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Tolkien's WWII allegories in "The Lord of the Rings" paved the way for Lucas's WWII-inspired "Star Wars" universe. May the Fourth be with you!

NASA astronauts O'Hara, Novitskiy, and Vasilevskaya safely return to Earth after 6-month research stint on International Space Station.

"U.S.-made spacecraft could make first moon landing in 50 years, marking potential landmark moment in space exploration. #OdysseusLunarLander"

Tim Burton is back with a Beetlejuice sequel and a remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, written by Gillian Flynn.

Japan made history by landing its spacecraft, SLIM, on the moon, but faced a power issue with the solar panels.

Simone Biles' triumphant return to gymnastics after Tokyo Olympics and her personal life is the focus of her AP honor.

SpaceX's Starship rocket failed in space after liftoff. The test flight was a key step in the company's moon mission.

SpaceX will attempt to launch its Starship again, hoping to avoid an explosion. The live video will start 35 minutes before.

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of Apollo 8, has died at 95. His legacy includes service to his country and historic space missions.

NASA and partner agency JPL launched an experimental laser transmitter on a SpaceX rocket to test a new laser-based transmission system for deep space communication. The system promises higher rates of data delivery from space.

Ryder Cup tensions rise as Patrick Cantlay allegedly protests players not being paid, leading to a shouting match with Rory McIlroy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and expresses his intention to visit the team in person.

Russia's robotic spacecraft, Luna-25, crashed while attempting to land near the moon's south pole, losing the race to India.

Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first tourist passengers into space, marking a major milestone in the company's pursuit of space tourism. The three passengers experienced weightlessness and admired views of Earth and space before safely landing in New Mexico. This achievement fulfills a nearly two-decade-old promise by founder Richard Branson to bring tourists into space. The flight also establishes Virgin Galactic as a competitor in the suborbital space tourism sector.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center.

Chandrayaan-3 mission led by men, but many women involved: ISRO official.

The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, touted as the world's largest spherical structure, has showcased its LED lights display during a preview event on 4 July. The structure, which is 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide, features a bowl-shaped theatre with the world's highest-resolution wraparound LED screen. The exterior is fitted with 1.2 million LED lights that can display dynamic imagery on a massive scale. The venue, which cost $2.3bn to build, is set to open on 29 September with a series of U2 concerts.