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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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NASA Says Targeting Space Station Medical Evacuation For January 14
NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early.
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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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European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age
The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.
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Winter Solstice 2025: Space Agency Shares Details And Significance Of December 21
Significance of December 21: The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Woman Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User To Fly To Space On Blue Origin
A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Explained: Why SpaceX IPO Plan Is Generating Buzz
A public listing would open SpaceX to a broader and more diverse pool of investors, including individual buyers, while giving existing shareholders an easier path to cash out and realize substantial capital gains.
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on NS-37 Mission
Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission is set to make history as Michi Benthaus, an ESA engineer and wheelchair user, becomes the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. She will join Hans Koenigsmann and four other civilians on the suborbital flight. The mission underscores a growing push toward inclusive space tourism, as agencies and ...
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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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ISRO Captures Rare Close-Up Of Fast-Moving 3I/ATLAS. See Pic
As space agencies track the comet's path, 3I/ATLAS is offering astronomers rare clues about what lies beyond our Solar System.
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Artemis Era Raises Safety Concerns as Lunar Orbit Nears Capacity, New Study Finds
As lunar exploration surges, scientists warn that the Moon’s limited stable orbits are growing crowded. Georgia Tech simulations suggest that with about 50 satellites, each may need several collision-avoidance maneuvers per year. Even now, orbiters like Chandrayaan-2 require frequent course corrections. With Artemis and private missions incoming,...
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Astronauts Share Images Of Mars Volcano, Reveal Stunning Details Of Frozen Lava Rivers
The images, captured by the Mars Express orbiter, reveal the volcano's southeast flank with hundreds of overlapping lava flows.
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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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NASA Says Targeting Space Station Medical Evacuation For January 14
NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early.
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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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European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age
The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.
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Winter Solstice 2025: Space Agency Shares Details And Significance Of December 21
Significance of December 21: The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Woman Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User To Fly To Space On Blue Origin
A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Explained: Why SpaceX IPO Plan Is Generating Buzz
A public listing would open SpaceX to a broader and more diverse pool of investors, including individual buyers, while giving existing shareholders an easier path to cash out and realize substantial capital gains.
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on NS-37 Mission
Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission is set to make history as Michi Benthaus, an ESA engineer and wheelchair user, becomes the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. She will join Hans Koenigsmann and four other civilians on the suborbital flight. The mission underscores a growing push toward inclusive space tourism, as agencies and ...
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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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ISRO Captures Rare Close-Up Of Fast-Moving 3I/ATLAS. See Pic
As space agencies track the comet's path, 3I/ATLAS is offering astronomers rare clues about what lies beyond our Solar System.
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Artemis Era Raises Safety Concerns as Lunar Orbit Nears Capacity, New Study Finds
As lunar exploration surges, scientists warn that the Moon’s limited stable orbits are growing crowded. Georgia Tech simulations suggest that with about 50 satellites, each may need several collision-avoidance maneuvers per year. Even now, orbiters like Chandrayaan-2 require frequent course corrections. With Artemis and private missions incoming,...
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Astronauts Share Images Of Mars Volcano, Reveal Stunning Details Of Frozen Lava Rivers
The images, captured by the Mars Express orbiter, reveal the volcano's southeast flank with hundreds of overlapping lava flows.
