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Perseverance Mars rover begins 820-foot climb up 'Witch Hazel Hill'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.

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Mental health in space: ISS experiments help keep astronauts happy off Earth

From VR to skin sensors, here's a glimpse at some of the technology aiding the mental health of astronauts on the International Space Station.

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Microsoft co-founder's space art, artifacts to be sold by Christie's

Visions of humanity's future in space and spaceflight artifacts are heading for auction from Paul G. Allen's estate. Christie's is hosting three sales devoted to Allen's art and scientific objects.

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Do cancer cells grow faster in space?

With a lot of discussion going around space and microgravity let’s discuss an important connection between a life threatening condition and its status in space. Studies suggest that cancer cells might grow faster in microgravity environments. This discovery has significant implications for both space travel and cancer research.

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An Object In Space Is Moving At One Million Miles An Hour and Astronomers Aren’t Sure What It Is

NASA announced the discovery of a peculiar sight: a celestial body is blasting out of the Milky Way galaxy at a million miles per hour.

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Mars rock samples show signs of water in Jezero Crater — could life have once existed there?

NASA's Perseverance rover didn't find organic matter within the rocks, but scientists will keep looking.

Space

With space agencies racing to the moon, scientists are making a lunar 'time zone'

Scientists aiming to build a lunar GPS are trying to create a new lunar 'time zone' that's standardized with Earth time.

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Doritos new safe-for-outer-space chips set for blast off: Here's how to get your own

Doritos is launching a new limited-edition flavor with an out-of-this-world mission to make space history while supporting an important cause.

Space

Slingshot in space: the tricky manoeuvre that will use Earth and the Moon to send the Juice mission to Jupiter

A European spacecraft is about to zip by both Earth and the Moon in the space of 24 hours. In the early 2030s, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission will be the first European probe to orbit Jupiter. But first, it needs to carry out a key manoeuvre to…

The Conversation

What is a blue supermoon and when will it appear in UK skies?

Relatively rare lunar phenomenon of a blue moon combined with supermoon will occur in full for three days

The Guardian - UK

How satellites could protect archaeology sites vulnerable to climate change

Archaeology sites buried under the earth are vulnerable to climate change and urban sprawl. Satellites might be able to help monitor the impact of these issues, a study suggests.

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Saturn's Moon Mimas May Be Way More Habitable Than We First Thought

Saturn’s moon Mimas, known for its uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Death Star, might harbor liquid water beneath its icy shell.

Inverse

Elon Musk said he's 'definitely going to be dead' before humans go to Mars — and you probably will be too

"If it's taken us 18 years just to get ready to do the first people in orbit, we've got to improve our rate of innovation."

LiveScience

Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals

Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system.

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Robotic Russian Progress 89 cargo ship docks at ISS with tons of fresh supplies (video)

An uncrewed Russian cargo ship successfully docked at the International Space Station early Saturday (Aug. 17) to deliver tons of fresh gear, food and other vital supplies to the orbiting lab.

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Why is a 'once-in-a-decade' Supermoon Blue Moon happening twice in 2 years?

Find out why the next Supermoon Blue Moon is happening on Aug. 19, 2024, but last year reports suggested it's happening in 2037. Both dates are correct.

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Perseverance Rover Embarks On Challenging Climb To Jezero Crater Rim

NASA's Perseverance rover embarks on a challenging climb up the Jezero Crater rim on Mars, seeking clues to ancient Martian life.

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Is Rocket Lab Stock a Buy or Sell After Earnings?

Rocket Lab's Q2 sales soared 70%, driven by new contracts and partnerships, positioning the company for accelerated growth in the coming years.

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3 Burning Questions We All Have About Boeing Starliner’s Epic Debacle

We may learn the fate of the Boeing Starliner and its astronauts sooner rather than later.

The Guardian - AU

Chair of Nuclear for Australia denies that calling CO2 ‘plant food’ means he is a climate denier

Dr Adi Paterson’s statements are apparently at odds with the group’s official position, which says nuclear is needed to tackle the climate crisis

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4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Containing Evil Omens Finally Deciphered

"The origins of some of the omens may have lain in actual experience — observation of portent followed by catastrophe." The post 4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Containing Evil Omens Finally Deciphered first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two Nasa crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams are currently in limbo on the International Space Station (ISS).

Space

How a quantum sensor on the ISS could revolutionize space exploration

Scientists are working on building a quantum sensor that could help us decode dark matter, probe solar system moons and more.

Space

Here's what Boeing Starliner astronauts are doing on the ISS as NASA works on their ride home

NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are not idle while awaiting the decision on the conclusion of the first-ever astronaut mission aboard Boeing Starliner.

Space

Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun

Auroras on Earth occur when storms from our sun engulf our planet. In a rare cosmic feat last April, our planet returned the favor.

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