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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

A Space Trip Background: After Space Station, Astronaut Lands in Hospital

After a lengthy stay on the International Space Station, an astronaut from NASA faced a medical issue and was rushed to a hospital. This happened after the SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts—including Americans Narimet Matthew, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Russian Alexander Gr

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

NASA Boss Wants Probe into Musk-Putin Talks

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has called for an investigation into reports that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. The Wall Street Journal's report suggests that Musk and Putin have discussed personal topics, business, and geo

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

SpaceX's Musk and Russian President Putin: A Surprising Connection?

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has raised eyebrows with his recent comments about SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's alleged conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the Semafor's World Economy Summit, Nelson expressed his concerns about the potential implications of these discussions. T

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Astronaut Hospitalized After Space Mission’s Safe End

After safely splashing down near Florida early Friday morning, a crew of four astronauts were taken to a hospital for check-ups. One of them, a NASA astronaut, remained in the medical facility for a precautionary look-up due to a medical issue, but they're okay. The crew, which spent nearly eight mo

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Solar Sail Spacecraft Has a Bent Boom, but No Worries!

In space, things don't always go as planned, but that's okay! Take NASA's latest spacecraft, ACS3, for instance. It launched in April and has a fascinating story to tell. One of its four booms, which supports the solar sail that deployed successfully in August, has a slight bend. This was noticed in

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Oct 25 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Drops Below $65K: Is Crypto's Boom Over?

Cryptocurrencies are having a tough day, with Bitcoin plummeting below $65, 000. This dip follows a broader market trend, reflecting a similar decline in traditional stock markets. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has lost more than 2. 5% of its value, dashing hopes of hitting the $70, 000 mark that

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Astronauts Will Wear Prada: Designing Spacesuits for NASA

Get ready for a fashion-forward space adventure! NASA has teamed up with Prada to create spacesuits for their upcoming Artemis III mission. These aren't your average spacesuits; they're sleek, high-tech, and come with a hefty price tag. But why Prada? The Italian fashion house isn't just about style

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Cyprus Joins NASA's Space Exploration Pact: A Promise for Safe Skies

Cyprus has just joined the Artemis Accords, a space exploration agreement led by NASA. This makes Cyprus the 46th country to sign up for safe space exploration. Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus' deputy minister of research, innovation, and digital policy, signed the accords in Nicosia. James O'Brien, from

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Oct 24 2024SCIENCE

Why Two Astronauts Miss Out on SpaceX Crew-8's Trip Home

Have you ever wondered why some astronauts stay in space longer than planned? That's what happened to NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. They launched on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft expecting a quick trip. But technical problems delayed their return. Now, they're stuck on the Interna

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Oct 24 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8's Big Day: Splashdown After Storm Delays

After a rough couple of weeks due to Hurricane Milton, SpaceX's Crew-8 is finally coming home. Their Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, will splash down off Florida's coast early Friday morning. The crew, including NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut

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