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Did they set-up the booster landing camera on the wrong landing site?! We saw one come in, I heard the sonic booms of the second, but nothing appeared of the second pad they were filming. Kinda odd. They did confirm good landing though…

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Thanks - was multitasking! :)

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Adopt a Pixel Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope - NASA Science

Ooh cute - you can adopt a pixel from one of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s first images. Check out go.nasa.gov/adoptapixel - they just launched the site during the launch livestream. You get a little certificate too - great for kids (and big kids!).

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a next-generation space observatory designed to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy,

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Dr Alfredo Carpineti @drcarpineti.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Under 20 minutes until the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. They are at 70% go (I assume due to weather) and hopeful of a good launch on a Falcon Heavy. Tune in on NASA’s YouTube channel now!

Falcon Heavy rocket on launch pad. Still from live stream.

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It’s one week until the eclipse! You’ve still got time to sort out your glasses! Many good brands available, just make sure they have the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard! www.theastroholic.co.uk/august-solar...

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August Solar Eclipse Prep!

On August 12, 2026, Iceland and Spain will experience a total eclipse of the Sun. I have been asked by a few people for advice and suggestions about glasses and locations for the eclipse, so here are ...

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SpaceKate @spacekate.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Do we have any images from Danuri yet? How long until LRO passes over the SpaceX upper stage impact site?

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Marco Langbroek @marcolangbroek.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Nada, niente, nichts, nothing, niets...... T +1 min, T + 2.5 min (during brief moments of cloud clearing) (but we knew this would be a long shot - certainly during daylight)

stack of 57 frames over a 5-second period centered on 06:36:40 UTC.
Nothing visible on lunar limb.
Celestron C6 + EOS R10

stack of 48 frames over a 5-second period centered on 06:38:08 UTC.
Nothing visible on lunar limb.
Celestron C6 + EOS R10

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SpaceKate @spacekate.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A ‘hold’ was triggered on the booster and there was an abort on the start/up of the booster. It’s a scrub for today.

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SpaceKate @spacekate.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Just over 25 min until potential launch of Starship 13. Let’s see what this flight has in store shall we?

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Spaceflight 🚀 @spaceflight.spacey.space.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

RE: social.heise.de/@heiseonlineenglish… The increasing 📈 number of rocket launches is leading to a growing number of dangerous objects in space, as shown by a recently published analysis #SpaceDebris

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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I just can't get my head around the fact that this bizarre object is whizzing through space at insane speed.

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michael @radplanets.com · 06/07/2026

relevant size comparison:

size of a tiny asteroid compared with the FIFA recommended football pitch dimensions. the asteroid would barely fill the penalty area!

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Dr Pamela L Gay @starstryder.space · 06/07/2026

This is the image I've been waiting for! This is Earth's current quasi moon! There is a chance, this is a chunk of Moon that was cast off during an asteroid impact. YAY <insert muppet flail gif>

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SpaceKate @spacekate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Okay - who can tell me more about the lunar Frankenrover ‘Promise’? “a hybrid engineering development version of the Mars Perseverance and Curiosity rovers”?! www.nasa.gov/news-release...

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NASA Awards More Moon Base Science, Previews New Opportunities - NASA

Editor's note: This release was updated on June 30, 2026, to clarify the engineering development version for the PROMISE rover.

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SpaceKate @spacekate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

No gongs for me last night, but some delightful conversations and new connections made. Super proud of Anushka Sharma for winning her category and inspired by Motion House dance troupe to try regain some core strength post surgery! #TheHazels

Dancers in white against black background with LED stars. They appear to be walking, but several of them are holding exaggerated walking positions while balances on shoulders of the others.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Ok you guys. Here’s the deal. The M7.1 in Venezuela was upgraded to a M7.2. AND it was followed shortly by a M7.5. Not good.

Location of the M7.2 and M7.5 in Venezuela

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SpaceKate @spacekate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Oh crikey this looks bad. :(

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“Humans beat robots hands down when it comes to adaptability” says Helen Sharman. #TheHazels

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SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Great to hear from first British astronaut Helen Sharman at #TheHazels. “Talking as an astronaut..” - what a way to start a sentence! 😍

Prof Helen Sharman on stage at the Hazels space awards

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UNOOSA Launches African Space Law Initiative #UNOOSA & #ASI will run a space law mission in #Kenya to build regulatory frameworks. 🔗 spacewatch.global/2026/06/unoosa-an… #SpaceWatchNews

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Thank you! All quite exciting/nerve-wracking!

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I’m looking forward to celebrating (and hopefully not melting) with everyone at #TheHazels. It’s been a tough few years, but despite the medical drama and multiple surgeries, I’m still smiling - and space makes me smile the widest of smiles. Say hello if you’re there too!

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Michael Okun @michael-okun.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’m more used to banging on about rockets and space than myself, but I am quietly proud to have been shortlisted for two Hazels Space Awards - ceremony this evening. Of course it would incredible to win something, but honestly being shortlisted with some amazing women is an honour in itself.

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I’ve officially resigned as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. It used to be a reputable journal, but became a case study in how forced automation destroys academic integrity. 👇

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Ha - good point! Will have to check. Not managed to justify spending that much on bricks myself so these have been amazingly kind gifts…

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I am now dashing to see a friend to watch Maisie Adams be funny, please keep me updated on anything that I missed in the announcement (scrawled some notes ahead of radio i/v but then on-air and dashing out of house. Any press Qs or just fancy event and done? #ArtemisIII

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Oooh - I don’t have that one. I swear it’s about time Lego started sending me space stuff lol

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“Luca is precise, composed, and determined” says ESA DG Josef Aschbacher of newly announced Artemis III pilot Luca Parmitano.

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Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, and Mission Specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas - welcome to your new Artemis III crew. Ad Astra!

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Woohooo! So pleased for Luca Parmitano! Great to see him named on the Artemis III crew! Also great to be on air on BbC World Service with ESA reserve astronaut Meganne Christian.

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