Thursday, July 17, 2025

Astronomers see the birth of a planetary system for 1st time

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July 17, 2025
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We have a lot of news for your daily read today, starting with astronomers seeing the birth of a nearby planetary system that could one day resemble the solar system, allowing scientists to study the early beginnings of our cosmic home. 

In other news, NASA is citing "no legal obligation" to publish a key climate change report on their website, the largest Mars meteorite on Earth sells for over $5 million, and Andy Weir, the author of "Project Hail Mary," gives his opinions on the upcoming film's first trailer. We have all that and more. 

Thanks for exploring with us.

Keep looking up, 

Kenna 

Content Manager, Space.com
For 1st time, astronomers see planetary system birth
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Boeing's Starliner won't fly until 2026 without crew
As NASA continues work to find a fix for the thruster issues that have afflicted Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi, chances are high that the spacecraft's next mission will be uncrewed.
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Galactic fireworks captured near Seahorse Nebula
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NASA won't publish key climate change report online
The decision will make it harder for the general public to access critical climate data.
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Science & Astronomy
JWST finds unusual black hole in Infinity Galaxy
"The biggest surprise of all was that the black hole was not located inside either of the two nuclei but in the middle. We asked ourselves: How can we make sense of this?"
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Largest Mars meteorite on Earth sold for $5.3 million
It sold for more than the maximum estimated price of $4 million, but with taxes and fees, the final price was closer to $5.3 million
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Entertainment
'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir excited about film
The fan favorite author of 'The Martian' admits, 'I'm really happy with how the film is turning out.'
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Star Trek
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' villains: the Gorn
These modern-day Gorn are a major upgrade on the lizard man Captain Kirk battled in the Original Series.
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Today in Space
On This Day! July 17, 1962: X-15 breaks record
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Image of day: NASA preps piece of Artemis IV rocket
The SLS payload adapter is moved as it concludes its rigorous testing
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Editor's Note

Yes, there was a typo in yesterday's newsletter. Congratulations to everyone who spotted it, your proofreading skills are unmatched. 

Just to clarify: we are, in fact, not a team of robots (though we do require charging via coffee). Typos happen when our caffeine levels dip below operational standards. 

Thanks for keeping us honest, and human. 
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