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Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Congress Takes Action
In recent years, the topic of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)—once brushed off as science fiction—has gained serious attention from the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers have passed a series of measures to…
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The Backbone of the U.S. Space Economy: Infrastructure, Weaknesses, and Threats
The United States space economy stands as a towering engine of progress, weaving together advanced technology, economic vitality, and societal reliance into a system that reaches far beyond the atmosphere.…
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10 Weird Things You Didn’t Know About the Moon
The Moon has been an object of fascination and mystery for thousands of years, serving as both a guiding force in ancient calendars and a source of inspiration for myths…
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Scientists have discovered a 3 billion-year-old beach buried on Mars
The discovery indicates water may have remained stable on Mars for much longer than scientists thought.
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Rare Earth Elements: The Unsung Heroes of Space Exploration
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements. This group consists of the fifteen lanthanides (lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium,…
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The Ariane 6 Launch Vehicle: Europe’s Next Step in Space Exploration
The Ariane 6 is Europe’s newest rocket, designed to carry satellites and other payloads into space while keeping the continent’s space program competitive and independent. Developed by ArianeGroup under the…
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The Odin Spacecraft: AstroForge’s Bold Step Toward Asteroid Mining is in Trouble
In late February 2025, a small spacecraft named Odin lifted off from Earth, marking a significant moment for the private company AstroForge and its ambitious vision of mining asteroids. Launched…
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10 Surprising Facts About Mars
Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, has captured human curiosity for centuries. With ongoing scientific exploration, many details about this neighboring world have been uncovered. Some of these…
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Progress Cargo Craft Docks to Station Resupplying Crew
The unpiloted Progress 91 spacecraft arrived at the aft port of the orbiting laboratory’s Zvezda Service module at 6:02 p.m. EST, March 1. The spacecraft launched at 4:24 p.m. EST…
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SpaceX Starship Flight 8: One Step Closer to Mars!
On March 3, 2025, SpaceX is set to launch its eighth test flight of the Starship program, a monumental step in the company’s ambitious journey to create a fully reusable…
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Touchdown! Carrying NASA Science, Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lands on Moon
Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully landed at 3:34 a.m. EST on Sunday near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within…
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Blue Ghost Lander’s Historic Moon Touchdown!
On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander achieved a historic milestone by successfully touching down on the Moon’s surface, marking a significant moment in the resurgence of…
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NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services: Bringing the Moon Closer to Earth
This article provides an in-depth exploration of the CLPS program, detailing its beginnings, how it operates, the companies involved, and the payloads they carry. It also covers key missions, the…
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The Blue Ghost Moon Landing: A Historic Milestone in Lunar Exploration
On March 2, 2025, the cosmos will witness a groundbreaking event as Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander attempts to touch down on the Moon’s surface. This mission, part of…
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SpaceX Starshield: A New Frontier in Government Satellite Services
SpaceX, a company widely recognized for its innovative rockets and ambitious plans to colonize Mars, has expanded its reach into a specialized field with the introduction of Starshield. This satellite…
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IRIS²: Europe’s Next Leap in Satellite Communication
The European Union is stepping into the future of space-based communication with a bold project called IRIS²—Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite. This initiative is set to create…
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NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: A New Frontier in Space Exploration
The way humans reach space has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years, thanks to NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. What began as a bold idea—partnering with private companies to ferry…
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Pakistan’s National Space Policy: A Roadmap to the Stars
Pakistan’s National Space Policy represents a forward-looking blueprint designed to harness the potential of space science and technology for the benefit of its people. Crafted by the Pakistan Space and…
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NASA Turns Off Science Instrument to Save Voyager 2 Power
Mission engineers at NASA have turned off the plasma science instrument aboard the Voyager 2 spacecraft due to the probe’s gradually shrinking electrical power supply. Traveling more than 12.8 billion…
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Pakistan’s Space Journey: The Story of SUPARCO
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, widely known as SUPARCO, stands as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s efforts to explore and understand the realm beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Established over…
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Pakistani Astronaut Set to Make History on Chinese Space Station
On February 28, 2025, a groundbreaking agreement between Pakistan and China marked a significant step forward in space exploration. This deal paves the way for a Pakistani astronaut to become…
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Progress Cargo Craft Departs Station After Six Months
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 89 spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station at 3:17 p.m. EST, Feb. 25, backing away from the station for a deorbit maneuver and destructive re-entry…
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Progress Cargo Mission Lifts Off to Station for Saturday Arrival
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 91 spacecraft is safely in orbit headed for the International Space Station following a launch at 4:24 p.m. EST (2:24 a.m. Baikonur time) Feb. 27, on…
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Smooshing for Science: A Flat-Out Success
The Perseverance team is always looking for creative ways to use the tools we have on Mars to maximize the science we do. On the arm of the rover sits…
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NASA, SpaceX Update Crew-10 Launch, Crew-9 Return Dates
NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station. The agency’s Crew-10 launch now is…
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What’s Up: March 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A Fast-Moving Planet and a Crimson Moon! Catch Mercury if you can, then stay up late for a total lunar eclipse, and learn the truth about the dark side of…
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Crew Studies Space Exercise While Waiting for Saturday Delivery
Exercise research and muscle stimulation were the main research topics aboard the International Space Station on Friday to keep crews fit in weightlessness and in the confinement of a spacecraft.…
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The South Atlantic Anomaly: A Shifting Magnetic Puzzle
The South Atlantic Anomaly is a remarkable and ever-changing feature of Earth’s magnetic field, drawing interest from scientists and space agencies worldwide. This region, spanning from South America to southern…
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Science in Space: Heart Health, February 2025
Science in Space: February 2025 February was first proclaimed as American Heart Month in 1964. Since then, its 28 (or 29) days have served as an opportunity to encourage people…
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Station Science Top News: Feb. 14, 2025
Modeling properties of thunderstorm discharges Researchers report detailed physical properties of different types of corona discharges, including single- and multi-pulse blue discharges linked to powerful but short-lived electrical bursts near…
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Europe’s GOVSATCOM Program: Enhancing Secure Satellite Communications
Europe's Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) program represents a significant step forward in providing secure, reliable, and cost-effective satellite communication services for government users across the European Union (EU). Designed to…
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What’s the shape of the universe? Mathematicians use topology to study the shape of the world and everything in it
Topologists categorize all the possible shapes in each dimension.
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AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation
Humans understand that ‘red ball’ makes sense but ‘ball red’ does not. Large language models? Not so much.
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Earth’s Magnetic North Pole: A 400-Year Journey
The magnetic North Pole, an elusive point where Earth’s magnetic field dips downward, has quietly guided explorers, scientists, and technology for centuries. Distinct from the geographic North Pole, which remains…
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The Future of NASA’s Space Launch System: A Program at a Crossroads
The Space Launch System (SLS), NASA’s towering rocket designed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, has been making headlines lately as its future hangs in the balance. Recent…
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SpaceX Sheds Light on Starship’s Latest Test Flight Failure and Prepares for Flight 8
SpaceX recently released a detailed report on the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, which ended in a mid-flight breakup on January 16, 2025. This massive vehicle, intended to…
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Europe’s Space Ambitions Take Flight: ESA’s Latest Updates as of February 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has kicked off 2025 with a flurry of projects that showcase its dedication to understanding our planet and venturing deeper into space. From measuring the…
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Rocket Lab Unveils New Satellite and Landing Vessel This Week
This week, Rocket Lab, a prominent player in the space industry, introduced two significant additions to its lineup: a satellite called Flatellite and a landing vessel named Return On Investment.…
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Bowen Spaceport: Australia’s Gateway to the Stars
Nestled in the coastal town of Bowen in North Queensland, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport marks a significant milestone for Australia’s space industry. Operated by Gilmour Space Technologies, a Gold Coast-based…
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NASA Selects Participating Scientists to Join Lucy Asteroid Mission
NASA has selected eight participating scientists to join its Lucy mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. These asteroids are remnants of our early solar system trapped on stable orbits associated with…
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NASA Installs Heat Shield on First Private Spacecraft Bound for Venus
Engineers at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, Bohdan Wesely, right, and Eli Hiss, left, complete a fit check of the two halves of a space capsule that…
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Liftoff! NASA Tech, Science En Route to Moon with Intuitive Machines
Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission launched at 7:16 p.m. EST, Feb. 26, aboard a…
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Gilmour Space Technologies: Pioneering Australia’s Path to Orbit
Gilmour Space Technologies, an Australian aerospace company, has been making steady strides toward launching the nation’s first homegrown orbital rocket. Based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, this venture-funded business…
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The Great Filter: What Might Be Preventing Civilizations from Thriving?
Throughout history, civilizations on Earth have risen and fallen due to a variety of challenges. When considering intelligent life beyond our planet, similar obstacles may exist that prevent civilizations from…
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The Drive Behind Space Tourism: What Fuels High Net Worth Individuals to Reach for the Stars
Space tourism, once a distant dream confined to science fiction, has become a tangible reality for a select group of wealthy adventurers. High net worth individuals (HNWIs), typically defined as…
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Blue Origin’s Latest Space Tourism Triumph: The NS-30 “Perfect 10” Mission
On February 25, 2025, Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin, achieved another milestone in its quest to make space accessible to civilians with the successful launch of its 10th human…
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Blue Origin’s NS-31 Mission: A New Chapter in Suborbital Spaceflight
On February 27, 2025, Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, announced the crew for its upcoming NS-31 mission, marking the 31st flight of its reusable New Shepard…
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The Current Status of Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Threat Fades into the Cosmos
On December 27, 2024, astronomers at the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) station in Río Hurtado, Chile, first spotted a faint object moving across the night sky. Named…
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NASA Stennis Flashback: Learning About Rocket Engine Smoke for Safe Space Travel
NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, is widely known as the nation’s largest rocket propulsion test site. More than 35 years ago, it also served as a…
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Milky Way on the Horizon
NASA astronaut Don Pettit used a camera with low light and long duration settings to capture this Jan. 29, 2025, image of the Milky Way appearing beyond Earth’s horizon. At…
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6 Things to Know About NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer
The small satellite mission will map the Moon to help scientists better understand where its water is, what form it’s in, how much is there, and how it changes over…
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Fourth Launch of NASA Instruments Planned for Near Moon’s South Pole
Sending instruments to the Moon supports a growing lunar economy on and off Earth, and the next flight of NASA science and technology is only days away. NASA’s CLPS (Commercial…
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Landing: Current Status as of February 27, 2025
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is steadily approaching a historic milestone: its first attempt to softly land on the Moon. Launched on January 15, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy Space…
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The Coldest Known Place in the Universe Is on Earth
Scientists have made significant progress in creating and maintaining ultra-cold environments, reaching temperatures far below what naturally occurs in space. These advancements rely on techniques that manipulate atomic and molecular…
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Rocket Lab in 2025: A Rising Star in the Space Industry
As of February 26, 2025, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. stands at a pivotal moment in its journey to become a leading player in the global space industry. With a string…
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How Light Pollution Affects Stargazing
Artificial lighting has significantly altered the natural darkness of the night sky, making it more difficult to observe celestial objects. Excessive outdoor lighting from streetlights, commercial buildings, and residential areas…
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Science in Orbit: Results Published on Space Station Research in 2024
NASA and its international partners have hosted research experiments and fostered collaboration aboard the International Space Station for over 25 years. More than 4,000 investigations have been conducted, resulting in…
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Uses Mars to Go the Distance
The orbiter bound for Jupiter’s moon Europa will investigate whether the moon is habitable, but it first will get the help of Mars’ gravitational force to get to deep space.…
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NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Takes Its 1st Images of Asteroid Donaldjohanson
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has its next flyby target, the small main belt asteroid Donaldjohanson, in its sights. By blinking between images captured by Lucy on Feb. 20 and 22, this…
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Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 Lunar Mission Press Kit
IM-2 Lunar Mission Press Kit
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NASA Names Acting Associate Administrator, More Leadership Changes
NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro announced Monday Vanessa Wyche will serve as the acting associate administrator for the agency at NASA Headquarters in Washington, effective immediately. Wyche, who had been…
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Venus Blows Off Some Steam
Tall plumes of white vapor rise from the rocky Venusian surface in this April 19, 1977, artist’s concept. A little over a year later, NASA’s Pioneer Venus 1 would launch…
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Five Facts About NASA’s Moon Bound Technology
NASA is sending revolutionary technologies to the Moon aboard Intuitive Machines’ second lunar delivery as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign to establish a…
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NASA: New Study on Why Mars is Red Supports Potentially Habitable Past
A new international study partially funded by NASA on how Mars got its iconic red color adds to evidence that Mars had a cool but wet and potentially habitable climate…
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NASA Prepares Gateway Lunar Space Station for Journey to Moon
Assembly is underway for Gateway's Power and Propulsion Element, the module that will power the lunar space station's journey to and around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis campaign.
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Station Science Top News: Feb. 21, 2025
Improving space-based pharmaceutical research Researchers found differences in the stability and degradation of the anti-Covid drug Remdesivir in space and on Earth on its first research flight, but not on…
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NASA Marshall Reflects on 65 Years of Ingenuity, Teamwork
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating its 65-year legacy of ingenuity and service to the U.S. space program – and the expansion of its science, engineering, propulsion,…
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The Invisible Universe
The universe extends far beyond what the human eye can perceive. While visible light reveals stars, planets, and galaxies, it is only a fraction of the full spectrum of existence.…
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