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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Exploration's New Frontier: NASA and South Korea Join Forces

NASA and South Korea's space agencies are teaming up to explore a previously uncharted region of deep space. This bold move marks a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, as the two nations look to push the boundaries of what is possible. For decades, NASA and other space agenci

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Sep 23 2024SCIENCE

Hunting for Life on Europa: NASA's Bold New Mission

NASA is getting ready to launch a cutting-edge spacecraft, the Europa Clipper, to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. This moon is considered one of the most promising places in our solar system to find signs of life beyond Earth. Europa is a fascinating world, with a thick layer of ice covering a

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Sep 23 2024SCIENCE

New Neighbors in the Sky: Earth's Rare Mini-Moon Encounter

Imagine a world where Earth's single, constant moon isn't alone. For the next two months, a tiny asteroid will join our planet's orbit, making it one of the rare "mini-moons" we've seen. This tiny visitor, called 2024 PT5, is just 33 feet wide and won't be bright enough to see with the naked eye or

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Breaking Barriers: The Unseen Heroes of NASA's Space Exploration

In the midst of the space race, four trailblazing Black women - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden - played a crucial role in launching America into space. These mathematicians and engineers, known as the "Hidden Figures," overcame the dual barriers of racism and

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Troubled Skies: Boeing's Defense and Space Unit Gets a New Captain

Boeing's defense and space business has been struggling to stay afloat, and the company has decided to make a change at the top. The head of the division, Theodore "Ted" Colbert III, has been removed from his position and replaced temporarily by Steve Parker, the chief operating officer. This move c

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Sep 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Temporary Roommate for Earth

This month, Earth will have a new temporary companion - a bus-size asteroid called 2024 PT5. This celestial visitor will become a "mini-moon" for a brief period, drawing attention from astronomers and space enthusiasts. The asteroid, discovered on August 7, will be captured by Earth's gravitational

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

Axiom Space's Rocky Road to Success

Axiom Space, a NASA commercial partner, has been facing severe financial headwinds. Founded by billionaire Kam Ghaffarian and NASA executive Mike Suffredini in 2016, the company has struggled to raise funds and has had difficulties meeting its payroll since early 2023. The Houston-based company has

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Sep 19 2024SCIENCE

Harvest Moon Spectacle: A Rare Double Treat

As the moon rose over the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro on Tuesday night, it was accompanied by a rare celestial phenomenon - a partial lunar eclipse. The skies lit up with a double treat, as a harvest supermoon and partial lunar eclipse put on a show for viewers. But what makes a harvest super

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The Cosmic Quest: How Twitch is Bridging the Gap Between Gaming and Space Exploration

Imagine a world where the excitement of space exploration and the thrill of gaming come together in a unique fusion. Sounds like a dream come true? Well, it's real, and it's happening on Twitch, the popular live-streaming platform. The platform is home to various content creators who share their pa

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Sep 17 2024SCIENCE

A New Perspective from the Stars

For Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, being astronauts is not just about exploring the unknown, it's about adapting to the unexpected. When their mission was extended, they didn't let it get them down. They took it as an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to make the most of their time in s

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