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A day on Mars is more beautiful than you think
NASA's Curiosity rover captured a recent time-lapse panorama showing a full day on the Red Planet and it did not disappoint! Go and see the full image for yourself on our website. 

In other news, NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon mission could launch in just 1 month if all goes to plan, our skywatching editor Daisy explores the stunning night sky over the Canary Islands and a we have deep dive into Saros, Playstation's upcoming sci-fi game

We have all that and more for your daily read. 
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NASA's Curiosity rover shares stunning Mars panorama
NASA's Curiosity rover shares stunning Mars panorama
The image was captured in November 2025, showing how lighting changes throughout the day on Mars.
 
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SpaceX preps Super Heavy for Starship's 12th flight
SpaceX preps Super Heavy for Starship's 12th flight
Liftoff of Starship Flight 12 is expected in the next few months.
 
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Space quiz! When did NASA's Perseverance rover land on Mars?
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Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2026
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2026
The best telescopes for seeing planets can help you spot Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Mercury.
 
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Skywatching
 
Canary Islands night sky was beyond anything I knew
Canary Islands night sky was beyond anything I knew
From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before.
 
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Spaceflight
 
Historic Artemis 2 launch may be just 1 month away
Historic Artemis 2 launch may be just 1 month away
If NASA's schedule holds -- a big if -- humanity will launch on its return to the moon in a matter of weeks.
 
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Science & Astronomy
 
Hubble sees 'wake' from Betelgeuse's secret companion
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Experts say US should prioritize returning Mars samples
Experts say US should prioritize returning Mars samples
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Entertainment
 
Saros: what we know about PlayStation's sci-fi game
Saros: what we know about PlayStation's sci-fi game
Roguelite structure, mysterious narrative, and breakneck third-person shooter action come together once again in Housemarque's Saros.
 
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Today in Space
 
On this day: Jan. 7, 1610: Galileo sees 3 Jupiter moons
On this day: Jan. 7, 1610: Galileo sees 3 Jupiter moons
On January 7, 1610, the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered three of Jupiter's moons: Callisto, Europa and Io.
 
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Photo of day: Perseverance sees megaripples on Mars
Photo of day: Perseverance sees megaripples on Mars
Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.
 
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