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Astronaut Captures "Monster Thundercloud" Lightning Flash From Space
The image shared on social media quickly drew thousands of comments, with the internet calling it "incredibly cool".
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New Study Finds Earth And Mars May Have Formed From Similar Material
Earth's Composition Closely Matches Mars, Suggests New Study On Planet's Origins
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NASA's Webb Telescope Captures Clearest Picture Yet Of Exoplanet Surface
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope gathered data on a rocky exoplanet with a diameter about 30% larger than Earth - called LHS 3844 b, or Kua'kua.
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James Webb Telescope Observes Distant Exoplanet That Looks Like Giant Mercury
Without an atmosphere to shield it, LHS 3844 b is bombarded by stellar radiation and micrometeorites.
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ISRO Team Confirms Sun's Activity Is Forcing Old, Dead Satellites To Fall Back To Earth
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that peaks in solar activity accelerate the orbital decay of space debris, offering a valuable tool for safer space mission planning amid growing concerns over orbital clutter.
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Astronomers Discover 27 Potential "Tatooine-Like" Planets Orbiting Two Stars
The potential planets were detected using data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.
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Massive "God of Chaos" Asteroid To Pass Close To Earth In 2029, Says NASA
The asteroid has a mean diameter of 1,115 feet and was first discovered on June 19, 2004.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Earth And Moon Captured From Mars Orbit
NASA further said that the phase angle of the image is 98 degrees, meaning that less than half of both Earth and the Moon are directly illuminated.
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"Only One Chance In This Lifetime": Artemis II Astronaut Captures Stunning Video Of 'Earthset' On iPhone
The crew witnessed this event while traveling on the far side of the Moon, marking the first time humans have witnessed this view in over 50 years.
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Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases: Report
The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Co. before being taken over by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force.
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Amazon Announces Globalstar Acquisition; Partners With Apple for Satellite Features on iPhone, Apple Watch
Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar. The move will allow Amazon to expand its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet constellation under its Amazon Leo initiative. The e-commerce giant has also entered into a new agreement with Apple, which will result in continued support for satellite feature...
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2,760 Degrees Celsius, 40,000 Kmph: Artemis II Re-entry Had NASA On The Edge
The mission's tenth day brought the biggest challenge - a high-stakes re-entry into the Earth's orbit at speeds reaching 40,000 kilometres per hour and temperatures of 2,760 degrees Celsius.
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'Dreamt I Was In Lunar Orbit': Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's 2016 Tweet Manifesting Moon Journey Viral
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman's 2016 tweet about lunar orbit went viral after the mission's success.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Astronaut Shares Stunning View Of Earth From Space, Says "There Are No Words"
This marks the first time in more than 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will orbit the Moon.
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'Forbidden Planet' The Size Of Jupiter That Shouldn't Exist In Theory Baffles Scientists
TOI 5205b is called a 'forbidden planet' as it defies current astronomical theories about planetary formation.
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Astronaut Captures "Monster Thundercloud" Lightning Flash From Space
The image shared on social media quickly drew thousands of comments, with the internet calling it "incredibly cool".
-
New Study Finds Earth And Mars May Have Formed From Similar Material
Earth's Composition Closely Matches Mars, Suggests New Study On Planet's Origins
-
NASA's Webb Telescope Captures Clearest Picture Yet Of Exoplanet Surface
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope gathered data on a rocky exoplanet with a diameter about 30% larger than Earth - called LHS 3844 b, or Kua'kua.
-
James Webb Telescope Observes Distant Exoplanet That Looks Like Giant Mercury
Without an atmosphere to shield it, LHS 3844 b is bombarded by stellar radiation and micrometeorites.
-
ISRO Team Confirms Sun's Activity Is Forcing Old, Dead Satellites To Fall Back To Earth
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that peaks in solar activity accelerate the orbital decay of space debris, offering a valuable tool for safer space mission planning amid growing concerns over orbital clutter.
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Astronomers Discover 27 Potential "Tatooine-Like" Planets Orbiting Two Stars
The potential planets were detected using data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.
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Massive "God of Chaos" Asteroid To Pass Close To Earth In 2029, Says NASA
The asteroid has a mean diameter of 1,115 feet and was first discovered on June 19, 2004.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Earth And Moon Captured From Mars Orbit
NASA further said that the phase angle of the image is 98 degrees, meaning that less than half of both Earth and the Moon are directly illuminated.
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"Only One Chance In This Lifetime": Artemis II Astronaut Captures Stunning Video Of 'Earthset' On iPhone
The crew witnessed this event while traveling on the far side of the Moon, marking the first time humans have witnessed this view in over 50 years.
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Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases: Report
The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Co. before being taken over by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force.
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Amazon Announces Globalstar Acquisition; Partners With Apple for Satellite Features on iPhone, Apple Watch
Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar. The move will allow Amazon to expand its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet constellation under its Amazon Leo initiative. The e-commerce giant has also entered into a new agreement with Apple, which will result in continued support for satellite feature...
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2,760 Degrees Celsius, 40,000 Kmph: Artemis II Re-entry Had NASA On The Edge
The mission's tenth day brought the biggest challenge - a high-stakes re-entry into the Earth's orbit at speeds reaching 40,000 kilometres per hour and temperatures of 2,760 degrees Celsius.
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'Dreamt I Was In Lunar Orbit': Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's 2016 Tweet Manifesting Moon Journey Viral
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman's 2016 tweet about lunar orbit went viral after the mission's success.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Astronaut Shares Stunning View Of Earth From Space, Says "There Are No Words"
This marks the first time in more than 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will orbit the Moon.
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'Forbidden Planet' The Size Of Jupiter That Shouldn't Exist In Theory Baffles Scientists
TOI 5205b is called a 'forbidden planet' as it defies current astronomical theories about planetary formation.
