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NASA To Shut Largest Library, "Toss Away" Books? What Space Agency's Head Said
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has hit out at the New York Times (NYT) over its report that the space agency's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center will be permanently closing, and books will be tossed away.
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First Astronauts On Mars Should Focus On Searching For Signs Of Life Says Report
The aim is to establish better coordination between astronauts, robotic missions, and artificial intelligence.
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Fermi Telescope Detects Gamma-Ray Halo That Could Be First Direct Dark Matter Signal
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a faint halo of high-energy gamma rays around the Milky Way’s centre—matching predictions for dark-matter annihilation. The finding, reported by Professor Tomonori Totani, could represent the first direct glimpse of dark matter, but scientists caution that alternative explanations remain and...
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NASA Mars Rover Finds Strongest Hints Yet Of Potential Signs Of Ancient Life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday.
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NASA Data Shows Pluto’s Equator Is Lined with Towering Methane Ice Spires
New research based on New Horizons’ decade-old data has uncovered extensive bladed terrain made of methane ice on Pluto. These towering spires, arranged in spaced-out, parallel rows, are likely shaped by seasonal condensation and sublimation cycles. While the terrain spans over half the planet’s midsection, five times the width of continental U...
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No More Major Climate Change Reports On NASA Website: Trump Administration
Earlier this month, official government websites that hosted the national climate assessments went dark. Such sites told state and local governments and the public what to expect in their backyards from a warming world and how to best adapt to it.
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NASA To Cut Over 2,000 Senior Employees Due To Trump Budget Cuts
Around 2,145 senior-ranking employees at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration are set to leave under a push to shed staff, Politico reported on Wednesday citing documents obtained by the news outlet.
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Here's Why NASA Is Watching Volcanoes From Space
NASA reported that volcanic hazards pose a threat to approximately 10 per cent of the global population.
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NASA Satellite Captures Alaska's Iliamna Volcano From Space Amid Seismic Spike
The volcano is currently considered dormant as the most recent reported eruption occurred in 1876.
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SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Texas Launch Pad
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. Preliminary findings suggest a pressurised tank failure in the rocket’s nosecone. Despite recent setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its Mars mission, backed by NASA and a newly approved expansion in Starshi...
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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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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Musk- Trump Feud Poses Serious Threat To NASA, Pentagon Programs: Report
Elon Musk's threat, which he later retracted, to cut off NASA's use of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft would be a huge blow to NASA, depriving the space agency of the only American vehicle capable of transporting astronauts to International Space Station.
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Solar Eruptions Are Killing Off SpaceX's Starlink Satellites, NASA Study Reveals
The study found that solar storms cause satellites to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere faster than expected, reducing their lifespan by up to 10 days.
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NASA Warns Of Massive Solar Storm That Could Trigger Blackouts
The powerful X2.7-class solar flare erupted from a newly active sunspot, AR4087, and peaked on May 14.
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NASA To Shut Largest Library, "Toss Away" Books? What Space Agency's Head Said
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has hit out at the New York Times (NYT) over its report that the space agency's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center will be permanently closing, and books will be tossed away.
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First Astronauts On Mars Should Focus On Searching For Signs Of Life Says Report
The aim is to establish better coordination between astronauts, robotic missions, and artificial intelligence.
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Fermi Telescope Detects Gamma-Ray Halo That Could Be First Direct Dark Matter Signal
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a faint halo of high-energy gamma rays around the Milky Way’s centre—matching predictions for dark-matter annihilation. The finding, reported by Professor Tomonori Totani, could represent the first direct glimpse of dark matter, but scientists caution that alternative explanations remain and...
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NASA Mars Rover Finds Strongest Hints Yet Of Potential Signs Of Ancient Life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday.
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NASA Data Shows Pluto’s Equator Is Lined with Towering Methane Ice Spires
New research based on New Horizons’ decade-old data has uncovered extensive bladed terrain made of methane ice on Pluto. These towering spires, arranged in spaced-out, parallel rows, are likely shaped by seasonal condensation and sublimation cycles. While the terrain spans over half the planet’s midsection, five times the width of continental U...
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No More Major Climate Change Reports On NASA Website: Trump Administration
Earlier this month, official government websites that hosted the national climate assessments went dark. Such sites told state and local governments and the public what to expect in their backyards from a warming world and how to best adapt to it.
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NASA To Cut Over 2,000 Senior Employees Due To Trump Budget Cuts
Around 2,145 senior-ranking employees at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration are set to leave under a push to shed staff, Politico reported on Wednesday citing documents obtained by the news outlet.
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Here's Why NASA Is Watching Volcanoes From Space
NASA reported that volcanic hazards pose a threat to approximately 10 per cent of the global population.
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NASA Satellite Captures Alaska's Iliamna Volcano From Space Amid Seismic Spike
The volcano is currently considered dormant as the most recent reported eruption occurred in 1876.
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SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Texas Launch Pad
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. Preliminary findings suggest a pressurised tank failure in the rocket’s nosecone. Despite recent setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to its Mars mission, backed by NASA and a newly approved expansion in Starshi...
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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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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Musk- Trump Feud Poses Serious Threat To NASA, Pentagon Programs: Report
Elon Musk's threat, which he later retracted, to cut off NASA's use of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft would be a huge blow to NASA, depriving the space agency of the only American vehicle capable of transporting astronauts to International Space Station.
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Solar Eruptions Are Killing Off SpaceX's Starlink Satellites, NASA Study Reveals
The study found that solar storms cause satellites to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere faster than expected, reducing their lifespan by up to 10 days.
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NASA Warns Of Massive Solar Storm That Could Trigger Blackouts
The powerful X2.7-class solar flare erupted from a newly active sunspot, AR4087, and peaked on May 14.
