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Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff, Josh Dinner last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Private Blue Ghost lander spotted on the moon by NASA lunar orbiter (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an exciting view of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander following its recent touchdown on the moon.

NASA switches off Voyager instruments to extend life of the two interstellar spacecraft 'Every day could be our last.'
By Robert Lea published
NASA engineers are turning off two instruments on Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to ensure these twin spacecraft can continue exploring interstellar space.

The US will 'plant the American flag on the planet Mars and even far beyond,' Trump tells Congress
By Tariq Malik published
President Donald Trump told lawmakers that U.S. astronauts will one day carry the American flag to Mars and beyond during a speech before the joint session of Congress.

Mystery solved! Odd X-ray signal was 'death knell' of planet destroyed by zombie star (video)
By Robert Lea published
An X-ray signal that has puzzled scientists for 45 years was the "death knell" of a planet ripped apart by a white dwarf star, data from NASA's Chandra observatory has revealed.

'Stuck' NASA astronauts on ISS grilled on Earthly politics as long 9-month mission nears end. 'From my standpoint, politics is not playing into this at all.'
By Mike Wall published
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return to Earth this month after an unexpectedly long stay aboard the International Space Station — one that has become politically charged here on Earth.

India's Aditya-L1 solar probe watches powerful flare erupt from the sun
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft captured detailed observations of a powerful solar flare last year, helping scientists better understand our star's eruptions.

Lego partners with moon rover firm Lunar Outpost for 'future product and surprises'
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A new collaboration has Lego getting ready to "blast off" with the help of Lunar Outpost, a company with a mission now heading for the moon.

Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today
By Caitlin Milera published
Despite the hostile culture for women, Young successfully navigated multiple technical roles at the NACA, the precursor to NASA.
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