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Pennies to heaven: NASA launches 2 cents to space station

They say a penny doesn't go far these days, to which NASA has now added its two cents. Two pennies just lifted off for the International Space Station.

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Astrophotographer captures stunning views of northern lights and STEVE during brief encounter (photos, video)

See the northern lights and elusive STEVE light up the skies above Manitoba, Canada in these stunning photos and footage captured by astrophotographer Justin Anderson.

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See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week

Here's how to see a dazzlingly bright Venus, an eerie view of Earthshine and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, this week.

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China's secretive space plane caught on camera in orbit (photos)

China's mysterious space plane has been caught on camera by a satellite watcher who snagged new imagery of the high-flying robotic vehicle.

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Could the Geminid meteor shower threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station?

We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit early Sunday (Aug. 4), continuing a busy stretch for the company.

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One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station

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See the moon and Venus join close together tonight

Of all of the monthly meetings between the moon and Venus this year, this one is by far the closest.

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'The Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli opens up about her coming Blue Origin flight (interview)

STEM advocate and space enthusiast Emily Calandrelli will fly to suborbital space with Blue Origin. She shares her story, and her excitement, with Space.com.

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‘Not stranded in space’: how Nasa lost control of Boeing Starliner narrative

Technical issues and poor comms led many to believe two astronauts are lost in space, but a return date is imminent

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Vandalism or the community’s future? Crofters feel ‘helpless’ in face of spaceport radar station

An antenna park has divided the community living beside a world heritage site in the Scottish Highlands

The Guardian - UK

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 122 —No City on Mars?

On Episode 122 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dale Skran and Isaac Arthur about the realistic prospects for space settlement.

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For ISS Astronauts, Digestive Issues Are Surprisingly Common — And A Very Big Problem

A recent NASA-supported study investigated the harmful effects spaceflight can have on astronaut gut health.

Inverse

Earth from space: Astronauts share photography tips for snapping amazing photos from the ISS

From thunderstorm sprites to volcanic plumes, and city lights to meteors, the world appears a different place from 250 miles (400 kilometers) up.

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Who gave Earth its name and what is a blood moon? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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The moon's thin atmosphere is made by constant meteorite bombardment

New research using Apollo mission samples has determined that the impact of meteorites on the lunar surface is primarily responsible for generating the moon's thin and nebulous atmosphere.

The Guardian - UK

Meteorite impacts produce most of moon’s thin atmosphere, study reveals

Scientists find impact vaporisation responsible for about 70% and a process known as solar wind sputtering 30%

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Don't miss the 'unconventional' Supermoon Blue Moon tonight

This months' full moon falls on Aug. 19 and it will be the only full moon of August 2024. So how can we call it a "Blue Moon?"

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Venus may be able to support life, new atmospheric evidence suggests

Preliminary evidence for gases that could be biosignatures have been found in the atmosphere of Venus, but even if these biosignatures are real, does it necessarily imply life?

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Artemis 2 exercise device soars in parabolic flight (photos, video)

On its way to the moon, the design for an exercise device took to the skies above Montreal for a parabolic flight. The July series of experiments evaluated health tech for astronauts, too.

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NASA reveals astronauts flying on SpaceX's Crew-10 mission to the ISS

NASA revealed on Thursday (Aug. 1) the four astronauts who will launch on SpaceX's Crew-10 mission to the ISS early next year.

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20 Years Later, MESSENGER Is Still Giving Us Strange Hidden Gems

A recent study suggests Mercury may have a 10-mile-thick layer of diamond deep in its interior. We have MESSENGER to thank for the finding.

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Aurora alert: Moderate geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as New York this weekend

Northern lights could be visible as low as New York on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

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Possible signs of Mars life: Astrobiologist explains Perseverance rover's exciting find

Perseverance science team member Amy Williams discusses the rover's recent discovery of a rock with features and chemistry that could have been produced by ancient microbial life on Mars.

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SpaceX to resume astronaut launches on Aug. 18 with Crew-9 mission to ISS

The ninth crew rotation for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to lift off on Aug. 18 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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