Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch outpaces Hubble
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch has NASA chasing dark matter and exoplanets, with a field of view Hubble could never match.
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SpaceX confirms May 19 launch date for Starship V3, the most powerful version of the rocket yet
SpaceX has confirmed a May 19 launch date for Starship V3, Flight 12, featuring new Raptor 3 engines targeting over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
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Google and SpaceX are in talks to build AI data centres in orbit
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build orbital AI data centres under Project Suncatcher, with 81 satellites and prototype launches by 2027.
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Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peaks this week and here is how South Africans can watch it
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on 22 April 2026. South Africans in dark-sky areas can look north before dawn to catch the world's oldest meteor shower.
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Artemis II crew breaks 56-year distance record in landmark lunar flyby
NASA's Artemis II crew broke the 56-year-old Apollo distance record on 6 April 2026, reaching 252,756 miles from Earth on a landmark lunar flyby mission.
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Jonny Kim set to leave ISS and return to Earth aboard Soyuz MS-27
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates will undock from the ISS on 8 December and land in Kazakhstan early on 9 December.
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3I/ATLAS: Comet the size of Manhattan has scientists concerned – Here’s why
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, and NASA says this encounter will alter the Manhattan-sized object in several ways as it continues its journey through our solar system.
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First supermoon of 2025 to brighten the night skies this October
The first supermoon of 2025 — known as the harvest full moon — will rise in early October, appearing brighter and closer to Earth than any moon so far this year.
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Scientists make breakthrough discovery on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Scientists using Cassini data have found all the necessary ingredients for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, strengthening hopes it could host habitable conditions.
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New study warns a ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032
A new study warns asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
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James Webb Telescope captures largest star-forming cloud in the Milky Way
The James Webb Telescope has captured new images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, revealing glowing stars, thick gas, and cosmic dust.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
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2025 Blood Moon lunar eclipse in pictures
Sky gazers around the world captured striking images of the Blood Moon on Sunday, as the rare lunar eclipse painted the moon red for more than an hour.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: What it means for zodiac signs and safe rituals
The Blood Moon lunar eclipse peaks at 20:11 (SAST) on Sunday, 7 September 2025 — here’s what it means for each zodiac sign and the safe rituals you can follow.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: Date, significance, when to view in South Africa
Sky-watchers in South Africa will witness a rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Sunday night, with the event lasting more than 80 minutes and peaking at 20:11 (SAST).
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Perseid meteor shower: When it will peak, what it means for these star signs
The Perseid meteor shower peak is almost here, promising one of the brightest and busiest nights for stargazers — and astrologers say certain zodiac signs may feel its energy most.
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Venus and Jupiter set for a celestial ‘kiss’ in a conjunction: Here’s what it means
On Tuesday, the Venus Jupiter conjunction will see the two brightest planets in the night sky appear side by side, creating a rare viewing opportunity with astrological meaning for certain zodiac signs.
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Skywatching in August 2025: Important celestial events to look out for this month
August 2025 offers exciting skywatching moments including a close meetup between Venus and Jupiter, the Perseid meteor shower, and clear views of the Dumbbell Nebula.
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Mercury in retrograde: Here’s how it affects your zodiac sign
Mercury retrograde from 17 July to 10 August 2025, is set to impact communication, decisions, and emotions—here’s what it means for your zodiac sign.
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Saturn and Neptune appear near the Moon: Here’s what it means for your star sign
Saturn and Neptune rose with the Moon on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, creating a rare sky event believed to carry emotional and spiritual significance for certain zodiac signs.
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Saturn in retrograde starts today: Here’s how it affects your star sign
Saturn begins its retrograde motion in Pisces today, and astrologers believe this cosmic event will bring emotional reflection and responsibility challenges for several zodiac signs.
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Moon meets Regulus tonight: What this means for Leos and these fixed star signs
Tonight, the Moon will appear next to the star Regulus, sparking powerful emotions and spotlight energy for Leos and other fixed signs.
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X1.1-class solar flare causes radio blackouts in Western Pacific
An X1.1-class solar flare erupted from the Sun on Sunday, causing radio blackouts over the western Pacific.
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Indicators of alien life may have been found – astrophysicist explains what the new research means
A new research paper in the Astrophysical Journal suggests that Cambridge scientists have managed to find this type of emission with a certainty of 99.7% from a planet called K2-18b, 124 light years away.
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Watch: The moment ‘Butch’ and ‘Suni’ touched down on Earth [video]
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams safely returned to Earth. Here’s what happened.
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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Time and date, significance, where to view it in South Africa
South Africa will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, 14 March 2025, with the blood moon visible in select areas before moonset—here’s everything you need to know.
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Katy Perry part of celeb crew next on Blue Origin space trip
Katy Perry is set to join Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin mission, taking part in an upcoming spaceflight alongside a celebrity crew.
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NASA makes new projections on chances of astroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth
While concerns about an Earth impact have been ruled out, NASA scientists have noted a small possibility—currently estimated at 1.7%—that asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact the Moon on 22 December 2032.