A galaxy viewed edge-on by the Hubble Space Telescope. NGC 5866, also known as the Spindle Galaxy or Messier 102, is a bright lenticular galaxy in constellation Draco.
Source and more details: https://esahubble.org/images/opo0624a/
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe made the closest-ever studies of the Sun -- and got this unprecedented look at multiple solar eruptions piling up on top of each other.
https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasas-parker-solar-probe-snaps-closest-ever-images-to-sun/ #space #science #nature #astronomy #nasa
A NASA astronaut has captured an electrifying image of Earth from space, featuring a gigantic, jellyfish-shaped "sprite" of red lightning shooting upwards above a thunderstorm in North America. The rare phenomenon is still poorly understood, despite being studied for more than 30 years.
Image credit: NASA/ISS/Nichole Ayers
just in time for WRATH MONTH i've put up a version of the lumpy gay space rock simulator for you all to enjoy
it's based on gravity like movies are sometimes based on real events
When your mirror gets dirty at home, you can just grab a cloth and some spray to clean it. But what about the ultra-precise, reflective mirrors of telescopes? 
Things can get a bit more complex. This image shows you part of the cleaning process for the main mirror of the ESO 3.6-metre Telescope at La Silla Observatory, #Chile.
Discover how it's done: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2524a/
Do you want to learn more about how we clean telescope mirrors? Then check out this blog post: https://www.eso.org/public/blog/exploding-snow/
A. Silber/ESO
The International Space Station completes a full orbit of Earth without a sunset.
Credit: NASA Johnson
Astronomers may have found evidence of still-forming planets hidden somewhere in this close-up of the star RIK 113, taken with our Veery Large Telescope in #Chile
This and previous data taken with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array suggest that the disc around the star may be shaped by hidden planets.
The data show the presence of gaps and spiral features, which may have been caused by forming planets.
Learn more: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2523a/
ESO/C. Ginski et al.
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After landing, the ispace RESILIENCE lander will have about 14 earth days (one lunar day) to complete its mission, before night falls, bringing darkness and brutally cold temperatures.
Similar to other recent robotic landers, RESILIENCE is powered by solar cells and will not have sufficient energy storage to survive the lunar night.
#Moon #Space #MoonLanding #HAKUTO @ispace
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The ispace HAKUTO-R RESILIENCE landing site is in Mare Frigoris or the "Sea of Cold, at 60.5°N 4.6°E, close to the north polar region on the near side of the moon.
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The ispace Hakuto-R M2 landing webcast will begin at 2:10 p.m. EDT (18:10 UTC).
Landing is scheduled for 3:17 p.m. EDT (19:17 UTC).
#FunFactFriday: After 18 months of testing, Space Solar has completed their "power beaming technology", allowing them to wirelessly transfer power from the satellite Cassiopeia down to Earth. Could this lead to a wireless power world? News Source: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/05/15/uk-startup-building-solar-power-beaming-tech-for-space-applications/
pv magazine InternationalUK startup building solar power beaming tech for space applicationsThree year old Space Solar has completed an 18-month engineering design and development project for key parts of its modular space-based solar power system.
Possibly the weirdest planet yet discovered?
Newfound world 2M1510 (AB) b appears to orbit not one but two stars...and they are actually failed stars, known as brown dwarfs...and the planet orbits sideways, in a unique up-and-down polar orbit.
https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2508/ #space #science #astronomy #nature
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire who’s flown to orbit twice, is nominated to be NASA’s next leader. A space strategy professor explains how his experience might shape the future of lunar and Mars exploration: https://theconversation.com/trumps-nomination-for-nasa-leader-boasts-business-and-commercial-spaceflight-experience-during-a-period-of-uncertainty-for-the-agency-254274 #space
The ConversationTrump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agencyBillionaire CEO Jared Isaacman has worked closely with SpaceX. He expressed an interest in sending missions to both the Moon and Mars if confirmed.
Night Glows
Credits: Taha Ghouchkanlu
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The same side of the Moon always faces Earth, but not in exactly the same way. Due to its tilted axis and elliptical orbit, we see about 59% of its surface over time. This simulation compresses a year into 60 seconds, making the Moon's apparent wobble, called libration, clearly visible.
Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
Wow! Onboard video of the Blue Ghost lander touching down on the Moon two days ago.
Multiple onboard experiments are now studying the lunar surface. Details at link.
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/03/04/blue-ghost-begins-surface-operations-captures-descent-video-sunrise/ #space #science #nasa
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Why shutting down the International Space Station could make Musk a fortune
https://www.muskwatch.com/p/why-shutting-down-the-international
"White House advisor and SpaceX CEO #ElonMusk called for deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS)...
financial windfall for #SpaceX...
would pave the way for private companies to launch commercial space stations. Servicing commercial space stations is a key part of SpaceX's growth strategy."
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"The inefficiency is the point. Asking workers to resign or justify their work through scrambled, aggressive messages almost inevitably prompts exodus & collapse...
playbook that #Musk follows from #space programs for his company #SpaceX. Govt teams, their staff, & the citizens they serve are like test launches of rocket prototypes: Try a new ship design uncrewed, knowing it could well explode, and repeat.
But in this case, people are aboard."
Astronaut Jack Fischer's amazing view of the Earth during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
Credit: NASA Johnson
Overdue #Introduction:
Hi, I am one of those computer touchers, located in #Berlin, in my late 20s, and this is my first time on any social media.
I have lots of interests (yes #ADHD), like #Vegan #Cooking, #Photography (often #Pets), anything #Space, #Gaming and #GameDev, recently #3DPrinting, trying to do good, the list goes on.
Really enjoying this online space so far, hope to meet and talk to more awesome people on here.
Also some sample pictures I like (with alt-text, of course).
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