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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has reached a major development milestone. One of its key subsystems successfully passed a rigorous thermal vacuum test, bringing the mission one step closer to launch. Thermal Vacuum Test Passed The completed test involved the outer barrel assembly, the deployable aperture cover, and test solar panels. This half of the telescope …
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Over the past five decades, climate change impact on Earth has become more visible from space. Since NASA’s iconic “Blue Marble” image was taken in 1972, Earth’s appearance has dramatically shifted. Today, new satellite images reveal clear signs of environmental transformation—much of it driven by human activity. The First Glimpse of a Fragile Planet On …
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China is setting its sights on the stars with an ambitious new planetary roadmap that outlines a series of groundbreaking space missions. This move comes as NASA braces for steep budget cuts, forcing commercial space companies to expand their ambitions amid a shifting global landscape. Chinese space experts aim to explore planetary habitability and search …
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The Euclid space telescope has released its first set of astronomical data, marking a major milestone in the quest to understand dark matter and dark energy. Launched in 2023 by the European Space Agency (ESA), Euclid is designed to map one-third of the sky and observe 1.5 billion galaxies. Scientists hope its findings will help …
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Two NASA astronauts, stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, are finally heading back to Earth after a nine-month delay. Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, originally scheduled for a short mission, had their stay extended due to the failure of Boeing’s Starliner capsule. They are now returning aboard a SpaceX Dragon …
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NASA has released breathtaking Mars images, offering an unprecedented look at the planet’s surface. Captured by advanced cameras on rovers and orbiters, these high-resolution panoramas showcase Mars’ rugged mountains, deep valleys, and evidence of ancient water flows. These images provide both scientists and space enthusiasts with a detailed glimpse of the Red Planet’s geological history. …
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NASA’s Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission is set to uncover a long-standing mystery about auroral electrojets, the powerful electric currents that create the Northern Lights. These electrojets not only produce stunning displays but also disrupt power grids and satellite communications. EZIE, launching during the solar maximum, will use three CubeSats to study these currents …
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The Odin spacecraft, built by AstroForge, is set to launch this week on a historic journey to explore asteroid 2022 OB5. This mission aims to determine whether the asteroid holds valuable metals like platinum and nickel, potentially kickstarting the long-dreamed-of asteroid mining industry. After years of failed attempts by other companies, AstroForge is determined to …
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a significant threat to Earth, according to new data from NASA. The space agency announced a reduction in the asteroid’s impact risk to 1 in 67, offering relief for those concerned about a potential 2032 collision. Risk Drops Significantly NASA released the updated assessment on February 19, revealing that …
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NASA’s upcoming SPHEREx mission will scan the galaxy for essential compounds like water ice, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide—key ingredients for life. Set to launch on February 27 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, this groundbreaking mission aims to map the sky in infrared light to uncover the origins of water …
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Former President Donald Trump’s NASA intervention has stirred controversy. On Tuesday, he claimed to have asked Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) “as soon as possible.” However, these astronauts were already scheduled to return on a SpaceX capsule in March. Trump’s demand has raised questions about …
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A recent study by NASA suggests that asteroid 2024 PT5, a near-Earth object, might be a fragment of the Moon, ejected during a massive ancient impact. This discovery offers fascinating insights into celestial collisions and their effects on the Moon’s structure. Discovery of 2024 PT5 Astronomers detected 2024 PT5 in August 2024 using the Asteroid …
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Astronomy faces a critical challenge as the planned INNA renewable energy project threatens the pristine skies of Chile’s Atacama Desert. Mount Paranal, home to the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), offers some of the darkest skies on Earth, essential for cutting-edge astronomical research. However, light pollution from the proposed hydrogen plant could …
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NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is gearing up for the Artemis Program, with significant progress in building ground systems for upcoming lunar missions. Teams are advancing hardware for Artemis II, the first crewed Artemis flight, and preparing the mobile launcher for Artemis IV. The keyword “Artemis Program” underscores NASA’s commitment to enabling human exploration of the …
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NASA is working to finalize its approach for the ambitious Mars Sample Return program. By late 2026, the agency plans to decide between two proposed methods to bring Martian soil samples back to Earth. These samples, collected by the Perseverance rover, hold the potential to reveal whether life ever existed on Mars and if its …
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is rewriting the rules of solar exploration. Recently, it achieved the closest-ever pass to the Sun, coming within just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of its fiery surface. This milestone in solar science marks a giant leap in understanding the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, and its influence on the …
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Astronomers have made an astonishing discovery: an enormous water reservoir orbiting a quasar more than 12 billion light-years away. This reservoir, the largest ever detected, holds 140 trillion times the water found in all of Earth’s oceans. Situated near a supermassive black hole, it offers a rare window into the early universe, shedding light on …
The Kessler Syndrome is no longer just a theoretical risk; it’s a pressing issue. This concept, introduced by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978, describes a potential chain reaction where space debris collides, generating more debris and escalating future collision risks. With our growing dependence on satellites for communication, navigation, and observation, the consequences …
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NASA Parker Solar Probe has redefined space exploration by achieving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. The probe ventured within 6.1 million kilometers of the solar surface, collecting vital data about the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona. This milestone not only advances solar science but also highlights humanity’s bold leap into uncharted territories. As confirmation …
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set to break records as it ventures closer to the sun than any human-made object ever before. This groundbreaking mission, focused on unlocking the mysteries of the sun’s corona, is set to redefine our understanding of the solar atmosphere and its impact on Earth. Flying Through the Sun’s Corona Launched …
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NASA’s upcoming Lunar Gateway space station will include cutting-edge technology to monitor astronauts’ health in deep space. One key innovation is the Astroskin smart garment, a wearable device designed to track vital signs in real-time. Developed by Canadian company Hexoskin, this advanced health-monitoring undershirt will support astronauts on missions far beyond Earth’s orbit. Astroskin: Health …
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and private space exploration pioneer, to head NASA. This surprising pick highlights the growing influence of private-sector collaboration in space exploration. Isaacman, known for his partnership with SpaceX, made history with the first private spacewalk in September, marking a new era of public-private synergy in space …
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Today marks a significant milestone in space exploration as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes its seventh swing past Venus. This flyby will be the probe’s final maneuver around the planet before it embarks on its journey to within 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface. This will make the Parker Solar Probe the closest human-made …
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