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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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Sep 17 2024SCIENCE

The Moon's Bite: A Harvest of Celestial Delights

As September's full harvest moon rises in the night sky, a rare celestial event will unfold - a partial lunar eclipse. For about an hour, the moon will appear as if it's missing a bite, thanks to Earth's shadow cast over its surface. But this is no ordinary eclipse; it's an opportunity to observe th

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Magnate's Polar Odyssey: A Journey to the Final Frontier

Chun Wang, a 42-year-old cryptocurrency magnate, has made headlines by purchasing a SpaceX multi-day flight for an undisclosed amount. The mission, dubbed "Fram2," will be the first crewed spaceflight in polar orbit, flying end-to-end over the Earth. But what makes Wang's journey so extraordinary? L

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Sep 16 2024SCIENCE

Beyond the Horizon: SpaceX's Breathtaking Plan to Explore the Earth's Poles

The aerospace industry is on the cusp of a new era in space exploration, and SpaceX is at the forefront of this revolution. The company plans to send its first manned mission over the Earth's poles, a groundbreaking journey that will push the boundaries of what is possible. Dubbed "Fram2," the missi

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Sep 16 2024SCIENCE

A New Cosmic Companion: Earth's Mini-Moon for Over 50 Days

Earth is about to gain a new celestial neighbor, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will enter the planet's orbit for a brief period of about two months. Starting from September 29, this "mini-moon" will make a single orbit around Earth before moving on to other regions of the solar system. Let'

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Sep 16 2024SCIENCE

Moonstruck: The Cosmic Celebration of the Supermoon Eclipse

The stars are aligning for a celestial spectacle that will captivate moon enthusiasts across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. This Tuesday, a rare event will unfold as the full moon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse, offering a unique opportunity to witness the moon's surface p

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Moonbound: NASA's Next $117M Step Towards Uncovering the Moon's Secrets

The recent awarding of $116.9 million to Intuitive Machines for the delivery of six NASA payloads to the Moon's South Pole is a significant step towards unraveling the Moon's mysteries. This is the fourth round of funding for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, and it's clear th

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

A Piece of Space History Lands at the University of North Dakota: A New Era of Education

As the Orion Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) test vehicle rolled into the University of North Dakota (UND), it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the school's space education program. The 15-year-old mock spacecraft, which demonstrated one possible way of escaping a failing rocket, has finally

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Sep 15 2024SCIENCE

Mars Rover Legend: The Man Who Landed on the Red Planet

Peter Theisinger, the mastermind behind NASA's Mars rover missions, was never your typical engineer. Despite his lack of mechanical skills, he oversaw projects that successfully landed three robotic contraptions on the Martian surface, collecting crucial evidence of ancient hot springs and microbial

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Sep 15 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling the Secrets of Star Formation in the Extreme Outer Galaxy: A New Era in Space Exploration

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Extreme Outer Galaxy, capturing unprecedented images of star formation in the remote outskirts of the Milky Way. This region, located over 58,000 light-years from the Galactic Center, offers scientists a rare glimpse into star

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