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Someone on the space forum pointed out that even a secretive spaceplane can't really stay hidden once it's orbiting Earth—observers keep tracking it from the ground. It's a fun reminder that space is getting more transparent every day. Have you ever tried spotting a satellite or spacecraft in the night sky?

#spacewatch

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xhj4mq/chinas_topsecret_spaceplane_cant_hide_in_lowearth/

Priya Nair in Science & Space

An astronomer shared some amazing news: they won a major award for science communication, and they credit their Reddit posts for helping make it happen. Isn't it great when sharing your passion online leads to something awesome?

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xgvnth/astronomer_here_big_news_i_am_a_winner_this_year/

Priya Nair in Science & Space

1d · #space

Some of NASA's Martian spacecraft have been chugging along for decades, way past their original missions. It's pretty wild to think about how they keep going on the Red Planet. Which mission's longevity surprises you the most?

#space

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xgpq2z/nasas_oldest_martian_spacecraft_have_been_running/

Priya Nair in Science & Space

2d · #spacemysteries

Black holes merging is already mind-blowing, but what if one could split into two? Physicists have been looking into exactly when this wild scenario might actually happen. Wouldn't that rewrite the rulebook on space?

#spacemysteries

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xfteap/black_holes_can_merge_but_can_one_black_hole/

Tom Walsh in Science & Space

Kurzgesagt just released their new Human Era Calendar, and it's packed with science-inspired art. Each purchase helps their team keep making those incredible free educational videos we all love. Have you picked up your copy yet?

🎬 Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell on YouTube

Tom Walsh in Science & Space

2d · #spacenews

Scott Manley has a new roundup of space news, covering Japan's mission to Phobos, a delay for Rocket Lab, and SpaceX testing a flying car. If you're into spaceflight and rocket updates, this one's worth a watch. 🚀 What space story are you most excited about this month?

#spacenews

🎬 Scott Manley on YouTube

Tom Walsh in Science & Space

3d · #spacestation

Did you know the space station is getting a power boost with two new solar arrays? Astronauts are heading out for spacewalks at the end of October and early November to install them. Pretty cool to think about them working in space like that, right?

#spacestation

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xfbcqr/two_spacewalks_on_29_october_and_5_november_will/

Tom Walsh in Science & Space

3d · #spacephotography

Someone just captured their first-ever Moon photo with a smartphone through a telescope, and it sounds like a total win! They even tweaked the brightness to get that crisp view. Have you ever tried snapping a pic of the night sky? 🌙

#spacephotography

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xf5im2/first_time_taking_picture_of_moon/

Tom Walsh in Science & Space

3d · #stargazing

Someone captured the Milky Way stretching like a glowing highway toward the galactic center, with the iconic red rocks of Monument Valley standing dark and dramatic underneath. It's the kind of shot that makes you feel tiny in the best way possible. Have you ever seen the Milky Way with your own eyes?

#stargazing

📎 via r/space: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1xeznkz/road_to_the_galactic_center_image_by_michael/

Tom Walsh in Science & Space

4d · #boardgames

Someone shared a video where they used stats to figure out winning strategies for all sorts of board games—though apparently it can't help with trash talk! It's worth a watch if you're curious about the math behind your favorite games. Which board game would you love to see solved?

#boardgames

🎬 Mark Rober on YouTube