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NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument to Extend Mission Life in Deep Space
NASA has shut down an instrument on Voyager 1 to conserve power, extending its mission in interstellar space as it continues to send valuable data back to Earth.
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From Deep Space: Artemis II Astronauts Capture a Stunning View of the Milky Way
Astronauts on Artemis II captured a stunning image of the Milky Way during their return journey, revealing the galactic plane, star clusters, and distant structures with unprecedented clarity from deep space.
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Inside NASA's Artemis II Mission That Sends Humans Back Toward Moon
More than a symbolic return, Artemis II is designed as a carefully staged, crewed test flight, validating every major system required for sustained human exploration of deep space.
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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
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NASA Plans Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Skyfall Mission to Mars
NASA’s Skyfall mission will test nuclear electric propulsion with the Space Reactor-1 Freedom spacecraft. Launching in 2028, it will deploy helicopter swarms on Mars to scout landing sites and search for water, potentially cutting travel time by 25%.
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Scientists Finally Know Source Of Mysterious Signals Coming From Heart Of Our Galaxy
The research makes use of data coming from telescopes deep in the Milky Way.
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Scientists Explore How Non-Repeating Quasicrystal Patterns Could Solve the Mystery of Quantum Gravity
Physicists have proposed a new concept called spacetime quasicrystals, orderly structures that never repeat but exist across space and time. If proven, they could help explain the universe’s deep structure, quantum gravity, and hidden dimensions, while preserving key laws of relativity even at extremely small scales.
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China Vows To Develop Space Tourism, Explore Deep Space As It Races US
China's main space contractor vowed to develop space tourism in the next five years, state media reported on Thursday, as Beijing revs up its commercial spaceflight and deep space exploration ambitions amid a technology race with the US.
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NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...
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NASA May Launch Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission in Just One Month, Astronauts Ready for Flight
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission could launch astronauts around the moon in February, marking the first human flight to lunar space since Apollo 17. The crew will test Orion’s systems on a free-return trajectory and prepare for future lunar landings, paving the way for Artemis 3 and NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon.
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Watch: This Coffee Shop In China Is So Deep Inside A Cave That Customers Need Headgear
The viral video followed the photographer as he went through an open space inside the cave, climbed some stairs, crossed a bridge and finally reached the cafe. Find out more below.
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NASA Prepares 2025 Carruthers Mission to Explore Earth’s Hidden Hydrogen Halo
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, launching in 2025, will capture ultraviolet light from hydrogen atoms to map Earth’s faint geocorona. Operating a million miles sunward, it will study how solar activity drives atmospheric loss, improves satellite protection, and reveals clues to planetary habitability, providing critical insight for fut...
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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Will Double as Test Subjects for Deep Space Health Research
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit as both scientists and volunteer test subjects. The crew will conduct health, radiation, and lunar studies, providing vital data to protect future explorers. Results will guide safety protocols for lunar and Mars missions, advancing human readiness for long-duration deep space ...
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Mars' Interior Holds Evidence Of Violent Early History, NASA Scientists Confirm
NASA scientists have discovered massive fragments of ancient planetary collisions buried deep in Mars' mantle, using seismic data from the InSight lander.
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US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
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NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument to Extend Mission Life in Deep Space
NASA has shut down an instrument on Voyager 1 to conserve power, extending its mission in interstellar space as it continues to send valuable data back to Earth.
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From Deep Space: Artemis II Astronauts Capture a Stunning View of the Milky Way
Astronauts on Artemis II captured a stunning image of the Milky Way during their return journey, revealing the galactic plane, star clusters, and distant structures with unprecedented clarity from deep space.
-
Inside NASA's Artemis II Mission That Sends Humans Back Toward Moon
More than a symbolic return, Artemis II is designed as a carefully staged, crewed test flight, validating every major system required for sustained human exploration of deep space.
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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
-
NASA Plans Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Skyfall Mission to Mars
NASA’s Skyfall mission will test nuclear electric propulsion with the Space Reactor-1 Freedom spacecraft. Launching in 2028, it will deploy helicopter swarms on Mars to scout landing sites and search for water, potentially cutting travel time by 25%.
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Scientists Finally Know Source Of Mysterious Signals Coming From Heart Of Our Galaxy
The research makes use of data coming from telescopes deep in the Milky Way.
-
Scientists Explore How Non-Repeating Quasicrystal Patterns Could Solve the Mystery of Quantum Gravity
Physicists have proposed a new concept called spacetime quasicrystals, orderly structures that never repeat but exist across space and time. If proven, they could help explain the universe’s deep structure, quantum gravity, and hidden dimensions, while preserving key laws of relativity even at extremely small scales.
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China Vows To Develop Space Tourism, Explore Deep Space As It Races US
China's main space contractor vowed to develop space tourism in the next five years, state media reported on Thursday, as Beijing revs up its commercial spaceflight and deep space exploration ambitions amid a technology race with the US.
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NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...
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NASA May Launch Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission in Just One Month, Astronauts Ready for Flight
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission could launch astronauts around the moon in February, marking the first human flight to lunar space since Apollo 17. The crew will test Orion’s systems on a free-return trajectory and prepare for future lunar landings, paving the way for Artemis 3 and NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon.
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Watch: This Coffee Shop In China Is So Deep Inside A Cave That Customers Need Headgear
The viral video followed the photographer as he went through an open space inside the cave, climbed some stairs, crossed a bridge and finally reached the cafe. Find out more below.
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NASA Prepares 2025 Carruthers Mission to Explore Earth’s Hidden Hydrogen Halo
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, launching in 2025, will capture ultraviolet light from hydrogen atoms to map Earth’s faint geocorona. Operating a million miles sunward, it will study how solar activity drives atmospheric loss, improves satellite protection, and reveals clues to planetary habitability, providing critical insight for fut...
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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Will Double as Test Subjects for Deep Space Health Research
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit as both scientists and volunteer test subjects. The crew will conduct health, radiation, and lunar studies, providing vital data to protect future explorers. Results will guide safety protocols for lunar and Mars missions, advancing human readiness for long-duration deep space ...
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Mars' Interior Holds Evidence Of Violent Early History, NASA Scientists Confirm
NASA scientists have discovered massive fragments of ancient planetary collisions buried deep in Mars' mantle, using seismic data from the InSight lander.
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US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
