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China plans to send a flying robot to search for water on the moon’s far side

China plans to send a flying robot to the moon’s far side next year to search for frozen water, crucial for future lunar exploration. The “flying detector” will be part of the Chang’e-7 mission, which aims to advance China’s goal of landing astronauts on the moon within five years. China is expanding its space ambitions, competing with nations like the U.S. for scientific progress, resources, … Continue reading China plans to send a flying robot to search for water on the moon’s far side

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Bus-Sized Asteroid to Pass Between Earth and Moon Next Week

A bus-sized asteroid named 2024 UQ1, measuring about 32 feet across, is set to pass Earth on October 28 at a distance of approximately 148,000 miles, closer than the Moon’s average distance of 238,900 miles. While this may seem far, it’s considered close in astronomical terms. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory notes that asteroids like 2024 UQ1 are remnants from the early solar system, primarily found … Continue reading Bus-Sized Asteroid to Pass Between Earth and Moon Next Week

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Astronauts on the ISS warned of urgent evacuation as Nasa monitors 50 ‘areas of concern’

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have been instructed to prepare for an urgent evacuation due to increasing safety concerns. NASA and Roscosmos have identified 50 “areas of concern,” including cracks and leaks, with one significant oxygen leak in the Russian service module dating back to 2019. A recent NASA report classified the situation as a “top safety risk,” rating it five out of … Continue reading Astronauts on the ISS warned of urgent evacuation as Nasa monitors 50 ‘areas of concern’

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NASA further delays first operational Starliner flight

NASA will utilize SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for its Crew-10 and Crew-11 missions to the International Space Station in 2025 while evaluating whether Boeing needs to conduct another test flight of its Starliner spacecraft. Crew-10, set for February 2025, will carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with JAXA’s Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos’ Kirill Peskov. Crew-11 is scheduled for July 2025, with the crew … Continue reading NASA further delays first operational Starliner flight

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FAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Falcon 9 launch of the European Space Agency’s Hera asteroid mission, set for no earlier than Oct. 7 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This approval follows the grounding of the Falcon 9 due to an anomaly during the Crew-9 launch on Sept. 28. The FAA determined that the Hera mission poses reduced risk since the second … Continue reading FAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission

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Mercury’s magnetic landscape mapped in 30 minutes

During its June 2023 flyby of Mercury, the BepiColombo spacecraft gathered significant data on the planet’s magnetic field, revealing features of its magnetosphere. Mercury has a magnetic field about 100 times weaker than Earth’s, but it interacts intensely with the solar wind due to the planet’s proximity to the sun. BepiColombo will arrive in orbit around Mercury in 2026, using gravity assists from Earth, Venus, … Continue reading Mercury’s magnetic landscape mapped in 30 minutes

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Supermassive black hole jets mysteriously ignite nova explosions, Hubble Telescope finds

Research has revealed that supermassive black holes, like the one in galaxy Messier 87, are linked to an increased rate of nova eruptions in nearby double-star systems. These black holes consume nearby gas and stars, creating powerful plasma jets that shoot through space at nearly the speed of light. Observations from the Hubble Space Telescope indicate that stars in close proximity to these jets are … Continue reading Supermassive black hole jets mysteriously ignite nova explosions, Hubble Telescope finds

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NASA Inspector Issues Warning About Growing Cracks Leaking Air From Space Station

A recent report from NASA’s inspector general highlights serious concerns over leaks in the tunnel connecting the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) to a docking port. The report describes ongoing cracks and air leaks as a major safety risk, with the leak rate increasing significantly from under 1 pound per day in February to 3.7 pounds in April. NASA and Roscosmos are … Continue reading NASA Inspector Issues Warning About Growing Cracks Leaking Air From Space Station

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