A chance configuration of objects arrayed across deep space has just revealed the hiding place of a giant glob of dark matter. Configurations like these, known as Einstein crosses, typically consist of four distinct points of light. This particular example, named HerS-3, has a feature never seen before. At the center of the cross appears a fifth blob of light. …
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Both Psyche and Earth are moving through space at tremendous speeds, and they are so distant from each other that the laser signal — which travels at the speed of light — can take several minutes to reach its destination. By using the precise pointing required from the ground and flight laser transmitters to close the communication link, teams at …
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A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived SpaceView Full Coverage on Google News Source link
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For billions of years, solar winds have bombarded the Moon. Over time, this constant onslaught of charged particles has caused helium-3 to accumulate in the lunar surface. This isotope is rare on Earth, and rising demand from several industries—including quantum computing—has incentivized some companies to explore the possibility of lunar mining. One such company is Interlune, a Seattle-based startup that …
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IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The **X-37B spaceplane** completed its longest mission, spending 908 days in orbit. 🔬 The mission included a groundbreaking experiment on **space-based solar power transmission**. 📚 The Air Force Academy’s **Falcon-SAT-8** was deployed to provide training for future Space Force guardians. 🌍 NASA conducted experiments on **long-duration space exposure** to inform future crop production in space. The …
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On Sept. 23, a spacecraft will launch with a clear mission — to keep a constant watch on the sun to help protect Earth from space weather. The satellite, Space Weather Follow-On L1 (SWFO-L1), is launching just in time, as scientists warn our aging fleet of solar sentinels is reaching the end of its life. “It’s extremely urgent. These satellites, …
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The Expedition 73 crew on the International Space Station (ISS) began their week with the delayed arrival of an extra-large cargo delivery, which, in addition to bringing new science and supplies, also included care packages from home. Orbital observation Alongside the tons of supplies and science equipment that were delivered to the ISS by Northrop Grumman’s first Cygnus XL cargo …
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NASA has revealed what space sushi looks like with a picture of the dish aboard the International Space Station. The image of pale meats atop the beloved Japanese dish’s nori and asteroids of rice appears features famously non-perishable spam. Astronauts cooped up for months aboard the ISS also get to chow down on alarmingly orange “shrimp cocktail” as well as …
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A trio of missions are on track to intercept and study the near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its close encounter with our planet in 2029. The 1,100-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis is set for a close but non-threatening brush with Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029, and agencies across the world are looking to make the most of this unique opportunity. …
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A long-tailed comet has been spotted close to the sun, and some astronomers are predicting it could be seen with the naked eye in mid-October — just as another comet is forecast to do the same. It could mean two bright comets will be visible in the night sky at the same time, on the peak night of a meteor …
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