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Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).
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Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Flare, Disrupting Signals Before Artemis 2 Launch
The space agencies are working together to protect space infrastructure and ensure the safety of the Artemis 2 crew.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Sun's Powerful X1.4 Solar Flare
This flare is among the most intense type, it is not expected to impact the Artemis II mission.
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Hubble Telescope Captures Comet Reversing Its Rotation for the First Time
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers observed Comet 41P slow, stop, and reverse its spin due to gas jets. The rare phenomenon could mark the beginning of the comet’s breakup as it nears the end of its life.
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Scientists Identify 45 Earth-Like Planets Beyond Our Solar System
Using data from Gaia mission and NASA Exoplanet Archive, scientists identified 45 rocky planets in habitable zones. These worlds, including TRAPPIST-1 e and Proxima b, are prime targets in the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Astronomers Capture Two Giant Planets Forming Around Young Star WISPIT 2
Astronomers have directly imaged two giant planets forming around the young star WISPIT 2. The system, just 5.4 million years old, shows rings, gaps, and active planet formation, offering a rare real-time glimpse into how solar systems like ours are born.
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NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures Rare Real-Time Breakup Of Comet K1
Co-investigator Noonan noted that Hubble had never before observed a disintegrating comet at such close proximity to the actual moment of fragmentation.
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Saturn And Jupiter Gain New Moons, Take Solar System Satellite Count To 442
The newly discovered moons are "irregular" satellites, meaning they are small (averaging about 3 km across) and have distant, often eccentric orbits.
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Scientists Discover Why Some Regions On The Sun Produce More Intense Flares
This study focused on regions that remain active for longer periods, where the strong magnetic field takes at least a month to weaken.
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NASA Astronauts Complete 7-Hour Spacewalk to Prepare ISS Power System Upgrade
NASA astronauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to prepare the ISS for new roll-out solar arrays. The upgrades aim to boost power capacity, counter ageing systems, and support the station’s operations as it approaches its eventual retirement.
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Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).
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Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Flare, Disrupting Signals Before Artemis 2 Launch
The space agencies are working together to protect space infrastructure and ensure the safety of the Artemis 2 crew.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Sun's Powerful X1.4 Solar Flare
This flare is among the most intense type, it is not expected to impact the Artemis II mission.
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Hubble Telescope Captures Comet Reversing Its Rotation for the First Time
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers observed Comet 41P slow, stop, and reverse its spin due to gas jets. The rare phenomenon could mark the beginning of the comet’s breakup as it nears the end of its life.
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Scientists Identify 45 Earth-Like Planets Beyond Our Solar System
Using data from Gaia mission and NASA Exoplanet Archive, scientists identified 45 rocky planets in habitable zones. These worlds, including TRAPPIST-1 e and Proxima b, are prime targets in the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Astronomers Capture Two Giant Planets Forming Around Young Star WISPIT 2
Astronomers have directly imaged two giant planets forming around the young star WISPIT 2. The system, just 5.4 million years old, shows rings, gaps, and active planet formation, offering a rare real-time glimpse into how solar systems like ours are born.
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NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures Rare Real-Time Breakup Of Comet K1
Co-investigator Noonan noted that Hubble had never before observed a disintegrating comet at such close proximity to the actual moment of fragmentation.
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Saturn And Jupiter Gain New Moons, Take Solar System Satellite Count To 442
The newly discovered moons are "irregular" satellites, meaning they are small (averaging about 3 km across) and have distant, often eccentric orbits.
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Scientists Discover Why Some Regions On The Sun Produce More Intense Flares
This study focused on regions that remain active for longer periods, where the strong magnetic field takes at least a month to weaken.
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NASA Astronauts Complete 7-Hour Spacewalk to Prepare ISS Power System Upgrade
NASA astronauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to prepare the ISS for new roll-out solar arrays. The upgrades aim to boost power capacity, counter ageing systems, and support the station’s operations as it approaches its eventual retirement.
