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The moon could be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes — but not if we don't protect it

Moon-based telescopes would allow astronomers to conduct cutting-edge science. But given how busy the moon is getting, will the lunar surface be free enough from interference?

Space

'Trainwreck' galaxy reflects the aftermath of a violent galactic collision (image)

The "peculiar," twisted galactic disk of the "trainwreck" lenticular galaxy NGC 4753 offers evidence of its violent collision with a dwarf galaxy over 1 billion years ago.

Space

ISRO's unique and inexpensive space platform POEM-3 achieves all payload objectives

ISRO's space platform, POEM-3, successfully achieved all payload objectives, completing 400 orbits before re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

The Hindu

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket modified for Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo launch on Jan. 30

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for the first time on Jan. 30, sending food, supplies and science equipment to astronauts on the ISS.

Space

ESA and NASA join forces for groundbreaking Venus exploration mission

The European Space Agency and NASA are teaming up for two exciting missions, including one to explore Venus in detail and uncover its secrets, and another ...

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Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet

NASA’s rover Perseverance has gathered data confirming the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant basin on Mars called Jerezo Crater, according to a study published on Friday.

The Hindu

NASA orbiter spies Japan's struggling SLIM moon lander on lunar surface (photo)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of Japan's SLIM moon lander as it rests upside down on the lunar surface.

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Hubble Space Telescope's view of a galactic collision gets turned into beautiful song

NASA has composed a lovely melody to represent the cosmic collision of two galaxies.

Space

Hidden star discovery reveals 'old smokers' and 'screaming' newborns

While monitoring around a billion Milky Way stars over 10 years, astronomers discovered a new ancient red star type along with a bunch of violently erupting newborn protostars.

Space

NASA's Perseverance rover confirms presence of ancient lake on Mars and it may hold clues to past life

NASA's Perseverance rover is equipped with a radar imager, allowing researchers to create a subsurface profile of Jezero Crater to better understand its geological past.

Space

'There's nothing magical that happens in 2030': NASA eyes possible ISS extension for astronaut missions

NASA says the ISS is healthy enough to keep flying past 2030, as things stand today. But the agency has other factors to consider to keep the venerable complex in space.

Space

Watch live: Newly discovered asteroid to fly between Earth and moon today

Asteroid 2024 BJ, which astronomers detected earlier this month, will be live-streamed as it zooms within 220,000 miles of Earth, or closer to us than the average distance to the moon.

Space

NASA honors its fallen astronauts on annual Day of Remembrance

Karen Bassett Stephenson reflected on the loss of her father while standing before the Space Mirror Memorial that bears his name. She joined others to observe NASA's Day of Remembrance.

Space

Space mysteries: Does the sun move in the solar system?

We know the sun is currently zooming through space, but does it move within our solar system?

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January's Full Wolf Moon looks stunning in 1st full moon photos of 2024 (photos)

As the frigid weather of January bared its teeth, skywatchers captured some incredible images of the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2024.

Evening Standard

Holiday by horoscope? Turns out psychics don’t make good travel agents

Astrology lead Alexandra Jones to LA following a break-up. It didn’t end well

International Business Times

'Old Smokers': Strange New Type Of Star Discovered In Milky Way

Nearing the end of their life, they sit quietly for long periods of time, barely noticeable, before suddenly puffing out a cloud of smoke.

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China sends human bone cells to Tiangong space station (video)

A Chinese space freighter has delivered human bone cells to the Tiangong space station for on-orbit research that could help people here on Earth.

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Messenger comets might be why Earth has life, asteroid Ryugu samples suggest

Samples of the asteroid Ryugu, returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission, carry evidence that organic molecules important to life were once delivered to Earth by comets.

Space

Virgin Galactic launches 1st Ukrainian woman to space — and 3 others — on Galactic 06 suborbital flight (video)

Virgin Galactic launched its sixth commercial mission today (Jan. 26), sending four passengers to suborbital space and back.

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Ingenuity helicopter mission on Mars terminated due to rotor blade damage

Discover the groundbreaking journey of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, its challenges, and contributions as the first aircraft to explore another world.

The Hindu

Japan confirms moon-lander made ‘pinpoint’ landing, with Chandrayaan help

Japan's space agency successfully achieved a pinpoint landing on the moon, becoming the fifth country to soft-land a robotic instrument, with some help from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 2 mission.

The Guardian - US

Nasa’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity finally sputters out, ‘exceeding expectations’

Former tech demo ended up serving as scout for rover and proved powered flight was possible in thin Martian atmosphere

The Guardian - UK

‘Old smokers’: astronomers discover giant ancient stars in Milky Way

Stars sat fading quietly for years before suddenly puffing out vast clouds of smoke

Space

'It's sort of been invincible until this moment:' Mars helicopter Ingenuity pilot says 'bland' terrain may have doomed NASA chopper

Flat, featureless terrain likely caused the accident that has permanently grounded NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity, mission team members say.

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