Astronomy

April 30, 2025

NASA Celebrates Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th Anniversary With New Photos

When the Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, no one would have guessed how much it would shape the way we view space. Launched on April 24, 1990, the telescope continues its mission today. To celebrate its anniversary, NASA released four recent images taken by Hubble that prove its staying power even after three decades. “Hubble opened a new window to the universe when it launched 35 years ago.

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March 29, 2025

Astronaut Scott Kelly Once Floated Around the ISS in a Gorilla Suit With Help From Brother Mark

Twins have a tendency of being pranksters—sharing the fun with their lifelong partner in crime. One time, these shenanigans reached as far as 250 miles above the Earth, when a gorilla was seen floating around the International Space Station. The stunt was devised by astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, the only siblings—and identical twins— to have both flown in space.

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March 21, 2025

This Is What Astronaut Suni Williams Missed the Most About Earth—and Will Miss About the ISS

Astronauts are highly trained professionals with arguably one of the coolest jobs out there. But at the end of the day, they are also human beings who get homesick—especially if their return home takes longer than expected. Suni Williams, one of the astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months and just made it back this week, opened up about the struggles of being stuck in space.

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February 7, 2025

Astronomers Discover Football Field-Sized Asteroid That May Strike Earth in 2032

Astronomers recently identified an asteroid that has a small chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. The space rock, known as 2024 YR4, is about 130 feet to about 300 feet in diameter—making it about as big as a football field. So far, scientists say there is no cause for concern yet, but they will keep a close eye on it to rule out any dangers.

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