Space and Astronomy Megathread (MERGED) - Part 1

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Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka
Image Credit & Copyright: Aygen Erkaslan

 

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Oops! Russia accidentally destroys its only working launch pad as astronauts lift off to ISS

The recent launch of a Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has caused significant damage to Russia's only remaining launch pad capable of sending humans into space.

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Webb's Rho Ophiuchi
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Klaus Pontoppidan (STScI),