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Moon Phase Update: Waning Crescent Marks End Of Lunar Cycle Ahead Of January 3 Full Moon
Moon phases refer to the changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, driven by its 29.5-day orbit around our planet.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth Safe, but New Data Shows Small 2032 Lunar Impact Risk
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been cleared as an Earth threat, but updated observations show a small chance it could hit the Moon in 2032. Space agencies are monitoring the asteroid closely, expecting new data to narrow uncertainties and determine whether the lunar-impact probability will drop or rise.
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NASA’s Juno Probe Faces Silence as Mission Ends Amid Government Shutdown
NASA’s Juno probe, orbiting Jupiter since 2016, may have stopped operating after its latest extension expired during the U.S. government shutdown. The mission, which unveiled Jupiter’s interior, polar storms, and moons, awaits confirmation—though NASA cannot verify its status until funding and communications resume.
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Scientists Consider Blowing Up Asteroid 2024 YR4 To Prevent Moon Impact
Experts have expected that a lunar impact would throw up tonnes of debris, threatening satellites.
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SpaceX Calls Off Starship Megarocket Launch Due To "Ground Systems" Issue
SpaceX called off a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.
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'City-Killer' Asteroid May Hit Moon, Hurl Deadly Debris Toward Earth
Asteroid 2024 YR4 might collide with the Moon in 2031, with a 4.3% chance of impact, according to NASA's updated calculations.
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An Asteroid That Was Once A Threat to Earth Could Hit the Moon In 2032, Says NASA
The asteroid created a buzz last year when it was reported that it had a small chance of impacting Earth.
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NASA Slightly Raises Odds of Asteroid Hitting the Moon in 2032 After Updated JWST Data
NASA has revised the 2032 impact odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon to 4.3%, up from 3.8%, based on new data from the James Webb Space Telescope. Though once feared for its high Earth impact risk, scientists now say it poses no threat and offers critical insights for future planetary defense strategies.
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Athena Lunar Lander Successfully Lands Near Moon’s South Pole on IM-2 Mission
Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander has successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole as part of NASA’s IM-2 mission. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the lander aims to explore lunar resources and test new technologies, including NASA’s PRIME-1 water ice experiment and Nokia’s 4G network. The exact condition of Athena remains...
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NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Launch Today: How to Watch it Online, Details, and More
On 14th October 2024, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will take off aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch will be streamed live on NASA’s platforms in both English and Spanish, starting at 11 a.m. EDT. You can join the celebrations, watch events online, or even host your own launch party. Stay updated with all mission details through NA...
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Elon Musk Led SpaceX's Historic Polaris Launch Delayed After Helium Leak
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens.
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Large Saltwater Ocean Likely Hidden Beneath One Of Jupiter's Moon: NASA
NASA's spacecraft Juno has been studying the Jupiter system since 2016, including Europa.
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Large Saltwater Ocean Likely Hidden Beneath One Of Jupiter's Moon: NASA
NASA's spacecraft Juno has been studying the Jupiter system since 2016, including Europa.
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NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Captures Stunning Pic Of Saturn, Earth And Moon Appear As Little Dots
Mars, Earth, and Earth's Moon are also visible in the picture as small dots of light.
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NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Captures Astonishing Pic Of Saturn And Its Moon
The stunning image was captured by its Cassini spacecraft from around 5,76,000 miles (9,27,000 km) away.
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Moon Phase Update: Waning Crescent Marks End Of Lunar Cycle Ahead Of January 3 Full Moon
Moon phases refer to the changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, driven by its 29.5-day orbit around our planet.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth Safe, but New Data Shows Small 2032 Lunar Impact Risk
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been cleared as an Earth threat, but updated observations show a small chance it could hit the Moon in 2032. Space agencies are monitoring the asteroid closely, expecting new data to narrow uncertainties and determine whether the lunar-impact probability will drop or rise.
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NASA’s Juno Probe Faces Silence as Mission Ends Amid Government Shutdown
NASA’s Juno probe, orbiting Jupiter since 2016, may have stopped operating after its latest extension expired during the U.S. government shutdown. The mission, which unveiled Jupiter’s interior, polar storms, and moons, awaits confirmation—though NASA cannot verify its status until funding and communications resume.
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Scientists Consider Blowing Up Asteroid 2024 YR4 To Prevent Moon Impact
Experts have expected that a lunar impact would throw up tonnes of debris, threatening satellites.
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SpaceX Calls Off Starship Megarocket Launch Due To "Ground Systems" Issue
SpaceX called off a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.
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'City-Killer' Asteroid May Hit Moon, Hurl Deadly Debris Toward Earth
Asteroid 2024 YR4 might collide with the Moon in 2031, with a 4.3% chance of impact, according to NASA's updated calculations.
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An Asteroid That Was Once A Threat to Earth Could Hit the Moon In 2032, Says NASA
The asteroid created a buzz last year when it was reported that it had a small chance of impacting Earth.
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NASA Slightly Raises Odds of Asteroid Hitting the Moon in 2032 After Updated JWST Data
NASA has revised the 2032 impact odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon to 4.3%, up from 3.8%, based on new data from the James Webb Space Telescope. Though once feared for its high Earth impact risk, scientists now say it poses no threat and offers critical insights for future planetary defense strategies.
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Athena Lunar Lander Successfully Lands Near Moon’s South Pole on IM-2 Mission
Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander has successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole as part of NASA’s IM-2 mission. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the lander aims to explore lunar resources and test new technologies, including NASA’s PRIME-1 water ice experiment and Nokia’s 4G network. The exact condition of Athena remains...
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NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Launch Today: How to Watch it Online, Details, and More
On 14th October 2024, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will take off aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch will be streamed live on NASA’s platforms in both English and Spanish, starting at 11 a.m. EDT. You can join the celebrations, watch events online, or even host your own launch party. Stay updated with all mission details through NA...
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Elon Musk Led SpaceX's Historic Polaris Launch Delayed After Helium Leak
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens.
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Large Saltwater Ocean Likely Hidden Beneath One Of Jupiter's Moon: NASA
NASA's spacecraft Juno has been studying the Jupiter system since 2016, including Europa.
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Large Saltwater Ocean Likely Hidden Beneath One Of Jupiter's Moon: NASA
NASA's spacecraft Juno has been studying the Jupiter system since 2016, including Europa.
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NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Captures Stunning Pic Of Saturn, Earth And Moon Appear As Little Dots
Mars, Earth, and Earth's Moon are also visible in the picture as small dots of light.
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NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Captures Astonishing Pic Of Saturn And Its Moon
The stunning image was captured by its Cassini spacecraft from around 5,76,000 miles (9,27,000 km) away.
