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Cygnus XL Successfully Docks at International Space Station on First Mission
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL, the largest cargo spacecraft ever built by the company, successfully docked at the International Space Station. Launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, it delivered over 11,000 pounds of supplies and research materials.
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Yamaha XR155 Breaks Cover Overseas, Will It Come To India?
Yamaha Cygnus XR155 has been revealed in Taiwan. Will it come to India? Read along to find out.
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Cygnus NG-23 Mission Achieves Record Cargo Delivery to International Space Station
SpaceX has launched Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus NG-23 resupply mission to the International Space Station, debuting the upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft. Carrying 11,000 pounds of vital supplies and experiments, this mission highlights progress in space cargo delivery and ongoing international efforts to support astronauts and scientific research in o...
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Busy Weekend for ISS as Progress 93 Docks and Cygnus XL Prepares for Launch
Roscosmos Progress 93 and Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL are set for back-to-back ISS deliveries. Progress 93 brings food, fuel, and supplies, while Cygnus XL carries its heaviest load of science gear. Expedition 73 astronauts will manage both arrivals as they continue health, radiation, and plasma experiments, showcasing vital international collab...
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ISS Crew Studies Bone Loss and Brain Adaptation to Safeguard Astronaut Health
Astronauts aboard the ISS concluded a week of research on bone health, brain adaptation, and eye function while servicing spacesuits and systems. The crew also captured Earth imagery and prepared for the upcoming Cygnus cargo mission launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket this September.
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Russia Launches Progress 92 Cargo Freighter with 3 Tons of Supplies to the ISS Successfully
Russia’s Progress 92 cargo ship launched on July 3 atop a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur, carrying nearly 3 tons of supplies to the International Space Station. The uncrewed freighter is set to dock on July 5, replacing Progress 90. NASA will livestream the event, as Progress 92 continues supporting ISS operations alongside Cygnus and SpaceX’s Drag...
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NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS
On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to ...
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NASA and JAXA’s XRISM Mission Captures Detailed Data from X-Ray Emitting Wolf-Rayet Star
NASA and JAXA’s XRISM mission recently produced a detailed analysis of Cygnus X-3, a high-mass binary system containing a Wolf-Rayet star and a likely black hole. Using high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy, scientists observed intricate gas dynamics involving the star’s stellar winds and interactions with its companion.
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Two Black Holes With Unusual Behaviour Disrupt Traditional Theories About Their Formation
Astronomers are observing two unique black holes defying established cosmic theories. One, known as the "serial killer" black hole, is preparing to consume its second star in five years, an event that rarely occurs within such a timeframe. The other black hole, part of a triple system called V404 Cygni, has a structure that defies traditional black...
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NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United Stat...
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Spectacular NASA Video Displays Fallout Of Star's Supernova
"Hubble is the only way that we can actually watch what's happening at the edge of the bubble with such clarity," said an astronomer.
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NASA's New Science Research To Space Station Could Make Human Life Easier
American space agency NASA is planning to launch the next resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next month.
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Watch: Astronauts Test New Waste-Disposal Technology To Clean Up Space
A new waste disposal method was recently tested on the International Space Station (ISS) by dumping approximately (172 lbs) 78 kilograms of trash into outer space.
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Want to Know What Hubble Telescope Saw on Your Birthday? This NASA Tool Will Help You Find Out
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured millions of stunning images of the cosmos. On its first launch anniversary on April 24 in 1991, it observed something amazing. It's called the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant and it is located 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
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New Look at First Black Hole Detected Shows It Is 50 Percent Bigger Than Expected
A fresh examination has revealed new details about the first black hole ever detected – that was spotted in 1964 and became the subject of a friendly wager between renowned scientists – including that it is bigger than previously known.
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Cygnus XL Successfully Docks at International Space Station on First Mission
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL, the largest cargo spacecraft ever built by the company, successfully docked at the International Space Station. Launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, it delivered over 11,000 pounds of supplies and research materials.
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Yamaha XR155 Breaks Cover Overseas, Will It Come To India?
Yamaha Cygnus XR155 has been revealed in Taiwan. Will it come to India? Read along to find out.
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Cygnus NG-23 Mission Achieves Record Cargo Delivery to International Space Station
SpaceX has launched Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus NG-23 resupply mission to the International Space Station, debuting the upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft. Carrying 11,000 pounds of vital supplies and experiments, this mission highlights progress in space cargo delivery and ongoing international efforts to support astronauts and scientific research in o...
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Busy Weekend for ISS as Progress 93 Docks and Cygnus XL Prepares for Launch
Roscosmos Progress 93 and Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL are set for back-to-back ISS deliveries. Progress 93 brings food, fuel, and supplies, while Cygnus XL carries its heaviest load of science gear. Expedition 73 astronauts will manage both arrivals as they continue health, radiation, and plasma experiments, showcasing vital international collab...
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ISS Crew Studies Bone Loss and Brain Adaptation to Safeguard Astronaut Health
Astronauts aboard the ISS concluded a week of research on bone health, brain adaptation, and eye function while servicing spacesuits and systems. The crew also captured Earth imagery and prepared for the upcoming Cygnus cargo mission launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket this September.
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Russia Launches Progress 92 Cargo Freighter with 3 Tons of Supplies to the ISS Successfully
Russia’s Progress 92 cargo ship launched on July 3 atop a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur, carrying nearly 3 tons of supplies to the International Space Station. The uncrewed freighter is set to dock on July 5, replacing Progress 90. NASA will livestream the event, as Progress 92 continues supporting ISS operations alongside Cygnus and SpaceX’s Drag...
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NASA’s McClain, Ayers Wrap Up All-Female Spacewalk to Power Up ISS
On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers carried out the fifth all-female spacewalk, working for nearly six hours outside the ISS. They assembled hardware for upcoming solar arrays and relocated an antenna used by Cygnus cargo ships. The EVA sets the stage for a 30% power boost to the station. While some tasks were postponed due to ...
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NASA and JAXA’s XRISM Mission Captures Detailed Data from X-Ray Emitting Wolf-Rayet Star
NASA and JAXA’s XRISM mission recently produced a detailed analysis of Cygnus X-3, a high-mass binary system containing a Wolf-Rayet star and a likely black hole. Using high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy, scientists observed intricate gas dynamics involving the star’s stellar winds and interactions with its companion.
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Two Black Holes With Unusual Behaviour Disrupt Traditional Theories About Their Formation
Astronomers are observing two unique black holes defying established cosmic theories. One, known as the "serial killer" black hole, is preparing to consume its second star in five years, an event that rarely occurs within such a timeframe. The other black hole, part of a triple system called V404 Cygni, has a structure that defies traditional black...
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NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United Stat...
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Spectacular NASA Video Displays Fallout Of Star's Supernova
"Hubble is the only way that we can actually watch what's happening at the edge of the bubble with such clarity," said an astronomer.
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NASA's New Science Research To Space Station Could Make Human Life Easier
American space agency NASA is planning to launch the next resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next month.
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Watch: Astronauts Test New Waste-Disposal Technology To Clean Up Space
A new waste disposal method was recently tested on the International Space Station (ISS) by dumping approximately (172 lbs) 78 kilograms of trash into outer space.
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Want to Know What Hubble Telescope Saw on Your Birthday? This NASA Tool Will Help You Find Out
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured millions of stunning images of the cosmos. On its first launch anniversary on April 24 in 1991, it observed something amazing. It's called the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant and it is located 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
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New Look at First Black Hole Detected Shows It Is 50 Percent Bigger Than Expected
A fresh examination has revealed new details about the first black hole ever detected – that was spotted in 1964 and became the subject of a friendly wager between renowned scientists – including that it is bigger than previously known.
