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With a gulp and burp, a bloated star swallows a Jupiter-sized planet

Scientists for the first time have observed a star, bloated in its old age, swallowing a Jupiter-like planet

The Hindu

How much fuel does a rocket need to get to the moon? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

Beagle 2's Bristol team who 'never gave up hope' on incredible space mission

You can now explore the story of Beagle 2 at one of Bristol's best-loved attractions

Bristol Post

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SpaceX launch of Ax-2 private astronaut mission now targeted for May 21

SpaceX's launch of Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, is now targeted for the evening of May 21.

Space

Astronauts relocate SpaceX Dragon capsule on space station

Astronauts flew the SpaceX Dragon capsule Endeavour to a new port on the International Space Station early Saturday (May 6).

Space

Scientists discover closest star-shredding black hole to Earth ever seen

Astronomers comparing maps of the universe uncovered the nearest example of a black hole devouring a star ever detected.

Space

See Artemis 3 landing site near moon's south pole in stunning new NASA photos

NASA's ShadowCam instrument has imaged the lunar south pole in great detail, helping shed light on the region where astronauts will land as part of the Artemis 3 mission.

Space

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Tour 10 mind-bending supermassive black holes in this NASA video

A new NASA animation shows the tremendous scales of supermassive black holes, which have masses millions to billions of times that of the sun and dominate the centers of most galaxies.

Space

Horoscope for Friday, May 5, 2023

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Lunar Eclipse (Full Moon) occurs in Scorpio today.

Chicago Sun-Times

Uranus' 4 biggest moons may have buried oceans of salty water

The four biggest moons of Uranus — Titania, Oberon, Ariel and Umbriel — may harbor salty oceans beneath their frozen surfaces, a new study suggests.

Space

The end may be near for ice-hunting Artemis 1 moon cubesat

Mission team members may stop trying to fix a stuck valve on the LunaH-Map cubesat at the end of the month, according to reports.

Space

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2023 peaking now! See pieces of Halley's Comet in the night sky

The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on Saturday (May 6) offering skywatchers the chance to see debris from Halley's Comet burn up in Earth's atmosphere.

Space

Fox names Lance Armstrong, Ariel Winter among 'celebronauts' on 'Stars On Mars'

A crew of celebrities are set to go where none have gone before. "Well, sort of," says William Shatner, the actor-turned-astronaut who serves in Mission Control for "Stars on Mars," June 5 on Fox.

Space

Rocket science fans from rural Tamil Nadu look up to outer space

Two students and their teacher from from the Government Higher Secondary School in Ayyampalayam will be travelling to Russia soon. They are part of a 75-member team selected from government schools in Tamil Nadu that participated in the Rocket Science orientation programme.

The Hindu

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Gargantuan 'superflare' from distant star may have launched one of the strongest solar storms ever seen

Scientists studying a star system in Orion witnessed one of the most powerful stellar eruptions ever seen — and it could be devastating to nearby planets.

Space

Artemis 2 astronaut to carry Canada's flag at King Charles' coronation

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be the flag-bearer for Canada on Saturday (May 6) at the coronation of King Charles III.

Inverse

Astronomers Caught a Rare Glimpse of an Exoplanet Being Born

A team of scientists discovered the protoplanet HD 169142 b, bringing the count of confirmed protoplanets to three.

Space

SpaceX won't launch next private astronaut crew for Axiom Space in early May after all

The launch of Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, has been delayed beyond early May. A new target date has not yet been announced.

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The National (Scotland)

When will the Eta Aquariid meteor shower peak in Scotland this week?

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is peaking this week in Scotland, here is when you can see it as well as the Met Office weather forecast.

The National (Scotland)

Construction begins at UK's first vertical spaceport after spending boost

CONSTRUCTION has begun at the UK’s first vertical launch spaceport in Sutherland as the project received a further spending boost.

Insider UK

Construction begins at Sutherland Spaceport

Further funding also confirmed, with Orbex starting a hiring spree ahead of rocket launches

The Independent UK

Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

Sutherland Spaceport will be home to the rocket company Orbex.

Space

What is the 2023 Humans to Mars Summit?

The 2023 Humans to Mars Summit, to be held in Washington, D.C. from May 16 to May 18, aims to add urgency to the quest to put boots on the Red Planet.

Space

NASA shares stunning deep space images for Black Hole Week 2023

Black hole week kicked off on Monday (May 1) with scientists and space enthusiasts alike celebrating our growing understanding of these cosmic titans.

Inverse

Look! New Hubble Image Shows Galaxies in a Gravitational Dance

Someday, these two galaxies may merge, and two supermassive black holes will become one.

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