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We're about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time

The Parker Solar Probe, launching in 2018, is set for its closest approach to the Sun soon, enabling groundbreaking solar research.

A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun's Atmosphere for the First Time

The Parker Solar Probe is approaching its closest pass to the sun, vital for studying solar wind.
Its unique design allows it to withstand extreme heat during close solar encounters.

Trump's NASA Pick Is a Climate Mystery

Jared Isaacman supports human-crewed space exploration, but his stance on climate science is unclear, raising concerns about NASA's Earth science efforts.

NASA Spacecraft Preparing to Fly Through Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will fly close to the Sun in a mission to uncover the origins of solar wind.

Why Go to Space - NASA

NASA explores the universe to benefit humanity and inspire future generations through discovery and technological advancement.

As NASA delays its moon landing, conspiracy theories are reignited

NASA's Artemis moon landing has been delayed, reigniting conspiracy theories about past moon landings.

We're about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time

The Parker Solar Probe, launching in 2018, is set for its closest approach to the Sun soon, enabling groundbreaking solar research.

A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun's Atmosphere for the First Time

The Parker Solar Probe is approaching its closest pass to the sun, vital for studying solar wind.
Its unique design allows it to withstand extreme heat during close solar encounters.

Trump's NASA Pick Is a Climate Mystery

Jared Isaacman supports human-crewed space exploration, but his stance on climate science is unclear, raising concerns about NASA's Earth science efforts.

NASA Spacecraft Preparing to Fly Through Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will fly close to the Sun in a mission to uncover the origins of solar wind.

Why Go to Space - NASA

NASA explores the universe to benefit humanity and inspire future generations through discovery and technological advancement.

As NASA delays its moon landing, conspiracy theories are reignited

NASA's Artemis moon landing has been delayed, reigniting conspiracy theories about past moon landings.
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#blue-origin

Rocket Report: ULA has a wild idea; Starliner crew will stay in orbit even longer

The Vulcan rocket is delayed, while Blue Origin aims to launch New Glenn before year's end.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX

Musk leads in the space race, but Bezos is poised to challenge with new rocket and satellite initiatives.

Rocket Report: ULA has a wild idea; Starliner crew will stay in orbit even longer

The Vulcan rocket is delayed, while Blue Origin aims to launch New Glenn before year's end.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX

Musk leads in the space race, but Bezos is poised to challenge with new rocket and satellite initiatives.
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The richest men in the galaxy want to bring capitalism to space

The shift from viewing Earth as a singular body in space to portraying it as threatened highlights the conflict between capitalist ambitions and environmental realities.

Axiom Space shuffles station assembly sequence

Axiom Space aims for independence from the ISS with a revised assembly sequence for its space station by 2028.
#astronomy

Rubin Observatory testing camera captures first images of night sky - Harvard Gazette

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time project aims to create a comprehensive map of the universe using new imaging technology.

Day 7 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Supernova Seen Thrice

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a supernova seen three times due to gravitational lensing in the galaxy cluster PLCK G165.7+67.0.

Day 13 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Cloud in the Deep Sky

The James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Chameleon I dark molecular cloud, revealing the interplay of light and cosmic structures.

China starts building world's largest radio telescope

The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope is being built in China to enhance the understanding of celestial bodies.

Day 14 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Sky Full of Stars

Westerlund 1 is a massive open cluster containing extraordinary stars, showcasing the incredible beauty of the universe.

Day 17 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Gathering of Ancient Stars

Globular clusters are ancient, stable formations of stars that provide valuable insights into the characteristics of older stars and their evolution.

Rubin Observatory testing camera captures first images of night sky - Harvard Gazette

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time project aims to create a comprehensive map of the universe using new imaging technology.

Day 7 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Supernova Seen Thrice

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a supernova seen three times due to gravitational lensing in the galaxy cluster PLCK G165.7+67.0.

Day 13 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Cloud in the Deep Sky

The James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Chameleon I dark molecular cloud, revealing the interplay of light and cosmic structures.

China starts building world's largest radio telescope

The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope is being built in China to enhance the understanding of celestial bodies.

Day 14 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Sky Full of Stars

Westerlund 1 is a massive open cluster containing extraordinary stars, showcasing the incredible beauty of the universe.

Day 17 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Gathering of Ancient Stars

Globular clusters are ancient, stable formations of stars that provide valuable insights into the characteristics of older stars and their evolution.
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#history

The secret reason the USA beat the USSR to the Moon

The Moon landing in 1969 was humanity's monumental achievement in space exploration, celebrating 55 years of human presence beyond Earth.

Today in History: December 7, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

December 7 marks significant historical events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and Delaware's ratification of the Constitution.

Today in History: December 19, Bill Clinton is impeached

December 19 marks significant historical events including the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the Apollo 17 mission's end.

The secret reason the USA beat the USSR to the Moon

The Moon landing in 1969 was humanity's monumental achievement in space exploration, celebrating 55 years of human presence beyond Earth.

Today in History: December 7, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

December 7 marks significant historical events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and Delaware's ratification of the Constitution.

Today in History: December 19, Bill Clinton is impeached

December 19 marks significant historical events including the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the Apollo 17 mission's end.
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#astronauts

Portal to space': the place where astronauts take off and land in pictures

The Soyuz spacecraft represents a significant achievement in human space travel, connecting Earth and the International Space Station for decades.

China Says Astronauts Break Record with 9 Hour Spacewalk

China set a record for the longest spacewalk with astronauts completing nine hours of extravehicular activity during the Shenzhou-19 mission.

Portal to space': the place where astronauts take off and land in pictures

The Soyuz spacecraft represents a significant achievement in human space travel, connecting Earth and the International Space Station for decades.

China Says Astronauts Break Record with 9 Hour Spacewalk

China set a record for the longest spacewalk with astronauts completing nine hours of extravehicular activity during the Shenzhou-19 mission.
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This digital-memory device keeps its cool even at 600 C

A new memory device can store data at extreme temperatures, enabling advancements in computing for harsh environments like Venus.

Visit the small Texas community that lives in the shadow of SpaceX launches | Aeon Videos

SpaceX's advancements raise concerns among Brownsville residents regarding environmental and cultural impacts.
#photography

The big picture: earthbound reality at the International Space Station landing site in Kazakhstan

McConnell's photography juxtaposes life-affirming human exploration with the everyday existence of Kazazh nomads, capturing a unique interplay of worlds.

Contributors to Scientific American's January 2025 Issue

Doug Gimesy highlights the importance of changing public perceptions of flying foxes through his photography and advocacy work.

The big picture: earthbound reality at the International Space Station landing site in Kazakhstan

McConnell's photography juxtaposes life-affirming human exploration with the everyday existence of Kazazh nomads, capturing a unique interplay of worlds.

Contributors to Scientific American's January 2025 Issue

Doug Gimesy highlights the importance of changing public perceptions of flying foxes through his photography and advocacy work.
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#elon-musk

Elon Musk's Plans for a City on Mars Will Likely End in Horrifying Mass Death

Colonizing Mars for a million settlers by 2050 could lead to an ethical and humanitarian disaster.
Mars is not an ideal choice for a permanent settlement due to numerous unknown challenges.

Bezos vs. Musk: Space tycoons with dueling visions for humanity's survival

Bezos and Musk propose ambitious visions for space to ensure Earth's preservation and human survival, driven by substantial investments in space exploration.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Slams Elon Musk's Plans for Mars Colonization

Neil deGrasse Tyson criticizes Elon Musk's Mars colonization plans, emphasizing practical concerns over political, financial, and survival imperatives.

Billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Fighting Again on X | Entrepreneur

Musk and Bezos' recent public disagreement exemplifies their long-standing rivalry and contrasts their ambitious business endeavors.

Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Texas 'Starbase' into its own city

SpaceX is seeking to incorporate its Starbase launch site in Texas as a city, aiming to support its ambitious aerospace and headquarters plans.

Trump and Elon Musk bring American swagger, joyous awe back to space travel

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches evoke awe and showcase human ingenuity, particularly highlighted during a recent observation by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk.

Elon Musk's Plans for a City on Mars Will Likely End in Horrifying Mass Death

Colonizing Mars for a million settlers by 2050 could lead to an ethical and humanitarian disaster.
Mars is not an ideal choice for a permanent settlement due to numerous unknown challenges.

Bezos vs. Musk: Space tycoons with dueling visions for humanity's survival

Bezos and Musk propose ambitious visions for space to ensure Earth's preservation and human survival, driven by substantial investments in space exploration.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Slams Elon Musk's Plans for Mars Colonization

Neil deGrasse Tyson criticizes Elon Musk's Mars colonization plans, emphasizing practical concerns over political, financial, and survival imperatives.

Billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Fighting Again on X | Entrepreneur

Musk and Bezos' recent public disagreement exemplifies their long-standing rivalry and contrasts their ambitious business endeavors.

Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Texas 'Starbase' into its own city

SpaceX is seeking to incorporate its Starbase launch site in Texas as a city, aiming to support its ambitious aerospace and headquarters plans.

Trump and Elon Musk bring American swagger, joyous awe back to space travel

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches evoke awe and showcase human ingenuity, particularly highlighted during a recent observation by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk.
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NASA's Voyager Probes Find Puzzles beyond the Solar System

Voyager spacecraft have provided humanity's only direct observations of the heliosphere, revealing its complexity and dynamism.
#european-space-agency

Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun-for science

The Proba-3 mission aims to test advanced formation flying technologies and observe the Sun's corona from an unprecedented altitude.

Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?

Proba-3 will create an artificial solar eclipse to study the sun's corona using precise formation flying technology.

India with ESA satellites launches artificial eclipse quest DW 12/05/2024

India successfully launched two European satellites to create artificial solar eclipses for studying the Sun's atmosphere.

European Vega-C rocket launches after two-year gap DW 12/06/2024

Vega-C's successful launch reestablishes European space capabilities following previous failures and geopolitical shifts, enhancing access to essential satellite technology.

Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun-for science

The Proba-3 mission aims to test advanced formation flying technologies and observe the Sun's corona from an unprecedented altitude.

Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?

Proba-3 will create an artificial solar eclipse to study the sun's corona using precise formation flying technology.

India with ESA satellites launches artificial eclipse quest DW 12/05/2024

India successfully launched two European satellites to create artificial solar eclipses for studying the Sun's atmosphere.

European Vega-C rocket launches after two-year gap DW 12/06/2024

Vega-C's successful launch reestablishes European space capabilities following previous failures and geopolitical shifts, enhancing access to essential satellite technology.
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#aerospace

Her dad taught her to reach for the stars ... so this astronaut took his college ring into space

Emily Calandrelli brought her father's college ring to space as a tribute to his legacy of resilience, symbolizing her journey and inspiration.

Rocket Report: A good week for Blue Origin; Italy wants its own launch capability

Blue Origin is preparing to test-fire its integrated New Glenn rocket while significant military developments unfold in Ukraine with Russia's first use of an IRBM.

TechCrunch Space: Everything is bigger in Texas! | TechCrunch

Inversion Space secures funding to advance its cargo delivery technology with military applications.
SpaceX marks a milestone in Starship testing with engine reignition mid-flight.
Raven Space Systems innovates 3D printing for aerospace components.

Her dad taught her to reach for the stars ... so this astronaut took his college ring into space

Emily Calandrelli brought her father's college ring to space as a tribute to his legacy of resilience, symbolizing her journey and inspiration.

Rocket Report: A good week for Blue Origin; Italy wants its own launch capability

Blue Origin is preparing to test-fire its integrated New Glenn rocket while significant military developments unfold in Ukraine with Russia's first use of an IRBM.

TechCrunch Space: Everything is bigger in Texas! | TechCrunch

Inversion Space secures funding to advance its cargo delivery technology with military applications.
SpaceX marks a milestone in Starship testing with engine reignition mid-flight.
Raven Space Systems innovates 3D printing for aerospace components.
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Betsy Donnelly's forty-third chance

A crew member named for a Mars mission faces an intense moment of joy that turns surreal when confronted by a colleague with a gun claiming time travel.

Meet Jared Isaacman, the billionaire SpaceX astronaut Trump picked to lead NASA

Isaacman dropped out of high school at 15 to pursue business, leading to the founding of a billion-dollar company and ambitions in space.

Orbite Completes $4 Million Series A Funding Round

Orbite secured $4 million in funding to accelerate growth and partnered with Accor for its Spaceflight Gateway Campus.

At a desert festival for space robots, engineers envision a busy future in space

RoboPalooza uniquely explores human-robot collaboration for future space exploration, distinguishing it from typical desert festivals.

Trump taps billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa

Jared Isaacman has been nominated to lead NASA, focusing on advancements in space exploration and economic opportunities.

A major space sector trade group is getting a brand refresh

CSF rebrands to focus on broader commercial space sectors, justifying a PAC for political support and newly created industry councils for tailored advocacy.

Stellar work: Mercury crater named after artist Ruth Aiko Asawa

Gender equality in recognizing artists extends to Mercury's craters, where only 23 women are honored compared to 100 men.
#astrobiology

Scientists discover new clue to alien life on Mars

Discovery of Acidalia Planitia raises hopes for potential extraterrestrial microbial life on Mars.

Hopes of finding life on Venus are DASHED as scientists find no water

The new study suggests Venus has never had liquid water, making the existence of Earth-like life impossible.

Signs of Life in Asteroid Sample Turn Out to Be Something Embarrassing

Researchers found Earth-origin microorganisms in Ryugu samples, questioning the evidence for extraterrestrial life and highlighting challenges in contamination management.

Scientists discover new clue to alien life on Mars

Discovery of Acidalia Planitia raises hopes for potential extraterrestrial microbial life on Mars.

Hopes of finding life on Venus are DASHED as scientists find no water

The new study suggests Venus has never had liquid water, making the existence of Earth-like life impossible.

Signs of Life in Asteroid Sample Turn Out to Be Something Embarrassing

Researchers found Earth-origin microorganisms in Ryugu samples, questioning the evidence for extraterrestrial life and highlighting challenges in contamination management.
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Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation's path to the Moon

China's Long March 12 rocket successfully launched, enhancing capabilities for deploying satellites and supporting future lunar missions.

The End Is Near for NASA's Voyager Probes

The Voyager missions have transitioned to interstellar space, offering valuable insights into the solar system's boundaries and beyond.

Former NASA expert on what would happen if a signal came from aliens

Confirmation protocols for extraterrestrial signals require rigorous verification before public disclosure.

Daily briefing: NASA finds secret ice base in Greenland

A radar survey revealed Camp Century, a hidden Cold War military base in Greenland, which is now 30 meters beneath ice.
The COP29 climate conference highlighted conflicts between rich and poor nations over climate finance commitments.
JAXA's Epsilon S rocket program faces delays after an engine test explosion.

Long orbit

The narrator is in a dire situation in space, preparing for possible long-term cold-sleep after an explosion.

Mars moons may have been a part of something much bigger

Japan's MMX mission in 2026 will explore Mars's moons Phobos and Deimos to uncover their origins.

Rocket Lab nails two missions within 24 hours - one in each hemisphere | TechCrunch

Rocket Lab set a new launch turnaround speed record with two Electron missions in 24 hours, becoming the first to operate in both hemispheres within that timeframe.

Meet the USC student rocket club that shattered a world altitude record

USCRPL overcame significant challenges and technical issues to successfully launch the Aftershock II rocket into space.

A former Orion engineer has surprisingly credible plans to fly European astronauts

Huby's mission is to establish a European competitor to SpaceX for crew transportation, leveraging the European market and addressing international needs.
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