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The James Webb Space Telescope hones in on star-forming region in the Triangulum Galaxy (images)

The James Space Telescope has used its NIRCam and MIRI instruments to capture two dynamic views of the star-forming region NGC 604 in the Triangulum Galaxy.

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‘Larger than Everest’ comet could become visible to naked eye this month

Halley-type comet that orbits once every 71.3 years will be easier to spot as it passes by bright stars, say astronomers

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts undock from the ISS for March 12 return to Earth

SpaceX Crew-7's astronauts left the International Space Station March 11. Their return to Earth may occur as soon as March 12.

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China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon

China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.

Space

Powerful solar flare eruption from 'sneaky' sunspot triggers widespread radio blackouts (video)

A solar flare erupted from the sun on March 10, causing widespread radio blackouts. The accompanying coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm on March 13.

Space

INSAT-3DS commences Earth imaging operations

ISRO's INSAT-3DS satellite captures Earth images with advanced meteorological payloads, enhancing weather forecasting and climate monitoring.

The Hindu

'Interstellar meteor' vibrations actually caused by a truck, study suggests

Vibrations supposedly generated by the fiery passage of an interstellar meteor through Earth's atmosphere in 2014 were actually caused by a truck, a new study suggests.

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Some 'dead' stars hide celestial fountains of youth beneath their surfaces

Scientists have discovered that some "dead" white dwarf stars hide a metaphorical fountain of youth beneath their skin that helps them delay their cooling processes.

Space

What is the smallest known planet?

Although Kepler 37-b has held the title of "smallest planet" for over a decade, it won't hold that designation forever.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from California in 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)

SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California on Monday (March 11), in the second leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.

Space

New UAE astronauts prepare for Ramadan and family reunions: report

UAE astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla just finished basic training with NASA. They spoke about their plans for Ramadan and seeing family in a media report.

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The new moon lets the winter constellations shine tonight

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The next chapter of lunar exploration could forever change the moon — and our relationship to it (op-ed)

Will we responsibly and sustainably protect future generations' ability to practice scientific and cultural traditions on, near or in relation to the moon?

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 101 — Nukes in Space

On Episode 101 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Space.com's Brett Tingley discuss the recent reports and delve into the history of the militarization of space by Russia, China, and the United States.

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NASA, Boeing delay Starliner capsule's 1st astronaut launch to early May

NASA and Boeing have delayed the first-ever crewed flight of the company's new Starliner capsule to early May, a slip of a few weeks.

The Guardian - UK

Controversial new theory of gravity rules out need for dark matter

Exclusive: Paper by UCL professor says ‘wobbly’ space-time could instead explain expansion of universe and galactic rotation

The Hindu

Going to Mars? Speak to a psychologist first

While researchers know that space travel can stress space crew members both physically and mentally and test their ability to work together in close quarters, missions to Mars will amplify these challenges.

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Here's how to see 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks at its brightest this week (video)

All you'll need to see comet 12P/Pons-Brooks this month, besides fair weather and a little luck, are good binoculars or a telescope and sky map to help guide you.

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Mystery of Jupiter's Great Blue Spot deepens with strangely fluctuating jet

A time-changing jet in Jupiter's atmosphere may finally shed light onto the gas giant’s mysterious dynamo.

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How The Lunar Rover Batteries Worked—And Nearly Failed—On The Moon

EV batteries hate extreme temps. So how did NASA build an electric rover that worked in outer space?

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Oldest 'dead' galaxy ever seen defies current models of the ancient universe

Astronomers have discovered the oldest known "dead" galaxy in recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, challenging current models of the early universe.

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SpaceX employee sues company for alleged sexual discrimination, retaliation

SpaceX employee Michelle Dopak has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging, among other things, that the company retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment.

The Guardian - UK

The best recent science fiction and fantasy – reviews roundup

The Mars House by Natasha Pulley; Annie Bot by Sierra Greer; The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden; Jumpnauts by Hao Jingfang; Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky

The Guardian - UK

Astronomers detect ‘waterworld with a boiling ocean’ in deep space

Exclusive: Significant discovery, made by James Webb telescope, provokes disagreement over conditions on planet’s surface

The Hindu

Earliest-known 'dead' galaxy spotted by Webb telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope observes a galaxy that was already “dead” when the universe was only 5% of its current age.

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