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A rogue rocket stage was photographed by the Virtual Telescope Project on Feb. 8, 2022, about a month it slammed into the far side of the moon on March 4, 2022. Experts say the stage is part of the rocket that launched China’s Chang’e 5-T1 mission in 2014.

Rogue rocket body imaged weeks before its moon impact (photo)

By Elizabeth Howell published

A Virtual Telescope Project image shows a rogue rocket stage on the road to oblivion, nearly a month before it smashed into the the moon on Friday (March 4).

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A space station astronaut captured this view of the nearly-full Snow Moon on Feb. 15, 2022.

Astronauts snap stunning views of February's Full Snow Moon from space (photos)

By Samantha Mathewson published

Astronauts on the International Space Station captured stunning views of February's Full Snow Moon this week.

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SpaceX rocket stage on a collision course with the moon captured in telescope images

By Elizabeth Howell published

A SpaceX rocket's upper stage was caught on camera careening toward a collision course with the moon.

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Astrophotographer Chris Schur captured this stunning photo of Comet Leonard on Dec. 4, 2021 from Payson, Arizona using a 10-inch Newtonian telescope and 60-minute camera exposure.

Amazing photos of Comet Leonard in the night sky

By Elizabeth Howell published

Astrophotographers captured incredible views of the celestial visitor.

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Glowing Cloud of Rocket Fuel Captured in Night Sky Photo

By Calla Cofield last updated

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The volcanic eruption on Tonga's island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.

Lasting devastation from Tonga volcano eruption revealed in satellite images

By Chelsea Gohd published

Tonga's volcanic eruption has left behind damage so severe that satellites can see it from space.

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Astronaut snaps spectacular shot of crescent moon glowing over stunning sunset

By Harry Baker published

NASA's Earth Observatory has released a photo of a crescent moon above an orbital sunset taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.

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Cyber Monday Laptop deal: The VR-ready Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 6 is $350 off, but the deal ends soon

Cyber Monday Laptop deal: The VR-ready Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 6 is $350 off, but the deal ends soon

By Ian Stokes published

Deals Save 15% on this powerful gaming laptop - ideal for running AAA games and VR headsets.

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Black Friday laptop deal: Save big on Macbook Air and Dell XPS 13 - both ideal of editing your astrophotography snaps

Black Friday laptop deal: Save big on Macbook Air and Dell XPS 13 - both ideal for editing your astrophotography snaps

By Ian Stokes last updated

Deals Save $150 on the Macbook Air and $320 on the Dell XPS 13 in the Black Friday sales - two amazing photo editing laptops.

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Orion Nebula by Brian Davis

The Splendor of the Orion Nebula (Photos)

By Space.com Staff last updated

The Orion nebula is one of the most famous and eye-catching displays in the cosmos.

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