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These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth

Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds for such an outflow seen in ultraviolet light, traveling at 30% the speed of light.

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Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

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Nasa sticks by 2027 launch of next mission despite Blue Origin rocket explosion

The agency expresses confidence in the space firm founded by the billionaire Amazon businessman as it names its Artemis III crew.

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Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?

Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?

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‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing of Artemis IV in 2028

The Guardian - US

NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronauts for critical moon lander test flight

NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.

Space

Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10

Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.

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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon

The Independent UK

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

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Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today

The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away.

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SpaceX IPO is days away: Here are 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to wait

SpaceX has a lot of potential, but some experts have concerns about the company’s valuation

The Independent UK

Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It's a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

Space

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

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SpaceX just launched — and landed — a Falcon 9 rocket booster for the 35th time. That's a new record. (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.

Space

Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.

Space

Rare daytime meteor shower peak this week — here's how to see (and even hear) them

Most meteor showers are seen after dark, but the Arietids offer a rare chance to spot shooting stars in the dawn sky.

The Times of India

SpaceX IPO could turn a 27-year-old recovery boat engineer into a millionaire overnight: Meet the worker who invested 10% of every pay cheque

For most people working at sea, stock ownership is rarely part of the job. For 27-year-old Maryellyn Musselman, it could be life-changing. The former engineering officer spent two years aboard a SpaceX recovery vessel off Florida's coast. During that time, she quietly built a stake in Elon Musk's space company.…

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Trouble near the Milky Way: The Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping its smaller neighbor galaxy apart

The Magellanic Clouds are a pair of dwarf galaxies passing the Milky Way probably for the first time, but as they move they have been interacting with each other for billions of years.

The Guardian - UK

Readers reply: If an alien asked you: ‘What is music?’ what would you play for them?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions comes up with an epic extraterrestrial playlist for Earth’s first contact from beyond the stars

Tom’s Hardware

Russia’s new ‘Starlink‑Style’ Rassvet fleet loses its first satellite after weeks — Object 4 drops out of orbit but 15 others remain

Object 4, one of 16 satellites in the first operational batch of Russia's Rassvet broadband network, re-entered Earth's atmosphere on approximately June 6th.

Space

Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions?

"If a major meteor shower outburst or storm is forecast during a mission or crew activity, the mission would be delayed or the crew kept inside until the outburst or storm is over."

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 213 — Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin

On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend Gerry Griffin live from the International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in McLean, Virginia.

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX IPO: how can I buy shares, and what are the risks?

Elon Musk firm plans the biggest stock market launch in history – but experts have flagged potential downsides

Inverse

Apple's Best Sci-Fi Spinoff Just Solved One Big Mystery — And Set Up An Even Bigger One

In the third episode of 'Star City,' the mystery of the spy within the space program is revealed. So, what happens next?

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