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Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts

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Artemis crew reaches moon's 'sphere of influence' and approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

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NASA shares breathtaking images of Artemis II astronauts taking in the view from Orion's windows

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Artemis II crew enters moon's sphere of influence' ahead of historic flyby

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A visual guide to Artemis II and previous missions to the moon

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Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts

Artemis II astronauts are nearing the moon, capturing stunning images of Earth during their historic flyby mission.

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Artemis crew reaches moon's 'sphere of influence' and approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

Artemis II crew will reach a record distance from Earth during their lunar flyby, marking a significant milestone in NASA's Artemis program.

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NASA shares breathtaking images of Artemis II astronauts taking in the view from Orion's windows

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a lunar flyby, set to surpass Apollo 13's distance record from Earth.

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Artemis II crew enters moon's sphere of influence' ahead of historic flyby

The Artemis II mission has entered the moon's sphere of influence, preparing for a historic lunar flyby.

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A visual guide to Artemis II and previous missions to the moon

Artemis II will set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 406,773 km.

Astronomers Found Something Strange In Giant "Forbidden" Planet Nearly the Size of Its Star

TOI 5205b, a gas giant, challenges existing planet formation models due to its size relative to its host red dwarf star.

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Scientists left baffled by bizarre planetary system that is INSIDE OUT

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Astronomers Found Something Strange In Giant "Forbidden" Planet Nearly the Size of Its Star

TOI 5205b, a gas giant, challenges existing planet formation models due to its size relative to its host red dwarf star.

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Scientists left baffled by bizarre planetary system that is INSIDE OUT

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Launching 50,000 mirrors into space will 'significantly' disrupt sleep

The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale.

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Artemis II's Jeremy Hansen calls Project Hail Mary a real treat' before his space mission

Project Hail Mary received rave reviews, inspiring astronauts like Jeremy Hansen before their historic lunar mission.

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Luke O'Neill: The moon landings made me a scientist - now Artemis II can do the same for a new generation

Lunar missions will provide valuable data on human health in space and inspire future generations.

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NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they've snapped so far

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NASA astronauts capture first human view of Moon's 'dark side' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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NASA Chief: Odds Are 'Pretty High' That Aliens Are Real

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NASA's Artemis II is using lasers to beam 4K video back from the moon

NASA crew releases landmark image of the moon

NASA's Artemis II crew captured the first complete image of the Orientale basin on the moon during their historic flyby.

Artemis II is going so well that we're left to talk about frozen urine

Public interest in Orion's toilet highlights challenges of space travel, emphasizing the importance of functional life support systems for future missions.

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NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they've snapped so far

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NASA astronauts capture first human view of Moon's 'dark side' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NASA's Artemis II crew captured the first human images of the Moon's far side, specifically the Orientale basin, previously unseen by human eyes.

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NASA Chief: Odds Are 'Pretty High' That Aliens Are Real

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman believes the odds of alien life existing are high, despite no direct evidence encountered yet.

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NASA's Artemis II is using lasers to beam 4K video back from the moon

The Orion Artemis II mission is testing a laser-based communication system called O2O for high-bandwidth data transmission to Earth.

NASA crew releases landmark image of the moon

NASA's Artemis II crew captured the first complete image of the Orientale basin on the moon during their historic flyby.

Artemis II is going so well that we're left to talk about frozen urine

Public interest in Orion's toilet highlights challenges of space travel, emphasizing the importance of functional life support systems for future missions.

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As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 36, see 36 of its most breathtaking photos of space

The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.7 million observations, significantly contributing to astronomical research since its launch in 1990.

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The Hubble Space Telescope is old, but it's far from busted

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As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 36, see 36 of its most breathtaking photos of space

The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.7 million observations, significantly contributing to astronomical research since its launch in 1990.

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The Hubble Space Telescope is old, but it's far from busted

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A solar system is born

Astronomers witness the birth of a new solar system

A new baby solar system has been discovered around star WISPIT 2, revealing potential for multiple protoplanets.

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A solar system is born

Astronomers witness the birth of a new solar system

A new baby solar system has been discovered around star WISPIT 2, revealing potential for multiple protoplanets.

5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve

The moon is more complex than previously thought, with many mysteries to be explored through upcoming Artemis missions.

The Universe has changed by the time you finish this sentence

The Universe undergoes profound changes over time, despite appearing static on human timescales.

Mystery surge of giant fireballs sparks extraterrestrial questions

A significant surge in fireball sightings has raised concerns about potential asteroid threats and UFO speculation, but they are confirmed as natural meteors.

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Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Deployment of reflective satellites could disrupt ecosystems and human health by altering natural night-time light environments.

Webb and Hubble telescopes combine forces for a new view of Saturn

New images of Saturn from Hubble and Webb telescopes reveal detailed insights into the planet's atmosphere and seasonal changes.

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This Is How Big a Telescope Aliens Would Need to See Dinosaurs on Earth

Observing dinosaurs from 66 million light-years away would require a telescope with a mirror 3.4 light-years across, weighing over 100 million times Earth's mass.

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13 Space Museums in the U.S. That Bring the Wonder of Exploration Down to Earth

The Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh inspires youth to pursue careers in the modern space industry through interactive exhibits and real spacecraft views.

NASA spots comet reversing its spin in a first for science

Astronomers observed Comet 41P reversing its spin due to uneven outgassing jets, a previously unseen behavior in comet dynamics.

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Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.

We thought we knew the shape of the universe. We were wrong

The shape of the universe remains unknown, with three possible geometries and the cosmic microwave background as a key to understanding its topology.

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Simply looking up inspires scientific exploration

The night sky inspires wonder, but light pollution and satellites hinder our view of the cosmos and its mysteries.

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Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.

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Scientists Startled by What Happens When They Point Hubble at Comet

Astronomers observed comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking apart, providing a unique opportunity to study its evolution and composition.

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Hubble catches rare view of a comet crumbling

Hubble Space Telescope captured accidental images of Comet K1 breaking into at least four pieces as it exited the solar system, revealing unusual chemical composition and offering insights into early solar system formation.

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SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.

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Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.

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There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.

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Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.

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Astronomers Spot Huge Microwave Laser Blasting Into Space

This system is truly extraordinary. We're seeing the radio equivalent of a laser halfway across the universe. Fundamentally, masers and lasers are focused beams of light in the same frequency. In the realm of astrophysics, these can arise from clouds of dust being excited into a higher energy state from the light emitted by other sources, like stars and black holes.

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James Webb Takes Long, Hard Look Inside Uranus

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals unprecedented three-dimensional details of Uranus's upper atmosphere, showing how its ionosphere interacts with its unusually tilted magnetic field and where auroras form.

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.

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The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.

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NASA's shocking admission about life on Mars ahead of the Artemis II

Mars may provide evidence of microbial life, with a 90% chance of proof if samples are returned.

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58 Years After Earthrise,' NASA's New Moonshot May Rediscover Earth

Apollo 8's mission marked a pivotal moment in space exploration, showcasing humanity's fragility and beauty through the iconic Earthrise image.

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Extraordinary 'sungrazer' comet could dazzle NYC skywatchers with a stunning show

Upcoming celestial events include a sungrazer comet and NASA's Artemis II mission to orbit the Moon.

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Weird Little Red Dots' in space are something we've never seen

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Eerie brain-like nebula captured in stunning new JWST images

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NASA launches new mission to get the most out of the James Webb Space Telescope

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Astronomers share new insights about the early universe via the Webb Space Telescope

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Weird Little Red Dots' in space are something we've never seen

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Eerie brain-like nebula captured in stunning new JWST images

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NASA launches new mission to get the most out of the James Webb Space Telescope

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Astronomers share new insights about the early universe via the Webb Space Telescope

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The universe's brightest supernovae are turbocharged by newborn magnetars

Superluminous supernovae are powered by newly formed magnetars—highly magnetized, rapidly spinning neutron stars that emit intense radiation, marking the first direct observation of a magnetar's birth.

How far are we from finding exomoons and exorings?

Giant planets in our solar system and around other stars likely possess numerous moons and rings, which astronomers can detect indirectly through transit methods and light curve analysis.

NASA Deploys Orbital Telescope Designed to Do Something Incredible

Pandora telescope launched to Sun-synchronous orbit will observe 20+ exoplanets and their host stars in one year to remove stellar noise from planetary signals.

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Yes, JWST should take the deepest deep-field image ever

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Mysterious Little Red Dots' in Space Are Likely Cloaked Black Holes

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Are we about to see the first stars ever born?

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Yes, JWST should take the deepest deep-field image ever

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Mysterious Little Red Dots' in Space Are Likely Cloaked Black Holes

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Are we about to see the first stars ever born?

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NASA's latest telescope is a feat of early-career leadership

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Scientists Discover Impossible Object in Deep Space

A galaxy cluster 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang exhibits gas temperatures at least five times higher than cosmological models predict.

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Mind Blowing James Webb Photo Shows Star Crumbling Into Dust

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Webb reveals a planetary nebula with phenomenal clarity, and it is spectacular

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Mind Blowing James Webb Photo Shows Star Crumbling Into Dust

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Webb reveals a planetary nebula with phenomenal clarity, and it is spectacular

Scientists let AI loose on Hubble's archives

AI scanned Hubble's archives to find hundreds of astrophysical anomalies, revealing nearly 1,400 unusual objects including many previously undocumented.

The race to build a super-large ground telescope is likely down to two competitors

At the time the proposed telescope was one of three contenders to make a giant leap in mirror size from the roughly 10-meter diameter instruments that existed then, to approximately 30 meters. This represented a huge increase in light-gathering potential, allowing astronomers to see much further into the universe-and therefore back into time-with far greater clarity.

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New JWST lens survey: can it save the expanding Universe?

Observations from within the local Universe limit measurements, producing conflicting Hubble expansion rates (67 vs 73 km/s/Mpc), motivating new methods such as JWST multiply-lensed supernova observations.

Yes, one image from space can change humanity's perspective

Astronomical images transformed human perspective by revealing a vast, comprehensible universe in which Earth is neither cosmically central nor uniquely designed for humanity.