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Chinese Spaceship's Return Delayed Due To Suspected Debris Strike
A suspected strike by "tiny space debris" has delayed the return of the Chinese spaceship Shenzhou-20 and three astronauts, Beijing's space agency said on Wednesday.
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Southern Taurid Meteor Shower 2025 Promises Bright Fireballs in a Rare Swarm Year
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks overnight on November 4–5, 2025, bringing a rare “swarm year” filled with bright fireballs from Comet Encke’s debris. Skywatchers can expect slow, glowing meteors—some as bright as fireballs—despite interference from the nearly full Moon. Experts predict up to 10 visible Taurid meteors per hour un...
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Point Nemo: The Remote Ocean Graveyard Where the ISS Will Make Its Final Descent in 2030
NASA will retire the ISS in 2030, sending it to Point Nemo, a remote Pacific zone known as the spacecraft cemetery. Most of the station will burn up during reentry, with remaining debris falling harmlessly into the sea. The controlled descent aims to avoid past mishaps and reflects a new era of commercial space stations.
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Meteorite May Have Hit Moving Car in Australia, Scientists Investigate
A South Australian man’s car windshield was struck and melted by a mysterious object, prompting an investigation by the South Australian Museum. If confirmed as a meteorite, it would be the first known instance of one hitting a moving vehicle. Experts say only lab analyses can determine whether it was a rock or space debris.
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Mysterious 1950s Sky Flashes Re-Examined in New Astronomical Study
Thousands of unexplained sky flashes captured in 1950s Palomar Observatory photos are being reanalysed. Scientists suspect they may have resulted from sunlight reflecting off early satellites or atmospheric changes after nuclear tests, which increased flash rates by up to 68%. Still, photographic artifacts remain a possible explanation.
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Police Release Video Of Space Junk That Fell In Australia, Likely Part Of Chinese Rocket
An investigation was launched, and officials also consulted the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
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Flier Recounts "Scary" Moment Boeing 737 Windscreen Cracked Mid-Air
Flight UA1093, flying from Denver to Los Angeles, was carrying 134 passengers and six crew members when a loud impact startled those on board.
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Rising Satellite Traffic in Low Earth Orbit Sparks Collision Risk Concerns
A new study in Acta Astronautica warns that Low Earth Orbit is becoming dangerously congested. Since 2019, the number of satellites performing more than ten collision-avoidance maneuvers per month has risen sevenfold. With nearly 25,000 tracked objects and more launches planned, scientists fear a chain-reaction risk and call for stronger global coo...
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From Full Moon To Meteor Shower: Don't Miss These 8 Celestial Events In October 2025
Grab your telescope and enjoy these spectacular October 2025 celestial events.
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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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Meteor Shower Or Space Debris? Delhi-NCR Puzzled After Spotting Fiery Streak
It was just about midnight, and the residents, including some returning from their late-night work shifts, in Delhi-NCR spotted what was a rare cosmic spectacle.
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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Massive Fireball Streaks Across Southern Japan, Lighting Up the Night Sky
On Aug. 19, residents of southern Japan witnessed a brilliant fireball streaking across the night sky, lighting up cities from Kagoshima to Osaka. The meteor appeared at 11:08 p.m. local time, glowing green-blue with flashes so bright they rivaled the moon before bursting into orange-red fragments above the Pacific Ocean. Security and dashcam camer...
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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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New Video Shows Exact Moment Uttarkashi Flood Engulfed Dharali Village
A new video from old Dharali showing the exact moment a deadly wall of water and debris smashed the Uttarkashi settlement on August 5, sending residents scrambling for safety and engulfing the village within seconds, has surfaced.
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Chinese Spaceship's Return Delayed Due To Suspected Debris Strike
A suspected strike by "tiny space debris" has delayed the return of the Chinese spaceship Shenzhou-20 and three astronauts, Beijing's space agency said on Wednesday.
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Southern Taurid Meteor Shower 2025 Promises Bright Fireballs in a Rare Swarm Year
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks overnight on November 4–5, 2025, bringing a rare “swarm year” filled with bright fireballs from Comet Encke’s debris. Skywatchers can expect slow, glowing meteors—some as bright as fireballs—despite interference from the nearly full Moon. Experts predict up to 10 visible Taurid meteors per hour un...
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Point Nemo: The Remote Ocean Graveyard Where the ISS Will Make Its Final Descent in 2030
NASA will retire the ISS in 2030, sending it to Point Nemo, a remote Pacific zone known as the spacecraft cemetery. Most of the station will burn up during reentry, with remaining debris falling harmlessly into the sea. The controlled descent aims to avoid past mishaps and reflects a new era of commercial space stations.
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Meteorite May Have Hit Moving Car in Australia, Scientists Investigate
A South Australian man’s car windshield was struck and melted by a mysterious object, prompting an investigation by the South Australian Museum. If confirmed as a meteorite, it would be the first known instance of one hitting a moving vehicle. Experts say only lab analyses can determine whether it was a rock or space debris.
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Mysterious 1950s Sky Flashes Re-Examined in New Astronomical Study
Thousands of unexplained sky flashes captured in 1950s Palomar Observatory photos are being reanalysed. Scientists suspect they may have resulted from sunlight reflecting off early satellites or atmospheric changes after nuclear tests, which increased flash rates by up to 68%. Still, photographic artifacts remain a possible explanation.
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Police Release Video Of Space Junk That Fell In Australia, Likely Part Of Chinese Rocket
An investigation was launched, and officials also consulted the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
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Flier Recounts "Scary" Moment Boeing 737 Windscreen Cracked Mid-Air
Flight UA1093, flying from Denver to Los Angeles, was carrying 134 passengers and six crew members when a loud impact startled those on board.
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Rising Satellite Traffic in Low Earth Orbit Sparks Collision Risk Concerns
A new study in Acta Astronautica warns that Low Earth Orbit is becoming dangerously congested. Since 2019, the number of satellites performing more than ten collision-avoidance maneuvers per month has risen sevenfold. With nearly 25,000 tracked objects and more launches planned, scientists fear a chain-reaction risk and call for stronger global coo...
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From Full Moon To Meteor Shower: Don't Miss These 8 Celestial Events In October 2025
Grab your telescope and enjoy these spectacular October 2025 celestial events.
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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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Meteor Shower Or Space Debris? Delhi-NCR Puzzled After Spotting Fiery Streak
It was just about midnight, and the residents, including some returning from their late-night work shifts, in Delhi-NCR spotted what was a rare cosmic spectacle.
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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Massive Fireball Streaks Across Southern Japan, Lighting Up the Night Sky
On Aug. 19, residents of southern Japan witnessed a brilliant fireball streaking across the night sky, lighting up cities from Kagoshima to Osaka. The meteor appeared at 11:08 p.m. local time, glowing green-blue with flashes so bright they rivaled the moon before bursting into orange-red fragments above the Pacific Ocean. Security and dashcam camer...
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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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New Video Shows Exact Moment Uttarkashi Flood Engulfed Dharali Village
A new video from old Dharali showing the exact moment a deadly wall of water and debris smashed the Uttarkashi settlement on August 5, sending residents scrambling for safety and engulfing the village within seconds, has surfaced.
