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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope confirmed Earendel, the most distant star, shining just one billion years after the Big Bang. Gravitational lensing magnified this massive B-type star, offering unprecedented insights into the early universe's star and galaxy formation. Webb's observations also revealed a possible companion star and detailed structures within Earendel's host galaxy.

NASA's advanced observatories have unveiled the Milky Way's hidden beauty, from its dense core with a supermassive black hole to glittering star clusters and spiral arms. Infrared cameras pierce through gas and dust, revealing millions of stars. These images help astronomers study star formation, galactic dynamics, and the future collision with Andromeda, enhancing our understanding of our galactic home.

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur retires after two decades of remarkable contributions, including piloting the SpaceX Dragon and crucial work on the Hubble Space Telescope. McArthur's career highlights her technical expertise and leadership, notably as the final astronaut to operate Hubble with the space shuttle's robotic arm.