoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-completes-fueling-test-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-completes-fueling-test-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st-ever Starship V3 test gets new launch date]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-ever-starship-v3-test-gets-new-launch-date/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-ever-starship-v3-test-gets-new-launch-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-several-us-states-tonight-as-3-cmes-race-toward-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-several-us-states-tonight-as-3-cmes-race-toward-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon astronauts snap gorgeous shot of swirling stars | Space photo of the day for May 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a view from the Orion capsule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-snap-gorgeous-shot-of-swirling-stars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-snap-gorgeous-shot-of-swirling-stars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattanhenge 2026 is coming this month: Here's when and where to see the sunset spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/manhattanhenge-2026-is-coming-this-month-heres-when-and-where-to-see-the-sunset-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/manhattanhenge-2026-is-coming-this-month-heres-when-and-where-to-see-the-sunset-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/these-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades-so-why-are-people-talking-about-them-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/these-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades-so-why-are-people-talking-about-them-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not a big reveal: Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/not-a-big-reveal-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/not-a-big-reveal-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Avatar: Fire and Ash' finally has a Disney+ release date, but you'll have to wait a while longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director James Cameron's third chapter in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise lands June 24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/avatar-fire-and-ash-finally-has-a-disney-release-date-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-while-longer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/avatar-fire-and-ash-finally-has-a-disney-release-date-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-while-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starlink and other satellite megaconstellations are creating an 'unregulated geoengineering experiment', scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The space industry's plans to launch millions of satellites worry scientists as the rise in high-altitude air pollution threatens to alter Earth's climate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starlink-and-other-satellite-megaconstellations-are-creating-an-unregulated-geoengineering-experiment-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starlink-and-other-satellite-megaconstellations-are-creating-an-unregulated-geoengineering-experiment-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch NASA's new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA is testing the limits of future Mars aircraft as it works to develop a next-generation fleet of helicopters that will fly through the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-nasas-new-mars-helicopter-rotor-break-the-speed-of-sound-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-nasas-new-mars-helicopter-rotor-break-the-speed-of-sound-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus and a slender crescent moon steal the show after sunset on May 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/venus-and-a-slender-crescent-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-may-18/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/venus-and-a-slender-crescent-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-may-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus and a razor-thin moon steal the show after sunset tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/venus-and-a-razor-thin-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 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real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online May 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-may-18/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-may-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 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The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/with-the-vespera-iii-and-vespera-pro-2-telescope-maker-vaonis-unveils-its-sharpest-optics-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/with-the-vespera-iii-and-vespera-pro-2-telescope-maker-vaonis-unveils-its-sharpest-optics-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 210 — ESCAPADES at Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 210 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Maliktalk with Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-210-escapades-at-mars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-210-escapades-at-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New moon of May 2026 brings stunning views of the Milky Way, Venus and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[See dazzling planets, the Milky Way and a trio of celestial animals brightening the spring sky around May's new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-moon-of-may-2026-brings-stunning-views-of-the-milky-way-venus-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-moon-of-may-2026-brings-stunning-views-of-the-milky-way-venus-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-spacecraft-is-flying-to-a-metal-asteroid-so-why-did-it-just-visit-mars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-spacecraft-is-flying-to-a-metal-asteroid-so-why-did-it-just-visit-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was almost called 3I/Rubin, after researchers found that the giant survey telescope coincidentally spotted this visitor from the stars over a week before it was officially discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-find-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-hiding-in-images-taken-before-its-official-discovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-find-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-hiding-in-images-taken-before-its-official-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge Astronomy Society's Observatory Turns 35-years-old - Bridge City News - May 15, 2026 - Bridge City News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lethbridge Astronomy Society's Observatory Turns 35-years-old - Bridge City News - May 15, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Bridge City News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lethbridge-astronomy-societys-observatory-turns-35-years-old-bridge-city-news-may-15-2026-bridge-city-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lethbridge-astronomy-societys-observatory-turns-35-years-old-bridge-city-news-may-15-2026-bridge-city-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The devil may wear Prada on Earth, but NASA Artemis astronauts will on the moon. Here's why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the devil does the fashion industry in The Devil Wears Prada 2 have to do with NASA?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-devil-may-wear-prada-on-earth-but-nasa-artemis-astronauts-will-on-the-moon-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-devil-may-wear-prada-on-earth-but-nasa-artemis-astronauts-will-on-the-moon-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes' is a relentlessly oppressive roguelite inspired by FTL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cylons are hot on the trail of a fleet of survivors, and rejoining the Battlestar Galactica is their only hope in this brutal roguelite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-is-a-relentlessly-oppressive-roguelite-inspired-by-ftl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-is-a-relentlessly-oppressive-roguelite-inspired-by-ftl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera &ndash; it's perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-is-our-choice-as-the-best-resolution-canon-camera-ndash-its-perfect-for-astrophotography-and-is-501-off-in-this-walmart-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-is-our-choice-as-the-best-resolution-canon-camera-ndash-its-perfect-for-astrophotography-and-is-501-off-in-this-walmart-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars orbiter captures striking images of 'chaos and craters' carved by ancient floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESA's Mars Express orbiter captured dramatic new views of a rugged Martian landscape shaped by catastrophic floods billions of years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mars-orbiter-captures-striking-images-of-chaos-and-craters-carved-by-ancient-floods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mars-orbiter-captures-striking-images-of-chaos-and-craters-carved-by-ancient-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. This telescope proved me wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-this-telescope-proved-me-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-this-telescope-proved-me-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-the-vaonis-vespera-pro-proved-me-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-the-vaonis-vespera-pro-proved-me-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auroras over Australia look like sci-fi from space | Space photo of the day for May 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An astronaut aboard the ISS captured the brilliant green and pink glow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/auroras-over-australia-look-like-sci-fi-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/auroras-over-australia-look-like-sci-fi-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Webb Space Telescope maps our universe's largest structure in unprecedented detail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have mapped the "cosmic web" of galaxies, the largest structure in the universe, with unprecedented detail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/james-webb-space-telescope-maps-our-universes-largest-structure-in-unprecedented-detail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/james-webb-space-telescope-maps-our-universes-largest-structure-in-unprecedented-detail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 bright stars form a giant 'diamond' in the May night sky: Here's how to find it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look for the Great Diamond of Spring in May's night sky and discover the rich realm of galaxies within.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/4-bright-stars-form-a-giant-diamond-in-the-may-night-sky-heres-how-to-find-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/4-bright-stars-form-a-giant-diamond-in-the-may-night-sky-heres-how-to-find-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We still can't see dark matter. But what if we can hear it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black holes smashing together may churn dark matter "butter," scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-still-cant-see-dark-matter-but-what-if-we-can-hear-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-still-cant-see-dark-matter-but-what-if-we-can-hear-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Doctor Who' TV movie at 30: Too British for America, too American for the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[How an unlikely transatlantic alliance attempted to bring a Time Lord back from the dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-doctor-who-tv-movie-at-30-too-british-for-america-too-american-for-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-doctor-who-tv-movie-at-30-too-british-for-america-too-american-for-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, this isn't a solar eclipse. It's an image of Mars, captured by NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA spacecraft Psyche has captured a stunning image ofMars ahead of a flyby on Friday (May 15).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/no-this-isnt-a-solar-eclipse-its-an-image-of-mars-captured-by-nasas-asteroid-bound-psyche-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/no-this-isnt-a-solar-eclipse-its-an-image-of-mars-captured-by-nasas-asteroid-bound-psyche-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Directive 8020' is an introspective look at sci-fi horror and our fear of the unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermassive Games&rsquo; space horror game reckons with the cold fear of exploring space, and what an uncertain future means for the franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/directive-8020-is-an-introspective-look-at-sci-fi-horror-and-our-fear-of-the-unknown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/directive-8020-is-an-introspective-look-at-sci-fi-horror-and-our-fear-of-the-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perched along the rugged western rim of Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover snapped a dramatic new selfie revealing ancient Martian terrain, fractured cliffs and clues to the Red Planet's distant past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-perseverance-rover-is-positively-glowing-in-its-new-selfie-on-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-perseverance-rover-is-positively-glowing-in-its-new-selfie-on-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 &mdash; take a good look at itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's advanced new "V3" Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-will-do-something-completely-new-on-flight-12-mdash-take-a-good-look-at-itself/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-will-do-something-completely-new-on-flight-12-mdash-take-a-good-look-at-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G2 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-new-york-and-idaho-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-new-york-and-idaho-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine tonight and over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-tonight-and-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-tonight-and-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine May 15-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-may-15-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-may-15-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should you do if you meet an alien? Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a scientific perspective in 'Take Me To Your Leader' (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world easily startled by sensationalism, Tyson offers a cool, gentle voice of reason amid the unchecked fascination with alien visitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-should-you-do-if-you-meet-an-alien-neil-degrasse-tyson-offers-a-scientific-perspective-in-take-me-to-your-leader-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-should-you-do-if-you-meet-an-alien-neil-degrasse-tyson-offers-a-scientific-perspective-in-take-me-to-your-leader-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's biggest rocket: How SpaceX's new Starship 'V3' differs from its predecessors]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does SpaceX's Starship V3 stack up against its predecessors? The next-gen rocket has been completely overhauled, moving the company a step closer to a vehicle that can fly humans to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-worlds-biggest-rocket-how-spacexs-new-starship-v3-differs-from-its-predecessors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-worlds-biggest-rocket-how-spacexs-new-starship-v3-differs-from-its-predecessors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth photobombs a satellite deploying its giant reflector | Space photo of the day for May 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ViaSat's ViaSat-3 F2 satellite has bloomed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/earth-photobombs-a-satellite-deploying-its-giant-reflector-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/earth-photobombs-a-satellite-deploying-its-giant-reflector-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's that bright light after sunset? Venus is dazzling the evening sky right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-dazzling-the-evening-sky-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-dazzling-the-evening-sky-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That bright light after sunset? Venus is starting a summer show that's impossible to miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-starting-a-summer-show-thats-impossible-to-miss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-starting-a-summer-show-thats-impossible-to-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA reveals new details about Artemis 3 astronaut mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-artemis-3-astronaut-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-artemis-3-astronaut-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' This new details reveal why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-this-new-details-reveal-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-this-new-details-reveal-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' These new details reveal why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-these-new-details-reveal-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-these-new-details-reveal-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say amino acids produced by life are distributed differently and more diversely than amino acids produced by non-living chemical reactions, thereby providing a truer signature of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-propose-new-way-to-find-aliens-and-we-may-already-have-a-spacecraft-that-can-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-propose-new-way-to-find-aliens-and-we-may-already-have-a-spacecraft-that-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books? Now there's a gorgeous graphic novel version heading to 'Space and Beyond' (exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1980's kids classic 'Space and Beyond' is back as a stunning interactive comic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/remember-choose-your-own-adventure-books-now-theres-a-gorgeous-graphic-novel-version-heading-to-space-and-beyond-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/remember-choose-your-own-adventure-books-now-theres-a-gorgeous-graphic-novel-version-heading-to-space-and-beyond-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket liftoff sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX just revealed that it's on the hunt for additional launch sites for its Starship megarocket, eyeing locations both inside and beyond the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-starship-launch-from-foreign-shores-spacex-constantly-exploring-options-for-megarocket-liftoff-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-starship-launch-from-foreign-shores-spacex-constantly-exploring-options-for-megarocket-liftoff-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What flings mysteriously powerful particles called 'cosmic rays' at Earth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-energy cosmic rays, 10 million times more powerful than particles accelerated in Earth's strongest atom smasher, may hide a superheavy secret that is the key to unlocking a 60-year-old puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-flings-mysteriously-powerful-particles-called-cosmic-rays-at-earth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-flings-mysteriously-powerful-particles-called-cosmic-rays-at-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrophotographer-captures-remarkable-view-of-galactic-eyes-with-backyard-telescope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrophotographer-captures-remarkable-view-of-galactic-eyes-with-backyard-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mockup of Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 lunar lander has been assembled at the Johnson Space Center, and is ready for Artemis astronauts to come aboard to begin training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-lunar-lander-mockup-is-ready-for-nasa-artemis-astronaut-training/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-lunar-lander-mockup-is-ready-for-nasa-artemis-astronaut-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Smallville' at 15: An imperfect Superman show, but the best Clark Kent story ever told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's non-canonical Superman!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/smallville-at-15-an-imperfect-superman-show-but-the-best-clark-kent-story-ever-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/smallville-at-15-an-imperfect-superman-show-but-the-best-clark-kent-story-ever-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lasers-shine-a-new-light-on-the-space-junk-air-pollution-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lasers-shine-a-new-light-on-the-space-junk-air-pollution-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, looks incredible in this new snap by the James Webb Space Telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-whirlpool-galaxy-comes-alive-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-whirlpool-galaxy-comes-alive-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30-mile-high clouds of acid on Venus are made by the largest 'hydraulic jump' in the solar system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 3,700-mile-long cloud bank on Venus forms through the same phenomenon that describes how water spreads out in your kitchen sink, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/30-mile-high-clouds-of-acid-on-venus-are-made-by-the-largest-hydraulic-jump-in-the-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/30-mile-high-clouds-of-acid-on-venus-are-made-by-the-largest-hydraulic-jump-in-the-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like putting a microscope into the core of the sun': World's 1st space-based neutrino detector launches to orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's first space-based neutrino detector launched to space this month to study elusive neutrino particles that constantly bombard Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-putting-a-microscope-into-the-core-of-the-sun-worlds-1st-space-based-neutrino-detector-launches-to-orbit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-putting-a-microscope-into-the-core-of-the-sun-worlds-1st-space-based-neutrino-detector-launches-to-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cost-estimate-for-golden-dome-missile-defense-system-balloons-to-12-trillion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cost-estimate-for-golden-dome-missile-defense-system-balloons-to-12-trillion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-finally-has-a-debut-launch-date-heres-when-it-will-fly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-finally-has-a-debut-launch-date-heres-when-it-will-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uranus and Neptune could be full of rocks, new study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA["Rather than 'icy' or 'rocky,' we should simply call them minor giants."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/uranus-and-neptune-could-be-full-of-rocks-new-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/uranus-and-neptune-could-be-full-of-rocks-new-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlegar astronomy event gives glimpse into the night sky - Castlegar News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castlegar astronomy event gives glimpse into the night sky&nbsp;&nbsp;Castlegar News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/castlegar-astronomy-event-gives-glimpse-into-the-night-sky-castlegar-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/castlegar-astronomy-event-gives-glimpse-into-the-night-sky-castlegar-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skywatching with Megan: May Astronomy Calendar - FOX21 News Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skywatching with Megan: May Astronomy Calendar&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX21 News Colorado]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/skywatching-with-megan-may-astronomy-calendar-fox21-news-colorado/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/skywatching-with-megan-may-astronomy-calendar-fox21-news-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboy Space raises $275 million to launch AI data centers on brand-new rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly rebranded Cowboy Space Corp. will use the money to develop and operate AI data centers in orbit, which it will launch on a homegrown rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cowboy-space-raises-275-million-to-launch-ai-data-centers-on-brand-new-rocket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cowboy-space-raises-275-million-to-launch-ai-data-centers-on-brand-new-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory could shed light on the mystery of dark energy. Here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using AI and Rubin Observatory data, scientists are rethinking Type 1a supernova "standard candles," hunting for "unknown unknowns" that could lead us to missing ingredients in our recipe of the cosmos and solve the puzzle of dark energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cannibal-stars-ai-and-the-rubin-observatory-could-shed-light-on-the-mystery-of-dark-energy-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/cannibal-stars-ai-and-the-rubin-observatory-could-shed-light-on-the-mystery-of-dark-energy-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't miss Mars, Saturn and the moon form a cosmic triangle before dawn on May 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The razor-thin crescent moon meets Saturn and Mars in the glow of the rising sun on May 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-miss-mars-saturn-and-the-moon-form-a-cosmic-triangle-before-dawn-on-may-14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-miss-mars-saturn-and-the-moon-form-a-cosmic-triangle-before-dawn-on-may-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the ISS today after delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX plans to launch its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-iss-today-after-delay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-iss-today-after-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station this evening (May 12), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station on May 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station on Wednesday evening (May 13), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-on-may-13/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-on-may-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX scrubs Dragon cargo launch to International Space Station due to bad weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX planned to launch its Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station on Wednesday evening (May 13), but Mother Nature didn't cooperate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-scrubs-dragon-cargo-launch-to-international-space-station-due-to-bad-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-scrubs-dragon-cargo-launch-to-international-space-station-due-to-bad-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-after-delay-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-after-delay-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-after-delay-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-6500-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-after-delay-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars today: Here's what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's asteroid-bound spacecraft Psyche is headed for an encounter with Mars on Friday (May 15) to get a boost from the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-asteroid-probe-will-fly-within-3000-miles-of-mars-today-heres-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-asteroid-probe-will-fly-within-3000-miles-of-mars-today-heres-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars on May 15: Here's what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's asteroid-bound spacecraft Psyche is headed for an encounter with Mars on Friday (May 15) to get a boost from the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-asteroid-probe-will-fly-within-3000-miles-of-mars-on-may-15-heres-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-psyche-asteroid-probe-will-fly-within-3000-miles-of-mars-on-may-15-heres-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mesmerizing vortexes swirl near an Antarctic volcano | Space photo of the day for May 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arctic winds have created something truly stunning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mesmerizing-vortexes-swirl-near-an-antarctic-volcano-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mesmerizing-vortexes-swirl-near-an-antarctic-volcano-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space &mdash; with lasers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Catcher Industries just raised $65 million to build a constellation of power-beaming satellites, which the Florida company thinks will supercharge the off-Earth economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-catcher-just-raised-65-million-to-build-the-worlds-first-power-grid-in-space-mdash-with-lasers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-catcher-just-raised-65-million-to-build-the-worlds-first-power-grid-in-space-mdash-with-lasers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of deaths per 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reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-hidden-wildfire-pollutant-causes-thousands-of-excess-deaths-per-year-satellite-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-hidden-wildfire-pollutant-causes-thousands-of-excess-deaths-per-year-satellite-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of crucial test flight (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX has stacked and fueled the new version of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, gearing up for a test flight that could launch as soon as this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-fuels-up-starship-v3-megarocket-for-1st-time-ahead-of-crucial-test-flight-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-fuels-up-starship-v3-megarocket-for-1st-time-ahead-of-crucial-test-flight-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 3 rocket is taking shape for 2027 launch to test lunar landers (photo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket has been raised inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, and is awaiting engine integration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-3-rocket-is-taking-shape-for-2027-launch-to-test-lunar-landers-photo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-3-rocket-is-taking-shape-for-2027-launch-to-test-lunar-landers-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nothing short of magical': Astrophotographer captures Lyrid meteors beside the Milky Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dury captured shooting stars glowing with the Milky Way from the remote Scottish Island of Skye.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nothing-short-of-magical-astrophotographer-captures-lyrid-meteors-beside-the-milky-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nothing-short-of-magical-astrophotographer-captures-lyrid-meteors-beside-the-milky-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellites spy one of Russia's most active volcanoes melting snow from the inside out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellites-spy-one-of-russias-most-active-volcanoes-melting-snow-from-the-inside-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellites-spy-one-of-russias-most-active-volcanoes-melting-snow-from-the-inside-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite spies one of Russia's most active volcanoes melting snow from the inside out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-spies-one-of-russias-most-active-volcanoes-melting-snow-from-the-inside-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-spies-one-of-russias-most-active-volcanoes-melting-snow-from-the-inside-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Tianzhou 10 freighter delivers 7 tons of cargo to Tiangong space station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tianzhou 10 freighter delivered nearly seven tons of supplies to China's Tiangong space station early Monday morning (May 10), about five hours after launching atop a Long March 7 rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/chinas-tianzhou-10-freighter-delivers-7-tons-of-cargo-to-tiangong-space-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/chinas-tianzhou-10-freighter-delivers-7-tons-of-cargo-to-tiangong-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NASA lunar scientists taught Artemis 2 astronauts to see the moon with different eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission that flew around the moon had to learn to describe their observations using language that would help lunar scientists gain a deeper understanding of the lunar environment. 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-secret-us-spy-satellites-to-orbit-from-california-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-secret-us-spy-satellites-to-orbit-from-california-video-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-secret-us-spy-satellites-to-orbit-from-california-video-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-secret-us-spy-satellites-to-orbit-from-california-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-secret-us-spy-satellites-to-orbit-from-california-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They really launched this tiny spacecraft (Well, sort of.) | Space photo of the day for May 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the tiniest Mars test we've seen yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/they-really-launched-this-tiny-spacecraft-well-sort-of-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/they-really-launched-this-tiny-spacecraft-well-sort-of-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[An M5.7 solar flare triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-unleashes-colossal-solar-flare-and-coronal-mass-ejection-raising-the-chances-of-northern-lights-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-unleashes-colossal-solar-flare-and-coronal-mass-ejection-raising-the-chances-of-northern-lights-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[An M5.7 solar flare triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-unleashes-colossal-solar-flare-and-coronal-mass-ejection-raising-the-chances-of-northern-lights-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-unleashes-colossal-solar-flare-and-coronal-mass-ejection-raising-the-chances-of-northern-lights-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Artemis 2's amazing views of Earth in timelapse video taken from 12,000-photo drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[While making history on the first human moon mission in more than 50 years, the Artemis 2 astronauts captured incredible pictures of our home planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-artemis-2s-amazing-views-of-earth-in-timelapse-video-taken-from-12000-photo-drop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-artemis-2s-amazing-views-of-earth-in-timelapse-video-taken-from-12000-photo-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New James Webb Space Telescope images reveal how massive star clusters can reshape galaxies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The James Webb Space Telescope has helped scientists peek into the secrets of galactic evolution &mdash; and the view is stunning, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-james-webb-space-telescope-images-reveal-how-massive-star-clusters-can-reshape-galaxies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 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(interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA['Designing something new as a creator is incredibly exciting, but at the same time, it&rsquo;s an extremely challenging endeavor.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pragmata-director-yonghee-cho-on-creating-capcomrsquos-resonant-sci-fi-lunar-adventure-interview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pragmata-director-yonghee-cho-on-creating-capcomrsquos-resonant-sci-fi-lunar-adventure-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Total solar eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — Which one should you choose?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From volcanic landscapes and a sunset eclipse to six-minute totality, here are the pros and cons of the next two total solar eclipses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/total-solar-eclipse-2026-vs-2027-which-one-should-you-choose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/total-solar-eclipse-2026-vs-2027-which-one-should-you-choose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 epic myths hiding in the May sky — and how to find them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the tales behind four famous spring constellations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/4-epic-myths-hiding-in-the-may-sky-and-how-to-find-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/4-epic-myths-hiding-in-the-may-sky-and-how-to-find-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 209 — Astronauts for America]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 209 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Maliktalk with Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey, the leaders of the new organization Astronauts for America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-209-astronauts-for-america/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-209-astronauts-for-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft are very low on power after nearly 50 years. How long can they keep going?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voyager, the iconic twin spacecraft that NASA launched in 1977, are still flying in interstellar space. But their power is dwindling, and it's unclear how much longer they can last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-twin-voyager-spacecraft-are-very-low-on-power-after-nearly-50-years-how-long-can-they-keep-going/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-twin-voyager-spacecraft-are-very-low-on-power-after-nearly-50-years-how-long-can-they-keep-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 commander and astrophotographer team up to capture breathtaking, never-before-seen shots of the moon's far side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy partnered with Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman to create stunning, never-before-seen views of the far side of the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-commander-and-astrophotographer-team-up-to-capture-breathtaking-never-before-seen-shots-of-the-moons-far-side/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-commander-and-astrophotographer-team-up-to-capture-breathtaking-never-before-seen-shots-of-the-moons-far-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pentagon-unveils-trove-of-declassfied-ufo-videos-how-to-see-them-all-from-a-football-shaped-body-to-a-misshapen-and-uneven-ball-of-white-light/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pentagon-unveils-trove-of-declassfied-ufo-videos-how-to-see-them-all-from-a-football-shaped-body-to-a-misshapen-and-uneven-ball-of-white-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black holes slamming into scorching stars may be causing mysterious blue flashes in the cosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerful bright blue cosmic explosions called Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients could be caused when a black hole or neutron star slams into the universe's hottest class of star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/black-holes-slamming-into-scorching-stars-may-be-causing-mysterious-blue-flashes-in-the-cosmos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/black-holes-slamming-into-scorching-stars-may-be-causing-mysterious-blue-flashes-in-the-cosmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monopoly sucks, but this new 'Star Wars' video game spinoff might add some galactic sizzle]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you only knew the power of Boardwalk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/monopoly-sucks-but-this-new-star-wars-video-game-spinoff-might-add-some-galactic-sizzle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 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our Milky Way's core at its peak in the spring sky]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-is-your-best-chance-to-spot-the-milky-ways-core-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-is-your-best-chance-to-spot-the-milky-ways-core-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin tests 1st moon lander ahead of lunar launch later this year (photo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin continues putting its first lunar lander through its paces, testing the spacecraft at NASA centers across the nation to prepare it for its upcoming mission to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-tests-1st-moon-lander-ahead-of-lunar-launch-later-this-year-photo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-tests-1st-moon-lander-ahead-of-lunar-launch-later-this-year-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star Fox' is returning this summer with a shiny 'Star Fox 64' remake for Nintendo Switch 2 full of unique features]]></title><description><![CDATA[We must fight the Lylat Wars... again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-fox-is-returning-this-summer-with-a-shiny-star-fox-64-remake-for-nintendo-switch-2-full-of-unique-features/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-fox-is-returning-this-summer-with-a-shiny-star-fox-64-remake-for-nintendo-switch-2-full-of-unique-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The charred hull of Artemis 2's Orion | Space photo of the day for May 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft rests after its flight around the moon, charred from the return to Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-charred-hull-of-artemis-2s-orion-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-charred-hull-of-artemis-2s-orion-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Central Oregon Astronomy Club - Central Oregon Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Central Oregon Astronomy Club&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Oregon Daily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/join-the-central-oregon-astronomy-club-central-oregon-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/join-the-central-oregon-astronomy-club-central-oregon-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn the night sky without an app: May's easiest star-hops for beginners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget apps &mdash; May's bright stars and classic spring constellations make this the perfect time to learn the sky the old-fashioned way, one star-hop at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/learn-the-night-sky-without-an-app-mays-easiest-star-hops-for-beginners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/learn-the-night-sky-without-an-app-mays-easiest-star-hops-for-beginners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists found 10,000 possible exoplanets hiding in NASA data]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would appear we now have 10,091 candidate exoplanets to go through and confirm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-found-10000-possible-exoplanets-hiding-in-nasa-data/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-found-10000-possible-exoplanets-hiding-in-nasa-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX just fired up its 33-engine Starship 'V3' Super Heavy rocket booster. 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Ripples in spacetime provide a clue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merging black holes and neutron stars have unusual oval orbits prior to colliding and merging, which challenge the laws of physics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-do-the-biggest-black-holes-in-the-universe-form-ripples-in-spacetime-provide-a-clue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-do-the-biggest-black-holes-in-the-universe-form-ripples-in-spacetime-provide-a-clue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon launch brought nearly 350,000 people to Florida's Space Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 346,000 U.S. visitors &mdash; roughly the equivalent of the population of Honolulu, Hawaii &mdash; came to Florida's Space Coast during the Artemis 2 launch campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-launch-brought-nearly-350000-people-to-floridas-space-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-launch-brought-nearly-350000-people-to-floridas-space-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Saturn's huge moon Titan be humanity's next destination, after the moon and Mars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next month, a first-of-its-kind gathering will blueprint an eventual crewed trek to tantalizing Titan, the largest of Saturn's many moons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/should-saturns-huge-moon-titan-be-humanitys-next-destination-after-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 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skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whatever-russia-is-testing-its-sophisticated-2-russian-satellites-get-within-10-feet-of-each-other-in-orbit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whatever-russia-is-testing-its-sophisticated-2-russian-satellites-get-within-10-feet-of-each-other-in-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 puzzles of our universe could be solved with this new dark matter theory]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new recipe of dark matter that interacts with itself could be the solution to three separate and vastly different cosmic puzzles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3-puzzles-of-our-universe-could-be-solved-with-this-new-dark-matter-theory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:12:00 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Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bright waning gibbous moon may wash out this week's Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak &mdash; but early risers could still catch a few shooting stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-the-moon-ruin-the-eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-this-week-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-the-moon-ruin-the-eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-this-week-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' holds a galaxy supercluster with 30,000 trillion times the sun's mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vela Supercluster, in our Milky Way's Zone of Avoidance, is competing gravitationally with other superclusters for the attention of local galaxies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/our-milky-ways-zone-of-avoidance-holds-a-galaxy-supercluster-with-30000-trillion-times-the-suns-mass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/our-milky-ways-zone-of-avoidance-holds-a-galaxy-supercluster-with-30000-trillion-times-the-suns-mass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasers take aim at a galaxy far, far away | Space photo of the day for May 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking like a scene out of "Star Wars," this image shows the ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) beaming four separate lasers into the sky towards the Tarantula Nebula.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lasers-take-aim-at-a-galaxy-far-far-away-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lasers-take-aim-at-a-galaxy-far-far-away-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the best time to see Eta Aquarid meteors tonight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week, but will you be able to see it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-the-best-time-to-see-eta-aquarid-meteors-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-the-best-time-to-see-eta-aquarid-meteors-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the best time to see Eta Aquarid meteors in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week, but will you be able to see it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-the-best-time-to-see-eta-aquarid-meteors-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-the-best-time-to-see-eta-aquarid-meteors-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A YouTuber just recreated the original Star Wars with cardboard, and it's awesome (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars superfan and YouTube sensation Zach King recreates the seminal 1977 sci-fi film using cardboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-youtuber-just-recreated-the-original-star-wars-with-cardboard-and-its-awesome-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-youtuber-just-recreated-the-original-star-wars-with-cardboard-and-its-awesome-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 International 'Star Wars' Posters You've Likely Never Seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Japan to Turkey, celebrate Star Wars Day with this global collection of original trilogy posters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/13-international-star-wars-posters-youve-likely-never-seen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/13-international-star-wars-posters-youve-likely-never-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why were galaxies so active in the early universe? We may be getting close to the answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early galaxies were star-forming machines, gobbling up gas and spitting out stars with a furious intensity. A new model helps explain why things were so different back then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-were-galaxies-so-active-in-the-early-universe-we-may-be-getting-close-to-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-were-galaxies-so-active-in-the-early-universe-we-may-be-getting-close-to-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was quite a light show!' NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a fireball from above recently, capturing the stunning site from aboard the International Space Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-was-quite-a-light-show-nasa-astronaut-spies-dramatic-fireball-from-the-international-space-station-photos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-was-quite-a-light-show-nasa-astronaut-spies-dramatic-fireball-from-the-international-space-station-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaceflight is hard on the heart, yet artificial ones grow better in space than on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spaceflight-is-hard-on-the-heart-yet-artificial-ones-grow-better-in-space-than-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spaceflight-is-hard-on-the-heart-yet-artificial-ones-grow-better-in-space-than-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New this month, this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust would terrify Darth Vader and I have to have it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego's larger Yoda models do not have a great track record, but this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust is such astonishing spectacle I have to own it. Or several.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-this-month-this-lego-star-wars-yoda-bust-would-terrify-darth-vader-and-i-have-to-have-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-this-month-this-lego-star-wars-yoda-bust-would-terrify-darth-vader-and-i-have-to-have-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 things nobody tells you about stargazing (that make a huge difference)]]></title><description><![CDATA[From chasing the Milky Way to using your eyes as nature intended, here are some often-overlooked truths that make all the difference under the night sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/7-things-nobody-tells-you-about-stargazing-that-make-a-huge-difference/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/7-things-nobody-tells-you-about-stargazing-that-make-a-huge-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do some stars become 'supernova impostors'? Astronomers still don't quite know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers call this "eruptive mass loss," and it's a stellar drama we're still trying to fully grasp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-do-some-stars-become-supernova-impostors-astronomers-still-dont-quite-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-do-some-stars-become-supernova-impostors-astronomers-still-dont-quite-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX sends 45 satellites to orbit in nighttime launch from California (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), including a South Korean spacecraft that was originally supposed to fly in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-sends-45-satellites-to-orbit-in-nighttime-launch-from-california-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-sends-45-satellites-to-orbit-in-nighttime-launch-from-california-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launching 45 satellites to orbit early May 3: Watch it live]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launching-45-satellites-to-orbit-early-may-3-watch-it-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launching-45-satellites-to-orbit-early-may-3-watch-it-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New for Star Wars Day, grab this Lego Star Wars model of The Mandalorian's coolest ship and get the Darksaber for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can claim a free Lego model of the fabled Darksaber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-for-star-wars-day-grab-this-lego-star-wars-model-of-the-mandalorians-coolest-ship-and-get-the-darksaber-for-free/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-for-star-wars-day-grab-this-lego-star-wars-model-of-the-mandalorians-coolest-ship-and-get-the-darksaber-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 &mdash; Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Maliktalk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-208-mdash-lander-lander-whos-got-a-lander/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-208-mdash-lander-lander-whos-got-a-lander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From new releases to classic models, feel the force this Star Wars Day with the best Lego sets from the saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not only is Lego launching a host of new models this Star Wars Day, there are some fantastic sets out there already. We've harnessed the power of the Dark Sideto bring you the very best.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-new-releases-to-classic-models-feel-the-force-this-star-wars-day-with-the-best-lego-sets-from-the-saga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-new-releases-to-classic-models-feel-the-force-this-star-wars-day-with-the-best-lego-sets-from-the-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best sci-fi thriller movies of all time, ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know it's thriller, thriller night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/best-sci-fi-thriller-movies-of-all-time-ranked/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/best-sci-fi-thriller-movies-of-all-time-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos from around the space team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/galaxies-artemis-2-space-telescopes-and-stormtroopers-here-are-the-best-photos-from-our-staff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/galaxies-artemis-2-space-telescopes-and-stormtroopers-here-are-the-best-photos-from-our-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flower Moon will be followed by a rare full Blue Moon on May 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-mays-full-flower-moon-bloom-in-gorgeous-photos-from-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-mays-full-flower-moon-bloom-in-gorgeous-photos-from-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 planets will put on a sky show in May — when and how to see them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3-planets-will-put-on-a-sky-show-in-may-when-and-how-to-see-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3-planets-will-put-on-a-sky-show-in-may-when-and-how-to-see-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-peaks-next-week-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-peaks-next-week-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gift to astronomy': Magdalena museum crammed with telescopic treasures - Santa Fe New Mexican]]></title><description><![CDATA['Gift to astronomy': Magdalena museum crammed with telescopic treasures&nbsp;&nbsp;Santa Fe New Mexican]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/gift-to-astronomy-magdalena-museum-crammed-with-telescopic-treasures-santa-fe-new-mexican/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/gift-to-astronomy-magdalena-museum-crammed-with-telescopic-treasures-santa-fe-new-mexican/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[They didn't get a parade, but they're certainly being paraded on the big networks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-get-the-star-treatment-after-historic-moon-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-get-the-star-treatment-after-historic-moon-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drone-mounted radar flown over glaciers on Earth show how the technology can map buried ice in detail, helping future Mars spacecraft choose exactly where to drill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/drone-radar-could-help-spacecraft-pinpoint-where-to-drill-for-water-on-mars-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/drone-radar-could-help-spacecraft-pinpoint-where-to-drill-for-water-on-mars-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Slither' at 20: The alien worm comedy-horror that heralded James Gunn's arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few went to see the movie in theaters, but 'Slither' still proved that Gunn was a director to watch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/slither-at-20-the-alien-worm-comedy-horror-that-heralded-james-gunns-arrival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/slither-at-20-the-alien-worm-comedy-horror-that-heralded-james-gunns-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'For All Mankind' evolved from 'The Right Stuff' into 'The Expanse']]></title><description><![CDATA[A show that began life as a period piece is now unashamedly hard science fiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-for-all-mankind-evolved-from-the-right-stuff-into-the-expanse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-for-all-mankind-evolved-from-the-right-stuff-into-the-expanse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&pound;115 off for Star Wars Day, I think this Lego Star Wars UCS set is the most mind-blowing Lego starship you'll ever own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argos UK is celebrating Star Wars Day early with over 20% off this massive 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars Clone Wars Venator starship, This is literally the best UCS Lego set you can buy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pound115-off-for-star-wars-day-i-think-this-lego-star-wars-ucs-set-is-the-most-mind-blowing-lego-starship-youll-ever-own/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pound115-off-for-star-wars-day-i-think-this-lego-star-wars-ucs-set-is-the-most-mind-blowing-lego-starship-youll-ever-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinner than a hair and stretchy like rubber: New material could shield against radiation in next-gen space tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have developed a new material that could shield humans and critical technology from harmful radiation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/thinner-than-a-hair-and-stretchy-like-rubber-new-material-could-shield-against-radiation-in-next-gen-space-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/thinner-than-a-hair-and-stretchy-like-rubber-new-material-could-shield-against-radiation-in-next-gen-space-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it cake? No, it's a parachute! | Space photo of the day for May 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this donut-shaped bag is a massive parachute. Next stop? Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/is-it-cake-no-its-a-parachute-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/is-it-cake-no-its-a-parachute-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Claypool Lennon Delirium's cosmic new album is not just an AI warning, but a reflection on a global loss of empathy (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les Claypool and Sean Lennon discuss AI, art, and empathy in their new concept album 'The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-claypool-lennon-deliriums-cosmic-new-album-is-not-just-an-ai-warning-but-a-reflection-on-a-global-loss-of-empathy-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-claypool-lennon-deliriums-cosmic-new-album-is-not-just-an-ai-warning-but-a-reflection-on-a-global-loss-of-empathy-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Claypool Lennon Delirium's cosmic new album is not just an AI warning, but a reflection on a global loss of empathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les Claypool and Sean Lennon discuss AI, art, and empathy in their new concept album 'The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-claypool-lennon-deliriums-cosmic-new-album-is-not-just-an-ai-warning-but-a-reflection-on-a-global-loss-of-empathy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-claypool-lennon-deliriums-cosmic-new-album-is-not-just-an-ai-warning-but-a-reflection-on-a-global-loss-of-empathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Strawberry Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your guide to June's full Strawberry Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/june-full-moon-2026-when-where-and-how-to-see-the-strawberry-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/june-full-moon-2026-when-where-and-how-to-see-the-strawberry-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trajectories to asteroids: a new algorithm | Astronomy News - 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It just makes me happy every day.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/is-ben-mauros-huxley-graphic-novel-universe-the-next-big-thing-in-sci-fi-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/is-ben-mauros-huxley-graphic-novel-universe-the-next-big-thing-in-sci-fi-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Webb Space Telescope's strange little red dots may really be 'black hole stars', X-ray data suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding X-rays coming from one of the little red dots discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope could be the key to answering what these weird objects truly are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/james-webb-space-telescopes-strange-little-red-dots-may-really-be-black-hole-stars-x-ray-data-suggests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/james-webb-space-telescopes-strange-little-red-dots-may-really-be-black-hole-stars-x-ray-data-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launching 32 Amazon internet satellites this morning: Watch it live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's Ariane 6 rocket will launch 32 of Amazon's broadband-beaming satellites early Thursday morning (April 30), and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/europes-powerful-ariane-6-rocket-launching-32-amazon-internet-satellites-this-morning-watch-it-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/europes-powerful-ariane-6-rocket-launching-32-amazon-internet-satellites-this-morning-watch-it-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launching 32 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perfectly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-cosmos-wears-a-galactic-sombrero-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-cosmos-wears-a-galactic-sombrero-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX rocket debris could slam into the moon: Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth's moon is to be on the receiving end of a spent rocket stage in early August - the leftovers from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-rocket-debris-could-slam-into-the-moon-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:00 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-3-sls-rockets-core-stage-arrives-in-florida-for-2027-launch-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean up Rebel scum in the upcoming Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the Force... and soap and water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/clean-up-rebel-scum-in-the-upcoming-star-wars-dlc-for-powerwash-simulator-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/clean-up-rebel-scum-in-the-upcoming-star-wars-dlc-for-powerwash-simulator-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/canadian-astronaut-josh-kutryk-finally-flying-to-iss-after-boeing-starliner-mishap-im-committed-to-making-the-most-of-this-unique-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/canadian-astronaut-josh-kutryk-finally-flying-to-iss-after-boeing-starliner-mishap-im-committed-to-making-the-most-of-this-unique-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out what deep-space objects are, what optics you&rsquo;ll need to see them and how to plan your observing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-guide-to-observing-deep-sky-objects-with-binoculars-telescopes-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-guide-to-observing-deep-sky-objects-with-binoculars-telescopes-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-heat-shield-is-a-sunken-treasure-in-the-ocean-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-heat-shield-is-a-sunken-treasure-in-the-ocean-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career']]></title><description><![CDATA[An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-expert-captures-rare-pulsating-northern-lights-in-remarkable-detail-one-of-the-most-profound-sightings-of-my-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 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ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth &mdash; the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-the-moon-ever-be-blockaded-experts-predict-cislunar-space-could-be-the-next-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-the-moon-ever-be-blockaded-experts-predict-cislunar-space-could-be-the-next-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did decaying dark matter help create the universe's first supermassive black holes?]]></title><description><![CDATA["With the James Webb Space Telescope now revealing more supermassive black holes in the early universe, this mechanism may help bridge the gap between theory and observation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/did-decaying-dark-matter-help-create-the-universes-first-supermassive-black-holes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/did-decaying-dark-matter-help-create-the-universes-first-supermassive-black-holes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 1st 'Alien: Isolation 2' teaser is here, and the setting looks eerily familiar]]></title><description><![CDATA["We're on an express elevator to hell, goin' down!"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-1st-alien-isolation-2-teaser-is-here-and-the-setting-looks-eerily-familiar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-1st-alien-isolation-2-teaser-is-here-and-the-setting-looks-eerily-familiar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All 4 original Alien movie special editions are now on HBO Max; here's how they differ from the theatrical cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBO Max just added the Alien movie special editions to celebrate Alien Day; here are all the major differences between the theatrical &amp; director's cuts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/all-4-original-alien-movie-special-editions-are-now-on-hbo-max-heres-how-they-differ-from-the-theatrical-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/all-4-original-alien-movie-special-editions-are-now-on-hbo-max-heres-how-they-differ-from-the-theatrical-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ion tail appeared as Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS was about 45 million miles from Earth (72 million kilometers) during its closest approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-comet-panstarrs-switch-on-its-second-tail-as-it-makes-closest-approach-to-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-comet-panstarrs-switch-on-its-second-tail-as-it-makes-closest-approach-to-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (April 26). It was the company's 50th liftoff of the year already.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-its-50th-mission-of-the-year-sends-25-starlink-satellites-to-orbit-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-its-50th-mission-of-the-year-sends-25-starlink-satellites-to-orbit-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We went hands-on with 'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn', and it's a hard sci-fi 'Mass Effect' successor with show-stealing zero-G sections]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've already played a chunk of Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse, and it looks like the hard sci-fi Mass Effect successor we were hoping for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-went-hands-on-with-the-expanse-osiris-reborn-and-its-a-hard-sci-fi-mass-effect-successor-with-show-stealing-zero-g-sections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-went-hands-on-with-the-expanse-osiris-reborn-and-its-a-hard-sci-fi-mass-effect-successor-with-show-stealing-zero-g-sections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to know my secret for learning the night sky? Welcome to sidewalk stargazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/want-to-know-my-secret-for-learning-the-night-sky-welcome-to-sidewalk-stargazing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/want-to-know-my-secret-for-learning-the-night-sky-welcome-to-sidewalk-stargazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Atlas V rocket launch 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is scheduled to launch 29 of Amazon's internet satellites tonight (April 27), and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-atlas-v-rocket-launch-29-amazon-internet-satellites-to-orbit-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-atlas-v-rocket-launch-29-amazon-internet-satellites-to-orbit-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-internet-satellites-to-orbit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-internet-satellites-to-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-internet-satellites-ties-record-for-heaviest-payload-its-ever-flown-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-internet-satellites-ties-record-for-heaviest-payload-its-ever-flown-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-internet-satellites-ties-record-for-heaviest-payload-its-ever-flown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-internet-satellites-ties-record-for-heaviest-payload-its-ever-flown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backyard snapshot delivers stunning galaxy image | Space photo of the day for April 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Small Magellanic Cloud, a neighbor of our Milky Way galaxy, stuns in this ambassador's picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/backyard-snapshot-delivers-stunning-galaxy-image-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/backyard-snapshot-delivers-stunning-galaxy-image-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astrobotic fires next-generation 'rotating detonation rocket engine' in record-breaking test (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astrobotic completed a successful series of hot-fire tests of its rotating detonation rocket engine prototype, marking a key milestone for the experimental propulsion technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrobotic-fires-next-generation-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-in-record-breaking-test-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrobotic-fires-next-generation-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-in-record-breaking-test-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI sped up James Webb Space Telescope data analysis from years to days. What can it do for the groundbreaking Rubin Observatory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI algorithms can sharpen naturally blurry images taken by ground-based telescopes, revealing details otherwise visible only to space-borne machines like Webb and Hubble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ai-sped-up-james-webb-space-telescope-data-analysis-from-years-to-days-what-can-it-do-for-the-groundbreaking-rubin-observatory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ai-sped-up-james-webb-space-telescope-data-analysis-from-years-to-days-what-can-it-do-for-the-groundbreaking-rubin-observatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it']]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-wants-to-use-a-fleet-of-moonfall-drones-to-scout-the-lunar-south-pole-we-believe-we-can-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-wants-to-use-a-fleet-of-moonfall-drones-to-scout-the-lunar-south-pole-we-believe-we-can-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch for 1st time in 18 months on April 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday morning (April 29), and you can watch the dramatic action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacexs-falcon-heavy-rocket-launch-for-1st-time-in-18-months-on-april-29/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 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live]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Tuesday morning (April 28), and you can watch the dramatic action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launching-powerful-falcon-heavy-rocket-for-1st-time-in-18-months-watch-it-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launching-powerful-falcon-heavy-rocket-for-1st-time-in-18-months-watch-it-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket for 1st time in 18 months on April 27: Watch it live]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Monday morning (April 27), and you can watch the dramatic action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launching-powerful-falcon-heavy-rocket-for-1st-time-in-18-months-on-april-27-watch-it-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launching-powerful-falcon-heavy-rocket-for-1st-time-in-18-months-on-april-27-watch-it-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket launch for 1st time in over a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday morning (April 29), delivering the ViaSat-3 F3 communications satellite into geostationary orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-falcon-heavy-rocket-launch-for-1st-time-in-over-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 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rocket for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday morning (April 29), delivering the ViaSat-3 F3 communications satellite into geostationary orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-lifts-off-on-1st-launch-in-18-months/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-lifts-off-on-1st-launch-in-18-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch in 18 months delayedby bad weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Tuesday morning (April 28), and you can watch the dramatic action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/1st-spacex-falcon-heavy-launch-in-18-months-delayedby-bad-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 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Space prison movies, that is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/best-space-prison-movies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/best-space-prison-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The private WorldView Legion 4 Earth-observing satellite snapped an amazing photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, a day before the obsevatory's 36th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-snaps-amazing-36th-birthday-pic-of-hubble-space-telescope-photo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-snaps-amazing-36th-birthday-pic-of-hubble-space-telescope-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 'firsts' you can spot in the night sky tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest firsts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-apollo-to-alien-worlds-4-firsts-you-can-spot-in-the-night-sky-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-apollo-to-alien-worlds-4-firsts-you-can-spot-in-the-night-sky-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do some starburst galaxies mysteriously shut down? New study provides clues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study suggests that most "post-starburst galaxies" cease star formation because they run out of fuel. But that's not the full story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-do-some-starburst-galaxies-mysteriously-shut-down-new-study-provides-clues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-do-some-starburst-galaxies-mysteriously-shut-down-new-study-provides-clues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Russia launch 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia will launch its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-russia-launch-3-tons-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-russia-launch-3-tons-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia launches 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia launched its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome today (April 25).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/russia-launches-3-tons-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-from-kazakhstan-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/russia-launches-3-tons-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-from-kazakhstan-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia launches 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia launched its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome today (April 25).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/russia-launches-3-tons-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-from-kazakhstan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/russia-launches-3-tons-of-cargo-to-the-international-space-station-from-kazakhstan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did humanity end up underground in 'Silo'? 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But it's all part of readjusting to life on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/guess-ill-be-waiting-a-minute-to-surf-again-artemis-2-moon-astronaut-christina-koch-shares-her-recovery-journey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/guess-ill-be-waiting-a-minute-to-surf-again-artemis-2-moon-astronaut-christina-koch-shares-her-recovery-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Lego 'Project Hail Mary' set just soared into the stratosphere, breaking the Guinness World Record for highest flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amaze, amaze, amaze! A Lego version of the 'Project Hail Mary' spaceship soared into the stratosphere and set an altitude record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-lego-project-hail-mary-set-just-soared-into-the-stratosphere-breaking-the-guinness-world-record-for-highest-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-lego-project-hail-mary-set-just-soared-into-the-stratosphere-breaking-the-guinness-world-record-for-highest-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice melts in the springtime on Mars | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springtime has arrived at the Red Planet's Chasma Boreale, as this photo by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ice-melts-in-the-springtime-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ice-melts-in-the-springtime-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bright star will disappear for up to an hour tonight &mdash; here's what's happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-bright-star-will-disappear-for-up-to-an-hour-tonight-mdash-heres-whats-happening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-bright-star-will-disappear-for-up-to-an-hour-tonight-mdash-heres-whats-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bright star will disappear for up to an hour on April 25 &mdash; here's what's happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon will briefly hide Regulus in a dramatic occultation visible across parts of the eastern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-bright-star-will-disappear-for-up-to-an-hour-on-april-25-mdash-heres-whats-happening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-bright-star-will-disappear-for-up-to-an-hour-on-april-25-mdash-heres-whats-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MMX Mission to Phobos: Launch in 2026 | Astronomy News - Universe Space Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[MMX Mission to Phobos: Launch in 2026 | Astronomy News&nbsp;&nbsp;Universe Space Tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mmx-mission-to-phobos-launch-in-2026-astronomy-news-universe-space-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mmx-mission-to-phobos-launch-in-2026-astronomy-news-universe-space-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hubble Telescope celebrates 36th anniversary with gorgeous new image of famous Trifid Nebula]]></title><description><![CDATA[This latest image from Hubble forms just one of more than 1.7 million observations that the space telescope has made over the past 36 years since it launched on April 24, 1990.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-telescope-celebrates-36th-anniversary-with-gorgeous-new-image-of-famous-trifid-nebula/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-telescope-celebrates-36th-anniversary-with-gorgeous-new-image-of-famous-trifid-nebula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The twin eruptions briefly disrupted radio signals across the dayside of Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-unleashes-2-colossal-x-flares-within-7-hours-of-each-other-knocking-out-radio-signals-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-unleashes-2-colossal-x-flares-within-7-hours-of-each-other-knocking-out-radio-signals-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLATO passed tests in space | Astronomy News - Universe Space Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[PLATO passed tests in space | Astronomy News&nbsp;&nbsp;Universe Space Tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/plato-passed-tests-in-space-astronomy-news-universe-space-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/plato-passed-tests-in-space-astronomy-news-universe-space-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Cruz pushes back on NASA budget cuts: 'I don't want to wake up one day and look up at the moon and realize the Chinese have beat us there']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Ted Cruz told engineers on NASA's Artemis program, "we'll take care of the politics...so you can do your job," amid steep cuts to NASA's funding in the Presidents fiscal year 2027 budget request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ted-cruz-pushes-back-on-nasa-budget-cuts-i-dont-want-to-wake-up-one-day-and-look-up-at-the-moon-and-realize-the-chinese-have-beat-us-there/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ted-cruz-pushes-back-on-nasa-budget-cuts-i-dont-want-to-wake-up-one-day-and-look-up-at-the-moon-and-realize-the-chinese-have-beat-us-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Astronomy Leaders Converge in HK for APRIM 2026 - Mirage News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Astronomy Leaders Converge in HK for APRIM 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Mirage News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/global-astronomy-leaders-converge-in-hk-for-aprim-2026-mirage-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/global-astronomy-leaders-converge-in-hk-for-aprim-2026-mirage-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' restore the 'Star Wars' spark? Watch the electrifying final trailer and decide if this is the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest trailer for the next Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is an explosive return to form for the sci-fi franchise from a galaxy far away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-restore-the-star-wars-spark-watch-the-electrifying-final-trailer-and-decide-if-this-is-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-restore-the-star-wars-spark-watch-the-electrifying-final-trailer-and-decide-if-this-is-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will happen when our sun starts dying? These 'stellar archaeologists' may have found a clue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acting as stellar archaeologists, scientists have found fossilized magnetism on long-dead white dwarf stars, which may help to explain how stars evolve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-will-happen-when-our-sun-starts-dying-these-stellar-archaeologists-may-have-found-a-clue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-will-happen-when-our-sun-starts-dying-these-stellar-archaeologists-may-have-found-a-clue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 'interstellar glaciers' could give water to young star systems. Could they support alien life, too?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's SPHEREx space telescope reveals widespread water ice in Cygnus X, showing how dust shields molecules in star-forming regions across the Milky Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/these-interstellar-glaciers-could-give-water-to-young-star-systems-could-they-support-alien-life-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/these-interstellar-glaciers-could-give-water-to-young-star-systems-could-they-support-alien-life-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient volcanic ash seen blowing across Mars in new spacecraft images]]></title><description><![CDATA[New images from the Mars Express spacecraft show ancient volcanic ash spreading across the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ancient-volcanic-ash-seen-blowing-across-mars-in-new-spacecraft-images/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ancient-volcanic-ash-seen-blowing-across-mars-in-new-spacecraft-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Webb Space Telescope peers into a dying star surrounded by mysterious buckyballs: 'The structures we're seeing now are breathtaking']]></title><description><![CDATA[The James Webb Space Telescope captured the first detailed images of planetary nebula Tc 1, revealing new details of what happens after a sun-like star dies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/james-webb-space-telescope-peers-into-a-dying-star-surrounded-by-mysterious-buckyballs-the-structures-were-seeing-now-are-breathtaking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/james-webb-space-telescope-peers-into-a-dying-star-surrounded-by-mysterious-buckyballs-the-structures-were-seeing-now-are-breathtaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system]]></title><description><![CDATA["Each interstellar comet brings a little bit of its history, its fossils, from elsewhere."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-invader-comet-3iatlas-formed-in-a-world-much-colder-than-the-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-invader-comet-3iatlas-formed-in-a-world-much-colder-than-the-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers a weird system of exoplanets unlike anything seen before]]></title><description><![CDATA["Most planetary systems appear as 'peas in a pod.' This is not the case in the TOI-201 system."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-tess-spacecraft-discovers-a-weird-system-of-exoplanets-unlike-anything-seen-before/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-tess-spacecraft-discovers-a-weird-system-of-exoplanets-unlike-anything-seen-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nebula sparkles in new Hubble snapshot | Space photo of the day for April 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hubble revisits the Trifid Nebula in a spectacular image, revealing it's expansive splendor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nebula-sparkles-in-new-hubble-snapshot-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nebula-sparkles-in-new-hubble-snapshot-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The complex MMX mission aims to shed light on the origins of Mars' two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, bringing Phobos material back to Earth in 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/japans-audacious-sample-return-mission-to-the-mars-moon-phobos-has-made-it-to-the-launch-pad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/japans-audacious-sample-return-mission-to-the-mars-moon-phobos-has-made-it-to-the-launch-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/our-recommended-choice-as-the-best-beginner-mirrorless-camera-has-400-off-and-has-just-hit-its-best-price-of-the-year-at-best-buy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/our-recommended-choice-as-the-best-beginner-mirrorless-camera-has-400-off-and-has-just-hit-its-best-price-of-the-year-at-best-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/making-contact-with-et-aliens-may-already-know-were-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/making-contact-with-et-aliens-may-already-know-were-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/thats-just-not-a-winning-strategy-congress-objects-again-to-trumps-planned-nasa-budget-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/thats-just-not-a-winning-strategy-congress-objects-again-to-trumps-planned-nasa-budget-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-starfield-to-artemis-designing-moonbases-in-games-and-reality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-starfield-to-artemis-designing-moonbases-in-games-and-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As 'Star Fox Zero' turns 10, here's why the sci-fi rail shooter series deserves a comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do a barrel roll!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/as-star-fox-zero-turns-10-heres-why-the-sci-fi-rail-shooter-series-deserves-a-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/as-star-fox-zero-turns-10-heres-why-the-sci-fi-rail-shooter-series-deserves-a-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch eight Japanese satellites to orbit tonight (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna, and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-japanese-origami-satellite-7-other-spacecraft-to-orbit-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-japanese-origami-satellite-7-other-spacecraft-to-orbit-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launches-japanese-origami-satellite-7-other-spacecraft-to-orbit-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launches-japanese-origami-satellite-7-other-spacecraft-to-orbit-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-still-confident-that-artemis-astronauts-will-land-on-the-moon-in-2028-despite-spacesuit-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-still-confident-that-artemis-astronauts-will-land-on-the-moon-in-2028-despite-spacesuit-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Earth Day, we reflect on our home planet and look at Earth from space through history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/happy-earth-day-celebrate-with-these-amazing-photos-of-our-planet-from-space-from-apollo-8-to-artemis-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/happy-earth-day-celebrate-with-these-amazing-photos-of-our-planet-from-space-from-apollo-8-to-artemis-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/meet-the-us-navy-divers-who-welcomed-the-artemis-2-astronauts-home-from-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/meet-the-us-navy-divers-who-welcomed-the-artemis-2-astronauts-home-from-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which failed to deliver a satellite to the proper orbit during its third-ever launch on Sunday (April 19).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-huge-new-glenn-rocket-grounded-after-launch-mishap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-huge-new-glenn-rocket-grounded-after-launch-mishap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Earth Day with this Artemis 2 shot | Space photo of the day for April 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating Earth Day with an image of Earth captured by NASA's Artemis 2 mission around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/celebrate-earth-day-with-this-artemis-2-shot-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/celebrate-earth-day-with-this-artemis-2-shot-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-the-moon-shining-in-the-daytime-sky-this-week-heres-where-to-look/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-the-moon-shining-in-the-daytime-sky-this-week-heres-where-to-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spectacular-photos-of-the-2026-lyrid-meteor-shower-captured-from-earth-and-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spectacular-photos-of-the-2026-lyrid-meteor-shower-captured-from-earth-and-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious rings around Uranus point to hidden moons orbiting the ice giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two most puzzling rings around Uranus are gradually giving up their secrets, only to deepen the mystery of the Uranian system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mysterious-rings-around-uranus-point-to-hidden-moons-orbiting-the-ice-giant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/mysterious-rings-around-uranus-point-to-hidden-moons-orbiting-the-ice-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-nasas-next-great-observatory-is-finally-complete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-nasas-next-great-observatory-is-finally-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' &mdash; but it's not about making space war]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA Force aims to recruit industry talent to the space agency for relatively short stints. Applications are open now in the wake of the Artemis 2 moon mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/youve-heard-of-the-space-force-now-theres-a-nasa-force-mdash-but-its-not-about-making-space-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/youve-heard-of-the-space-force-now-theres-a-nasa-force-mdash-but-its-not-about-making-space-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/bring-nebulas-and-galaxies-into-focus-with-nearly-700-off-this-smart-telescope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/bring-nebulas-and-galaxies-into-focus-with-nearly-700-off-this-smart-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered that jets from a cannibalistic black hole are erupting with the power of 10,000 suns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dancing-jets-erupting-from-a-cannibalistic-black-hole-have-the-power-of-10000-suns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dancing-jets-erupting-from-a-cannibalistic-black-hole-have-the-power-of-10000-suns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-and-jupiter-steal-the-show-after-sunset-tonight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-and-jupiter-steal-the-show-after-sunset-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset on April 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-and-jupiter-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-april-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-and-jupiter-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-april-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA rolled the Artemis 3 core stage out from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Monday (April 20). The next stop is the launch site: Kennedy Space Center in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-rolls-out-artemis-3-sls-rockets-huge-core-stage-to-gear-up-for-2027-launch-photo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-rolls-out-artemis-3-sls-rockets-huge-core-stage-to-gear-up-for-2027-launch-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Jessica Meir spotted the Lyrids from aboard the space station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronauts-photograph-lyrid-meteor-shower-from-iss-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronauts-photograph-lyrid-meteor-shower-from-iss-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on April 21, and you can watch the event live here at Space.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-reveals-its-roman-space-telescope-today-how-to-watch-live-and-whats-next-for-the-next-generation-observatory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-reveals-its-roman-space-telescope-today-how-to-watch-live-and-whats-next-for-the-next-generation-observatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanaimo Astronomy Society will be hosting talk on alien life - Nanaimo News Bulletin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nanaimo Astronomy Society will be hosting talk on alien life&nbsp;&nbsp;Nanaimo News Bulletin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nanaimo-astronomy-society-will-be-hosting-talk-on-alien-life-nanaimo-news-bulletin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nanaimo-astronomy-society-will-be-hosting-talk-on-alien-life-nanaimo-news-bulletin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-miss-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-peak-tonight-viewing-times-location-and-tips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-miss-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-peak-tonight-viewing-times-location-and-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space enthusiasts urged to seize astronomy opportunity in Inverclyde - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Space enthusiasts urged to seize astronomy opportunity in Inverclyde&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/space-enthusiasts-urged-to-seize-astronomy-opportunity-in-inverclyde-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/space-enthusiasts-urged-to-seize-astronomy-opportunity-in-inverclyde-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Curiosity rover has found a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-curiosity-rover-finds-building-blocks-of-life-on-mars-scientists-arent-sure-how-they-got-there/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-curiosity-rover-finds-building-blocks-of-life-on-mars-scientists-arent-sure-how-they-got-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA engineers have shut down another instrument on Voyager 1to preserve the power of the most distant spacecraft ever sent into space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-shuts-down-voyager-1-instrument-to-keep-probe-exploring-interstellar-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-shuts-down-voyager-1-instrument-to-keep-probe-exploring-interstellar-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600th landing of a Falcon first stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/600-rocket-landings-spacex-notches-another-milestone-during-sunday-starlink-launch-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/600-rocket-landings-spacex-notches-another-milestone-during-sunday-starlink-launch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600th landing of a Falcon first stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/600-rocket-landings-spacex-notches-another-milestone-during-sunday-starlink-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/600-rocket-landings-spacex-notches-another-milestone-during-sunday-starlink-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge geological structure on Mars resembling a bathtub ring may be evidence of an ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-found-a-bathtub-ring-on-mars-could-it-be-evidence-of-an-ancient-red-planet-ocean/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-found-a-bathtub-ring-on-mars-could-it-be-evidence-of-an-ancient-red-planet-ocean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find]]></title><description><![CDATA[It turns out that living in space can have a lasting impact on how your brain works, researchers have found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronauts-face-grip-strength-challenge-in-space-and-on-earth-scientists-find/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronauts-face-grip-strength-challenge-in-space-and-on-earth-scientists-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online with these free livestreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[These global night sky cams let you hunt for Lyrids from the comfort of your own home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-online-with-these-free-livestreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-online-with-these-free-livestreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[These global night sky cams let you hunt for Lyrids from the comfort of your own home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-online-today-with-these-free-livestreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-online-today-with-these-free-livestreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online this week with these free livestreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[These global night sky cams let you hunt for Lyrids from the comfort of your own home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-online-this-week-with-these-free-livestreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-online-this-week-with-these-free-livestreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A peek at the far side of the moon | Space photo of the day for April 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts captured a unique image of the moon's "dark side" during their historic April 2026 flyby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-peek-at-the-far-side-of-the-moon-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-peek-at-the-far-side-of-the-moon-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['80s sci-fi cult classic 'The Last Starfighter' finally scores a sequel, but it's a comic book! (exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA['I'm honored to be a part of the team continuing this adventure for a new generation of Starfighters, both young and old.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/80s-sci-fi-cult-classic-the-last-starfighter-finally-scores-a-sequel-but-its-a-comic-book-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/80s-sci-fi-cult-classic-the-last-starfighter-finally-scores-a-sequel-but-its-a-comic-book-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-the-best-time-to-see-lyrid-meteors-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/whats-the-best-time-to-see-lyrid-meteors-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dark-subhaloes-may-explain-why-galaxies-seem-to-form-pre-determined-shapes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dark-subhaloes-may-explain-why-galaxies-seem-to-form-pre-determined-shapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse &mdash; and one scientist had to improvise to capture it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/only-12-people-on-earth-saw-this-ring-of-fire-eclipse-heres-how-one-improvised-to-capture-a-once-in-a-lifetime-photo-from-antarctica/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/only-12-people-on-earth-saw-this-ring-of-fire-eclipse-heres-how-one-improvised-to-capture-a-once-in-a-lifetime-photo-from-antarctica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX launch advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force early on April 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-early-on-april-21/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-early-on-april-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX launch advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force early on April 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Monday morning (April 20), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-early-on-april-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-early-on-april-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap (video, photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21) &mdash; a mission that was originally supposed to fly on a competitor's rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-after-rocket-swap-video-photos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-after-rocket-swap-video-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21) &mdash; a mission that was originally supposed to fly on a competitor's rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-after-rocket-swap-photos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-after-rocket-swap-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21) &mdash; a mission that was originally supposed to fly on a competitor's rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-after-rocket-swap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-advanced-gps-satellite-for-us-space-force-after-rocket-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant BlueBird 7 mobile phone satellite will be deorbited after faulty Blue Origin launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin, the space launch company founded by Jeff Bezos, achieved a successful recovery of its first reused orbital-class rocket, but the payload it put into space was left in the wrong location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/giant-bluebird-7-mobile-phone-satellite-will-be-deorbited-after-faulty-blue-origin-launch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/giant-bluebird-7-mobile-phone-satellite-will-be-deorbited-after-faulty-blue-origin-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space &mdash; but it's in the wrong orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin, the space launch company founded by Jeff Bezos, achieved a successful recovery of its first reused orbital-class rocket, but the payload it put into space was left in the wrong location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-just-launched-the-giant-bluebird-7-mobile-phone-satellite-into-space-mdash-but-its-in-the-wrong-orbit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-just-launched-the-giant-bluebird-7-mobile-phone-satellite-into-space-mdash-but-its-in-the-wrong-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sunshine' was 2007's answer to 'Project Hail Mary', and it told a much darker tale of solar catastrophe]]></title><description><![CDATA[In space, no one can hear you ask for sun cream]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sunshine-was-2007s-answer-to-project-hail-mary-and-it-told-a-much-darker-tale-of-solar-catastrophe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sunshine-was-2007s-answer-to-project-hail-mary-and-it-told-a-much-darker-tale-of-solar-catastrophe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-returns-with-ideal-viewing-conditions-heres-what-to-look-out-for-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-returns-with-ideal-viewing-conditions-heres-what-to-look-out-for-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telescope livestream: Watch the moon pass in front of the Pleiades on April 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the crescent moon cross the blue-white stars of the Pleiades on April 19 from the comfort of your home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/telescope-livestream-watch-the-moon-pass-in-front-of-the-pleiades-on-april-19/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/telescope-livestream-watch-the-moon-pass-in-front-of-the-pleiades-on-april-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synthetic universe allows you to 'see and hear' galaxies evolving from the dawn of time (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have used a synthetic universe to observe how the first galaxies evolved and grew. In fact, it is so close to the real thing that it's tricking some astronomers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/synthetic-universe-allows-you-to-see-and-hear-galaxies-evolving-from-the-dawn-of-time-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/synthetic-universe-allows-you-to-see-and-hear-galaxies-evolving-from-the-dawn-of-time-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pragmata's tale of AI slop, humanity, &amp; lunar conquest makes it the timeliest sci-fi game of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capcom's new IP is a welcome throwback to simpler action games, but its story and themes are shockingly well-timed and refreshingly optimistic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pragmatas-tale-of-ai-slop-humanity-amp-lunar-conquest-makes-it-the-timeliest-sci-fi-game-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pragmatas-tale-of-ai-slop-humanity-amp-lunar-conquest-makes-it-the-timeliest-sci-fi-game-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight: Where to look in the night sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-see-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-tonight-where-to-look-in-the-night-sky/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-see-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-tonight-where-to-look-in-the-night-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Where to look in the night sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-see-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-where-to-look-in-the-night-sky/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-see-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-where-to-look-in-the-night-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a few moments on April 6, the four Artemis 2 moon astronauts and the three crewmates aboard China's Tiangong space station were farther away from each other than any humans had ever been.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-and-tiangong-space-station-astronauts-set-record-for-farthest-distance-between-humans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-and-tiangong-space-station-astronauts-set-record-for-farthest-distance-between-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 206 — I Want to Believe]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 206 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University to discuss what happens after the discovery of an alien life form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-206-i-want-to-believe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-206-i-want-to-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look out for earthshine on the crescent moon as it shines near Venus and the 1,000-strong Pleiades star cluster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-miss-the-moon-venus-and-the-pleiades-align-after-sunset-on-april-19/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dont-miss-the-moon-venus-and-the-pleiades-align-after-sunset-on-april-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch Europe's life-hunting Rosalind Franklin rover toward Mars in 2028 &mdash; but not aboard the company's Starship megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-life-hunting-rover-may-be-spacexs-1st-ever-mars-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-life-hunting-rover-may-be-spacexs-1st-ever-mars-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch live today: Blue Origin reusing New Glenn rocket stage for 1st time ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is poised to lift off for the third time ever on Sunday morning (April 19) &mdash; but for the first time with previously flown hardware. Here's how to watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-live-today-blue-origin-reusing-new-glenn-rocket-stage-for-1st-time-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-live-today-blue-origin-reusing-new-glenn-rocket-stage-for-1st-time-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch live: Blue Origin reusing New Glenn rocket stage for 1st time on April 19 launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is poised to lift off for the third time ever on Sunday morning (April 19) &mdash; but for the first time with previously flown hardware. Here's how to watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-live-blue-origin-reusing-new-glenn-rocket-stage-for-1st-time-on-april-19-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-live-blue-origin-reusing-new-glenn-rocket-stage-for-1st-time-on-april-19-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Blue Origin launch a reused New Glenn rocket booster for 1st time ever today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is poised to lift off for the third time ever on Sunday morning (April 19) &mdash; but for the first time with previously flown hardware. Here's how to watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-blue-origin-launch-a-reused-new-glenn-rocket-booster-for-1st-time-ever-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-blue-origin-launch-a-reused-new-glenn-rocket-booster-for-1st-time-ever-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's reuses huge New Glenn rocket for 1st time, lands booster at sea (launch video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is poised to lift off for the third time ever on Sunday morning (April 19) &mdash; but for the first time with previously flown hardware. Here's how to watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-reuses-huge-new-glenn-rocket-for-1st-time-lands-booster-at-sea-launch-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origins-reuses-huge-new-glenn-rocket-for-1st-time-lands-booster-at-sea-launch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin reuses huge New Glenn rocket for 1st time, lands booster at sea (launch video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is poised to lift off for the third time ever on Sunday morning (April 19) &mdash; but for the first time with previously flown hardware. Here's how to watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-reuses-huge-new-glenn-rocket-for-1st-time-lands-booster-at-sea-launch-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-reuses-huge-new-glenn-rocket-for-1st-time-lands-booster-at-sea-launch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin reuses huge New Glenn rocket for 1st time, lands booster at sea — but deploys satellite into wrong orbit (launch video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launched into space for the third time ever Sunday morning (April 19) &mdash; but, in a first for the company, it soared into orbit powered by a previously flown booster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-reuses-huge-new-glenn-rocket-for-1st-time-lands-booster-at-sea-but-deploys-satellite-into-wrong-orbit-launch-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-reuses-huge-new-glenn-rocket-for-1st-time-lands-booster-at-sea-but-deploys-satellite-into-wrong-orbit-launch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the 'Project Hail Mary' book walks the line between hard and speculative science fiction&hellip; and why the film did not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two different ways to tell the same story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-the-project-hail-mary-book-walks-the-line-between-hard-and-speculative-science-fictionhellip-and-why-the-film-did-not/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-the-project-hail-mary-book-walks-the-line-between-hard-and-speculative-science-fictionhellip-and-why-the-film-did-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New moon of April 2026 brings incredible views of the constellation Hydra, Jupiter, Venus and more this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new moon is the perfect time to spot faint constellations, galaxies and a quartet of planets in the dawn sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-moon-of-april-2026-brings-incredible-views-of-the-constellation-hydra-jupiter-venus-and-more-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-moon-of-april-2026-brings-incredible-views-of-the-constellation-hydra-jupiter-venus-and-more-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The size of waves on alien worlds will depend as much on the characteristics of the liquid as well as the gravity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/tall-waves-moving-in-slow-motion-heres-how-oily-oceans-on-saturns-giant-moon-titan-may-behave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/tall-waves-moving-in-slow-motion-heres-how-oily-oceans-on-saturns-giant-moon-titan-may-behave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind' alternative timeline vs reality: How Apple TV's sci-fi show diverges from history]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do "For All Mankind"'s six decades of space exploration "history" compare with the real thing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankind-alternative-timeline-vs-reality-how-apple-tvs-sci-fi-show-diverges-from-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/for-all-mankind-alternative-timeline-vs-reality-how-apple-tvs-sci-fi-show-diverges-from-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hubble images never fail to amaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-space-telescope-spots-a-mesmerizing-spiral-galaxy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-space-telescope-spots-a-mesmerizing-spiral-galaxy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms tonight, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-as-far-south-as-illinois-and-oregon-tonight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-as-far-south-as-illinois-and-oregon-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat shield on Artemis 2's Orion capsule appears to have held up incredibly well during its scorching downward trip through Earth's atmosphere, mission commander Reid Wiseman said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2s-heat-shield-seems-to-have-aced-its-trial-by-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2s-heat-shield-seems-to-have-aced-its-trial-by-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS changed significantly as it flew by the sun last fall, astronomers have discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-invader-comet-3iatlas-made-a-startling-transformation-as-it-passed-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-invader-comet-3iatlas-made-a-startling-transformation-as-it-passed-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This giant telescope could discover habitable exoplanets and secrets of our universe — if it gets its funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are gearing up in the development of the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile, as its developers enter the final design phase before the project goes before Congress for funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-giant-telescope-could-discover-habitable-exoplanets-and-secrets-of-our-universe-if-it-gets-its-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-giant-telescope-could-discover-habitable-exoplanets-and-secrets-of-our-universe-if-it-gets-its-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission &mdash;and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/landing-astronauts-on-the-moon-is-absolutely-doable-and-its-doable-soon-nasas-artemis-2-commander-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/landing-astronauts-on-the-moon-is-absolutely-doable-and-its-doable-soon-nasas-artemis-2-commander-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/that-was-a-wonderful-toilet-artemis-2-commander-defends-missions-lunar-loo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/that-was-a-wonderful-toilet-artemis-2-commander-defends-missions-lunar-loo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy RPG 'Crimson Desert' lets you stab your way up to space, showcasing a remarkably detailed cosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the game's more bizarre features is the ability to stab your way up to the edge of space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fantasy-rpg-crimson-desert-lets-you-stab-your-way-up-to-space-showcasing-a-remarkably-detailed-cosmos-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fantasy-rpg-crimson-desert-lets-you-stab-your-way-up-to-space-showcasing-a-remarkably-detailed-cosmos-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy RPG "Crimson Desert" lets you stab your way up to space, showcasing a remarkably detailed cosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm a rocket man, stabbin' my way up here alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fantasy-rpg-crimson-desert-lets-you-stab-your-way-up-to-space-showcasing-a-remarkably-detailed-cosmos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fantasy-rpg-crimson-desert-lets-you-stab-your-way-up-to-space-showcasing-a-remarkably-detailed-cosmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy game 'Crimson Desert' lets you stab your way up to space, showcasing a remarkably detailed cosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the game's more bizarre features is the ability to stab your way up to the edge of space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fantasy-game-crimson-desert-lets-you-stab-your-way-up-to-space-showcasing-a-remarkably-detailed-cosmos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fantasy-game-crimson-desert-lets-you-stab-your-way-up-to-space-showcasing-a-remarkably-detailed-cosmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-fires-up-used-new-glenn-rocket-ahead-of-landmark-reflight-photo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/blue-origin-fires-up-used-new-glenn-rocket-ahead-of-landmark-reflight-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! 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Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant']]></title><description><![CDATA[The star is escaping the Large Magellanic Cloud for the Milky Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-may-be-the-daughter-of-one-of-our-universes-1st-stars-scientists-call-it-an-ancient-immigrant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-may-be-the-daughter-of-one-of-our-universes-1st-stars-scientists-call-it-an-ancient-immigrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/private-japanese-spacecraft-will-inspect-2-dead-satellites-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/private-japanese-spacecraft-will-inspect-2-dead-satellites-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every single tiny point on the map is a galaxy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3d-dark-energy-map-is-mind-blowing-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/3d-dark-energy-map-is-mind-blowing-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-see-once-in-a-lifetime-comet-panstarrs-tonight-before-it-disappears-for-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-see-once-in-a-lifetime-comet-panstarrs-tonight-before-it-disappears-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable']]></title><description><![CDATA["They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/max-space-unveils-new-expandable-space-habitat-for-the-moon-and-beyond-we-need-real-estate-that-is-scalable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/max-space-unveils-new-expandable-space-habitat-for-the-moon-and-beyond-we-need-real-estate-that-is-scalable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-new-earthrise-an-apollo-historian-experiences-artemis-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-new-earthrise-an-apollo-historian-experiences-artemis-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research upgrade for UM astronomy - Montana Kaimin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research upgrade for UM astronomy&nbsp;&nbsp;Montana Kaimin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/research-upgrade-for-um-astronomy-montana-kaimin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/research-upgrade-for-um-astronomy-montana-kaimin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club organizes Dark Sky Week - The Wenatchee World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club organizes Dark Sky Week&nbsp;&nbsp;The Wenatchee World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/wenatchee-valley-astronomy-club-organizes-dark-sky-week-the-wenatchee-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/wenatchee-valley-astronomy-club-organizes-dark-sky-week-the-wenatchee-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-fires-up-next-gen-version-3-starship-ahead-of-landmark-may-test-flight-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-fires-up-next-gen-version-3-starship-ahead-of-landmark-may-test-flight-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b &mdash; work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-do-supergiant-exoplanets-form-james-webb-space-telescope-finds-a-clue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-do-supergiant-exoplanets-form-james-webb-space-telescope-finds-a-clue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/space-combat-was-critical-to-mission-success-in-us-war-in-iran-space-force-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/space-combat-was-critical-to-mission-success-in-us-war-in-iran-space-force-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-7-best-sci-fi-movie-soundtracks-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-7-best-sci-fi-movie-soundtracks-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-astronauts-joke-around-with-an-optical-illusion-on-the-iss-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-astronauts-joke-around-with-an-optical-illusion-on-the-iss-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly higher and longer for less with $120 off this sub-9-ounce Potensic Atom 2 drone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to make the most of the long spring and summer days? Take to the air with 25% off this Potensic Atom 2 drone, complete with three batteries for an hour-and-a-half of flight time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fly-higher-and-longer-for-less-with-120-off-this-sub-9-ounce-potensic-atom-2-drone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/fly-higher-and-longer-for-less-with-120-off-this-sub-9-ounce-potensic-atom-2-drone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date &mdash; but its exploration of the universe continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-dark-energy-tool-just-created-the-most-comprehensive-3d-map-of-our-universe-ever-this-is-a-major-paradigm-shift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-dark-energy-tool-just-created-the-most-comprehensive-3d-map-of-our-universe-ever-this-is-a-major-paradigm-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-invader-3iatlas-is-spraying-tons-of-water-into-space-every-second-jupiter-bound-spacecraft-juice-discovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-invader-3iatlas-is-spraying-tons-of-water-into-space-every-second-jupiter-bound-spacecraft-juice-discovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/go-behind-the-scenes-of-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-with-novas-return-to-the-moon-documentary-tonight-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/go-behind-the-scenes-of-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-with-novas-return-to-the-moon-documentary-tonight-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA["In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/solar-wind-travels-up-to-4-times-faster-than-expected-eclipse-spacecraft-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/solar-wind-travels-up-to-4-times-faster-than-expected-eclipse-spacecraft-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-comet-panstarrs-glow-above-a-false-dawn-in-stunning-new-photo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-comet-panstarrs-glow-above-a-false-dawn-in-stunning-new-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-worst-case-solar-storm-could-trigger-panic-buying-and-public-unrest-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-worst-case-solar-storm-could-trigger-panic-buying-and-public-unrest-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SKAO chief warns of astronomy cuts impact for UK - Research Professional News]]></title><description><![CDATA[SKAO chief warns of astronomy cuts impact for UK&nbsp;&nbsp;Research Professional News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/skao-chief-warns-of-astronomy-cuts-impact-for-uk-research-professional-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/skao-chief-warns-of-astronomy-cuts-impact-for-uk-research-professional-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-two-starlink-satellite-groups-19-hours-apart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-two-starlink-satellite-groups-19-hours-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moonshot-was-just-the-opening-act-for-americas-return-to-the-moon-space-agency-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moonshot-was-just-the-opening-act-for-americas-return-to-the-moon-space-agency-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 best Stargate SG-1 episodes, ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevron seven, locked!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-10-best-stargate-sg-1-episodes-ranked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-10-best-stargate-sg-1-episodes-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live &mdash; space toilet jokes and all (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-shot-just-landed-on-saturday-night-live-mdash-space-toilet-jokes-and-all-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-shot-just-landed-on-saturday-night-live-mdash-space-toilet-jokes-and-all-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live &mdash; It's hilarious (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-shot-just-landed-on-saturday-night-live-mdash-its-hilarious-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-shot-just-landed-on-saturday-night-live-mdash-its-hilarious-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists use rare 'Einstein Cross' to learn about young galaxy with surprisingly old stars]]></title><description><![CDATA["The discovery of this exceptional object has allowed us to accurately study the nature of the stars at the center of an elliptical galaxy in a remote era of the universe, when the galaxy was still young."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-use-rare-einstein-cross-to-learn-about-young-galaxy-with-surprisingly-old-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-use-rare-einstein-cross-to-learn-about-young-galaxy-with-surprisingly-old-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Astronomy Exhibit Showcases Early Glass Slides - Mirage News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Astronomy Exhibit Showcases Early Glass Slides&nbsp;&nbsp;Mirage News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-astronomy-exhibit-showcases-early-glass-slides-mirage-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/new-astronomy-exhibit-showcases-early-glass-slides-mirage-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA["Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-artemis-2-astronaut-really-loves-rise-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-artemis-2-astronaut-really-loves-rise-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball &mdash; even from a city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-lyrids-are-coming-how-i-watch-meteor-showers-from-the-middle-of-a-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-lyrids-are-coming-how-i-watch-meteor-showers-from-the-middle-of-a-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talk about long distance! Watch the farthest-ever crew call in space between Artemis 2 and the ISS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth&ndash;moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/talk-about-long-distance-watch-the-farthest-ever-crew-call-in-space-between-artemis-2-and-the-iss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/talk-about-long-distance-watch-the-farthest-ever-crew-call-in-space-between-artemis-2-and-the-iss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 calling ISS! Watch the farthest-ever astronaut call from the moon to Earth (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth&ndash;moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-calling-iss-watch-the-farthest-ever-astronaut-call-from-the-moon-to-earth-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-calling-iss-watch-the-farthest-ever-astronaut-call-from-the-moon-to-earth-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moons-oldest-and-darkest-craters-could-be-hiding-the-most-water-ice-thats-good-news-for-future-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moons-oldest-and-darkest-craters-could-be-hiding-the-most-water-ice-thats-good-news-for-future-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sci-fi stories never really end anymore, and that's a problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[It just goes on and on, my friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sci-fi-stories-never-really-end-anymore-and-thats-a-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sci-fi-stories-never-really-end-anymore-and-thats-a-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA["This is the least transparent NASA budget request I've ever seen &mdash; and I've literally looked through every single one since 1960."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-science-faces-very-serious-threat-from-new-white-house-budget-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-science-faces-very-serious-threat-from-new-white-house-budget-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo craft arrives at space station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northrop-grumman-cygnus-cargo-craft-arrives-at-space-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northrop-grumman-cygnus-cargo-craft-arrives-at-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/huge-northrop-grumman-cygnus-xl-cargo-ship-arrives-at-space-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/huge-northrop-grumman-cygnus-xl-cargo-ship-arrives-at-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-artemis-2-commander-reid-wiseman-saved-the-missions-moon-mascot-its-hard-not-to-love-this-little-guy-i-cant-let-rise-out-of-my-sight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-artemis-2-commander-reid-wiseman-saved-the-missions-moon-mascot-its-hard-not-to-love-this-little-guy-i-cant-let-rise-out-of-my-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman broke NASA protocol to save the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-commander-reid-wiseman-broke-nasa-protocol-to-save-the-missions-moon-mascot-its-hard-not-to-love-this-little-guy-i-cant-let-rise-out-of-my-sight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-commander-reid-wiseman-broke-nasa-protocol-to-save-the-missions-moon-mascot-its-hard-not-to-love-this-little-guy-i-cant-let-rise-out-of-my-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-celebrate-successful-return-to-earth-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-celebrate-successful-return-to-earth-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-our-favorite-photos-from-nasas-historic-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-our-favorite-photos-from-nasas-historic-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will blaze across the sky on April 13, 2029 &mdash; here's why this once-in-a-lifetime event is worth traveling for]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/god-of-chaos-asteroid-apophis-will-blaze-across-the-sky-on-april-13-2029-mdash-heres-why-this-once-in-a-lifetime-event-is-worth-traveling-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/god-of-chaos-asteroid-apophis-will-blaze-across-the-sky-on-april-13-2029-mdash-heres-why-this-once-in-a-lifetime-event-is-worth-traveling-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-worst-case-solar-storm-could-knock-out-satellites-gps-and-power-grids-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-worst-case-solar-storm-could-knock-out-satellites-gps-and-power-grids-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-spa-to-boat-party-10-epic-events-for-the-aug-12-2026-total-solar-eclipse-in-spain-and-iceland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/from-spa-to-boat-party-10-epic-events-for-the-aug-12-2026-total-solar-eclipse-in-spain-and-iceland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-most-special-thing-that-will-ever-happen-in-my-life-artemis-2-astronauts-describe-their-epic-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-most-special-thing-that-will-ever-happen-in-my-life-artemis-2-astronauts-describe-their-epic-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-205-all-about-artemis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-205-all-about-artemis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch SpaceX launch big 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft toward the ISS today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship will launch toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11), and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-big-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-toward-the-iss-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-spacex-launch-big-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-toward-the-iss-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship will launch toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11), and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-huge-cygnus-xl-cargo-ship-carrying-over-5-tons-of-supplies-to-iss-astronauts-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-huge-cygnus-xl-cargo-ship-carrying-over-5-tons-of-supplies-to-iss-astronauts-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. 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Here's what to expect at every stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/today-is-splashdown-day-for-artemis-2-moon-astronauts-mdash-what-to-expect-at-each-stage-of-reentry-amp-landing-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/today-is-splashdown-day-for-artemis-2-moon-astronauts-mdash-what-to-expect-at-each-stage-of-reentry-amp-landing-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon astronauts splash down today &mdash; What to expect at each stage of reentry &amp; landing (timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-splash-down-today-mdash-what-to-expect-at-each-stage-of-reentry-amp-landing-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-splash-down-today-mdash-what-to-expect-at-each-stage-of-reentry-amp-landing-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA['We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-artemis-2-astronauts-got-a-private-project-hail-mary-screening-before-launch-heres-their-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-artemis-2-astronauts-got-a-private-project-hail-mary-screening-before-launch-heres-their-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/crew-of-tiny-worms-readies-for-april-11-launch-to-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/crew-of-tiny-worms-readies-for-april-11-launch-to-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crew of tiny worms readies for April 10 launch to International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/crew-of-tiny-worms-readies-for-april-10-launch-to-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/crew-of-tiny-worms-readies-for-april-10-launch-to-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It probably will start a precedent': Why satellite company's withholding of Iran imagery has this expert worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-probably-will-start-a-precedent-why-satellite-companys-withholding-of-iran-imagery-has-this-expert-worried/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-probably-will-start-a-precedent-why-satellite-companys-withholding-of-iran-imagery-has-this-expert-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-house-size-asteroid-is-heading-toward-earth-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-house-size-asteroid-is-heading-toward-earth-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-artemis-2-race-back-to-earth-in-this-telescope-livestream-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-artemis-2-race-back-to-earth-in-this-telescope-livestream-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/1-week-until-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-lights-up-april-skies-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/1-week-until-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-lights-up-april-skies-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Leland Melvin makes a cartoon cameo in latest episode of Disney+'s 'Hey A.J.!']]></title><description><![CDATA['I&rsquo;m proof that if you keep dreaming big, you too can be out of this world.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-astronaut-leland-melvin-makes-a-cartoon-cameo-in-latest-episode-of-disneys-hey-aj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-astronaut-leland-melvin-makes-a-cartoon-cameo-in-latest-episode-of-disneys-hey-aj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronaut poses for epic selfie | Space photo of the day for April 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator "Rise" in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronaut-poses-for-epic-selfie-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronaut-poses-for-epic-selfie-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We all pretty much broke down right there': Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts' emotional moment near the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-all-pretty-much-broke-down-right-there-inside-the-artemis-2-astronauts-emotional-moment-near-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-all-pretty-much-broke-down-right-there-inside-the-artemis-2-astronauts-emotional-moment-near-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/light-pollution-has-brightened-earth-by-16-since-2014-satellites-find/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/light-pollution-has-brightened-earth-by-16-since-2014-satellites-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 mission sends 'Kerbal Space Program' player numbers soaring to the Mun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anything NASA can do, you can do too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-mission-sends-kerbal-space-program-player-numbers-soaring-to-the-mun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-mission-sends-kerbal-space-program-player-numbers-soaring-to-the-mun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth’s atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/all-eyes-on-orions-heat-shield-artemis-2-astronauts-will-hit-earths-atmosphere-at-nearly-24000-mph-on-april-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/all-eyes-on-orions-heat-shield-artemis-2-astronauts-will-hit-earths-atmosphere-at-nearly-24000-mph-on-april-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eyes on Orion&rsquo;s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/all-eyes-on-orionrsquos-heat-shield-artemis-2-astronauts-will-hit-earths-atmosphere-at-nearly-24000-mph-on-april-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/all-eyes-on-orionrsquos-heat-shield-artemis-2-astronauts-will-hit-earths-atmosphere-at-nearly-24000-mph-on-april-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/may-full-moon-2026-when-where-and-how-to-see-the-flower-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:44:00 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/large-hadron-collider-gives-scientists-their-best-look-yet-at-conditions-right-after-the-big-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Expanse: Osiris Reborn' has lots of 'Mass Effect' DNA, but its developers are teasing a far more grounded sci-fi RPG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse is wearing its influences proudly, while also carving out its own hard sci-fi identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-expanse-osiris-reborn-has-lots-of-mass-effect-dna-but-its-developers-are-teasing-a-far-more-grounded-sci-fi-rpg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-expanse-osiris-reborn-has-lots-of-mass-effect-dna-but-its-developers-are-teasing-a-far-more-grounded-sci-fi-rpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA scientists are thrilled with the Artemis 2 astronauts' moon flyby observations &mdash;especially the micrometeor impact flashes they saw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/audible-screams-of-delight-from-nasa-scientists-over-micrometeorite-impacts-on-the-moon-witnessed-by-artemis-2-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/audible-screams-of-delight-from-nasa-scientists-over-micrometeorite-impacts-on-the-moon-witnessed-by-artemis-2-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-spy-the-milky-way-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-spy-the-milky-way-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon astronauts capture space history — on their iPhones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts are capturing spectacular photos of the moon and Earth on their iPhones in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-capture-space-history-on-their-iphones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 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changes your perspective. And this "overview effect" is magnified when you're looking back from beyond the moon, according to Artemis 2's Christina Koch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-just-made-it-even-more-special-being-so-far-from-earth-makes-you-appreciate-our-planet-even-more-artemis-2-astronaut-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-just-made-it-even-more-special-being-so-far-from-earth-makes-you-appreciate-our-planet-even-more-artemis-2-astronaut-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem]]></title><description><![CDATA["The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-artemis-2-space-toilet-is-actually-working-fine-but-there-is-another-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-artemis-2-space-toilet-is-actually-working-fine-but-there-is-another-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Project Hail Mary' sound designers used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's musical alien voice (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA['With the sound, we&rsquo;re trying to paint a picture of what is Rocky's sonic soul.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-sound-designers-used-surprising-animal-sounds-to-create-rockys-musical-alien-voice-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-sound-designers-used-surprising-animal-sounds-to-create-rockys-musical-alien-voice-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/relive-artemis-2s-epic-moon-flyby-with-these-amazing-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/relive-artemis-2s-epic-moon-flyby-with-these-amazing-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord' stars Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon talk Maul's surprising honesty, becoming a Jedi, and George Lucas' original vision for the character]]></title><description><![CDATA[We chatted with Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord's leads about what makes this darker animated Star Wars show and their characters special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/maul-ndash-shadow-lord-stars-sam-witwer-and-gideon-adlon-talk-mauls-surprising-honesty-becoming-a-jedi-and-george-lucas-original-vision-for-the-character/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/maul-ndash-shadow-lord-stars-sam-witwer-and-gideon-adlon-talk-mauls-surprising-honesty-becoming-a-jedi-and-george-lucas-original-vision-for-the-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A satellite just captured images of a tsunami being born. Here's why that's a big deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists used SWOT to observe the 2025 Kamchatka tsunami, and their resulting work gives an unusually clear view into tsunamigenesis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-satellite-just-captured-images-of-a-tsunami-being-born-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-satellite-just-captured-images-of-a-tsunami-being-born-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts saw Earth slip from view during their lunar flyby on Flight Day 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-captures-historic-earthset-photo-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-captures-historic-earthset-photo-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Comet MAPS get destroyed by cataclysmic fragmentation near the sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dramatic breakup near the sun erased hopes of a bright comet lighting up the evening sky this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-comet-maps-get-destroyed-by-cataclysmic-fragmentation-near-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-comet-maps-get-destroyed-by-cataclysmic-fragmentation-near-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/unreal-solar-eclipse-artemis-2-crew-just-saw-one-of-the-rarest-sights-in-spaceflight-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/unreal-solar-eclipse-artemis-2-crew-just-saw-one-of-the-rarest-sights-in-spaceflight-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next]]></title><description><![CDATA["Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-artemis-2-astronauts-just-flew-by-the-moon-lunar-scientists-cant-wait-for-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-artemis-2-astronauts-just-flew-by-the-moon-lunar-scientists-cant-wait-for-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 mission brought astronauts to the moon on Monday (April 6), and the implications are far-reaching both scientifically and emotionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-just-flew-by-the-moon-lunar-scientists-cant-wait-for-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-just-flew-by-the-moon-lunar-scientists-cant-wait-for-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon milestones: A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've probably heard it by now: NASA&rsquo;s Artemis 2 mission was the first to launch astronauts to fly by the moon in more than 50 years. 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Shadow Lord' is Lucasfilm's darkest and most focused animated show yet (review)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darth Maul's own series instantly sets itself apart from its relatives with a killer pitch, but it suffers from familiar debut season frustrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-is-lucasfilms-darkest-and-most-focused-animated-show-yet-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-is-lucasfilms-darkest-and-most-focused-animated-show-yet-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star Wars: Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord' is Lucasfilm's darkest and most focused animated show yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darth Maul's own series instantly sets itself apart from its relatives with a killer pitch, but it suffers from familiar debut season frustrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-is-lucasfilms-darkest-and-most-focused-animated-show-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-is-lucasfilms-darkest-and-most-focused-animated-show-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord' is the darkest and most focused animated 'Star Wars' show yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darth Maul's own series instantly sets itself apart from its relatives with a killer pitch, but it suffers from familiar debut season frustrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/maul-ndash-shadow-lord-is-the-darkest-and-most-focused-animated-star-wars-show-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/maul-ndash-shadow-lord-is-the-darkest-and-most-focused-animated-star-wars-show-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts might be the first humans to survey certain areas of the moon's far side, and they're chronicling their historic journey in detail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-up-close-how-the-artemis-2-astronauts-are-photographing-their-historic-lunar-flyby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-moon-up-close-how-the-artemis-2-astronauts-are-photographing-their-historic-lunar-flyby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomy Students Discover Most Pristine Star Ever Found - Sci.News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomy Students Discover Most Pristine Star Ever Found&nbsp;&nbsp;Sci.News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomy-students-discover-most-pristine-star-ever-found-scinews/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomy-students-discover-most-pristine-star-ever-found-scinews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deja vu: Trump proposes cutting NASA science funding by 47% again]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA faces the possibility of steep cuts again as the FY 2027 budget request proposes a 23% reduction in overall funding and a 47% cut to science programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/deja-vu-trump-proposes-cutting-nasa-science-funding-by-47-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/deja-vu-trump-proposes-cutting-nasa-science-funding-by-47-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glover's achievement is worth celebrating. But it's also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronaut-victor-glover-is-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-black-american-explorers-including-york-the-enslaved-man-who-played-a-key-role-in-the-lewis-and-clark-expedition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronaut-victor-glover-is-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-black-american-explorers-including-york-the-enslaved-man-who-played-a-key-role-in-the-lewis-and-clark-expedition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts will make a historic moon flyby today (April 6). Here's how it will happen, hour by hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-artemis-2-astronauts-to-make-historic-moon-flyby-today-heres-what-to-expect-hour-by-hour-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-artemis-2-astronauts-to-make-historic-moon-flyby-today-heres-what-to-expect-hour-by-hour-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission have arrived at the moon. They entered the lunar sphere of influence early Monday morning (April 6).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/humanity-is-back-at-the-moon-artemis-2-astronauts-arrive-in-lunar-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/humanity-is-back-at-the-moon-artemis-2-astronauts-arrive-in-lunar-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare' for Artemis 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/when-the-moon-hits-your-eye-from-your-orion-ship-up-high-thats-a-mare-for-artemis-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/when-the-moon-hits-your-eye-from-your-orion-ship-up-high-thats-a-mare-for-artemis-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare']]></title><description><![CDATA[The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/when-the-moon-hits-your-eye-from-your-orion-ship-up-high-thats-a-mare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/when-the-moon-hits-your-eye-from-your-orion-ship-up-high-thats-a-mare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts are about to see one of the rarest skywatching sights of all — a solar eclipse from beyond the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-are-about-to-see-one-of-the-rarest-skywatching-sights-of-all-a-solar-eclipse-from-beyond-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-are-about-to-see-one-of-the-rarest-skywatching-sights-of-all-a-solar-eclipse-from-beyond-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission isn't an astronaut &mdash; it's the space toilet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The on-again, off-again lunar loo allows astronauts to "go" at the moon like no one's gone before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-breakout-star-of-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-isnt-an-astronaut-mdash-its-the-space-toilet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-breakout-star-of-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-isnt-an-astronaut-mdash-its-the-space-toilet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon isn't an astronaut &mdash; it's the space toilet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The on-again, off-again lunar loo allows astronauts to "go" at the moon like no one's gone before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-breakout-star-of-nasas-artemis-2-mission-to-the-moon-isnt-an-astronaut-mdash-its-the-space-toilet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-breakout-star-of-nasas-artemis-2-mission-to-the-moon-isnt-an-astronaut-mdash-its-the-space-toilet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The powerful new Rubin Observatory just found 11,000 new asteroids and measured 'tens of thousands more']]></title><description><![CDATA[This offers us a glimpse of the discovery surge scientists expect to occur once full operations begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-powerful-new-rubin-observatory-just-found-11000-new-asteroids-and-measured-tens-of-thousands-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-powerful-new-rubin-observatory-just-found-11000-new-asteroids-and-measured-tens-of-thousands-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space &mdash; Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the moon's horizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-will-try-to-recreate-apollo-8s-historic-earthrise-photo-during-april-6-flyby/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-will-try-to-recreate-apollo-8s-historic-earthrise-photo-during-april-6-flyby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is the inspiring Easter message an Artemis 2 astronaut has for Earth while traveling to the moon (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-is-the-inspiring-easter-message-an-artemis-2-astronaut-has-for-earth-while-traveling-to-the-moon-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-is-the-inspiring-easter-message-an-artemis-2-astronaut-has-for-earth-while-traveling-to-the-moon-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover delivers inspiring Easter message on the way to the moon (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronaut-victor-glover-delivers-inspiring-easter-message-on-the-way-to-the-moon-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronaut-victor-glover-delivers-inspiring-easter-message-on-the-way-to-the-moon-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of hidden star streams found in the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers discovered dozens of stellar streams in the Milky Way using Gaia data, offering new clues about galaxy formation and dark matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dozens-of-hidden-star-streams-found-in-the-outskirts-of-our-milky-way-galaxy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dozens-of-hidden-star-streams-found-in-the-outskirts-of-our-milky-way-galaxy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego's educational space sets are a stellar way to teach kids about the basic physics of collisions and impacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Won't somebody please think of the children?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/legos-educational-space-sets-are-a-stellar-way-to-teach-kids-about-the-basic-physics-of-collisions-and-impacts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/legos-educational-space-sets-are-a-stellar-way-to-teach-kids-about-the-basic-physics-of-collisions-and-impacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts &mdash; now halfway to the moon &mdash; report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-mdash-now-halfway-to-the-moon-mdash-report-burning-smell-from-toilet-but-everythings-fine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-mdash-now-halfway-to-the-moon-mdash-report-burning-smell-from-toilet-but-everythings-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 204 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik bring it to you from Houston, as the Artemis 2 mission continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-204-a-new-nasa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-204-a-new-nasa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Avatar: Fire and Ash' is finally available to buy digitally, and we've got an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip]]></title><description><![CDATA['If you see the deep ones, the Tsyong, they're spirits sent to judge you.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/avatar-fire-and-ash-is-finally-available-to-buy-digitally-and-weve-got-an-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-clip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/avatar-fire-and-ash-is-finally-available-to-buy-digitally-and-weve-got-an-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-clip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/disclosure-day-if-et-made-contact-how-would-we-handle-the-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/disclosure-day-if-et-made-contact-how-would-we-handle-the-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender at 45: How an icon of space gaming is in danger of being lost to history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic arcade shooter is 45 in 2026, but 'Defender' needs preserving if it's going to see 50.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/defender-at-45-how-an-icon-of-space-gaming-is-in-danger-of-being-lost-to-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/defender-at-45-how-an-icon-of-space-gaming-is-in-danger-of-being-lost-to-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Artemis 2 astronaut took a 'bath' on camera on the way to the moon. Mission Control's reaction was priceless (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover was cleaning up after a workout when the cameras caught a bit more than expected. Mission Control's response was priceless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/an-artemis-2-astronaut-took-a-bath-on-camera-on-the-way-to-the-moon-mission-controls-reaction-was-priceless-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/an-artemis-2-astronaut-took-a-bath-on-camera-on-the-way-to-the-moon-mission-controls-reaction-was-priceless-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts are the first people to journey toward the moon since 1972. Why has it taken us more than half a century to go back?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-are-now-headed-to-the-moon-why-has-it-taken-humanity-so-long-to-go-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-are-now-headed-to-the-moon-why-has-it-taken-humanity-so-long-to-go-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/its-official-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-will-break-humanitys-all-time-distance-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/its-official-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-will-break-humanitys-all-time-distance-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronauts on the ISS watched NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch from space]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronauts-on-the-iss-watched-nasas-historic-artemis-2-launch-from-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronauts-on-the-iss-watched-nasas-historic-artemis-2-launch-from-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 &mdash; 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collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted &mdash; on Saturday morning (April 4), and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-atlas-v-rocket-launch-its-heaviest-ever-payload-early-on-april-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-atlas-v-rocket-launch-its-heaviest-ever-payload-early-on-april-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas V rocket launches its heaviest-ever payload, sending 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlas V launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites &mdash; collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted &mdash; on Saturday morning (April 4).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-its-heaviest-ever-payload-sending-29-amazon-internet-satellites-to-orbit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/atlas-v-rocket-launches-its-heaviest-ever-payload-sending-29-amazon-internet-satellites-to-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts see Earth in the rear-view mirror | Space photo of the day for April 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts snapped a gorgeous photo of their home planet recently as they sped away from it and toward the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-see-earth-in-the-rear-view-mirror-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-see-earth-in-the-rear-view-mirror-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. 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Here are some of my favorite videos captured from the sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-nasas-artemis-2-moon-launch-filmed-by-lucky-airplane-passengers-flying-overhead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/see-nasas-artemis-2-moon-launch-filmed-by-lucky-airplane-passengers-flying-overhead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky airplane passengers capture NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch from the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some airplane passengers had the best seats in the house during NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket launch. 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history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-launch-seen-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-launch-seen-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to track the Artemis 2 astronauts on their journey around the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can follow the Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon in real time, thanks to a NASA website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-track-the-artemis-2-astronauts-on-their-journey-around-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 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UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/edinburgh-scientist-wins-prestigious-astronomy-prize-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/edinburgh-scientist-wins-prestigious-astronomy-prize-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April's full Pink Moon dazzles as the first spring full moon of 2026 (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA["we have a beautiful moon rise, we're headed right at it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aprils-full-pink-moon-dazzles-as-the-first-spring-full-moon-of-2026-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aprils-full-pink-moon-dazzles-as-the-first-spring-full-moon-of-2026-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA["we have a beautiful moon rise, we're headed right at it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/april-full-moon-2026-dazzles-as-pink-moon-lights-up-skies-worldwide-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/april-full-moon-2026-dazzles-as-pink-moon-lights-up-skies-worldwide-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-just-launched-artemis-2-what-happens-today-could-make-or-break-the-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-just-launched-artemis-2-what-happens-today-could-make-or-break-the-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/there-was-a-bit-of-toilet-trouble-on-nasas-artemis-2-mission-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/there-was-a-bit-of-toilet-trouble-on-nasas-artemis-2-mission-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not their No. 1 problem, but it may be a problem for going number one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/theres-a-bit-of-toilet-trouble-on-nasas-artemis-2-mission-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/theres-a-bit-of-toilet-trouble-on-nasas-artemis-2-mission-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's one small sip of Manischewitz&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-is-the-artemis-2-rocket-launch-different-from-all-other-rocket-launches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-is-the-artemis-2-rocket-launch-different-from-all-other-rocket-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-launches-4-astronauts-to-the-moon-on-historic-artemis-2-voyage-a-lunar-leap-for-the-21st-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-launches-4-astronauts-to-the-moon-on-historic-artemis-2-voyage-a-lunar-leap-for-the-21st-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer &mdash; here's the inside story]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started with an Instagram message, and ended on the silver screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-end-credits-showcase-stunning-nebula-photos-captured-over-400-hours-by-a-single-astrophotographer-mdash-heres-the-inside-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-end-credits-showcase-stunning-nebula-photos-captured-over-400-hours-by-a-single-astrophotographer-mdash-heres-the-inside-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 bright planets light up April evenings &mdash; here's where and when to look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus and Jupiter dominate April's evening sky, while Mercury, Mars and Saturn linger in the dawn &mdash; here's how and when to spot them all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/2-bright-planets-light-up-april-evenings-mdash-heres-where-and-when-to-look/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/2-bright-planets-light-up-april-evenings-mdash-heres-where-and-when-to-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-do-scientists-hope-to-learn-from-nasas-historic-artemis-2-moon-flyby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-do-scientists-hope-to-learn-from-nasas-historic-artemis-2-moon-flyby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch may be visible from Florida and southern Georgia today. Here's when to look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-launch-may-be-visible-from-florida-and-southern-georgia-today-heres-when-to-look/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-launch-may-be-visible-from-florida-and-southern-georgia-today-heres-when-to-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft &mdash; here's how to watch it as it travels through space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-artemis-2-fly-through-space-in-real-time-with-this-telescope-livestream-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-artemis-2-fly-through-space-in-real-time-with-this-telescope-livestream-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft after launch &mdash; here's how to watch it as it travels through space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-artemis-2-fly-through-space-in-real-time-with-this-telescope-livestream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-artemis-2-fly-through-space-in-real-time-with-this-telescope-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight &mdash; just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aprils-full-pink-moon-rises-tonight-mdash-just-as-nasa-readies-its-artemis-2-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aprils-full-pink-moon-rises-tonight-mdash-just-as-nasa-readies-its-artemis-2-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starlink spacecraft breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starlink-spacecraft-breaks-apart-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-starlink-spacecraft-breaks-apart-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite spies SpaceX Starlink before it breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-spies-spacex-starlink-before-it-breaks-apart-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-spies-spacex-starlink-before-it-breaks-apart-space-photo-of-the-day-for-april-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturn's magnetic field is curiously warped, and one of its moons may be to blame]]></title><description><![CDATA["A better understanding of Saturn&rsquo;s environment is especially urgent now as plans for our return to Saturn and its moon Enceladus start to be developed."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/saturns-magnetic-field-is-curiously-warped-and-one-of-its-moons-may-be-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/saturns-magnetic-field-is-curiously-warped-and-one-of-its-moons-may-be-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-set-to-launch-artemis-2-moon-mission-today-the-1st-crewed-lunar-flight-since-1972/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-set-to-launch-artemis-2-moon-mission-today-the-1st-crewed-lunar-flight-since-1972/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-star-forming-galaxy-is-blowing-out-powerful-winds-topping-2-million-mph/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-star-forming-galaxy-is-blowing-out-powerful-winds-topping-2-million-mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/yes-nasas-launching-artemis-2-astronauts-to-the-moon-on-april-fools-day-its-not-a-joke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/yes-nasas-launching-artemis-2-astronauts-to-the-moon-on-april-fools-day-its-not-a-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/comet-maps-faces-a-make-or-break-moment-as-it-dives-toward-the-sun-on-april-4-could-it-shine-in-the-daytime-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/comet-maps-faces-a-make-or-break-moment-as-it-dives-toward-the-sun-on-april-4-could-it-shine-in-the-daytime-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?]]></title><description><![CDATA["If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-will-happen-if-artemis-2-astronauts-get-hit-by-a-solar-storm-during-nasas-ambitious-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-will-happen-if-artemis-2-astronauts-get-hit-by-a-solar-storm-during-nasas-ambitious-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-use-your-unistellar-smart-telescope-to-track-the-artemis-2-rocket-light-curve-in-the-name-of-science/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-use-your-unistellar-smart-telescope-to-track-the-artemis-2-rocket-light-curve-in-the-name-of-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/forbidden-planet-at-70-why-the-original-sci-fi-blockbuster-is-still-out-of-this-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/forbidden-planet-at-70-why-the-original-sci-fi-blockbuster-is-still-out-of-this-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/heres-what-the-artemis-2-astronauts-will-be-doing-on-each-day-of-nasas-historic-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/heres-what-the-artemis-2-astronauts-will-be-doing-on-each-day-of-nasas-historic-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It didn't feel like a sci-fi movie': Esai Morales on bringing an Army Ranger to life in Netflix's sci-fi hit 'War Machine' (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA["Playing military characters is always interesting for me. They're all homages to a family member."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-didnt-feel-like-a-sci-fi-movie-esai-morales-on-bringing-an-army-ranger-to-life-in-netflixs-sci-fi-hit-war-machine-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-didnt-feel-like-a-sci-fi-movie-esai-morales-on-bringing-an-army-ranger-to-life-in-netflixs-sci-fi-hit-war-machine-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-reveal-adorable-zero-g-indicator-rise-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-reveal-adorable-zero-g-indicator-rise-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April's full moon decides the date of Easter &mdash; here's how it works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aprils-full-moon-decides-the-date-of-easter-mdash-heres-how-it-works/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aprils-full-moon-decides-the-date-of-easter-mdash-heres-how-it-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pink moon, meteor shower and more in store for Washington state. Here’s when - Tacoma News Tribune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pink moon, meteor shower and more in store for Washington state. Here&rsquo;s when&nbsp;&nbsp;Tacoma News Tribune]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pink-moon-meteor-shower-and-more-in-store-for-washington-state-heres-when-tacoma-news-tribune/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/pink-moon-meteor-shower-and-more-in-store-for-washington-state-heres-when-tacoma-news-tribune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why.]]></title><description><![CDATA["It ain't about racism. It's about the human condition."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-pilot-victor-glover-listens-to-whitey-on-the-moon-every-monday-this-is-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-pilot-victor-glover-listens-to-whitey-on-the-moon-every-monday-this-is-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-wont-nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-land-on-the-moon-when-they-get-there/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/why-wont-nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-land-on-the-moon-when-they-get-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy coronal mass ejection heads for Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-16-states-tonight-march-31-as-a-speedy-coronal-mass-ejection-heads-for-earth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-16-states-tonight-march-31-as-a-speedy-coronal-mass-ejection-heads-for-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy CME barrels toward Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-16-states-tonight-march-31-as-a-speedy-cme-barrels-toward-earth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-16-states-tonight-march-31-as-a-speedy-cme-barrels-toward-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-16-states-tonight-best-viewing-times-for-march-31/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-16-states-tonight-best-viewing-times-for-march-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheikh Sultan establishes Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex - 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Prepare to meet your horrible doom!"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/25-years-ago-invader-zim-arrived-but-it-was-too-far-ahead-of-its-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/25-years-ago-invader-zim-arrived-but-it-was-too-far-ahead-of-its-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-may-be-nearly-12-billion-years-old-so-ancient-its-star-system-may-no-longer-exist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-may-be-nearly-12-billion-years-old-so-ancient-its-star-system-may-no-longer-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darth Maul was originally going to be the villain of the 'Star Wars' sequels; here's why that would have been a bad idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Lucas had dreams of Darth Maul as the big bad of his sequel trilogy; here's why that would have been a bad idea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/darth-maul-was-originally-going-to-be-the-villain-of-the-star-wars-sequels-heres-why-that-would-have-been-a-bad-idea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/darth-maul-was-originally-going-to-be-the-villain-of-the-star-wars-sequels-heres-why-that-would-have-been-a-bad-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? 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(video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-will-the-artemis-2-astronauts-eat-during-their-historic-moon-mission-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-will-the-artemis-2-astronauts-eat-during-their-historic-moon-mission-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon menu: Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will eat during their historic mission (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/moon-menu-heres-what-the-artemis-2-astronauts-will-eat-during-their-historic-mission-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/moon-menu-heres-what-the-artemis-2-astronauts-will-eat-during-their-historic-mission-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-rises-on-artemis-2-launch-pad-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sun-rises-on-artemis-2-launch-pad-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-sasquatch-is-honesty-inside-canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-artemis-2-mission-patch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-sasquatch-is-honesty-inside-canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-artemis-2-mission-patch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/powerful-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackout-ahead-of-artemis-2-launch-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/powerful-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackout-ahead-of-artemis-2-launch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/powerful-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackout-ahead-of-artemis-2-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/powerful-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackout-ahead-of-artemis-2-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-bad-space-weather-endanger-the-artemis-2-moon-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-bad-space-weather-endanger-the-artemis-2-moon-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Artemis 2 be different from NASA's Apollo moon missions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going to the moon? Been there, done that &mdash; right? Some people might say that NASA's Artemis 2 mission is a repeat of the past, but they would be wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-will-artemis-2-be-different-from-nasas-apollo-moon-missions-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-will-artemis-2-be-different-from-nasas-apollo-moon-missions-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Artemis 2 be different from NASA’s Apollo moon missions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going to the moon? Been there, done that &mdash; right? Some people might say that NASA's Artemis 2 mission is a repeat of the past, but they would be wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-will-artemis-2-be-different-from-nasas-apollo-moon-missions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-will-artemis-2-be-different-from-nasas-apollo-moon-missions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finished Starfleet Academy? Explore the animated antics of Star Trek: Lower Decks for just $2.99 a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the perfect balance of humour and heart, Star Trek: Lower Decks is your next stop after Starfleet Academy. 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everything else we know about the upcoming 40K strategy game]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the grim darkness of the future, there's only real-time strategy as the venerable Dawn of War series returns for a fourth entry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-4-release-window-plot-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-the-upcoming-40k-strategy-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-4-release-window-plot-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-the-upcoming-40k-strategy-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4': Release date, plot, factions, &amp; everything else we know about the upcoming 40K strategy game]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the grim darkness of the future, there's only real-time strategy as the venerable Dawn of War series returns for a fourth entry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-4-release-date-plot-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-the-upcoming-40k-strategy-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-4-release-date-plot-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-the-upcoming-40k-strategy-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristen Stewart will play Sally Ride, the 1st American woman in space, as Amazon finally greenlights mini-series 'The Challenger']]></title><description><![CDATA[In herTV series debut, 'The Twilight Saga' star will portray the first American woman in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/kristen-stewart-will-play-sally-ride-the-1st-american-woman-in-space-as-amazon-finally-greenlights-mini-series-the-challenger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/kristen-stewart-will-play-sally-ride-the-1st-american-woman-in-space-as-amazon-finally-greenlights-mini-series-the-challenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet &mdash; Apollo crews pooped in plastic bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apollo astronauts peed into roll-on cuffs and pooped into plastic bags in the presence of their crewmates, but the Artemis 2 spaceflyers will have access to a bona fide bathroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-astronauts-are-fortunate-to-have-a-private-space-toilet-mdash-apollo-crews-pooped-in-plastic-bags/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-astronauts-are-fortunate-to-have-a-private-space-toilet-mdash-apollo-crews-pooped-in-plastic-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four astronauts. Two countries. One destination: the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/were-all-on-this-journey-together-who-are-the-artemis-2-astronauts-launching-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/were-all-on-this-journey-together-who-are-the-artemis-2-astronauts-launching-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Victor Glover says he is not solely focused on milestones for the Artemis 2 mission, but also on how to engage different communities about the crew&rsquo;s work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-work-for-them-too-artemis-2-moon-mission-is-for-everyone-nasa-astronaut-victor-glover-says-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-work-for-them-too-artemis-2-moon-mission-is-for-everyone-nasa-astronaut-victor-glover-says-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Canadian history: Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is ready for his epic moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Hansen grew up in a world with no Canadian astronauts. 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Here's how you can watch live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-watch-nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-launch-to-the-moon-on-april-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-to-watch-nasas-artemis-2-astronauts-launch-to-the-moon-on-april-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 livestream: Where to watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-livestream-where-to-watch-4-astronauts-launch-to-the-moon-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-livestream-where-to-watch-4-astronauts-launch-to-the-moon-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 livestream: Watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-livestream-watch-4-astronauts-launch-to-the-moon-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-livestream-watch-4-astronauts-launch-to-the-moon-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts are launching to the moon on April 1: Watch it live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-are-launching-to-the-moon-on-april-1-watch-it-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-are-launching-to-the-moon-on-april-1-watch-it-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Astronauts for NASA's Artemis 2 mission to fly around the moon have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, just five days before their historic mission is scheduled to lift off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-arrive-at-kennedy-space-center-ahead-of-nasas-historic-launch-around-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-astronauts-arrive-at-kennedy-space-center-ahead-of-nasas-historic-launch-around-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch tomorrow? Full schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch window for Artemis 2 opens on April 1 and runs through April 6. Here's what time you'll need to tune in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-launch-tomorrow-full-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-launch-tomorrow-full-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch today? Full schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch window for Artemis 2 opens on April 1 and runs through April 6. Here's what time you'll need to tune in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-launch-today-full-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-time-is-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-launch-today-full-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still waiting for Ahsoka Season 2? 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-the-countdown-to-launch-has-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: T-2 days to NASA's April 1 launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, March 30, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-t-2-days-to-nasas-april-1-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-t-2-days-to-nasas-april-1-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: NASA still targeting April 1 for launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday, March 29, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-nasa-still-targeting-april-1-for-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-nasa-still-targeting-april-1-for-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: NASA prepares for April 1 launch for lunar astronauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 26, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-nasa-prepares-for-april-1-launch-for-lunar-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-nasa-prepares-for-april-1-launch-for-lunar-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: NASA days away from Artemis 2 astronaut launch to moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday, March 28, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-nasa-days-away-from-artemis-2-astronaut-launch-to-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-nasa-days-away-from-artemis-2-astronaut-launch-to-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: Astronauts meet the press, NASA update later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday, March 29, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-astronauts-meet-the-press-nasa-update-later/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-astronauts-meet-the-press-nasa-update-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: Astronauts arriving in Florida ahead of launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday, March 27, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-astronauts-arriving-in-florida-ahead-of-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-mission-latest-news-astronauts-arriving-in-florida-ahead-of-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rattling the Roman Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking testing to simulate vibrations experienced during launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rattling-the-roman-space-telescope-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rattling-the-roman-space-telescope-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incredible new NASA images reveal Saturn in a new light &mdash; and it's all thanks to a telescope team-up from Webb and Hubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Observations from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal Saturn's atmosphere and rings in the most detailed view created to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/incredible-new-nasa-images-reveal-saturn-in-a-new-light-mdash-and-its-all-thanks-to-a-telescope-team-up-from-webb-and-hubble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/incredible-new-nasa-images-reveal-saturn-in-a-new-light-mdash-and-its-all-thanks-to-a-telescope-team-up-from-webb-and-hubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Artemis? Meet the Greek goddess who inspired NASA's return to the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Greek mythology to modern spaceflight, Artemis and her twin brother Apollo connect humanity's first lunar missions to the next era of exploration with Artemis 2 and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/who-is-artemis-meet-the-greek-goddess-who-inspired-nasas-return-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/who-is-artemis-meet-the-greek-goddess-who-inspired-nasas-return-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 45 exoplanets may be the best places to search for alien life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new catalog of potentially habitable exoplanets provides the framework for future observations in the search for alien life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/these-45-exoplanets-may-be-the-best-places-to-search-for-alien-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/these-45-exoplanets-may-be-the-best-places-to-search-for-alien-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aim for the stars for under $15 with this Estes 2441 Mini Arcas Model Rocket Kit at Walmart, now 17% cheaper in the spring sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to show your solidarity with the crew of the Artemis 2? Launch your own mini-mission with this anti-Amazon deal, saving 17% on this Estes 2411 hobby rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aim-for-the-stars-for-under-15-with-this-estes-2441-mini-arcas-model-rocket-kit-at-walmart-now-17-cheaper-in-the-spring-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aim-for-the-stars-for-under-15-with-this-estes-2441-mini-arcas-model-rocket-kit-at-walmart-now-17-cheaper-in-the-spring-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning on Jupiter could be up to 1 million times stronger than on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lightning on Jupiter may pack more than 100 times the power of Earth's bolts, and may prove one million times stronger, a new study finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lightning-on-jupiter-could-be-up-to-1-million-times-stronger-than-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/lightning-on-jupiter-could-be-up-to-1-million-times-stronger-than-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Artemis 2: NASA's historic astronaut moon mission explained (video series)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/inside-artemis-2-nasas-historic-astronaut-moon-mission-explained-video-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/inside-artemis-2-nasas-historic-astronaut-moon-mission-explained-video-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 new alien worlds: Scientists find hidden haul in data from NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered an additional 100 new worlds in data collected by NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS, thanks to an innovative AI program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/100-new-alien-worlds-scientists-find-hidden-haul-in-data-from-nasa-exoplanet-hunting-spacecraft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/100-new-alien-worlds-scientists-find-hidden-haul-in-data-from-nasa-exoplanet-hunting-spacecraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jupiter and the moon take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The king of the planets meets a waxing half moon at sunset on March 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/jupiter-and-the-moon-take-a-sunset-stroll-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/jupiter-and-the-moon-take-a-sunset-stroll-tonight-heres-how-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jupiter and the moon take a sunset stroll on March 26. Here's how to see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The king of the planets meets a waxing half moon at sunset tomorrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/jupiter-and-the-moon-take-a-sunset-stroll-on-march-26-heres-how-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/jupiter-and-the-moon-take-a-sunset-stroll-on-march-26-heres-how-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause']]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has canceled its first-ever moon rover mission, which had been targeted to land near the lunar south pole in 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/canada-cancels-its-1st-moon-rover-its-hopefully-not-a-lost-cause/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/canada-cancels-its-1st-moon-rover-its-hopefully-not-a-lost-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get $28 off this Lego Star Wars Dark Falcon set or suffer at the hands of Darth Jar Jar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying right out of Disney+'s Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, this Lego Dark Falcon set is packed with exclusive minifigures and, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can save 16% on this Sith version of Han Solo's ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/get-28-off-this-lego-star-wars-dark-falcon-set-or-suffer-at-the-hands-of-darth-jar-jar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/get-28-off-this-lego-star-wars-dark-falcon-set-or-suffer-at-the-hands-of-darth-jar-jar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We've finally seen 'Exodus' gameplay, it's 'Mass Effect' with a space grappling hook]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are my favorite 'Exodus' gameplay clips on the citadel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/weve-finally-seen-exodus-gameplay-its-mass-effect-with-a-space-grappling-hook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/weve-finally-seen-exodus-gameplay-its-mass-effect-with-a-space-grappling-hook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We've finally seen 'Exodus' gameplay, and it's 'Mass Effect' with a space grappling hook]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are my favorite 'Exodus' gameplay clips on the citadel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/weve-finally-seen-exodus-gameplay-and-its-mass-effect-with-a-space-grappling-hook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/weve-finally-seen-exodus-gameplay-and-its-mass-effect-with-a-space-grappling-hook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was an incredible moment': One photographer's journey to capture the March 3 total lunar eclipse over Malaysia]]></title><description><![CDATA["For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-was-an-incredible-moment-one-photographers-journey-to-capture-the-march-3-total-lunar-eclipse-over-malaysia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/it-was-an-incredible-moment-one-photographers-journey-to-capture-the-march-3-total-lunar-eclipse-over-malaysia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment']]></title><description><![CDATA["For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-photographers-journey-to-capture-a-blood-moon-rising-over-the-south-china-sea-it-was-an-incredible-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-photographers-journey-to-capture-a-blood-moon-rising-over-the-south-china-sea-it-was-an-incredible-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gorgeous new photo shows the northern lights rippling across the night sky above Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-shines-under-the-northern-lights-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-shines-under-the-northern-lights-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'accelerating from stationary to supersonic flight': Europe's Hera probe boosts speed, stays on course for November asteroid rendezvous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's Hera spacecraft has completed a major deep-space maneuver, setting it on course to rendezvous late this year with the asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART mission back in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-accelerating-from-stationary-to-supersonic-flight-europes-hera-probe-boosts-speed-stays-on-course-for-november-asteroid-rendezvous/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/like-accelerating-from-stationary-to-supersonic-flight-europes-hera-probe-boosts-speed-stays-on-course-for-november-asteroid-rendezvous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe plans EPIC SpaceX mission to send 4 astronauts to the ISS before its retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Space Agency is planning to buy a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to send its astronauts to the International Space Station to boost their time and experience in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/europe-plans-epic-spacex-mission-to-send-4-astronauts-to-the-iss-before-its-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/europe-plans-epic-spacex-mission-to-send-4-astronauts-to-the-iss-before-its-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists finally solve century-old mystery of star with unexpected X-ray emissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have used the XRISM X-ray spacecraft to discover a star being devoured by a stellar companion, solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for over 100 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-finally-solve-century-old-mystery-of-star-with-unexpected-x-ray-emissions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-finally-solve-century-old-mystery-of-star-with-unexpected-x-ray-emissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 week away! NASA gearing up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon on April 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of the first crewed moon mission since the Apollo era is just a week away! NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis 2 flight on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/1-week-away-nasa-gearing-up-to-launch-artemis-2-astronauts-around-the-moon-on-april-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/1-week-away-nasa-gearing-up-to-launch-artemis-2-astronauts-around-the-moon-on-april-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finished Starfleet Academy? Boldly binge-watch the superb Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, just $2.99 a month thanks to this Paramount+ deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Season 4 on the way, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is your next Trek fix, especially if you love TOS. Now, you can explore the galaxy for less with this Paramount Plus streaming deal, up to 79% off for two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/finished-starfleet-academy-boldly-binge-watch-the-superb-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-just-299-a-month-thanks-to-this-paramount-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/finished-starfleet-academy-boldly-binge-watch-the-superb-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-just-299-a-month-thanks-to-this-paramount-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists discover mirror of our solar system in 2 exoplanets forming around a star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have spotted two planets forming around a distant infant star, offering a time capsule into see what the solar system looked like billions of years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-discover-mirror-of-our-solar-system-in-2-exoplanets-forming-around-a-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/scientists-discover-mirror-of-our-solar-system-in-2-exoplanets-forming-around-a-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras in this week's Amazon Spring Sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/amazon-spring-sale-deals-for-stargazing-2026-huge-savings-on-telescopes-binoculars-and-cameras/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/amazon-spring-sale-deals-for-stargazing-2026-huge-savings-on-telescopes-binoculars-and-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Rocket Lab launch Europe's 1st 2 'Celeste' navigation satellites early March 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch the first two satellites for Europe's Celeste navigation constellation early Wednesday morning (March 25), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-europes-1st-2-celeste-navigation-satellites-early-march-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-rocket-lab-launch-europes-1st-2-celeste-navigation-satellites-early-march-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launch of Europe's 1st 2 'Celeste' navigation satellites scrubbed due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab had planned to launch the first two satellites for Europe's Celeste navigation constellation early Wednesday morning (March 25), but Mother Nature didn't cooperate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launch-of-europes-1st-2-celeste-navigation-satellites-scrubbed-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-launch-of-europes-1st-2-celeste-navigation-satellites-scrubbed-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's lunar Gateway space station is out. Moon bases are in]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA is honing its focus on future Artemis missions to land astronauts on the moon, removing the Gateway space station from its plans and prioritizing bases on the lunar surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-lunar-gateway-space-station-is-out-moon-bases-are-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-lunar-gateway-space-station-is-out-moon-bases-are-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A car-sized asteroid is heading toward Earth for a flyby later tonight: Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The asteroid will make a close approach to Earth just three days following its discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-car-sized-asteroid-is-heading-toward-earth-for-a-flyby-later-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-car-sized-asteroid-is-heading-toward-earth-for-a-flyby-later-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft' will send Skyfall helicopters to Mars in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft in 2028, a probe called Space Reactor-1 Freedom that will carry a fleet of tiny helicopters to Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-1st-nuclear-powered-interplanetary-spacecraft-will-send-skyfall-helicopters-to-mars-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-1st-nuclear-powered-interplanetary-spacecraft-will-send-skyfall-helicopters-to-mars-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomy student discovers second planet around young star - 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Now we're learning that different atmospheres have different effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/arriving-safely-on-venus-and-titan-different-atmospheres-affect-heat-shields-differently-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/arriving-safely-on-venus-and-titan-different-atmospheres-affect-heat-shields-differently-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals for 2026: Sizeable savings on drones, Lego, streaming, star projectors and much more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's Big Spring Sale is your chance to save big on space-and-sci-fi tech and entertainment from the best star projectors, drones, Lego, streaming and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-best-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-for-2026-sizeable-savings-on-drones-lego-streaming-star-projectors-and-much-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-best-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-for-2026-sizeable-savings-on-drones-lego-streaming-star-projectors-and-much-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/get-one-last-look-at-the-pleiades-before-it-disappears-from-the-spring-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/get-one-last-look-at-the-pleiades-before-it-disappears-from-the-spring-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/triangulum-galaxy-dazzles-in-psychedelic-color-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-dazzle-worldwide-as-strong-g3-geomagnetic-storm-sparks-stunning-show-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-dazzle-worldwide-as-strong-g3-geomagnetic-storm-sparks-stunning-show-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are mysterious 'Little Red Dots' discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope actually baby galaxies under construction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the mysterious 'Little Red Dots' aren't baby black holes, but rather globular clusters in their messy, glorious formation?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/are-mysterious-little-red-dots-discovered-by-the-james-webb-space-telescope-actually-baby-galaxies-under-construction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/are-mysterious-little-red-dots-discovered-by-the-james-webb-space-telescope-actually-baby-galaxies-under-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could our universe exist because black holes ate up all the antimatter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did primordial black holes born during the Big Bang swallow the universe's antimatter, allowing matter to dominate the 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How AI is revolutionizing our study of the cosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're just scratching the surface of what the innovative collaboration between human astronomers and AI can unlock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-if-the-next-great-astronomer-isnt-human-how-ai-is-revolutionizing-our-study-of-the-cosmos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/what-if-the-next-great-astronomer-isnt-human-how-ai-is-revolutionizing-our-study-of-the-cosmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is really intolerable': Astronomers protest giant orbiting mirror project and SpaceX's million AI satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed constellations of orbiting mirrors and data centers would completely destroy the night sky as humanity has known it for millions of years, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-is-really-intolerable-astronomers-protest-giant-orbiting-mirror-project-and-spacexs-million-ai-satellites/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-is-really-intolerable-astronomers-protest-giant-orbiting-mirror-project-and-spacexs-million-ai-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Russia launch Progress 94 cargo ship to the ISS on March 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft will launch toward the International Space Station on Sunday morning (March 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-russia-launch-progress-94-cargo-ship-to-the-iss-on-march-22/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:00:00 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documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand new feature-length documentary showcases the inspirational accomplishments of pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-chat-with-legendary-space-shuttle-commander-eileen-collins-about-her-new-documentary-spacewoman-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-chat-with-legendary-space-shuttle-commander-eileen-collins-about-her-new-documentary-spacewoman-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We chat to legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins about her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand new feature-length documentary showcases the inspirational accomplishments of pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-chat-to-legendary-space-shuttle-commander-eileen-collins-about-her-new-documentary-spacewoman-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/we-chat-to-legendary-space-shuttle-commander-eileen-collins-about-her-new-documentary-spacewoman-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 202 — Artemis Imminent]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 202 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Mike Wall, the spaceflight and tech editor at Space.com, to bring us up to date on all the latest Artemis news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-202-artemis-imminent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:34:00 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life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme exomoons with tidal heating and thick, hydrogen-rich atmospheres may be able to create billions of years of potentially habitable surface conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-loneliest-places-in-the-universe-might-actually-be-some-of-the-best-places-for-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-loneliest-places-in-the-universe-might-actually-be-some-of-the-best-places-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you like to know more about 'Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!'? 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Here are the Andy Weir books you need to read]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Project Hail Mary left you craving more of Andy Weir's work? We've rounded up the best of Andy Weir's sci-fi books, from The Martian to Artemis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/love-project-hail-mary-here-are-the-andy-weir-books-you-need-to-read/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/love-project-hail-mary-here-are-the-andy-weir-books-you-need-to-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Project Hail Mary' is an optimistic look towards the stars, and we need that right now (review)]]></title><description><![CDATA['Amaze, amaze, amaze!']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-is-an-optimistic-look-towards-the-stars-and-we-need-that-right-now-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-is-an-optimistic-look-towards-the-stars-and-we-need-that-right-now-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Project Hail Mary' is an optimistic look towards the stars, and we need that right now]]></title><description><![CDATA['Amaze, amaze, amaze!']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-is-an-optimistic-look-towards-the-stars-and-we-need-that-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/project-hail-mary-is-an-optimistic-look-towards-the-stars-and-we-need-that-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hubble Space Telescope accidentally witnesses comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare cosmic moment: a comet breaking apart in real time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-space-telescope-accidentally-witnesses-comet-c2025-k1-atlas-breaking-apart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-space-telescope-accidentally-witnesses-comet-c2025-k1-atlas-breaking-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight and over the weekend as several coronal mass ejections and fast solar wind impact Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-18-states-tonight-and-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-18-states-tonight-and-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab scores $190 million launch deal to test hypersonic tech for US military]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab has inked a $190 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for 20 launches of the company's suborbital HASTE rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-scores-190-million-launch-deal-to-test-hypersonic-tech-for-us-military/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rocket-lab-scores-190-million-launch-deal-to-test-hypersonic-tech-for-us-military/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-rocket-rolls-back-to-launch-pad-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/artemis-2-moon-rocket-rolls-back-to-launch-pad-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket arrives back at the launch pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's SLS rocket is back at the launch pad as the space agency gears up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts on a mission around the moon next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-rocket-arrives-back-at-the-launch-pad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-artemis-2-moon-rocket-arrives-back-at-the-launch-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring equinox could supercharge northern lights this weekend &mdash; 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Europe's Proba-3 solar-eclipse satellite phones home after a month of silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the two spacecraft that make up Europe's Proba-3 solar-eclipse mission just reestablished contact with its handlers after being incommunicado for a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-great-relief-europes-proba-3-solar-eclipse-satellite-phones-home-after-a-month-of-silence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-great-relief-europes-proba-3-solar-eclipse-satellite-phones-home-after-a-month-of-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face tonight&mdash; here's how to see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/earthshine-will-reveal-the-moons-hidden-face-tonightmdash-heres-how-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/earthshine-will-reveal-the-moons-hidden-face-tonightmdash-heres-how-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face this week &mdash; here's how to see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/earthshine-will-reveal-the-moons-hidden-face-this-week-mdash-heres-how-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/earthshine-will-reveal-the-moons-hidden-face-this-week-mdash-heres-how-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private South Korean rocket exploded last December due to hardware failure, investigation finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt, which sent five satellites aloft on Dec. 22 from Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/private-south-korean-rocket-exploded-last-december-due-to-hardware-failure-investigation-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/private-south-korean-rocket-exploded-last-december-due-to-hardware-failure-investigation-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego's first-ever Tintin set is coming next month and it's a space-themed Lego Tintin Moon rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a fan of Lego, rockets or Tintin, (I am), you'll want the new Tintin Moon Rocket set, featuring six minifigures, available to purchase from April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/legos-first-ever-tintin-set-is-coming-next-month-and-its-a-space-themed-lego-tintin-moon-rocket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/legos-first-ever-tintin-set-is-coming-next-month-and-its-a-space-themed-lego-tintin-moon-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sci-fi author Andy Weir explains the astrobiology behind 'Project Hail Mary' (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new film probes the possibility of alien life &ndash; here's how the science of Project Hail Mary stacks up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sci-fi-author-andy-weir-explains-the-astrobiology-behind-project-hail-mary-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sci-fi-author-andy-weir-explains-the-astrobiology-behind-project-hail-mary-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I talked to Andy Weir about the astrobiology behind 'Project Hail Mary']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new film probes the possibility of alien life &ndash; here's how the science of Project Hail Mary stacks up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-talked-to-andy-weir-about-the-astrobiology-behind-project-hail-mary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/i-talked-to-andy-weir-about-the-astrobiology-behind-project-hail-mary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA peers inside an asteroid | Space photo of the day for March 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has used advanced imaging techniques to peer inside samples of asteroid Bennu, discovering extensive networks of cracks running throughout the rock particles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-peers-inside-an-asteroid-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-peers-inside-an-asteroid-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio fireball may have dropped meteorites between Akron and Canton — should you pick it up if you find one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rare meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ohio-fireball-may-have-dropped-meteorites-between-akron-and-canton-should-you-pick-it-up-if-you-find-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ohio-fireball-may-have-dropped-meteorites-between-akron-and-canton-should-you-pick-it-up-if-you-find-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosive daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Ohio &mdash; 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Stream every episode, plus every other Trek show and movie, for just $2.99-a-month ad-free on Paramount Plus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/missed-star-trek-starfleet-academy-or-just-want-to-binge-watch-again-get-this-ferengi-approved-paramount-plus-streaming-deal-79-cheaper-for-two-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/missed-star-trek-starfleet-academy-or-just-want-to-binge-watch-again-get-this-ferengi-approved-paramount-plus-streaming-deal-79-cheaper-for-two-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Artemis 2: NASA pursuing a 'more achievable' path back to the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NASA gears up for the launch of Artemis 2, the agency is revising its moon landing strategy, aiming to make future missions more achievable and sustainable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/beyond-artemis-2-nasa-pursuing-a-more-achievable-path-back-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/beyond-artemis-2-nasa-pursuing-a-more-achievable-path-back-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch live today: NASA astronauts conducting spacewalk delayed by ISS medical evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two NASA astronauts will conduct a spacewalk today (March 18) that was delayed by the first-ever medical evacuation of the ISS, and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-live-today-nasa-astronauts-conducting-spacewalk-delayed-by-iss-medical-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-live-today-nasa-astronauts-conducting-spacewalk-delayed-by-iss-medical-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X-ray spacecraft watches monster black hole wake up and fire cosmic bullets at starburst galaxy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The research could shed light on how black holes vomit out matter and how this influences their home galaxies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/x-ray-spacecraft-watches-monster-black-hole-wake-up-and-fire-cosmic-bullets-at-starburst-galaxy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/x-ray-spacecraft-watches-monster-black-hole-wake-up-and-fire-cosmic-bullets-at-starburst-galaxy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dune: Part Three teaser: Five talking points from Denis Villeneuve's return to Arrakis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Atreides' kids, a Duncan Idaho comeback (kinda), and Robert Pattinson's creepy new role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dune-part-three-teaser-five-talking-points-from-denis-villeneuves-return-to-arrakis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/dune-part-three-teaser-five-talking-points-from-denis-villeneuves-return-to-arrakis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us]]></title><description><![CDATA[A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction &mdash; and it therefore may not want to talk to us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/where-are-all-the-aliens-maybe-they-just-dont-want-to-talk-to-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/where-are-all-the-aliens-maybe-they-just-dont-want-to-talk-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryugu asteroid sample contains all five key components of DNA, scientists find]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sample collected by the Hayabusa 2 spacecraft from the spinning top-like asteroid contained the nucleobases adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ryugu-asteroid-sample-contains-all-five-key-components-of-dna-scientists-find/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/ryugu-asteroid-sample-contains-all-five-key-components-of-dna-scientists-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ExpressVPN is at its lowest ever price, get 82% off, and enjoy Season 5 of 'For All Mankind' and spinoff series 'Star City' with uninterrupted viewing from anywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[ExpressVPN is rated as the easiest VPN to use and one of the most secure VPN services around, now with a $300 discount and four months free, it also adds incredible value to its repertoire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/expressvpn-is-at-its-lowest-ever-price-get-82-off-and-enjoy-season-5-of-for-all-mankind-and-spinoff-series-star-city-with-uninterrupted-viewing-from-anywhere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/expressvpn-is-at-its-lowest-ever-price-get-82-off-and-enjoy-season-5-of-for-all-mankind-and-spinoff-series-star-city-with-uninterrupted-viewing-from-anywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 10,000th active Starlink satellite into low Earth orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets on Tuesday (March 17), one from California and the other Florida, each carrying Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The company now has more than 10,000 active satellites in its constellation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-10000th-active-starlink-satellite-into-low-earth-orbit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-10000th-active-starlink-satellite-into-low-earth-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 10,000th active Starlink satellite in low Earth orbit (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets on March 17, each carrying Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The company now has more than 10,000 active satellites in its constellation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-10000th-active-starlink-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-10000th-active-starlink-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 10,000th active Starlink satellite in low Earth orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets on March 17, each carrying Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The company now has more than 10,000 active satellites in its constellation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-10000th-active-starlink-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/spacex-launches-10000th-active-starlink-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare daytime fireball spotted from orbit as residents report powerful sonic boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[No major meteor showers are active at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rare-daytime-fireball-spotted-from-orbit-as-residents-report-powerful-sonic-boom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/rare-daytime-fireball-spotted-from-orbit-as-residents-report-powerful-sonic-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite watches wall of dust roll through Texas | Space photo of the day for March 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dust storm created travel complications and other issues for Texans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-watches-wall-of-dust-roll-through-texas-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/satellite-watches-wall-of-dust-roll-through-texas-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA will roll Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on March 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA plans to roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket to the pad on Thursday (March 19) and is still targeting April 1 for the launch of its first crewed mission to the moon in more than half a century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-will-roll-artemis-2-moon-rocket-out-to-the-launch-pad-on-march-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-will-roll-artemis-2-moon-rocket-out-to-the-launch-pad-on-march-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA will roll Artemis 2 moon rocket back to the launch pad on March 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has pushed the rollout of its next moon rocket to March 20, but is still targeting April 1 for the launch of its first crewed mission to the moon in more than half a century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-will-roll-artemis-2-moon-rocket-back-to-the-launch-pad-on-march-20/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasa-will-roll-artemis-2-moon-rocket-back-to-the-launch-pad-on-march-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star Wars: Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord' cuts into Disney+ with a brutal 2nd trailer full of Inquisitors (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA["At last we will have revenge."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-cuts-into-disney-with-a-brutal-2nd-trailer-full-of-inquisitors-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-cuts-into-disney-with-a-brutal-2nd-trailer-full-of-inquisitors-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies over the coming days as several incoming coronal mass ejections could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-alert-powerful-geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-tonight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-alert-powerful-geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois on March 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies later this week as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-alert-powerful-geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-on-march-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/aurora-alert-powerful-geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-on-march-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 time-travel methods from sci-fi to help you traverse the space-time continuum]]></title><description><![CDATA[From phone boxes and flux capacitors to black holes and hot tubs, sci-fi has created plenty of ways to explore the fourth dimension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/16-time-travel-methods-from-sci-fi-to-help-you-traverse-the-space-time-continuum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/16-time-travel-methods-from-sci-fi-to-help-you-traverse-the-space-time-continuum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin wants to defend Earth against dangerous asteroids. Here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are teaming up to design an asteroid-defense spacecraft that will deploy a variety of deflection technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-wants-to-defend-earth-against-dangerous-asteroids-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-wants-to-defend-earth-against-dangerous-asteroids-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How fast is the universe expanding? Astronomers may be one step closer to resolving 'Hubble trouble']]></title><description><![CDATA[The local universe may be expanding more slowly than previously thought, a discovery that could relieve a pesky discrepancy known as the Hubble tension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-fast-is-the-universe-expanding-astronomers-may-be-one-step-closer-to-resolving-hubble-trouble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/how-fast-is-the-universe-expanding-astronomers-may-be-one-step-closer-to-resolving-hubble-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 years after Robert Goddard's 1st liquid-fueled rocket launch, NASA is using the technology to send astronauts back to the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[100 years after Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket, NASA is preparing a return to the moon with the Artemis program to extend humanity's reach into deep space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/100-years-after-robert-goddards-1st-liquid-fueled-rocket-launch-nasa-is-using-the-technology-to-send-astronauts-back-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/100-years-after-robert-goddards-1st-liquid-fueled-rocket-launch-nasa-is-using-the-technology-to-send-astronauts-back-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers discover a new type of planet that probably smells like rotten eggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered an example of a new class of exoplanet, and it smells like rotten eggs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-discover-a-new-type-of-planet-that-probably-smells-like-rotten-eggs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-discover-a-new-type-of-planet-that-probably-smells-like-rotten-eggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Villains are the heroes of their own movie': We chat to 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' showrunners about building an iconic Trek villain]]></title><description><![CDATA['It promises that this is just the beginning of the story for these characters. There's so much more to tell.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/villains-are-the-heroes-of-their-own-movie-we-chat-to-star-trek-starfleet-academy-showrunners-about-building-an-iconic-trek-villain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/villains-are-the-heroes-of-their-own-movie-we-chat-to-star-trek-starfleet-academy-showrunners-about-building-an-iconic-trek-villain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timboy Chaco in the Mars borderlands | Space photo of the day for March 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are searching for evidence of microbial life left behind in these mineral deposits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/timboy-chaco-in-the-mars-borderlands-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/timboy-chaco-in-the-mars-borderlands-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siril astrophotography software review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siril stands out as one of the best pieces of open-source software available for astrophotographers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/siril-astrophotography-software-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/siril-astrophotography-software-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new 'Disclosure Day trailer just dropped, and now we think it's a secret sequel to 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind']]></title><description><![CDATA['That truth will upend all established order across the entire world.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-new-disclosure-day-trailer-just-dropped-and-now-we-think-its-a-secret-sequel-to-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-new-disclosure-day-trailer-just-dropped-and-now-we-think-its-a-secret-sequel-to-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/no-sun-no-problem-how-life-could-thrive-on-moons-of-starless-rogue-planets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/no-sun-no-problem-how-life-could-thrive-on-moons-of-starless-rogue-planets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 seconds that changed the world: Robert Goddard launched the 1st liquid-fueled rocket 100 years ago today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Goddard's innovations in liquid-fueled rockets &mdash; assisted by his wife, Esther &mdash; still resonate 100 years after his pioneering flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/2-seconds-that-changed-the-world-robert-goddard-launched-the-1st-liquid-fueled-rocket-100-years-ago-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/2-seconds-that-changed-the-world-robert-goddard-launched-the-1st-liquid-fueled-rocket-100-years-ago-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the help of an extremely powerful telescope deep underground in Japan, astronomers may be able to catch a glimpse of ghost particles from long-dead stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/deep-underground-a-telescope-may-soon-detect-ghosts-of-stars-that-died-before-earth-existed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/deep-underground-a-telescope-may-soon-detect-ghosts-of-stars-that-died-before-earth-existed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astrophotographer spends nearly 70 hours capturing a delicate blue nebula in Orion (photo)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astrophotographer Emil Andronic captured a gorgeous blue reflection nebula glowing inside the red clouds of Orion's Head in the constellation Orion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrophotographer-spends-nearly-70-hours-capturing-a-delicate-blue-nebula-in-orion-photo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astrophotographer-spends-nearly-70-hours-capturing-a-delicate-blue-nebula-in-orion-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A state of matter last seen just after the Big Bang may exist inside neutron stars — and scientists think they can prove it]]></title><description><![CDATA[As binary neutron stars spiral around each other to merge, their gravitational tidal forces distort each other's shape and structure, potentially revealing clues as to what lies within them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-state-of-matter-last-seen-just-after-the-big-bang-may-exist-inside-neutron-stars-and-scientists-think-they-can-prove-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-state-of-matter-last-seen-just-after-the-big-bang-may-exist-inside-neutron-stars-and-scientists-think-they-can-prove-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two days, two coasts, two more SpaceX Starlink batches launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on March 13 and 14, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/two-days-two-coasts-two-more-spacex-starlink-batches-launched/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/two-days-two-coasts-two-more-spacex-starlink-batches-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 201 — Born to Explore]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 201 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Jay Gallentine to talk about former Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) manager John Casani.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-201-born-to-explore/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:01:00 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Named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty&nbsp;&nbsp;The Harvard Crimson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomy-professor-karin-berg-named-senior-vice-provost-for-faculty-the-harvard-crimson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomy-professor-karin-berg-named-senior-vice-provost-for-faculty-the-harvard-crimson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hubble and NASA space telescopes track 'game-changing' gamma-ray burst back to neutron star collision in 'forbidden' region of the universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have tracked a powerful blast of radiation back to its source, finding a neutron star collision within colliding galaxies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-and-nasa-space-telescopes-track-game-changing-gamma-ray-burst-back-to-neutron-star-collision-in-forbidden-region-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/hubble-and-nasa-space-telescopes-track-game-changing-gamma-ray-burst-back-to-neutron-star-collision-in-forbidden-region-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sci-fi shooter 'Marathon' comes to life in hilarious marketing prank (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's just a prank, bro!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/sci-fi-shooter-marathon-comes-to-life-in-hilarious-marketing-prank-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:00:00 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Here's what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asteroid 2026 EG1 was discovered on March 8, less than one week ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/bus-sized-asteroid-will-fly-past-earth-tonight-mere-days-after-being-discovered-heres-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/bus-sized-asteroid-will-fly-past-earth-tonight-mere-days-after-being-discovered-heres-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impetus for establishing a "Lunar Surface Moon Base" is that America is in a space race with China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/us-lawmakers-call-for-a-permanent-moon-base-will-it-ever-happen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/us-lawmakers-call-for-a-permanent-moon-base-will-it-ever-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers witness colossal supernova explosion create one of the most magnetic stars in the universe for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered that the birth of neutron stars with magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's magnetosphere is the "magic trick" behind superbright supernovas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-witness-colossal-supernova-explosion-create-one-of-the-most-magnetic-stars-in-the-universe-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/astronomers-witness-colossal-supernova-explosion-create-one-of-the-most-magnetic-stars-in-the-universe-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get the best sub-250g drone, the DJI Mini 5 Pro and save $500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the best sub-250g drone ever made and now $500 off at Amazon; this Fly More Combo bundle packs in extra batteries, an LCD remote and more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/get-the-best-sub-250g-drone-the-dji-mini-5-pro-and-save-500/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/get-the-best-sub-250g-drone-the-dji-mini-5-pro-and-save-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Artemis 2 launch toward the moon next month? Watch NASA's mission update today]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA will give an update about its Artemis 2 moon launch plans today (March 12), and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-artemis-2-launch-toward-the-moon-next-month-watch-nasas-mission-update-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/will-artemis-2-launch-toward-the-moon-next-month-watch-nasas-mission-update-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A mass stellar migration billions of years ago may have helped life get started on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our sun and a host of "solar twins" may have migrated away from the core of the Milky Way galaxy together long ago, potentially making the solar system more hospitable to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-mass-stellar-migration-billions-of-years-ago-may-have-helped-life-get-started-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/a-mass-stellar-migration-billions-of-years-ago-may-have-helped-life-get-started-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket reaches orbit on 1st launch since explosive accidents last year (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launched for the seventh time ever today (March 11), bouncing back from two explosive mishaps in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/firefly-aerospaces-alpha-rocket-reaches-orbit-on-1st-launch-since-explosive-accidents-last-year-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/firefly-aerospaces-alpha-rocket-reaches-orbit-on-1st-launch-since-explosive-accidents-last-year-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black hole and neutron star mergers push the laws of physics with their odd orbits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merging black holes and neutron stars have unusual oval orbits prior to colliding and merging, which challenge the laws of physics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/black-hole-and-neutron-star-mergers-push-the-laws-of-physics-with-their-odd-orbits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/black-hole-and-neutron-star-mergers-push-the-laws-of-physics-with-their-odd-orbits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Northrop Grumman's 1st 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft leave the space station on March 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman's first "Cygnus XL" cargo ship will depart the International Space Station Thursday morning (March 12), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-northrop-grummans-1st-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-leave-the-space-station-on-march-12/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/watch-northrop-grummans-1st-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-leave-the-space-station-on-march-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman's 1st 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft departs the space station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman's first "Cygnus XL" cargo ship departed the International Space Station Thursday morning (March 12), and is scheduled to deorbit and burn up in Earth's atmosphere this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northrop-grummans-1st-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-departs-the-space-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/northrop-grummans-1st-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-departs-the-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could NASA use expandable habitats for its Artemis moon bases? These two companies are betting millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voyager Technologies is backing lunar habitat developer Max Space with a new multi-million-dollar investment aimed at accelerating development of expandable modules for future missions to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-nasa-use-expandable-habitats-for-its-artemis-moon-bases-these-two-companies-are-betting-millions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/could-nasa-use-expandable-habitats-for-its-artemis-moon-bases-these-two-companies-are-betting-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['In the old days, we were staring at a f ***ing green screen with tape marks on it': We talk to 'Star Trek' legend Jonathan Frakes about directing 'Starfleet Academy' season 1's penultimate episode]]></title><description><![CDATA['The scope of ''Starfleet Academy' in terms of design, art direction, visual effects, practical effects, and graphics is massive.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/in-the-old-days-we-were-staring-at-a-f-ing-green-screen-with-tape-marks-on-it-we-talk-to-star-trek-legend-jonathan-frakes-about-directing-starfleet-academy-season-1s-penultimate-episode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/in-the-old-days-we-were-staring-at-a-f-ing-green-screen-with-tape-marks-on-it-we-talk-to-star-trek-legend-jonathan-frakes-about-directing-starfleet-academy-season-1s-penultimate-episode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your cosmic catch: A home guide to identifying and observing meteorite features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our how-to for observing a meteorite through a microscope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/your-cosmic-catch-a-home-guide-to-identifying-and-observing-meteorite-features/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/your-cosmic-catch-a-home-guide-to-identifying-and-observing-meteorite-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'invisible giant' at the heart of our galaxy | Space photo of the day for March 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new image captured by the Very Large Telescope reveals stars and gas orbiting the "invisible giant" at the heart of our galaxy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-invisible-giant-at-the-heart-of-our-galaxy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/the-invisible-giant-at-the-heart-of-our-galaxy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['War Machine' succeeds where 'Transformers' fails, by making its giant robot feel real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autobots, roll out &ndash; out of the way, that is, because War Machine is proving how to do human vs intergalactic machine conflict better.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/war-machine-succeeds-where-transformers-fails-by-making-its-giant-robot-feel-real/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/war-machine-succeeds-where-transformers-fails-by-making-its-giant-robot-feel-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's DART planetary defense mission reveals asteroids hurling 'cosmic snowballs' at each other]]></title><description><![CDATA[New images from NASA's DART asteroid-smashing mission show space rocks exchanging material in a slow process that reshapes their surfaces over millions of years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-dart-planetary-defense-mission-reveals-asteroids-hurling-cosmic-snowballs-at-each-other/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/astronomy_newslocker/nasas-dart-planetary-defense-mission-reveals-asteroids-hurling-cosmic-snowballs-at-each-other/</guid></item></channel></rss>