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Happy Friday, space fans!
You made it to the end of another week - nice! It's been busy in outer space - the James Webb Space Telescope has spotted 6 different galaxies merging together into one giant galaxy, and at the center of this galactic mash-up, a supermassive black hole is forming. We also take a look at the budget behind NASA's Swift Boost mission, which aims to save the Swift spacecraft from falling to Earth. At a cost of $30 million, this rescue attempt is surprisingly low budget compared some other space missions. Perhaps there are financial lessons to be learned.
You can also follow along with us through photos and video as we got to peek behind-the-scenes at the brand-new home of the space shuttle Endeavor at the Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center at the California Science Center. The 20-story-tall building will house the shuttle which is mated to a real fuel tank and solid rocket boosters. It is absolutely epic. Today is also the last day for Prime Day, so if you were looking for deals on telescopes, cameras, or even LEGOs, we've got you covered.
Let's check out what's big in space below:
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Want the best news in space right on your phone? Space.com now has an app! Available on both iOS and Android.
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Looking for a dynamite deal this Prime Day? With just over three days left, our experts have rounded up the very best offers, including drones, telescopes, Lego and much more.
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Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two, making speech clearer and crisper by processing speech and noise separately. No wonder 540,000+ customers love them. Join them and start your 45-day no-risk trial today.
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NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory, which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.
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The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.
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Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.
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Astronomers have discovered two "super-puff" exoplanets orbiting the same star that have densities lower than cotton candy, making them the lightest worlds ever seen.
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This is truly a view like no other.
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A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you'll have to be fast.
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SpaceX will call its planned AI megaconstellation "Starmind," continuing the company's stellar naming theme.
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What's with all the boring montages of Jedi and superheroes? It's time to resurrect a lost art.
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That's it for our space update today!
We made it to the end of another week, folks. We saw the space shuttle Endeavor up-close, chatted with astronauts, and we're keeping our fingers crossed that the $30 million mission to save NASA's Swift observatory does the trick. Looking to next week, we are approaching July 4, which marks 250 years of the United States. We'll be taking a look both back and forward -- do you know what astronomy was like 250 years ago? We'll have the scoop for you!
And don't forget, Space.com now has an app! To have your space news right in the palm of your hand, you can download our app on both iOS and Android. Lastly, today marks the final day of Prime Day, so if you had plans to find a great deal on camera equipment, telescope gear, or even a sweet new space-y LEGO set, check out Space.com's recommendations to see what deals you might be able to find. Have a great weekend, and don't forget to look up!
Ad astra, per aspera
Chelsea Gohd
Content Manager, Space.com
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