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China’s space programme: Five things to know

Since the December 14, 2013 landing, China has built a crewed space station, sent a robotic rover to Mars and become the first nation to make a controlled landing on the far side of the Moon.

The Hindu

Could we defend Earth against a 'rubble pile' asteroid?

Scientists have discovered that many asteroids have the consistency of piles of rubble. Knowing this, how could we defend Earth against one of these asteroids?

Space

A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith review – one-way ticket to Muskow anyone?

Elon Musk has pledged to settle the red planet. Is it really worth the bother?

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China's Space Programme: Five Things To Know

When Chang'e-3 became the first Chinese craft to land on the Moon 10 years ago, it kicked off nationwide celebrations -- and a decade of major successes for a rapidly accelerating space programme.

International Business Times

'The one to watch': meteor shower to wow stargazers

Australians will have their best opportunity in years to watch the annual Geminid meteor shower due to a near-ideal combination of conditions.

AAP

How to survive Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn: Here’s what experts say about the phenomenon

Mercury will be in retrograde beginning 13 December and ending on 2 January

The Independent UK

Mars' atmosphere swelled like a balloon when solar wind stopped blowing. Scientists are thrilled

NASA's MAVEN orbiter has collected data of the unexpected dynamics on Mars, showing how extreme solar events influence the planet's atmosphere, an insight valuable to understanding its evolution.

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Eirsat-1, Ireland's 1st satellite, makes space history

Ireland has joined the space club with the launch of Eirsat-1, a tiny brick-sized satellite with a big future.

Space

Where are the Best Places to See the Geminid Meteor Shower in the U.S. and Latin America?

The annual Geminids meteor shower will be active his week; here are the best places to see the astronomical event in Latin America

Latin Times

SpaceX to launch 3rd private astronaut mission to the ISS for Axiom Space on Jan. 9

One month before SpaceX launches the Ax-3 astronaut mission toward the ISS, Axiom Space's president said he hopes similar missions will become less expensive in the future.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope spies record-breaking 'failed star' that shouldn't exist (video)

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed record-breaking free-floating "failed star" and two other brown dwarfs. The discovery could help scientists better determine where the line between a planet and a star is drawn.

Space

Watch SpaceX Dragon undock from the ISS on Dec. 16 after delay

SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is scheduled to leave the International Space Station Dec. 16 after two weather delays. You can watch live here at Space.com.

Space

The Geminid meteor shower of 2023 peaks tonight. Here's how to watch live online.

The Geminid meteor shower 2023 peaks overnight tonight (Dec. 13), and you can watch the action live with these free livestreams.

Space

Perseverance rover celebrates 1,000 Mars days on the Red Planet

NASA's Perseverance rover hit a big milestone today (Dec. 13) — 1,000 Mars days, or sols, on the Red Planet.

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Watch a Japanese startup test a rocket engine that will run on cow-dung methane (video)

A Japanese space startup has taken a big step toward developing its first orbital rocket — which will be powered by gas from cow dung.

Space

NASA building giant Artemis 2 moon rocket ahead of 2024 launch

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission remains on track for its 2024 launch, and the hardware is coming together. New updates show rocket pieces being readied.

International Business Times

Blue Origin Announces Space Launch Next Week, First Since 2022 Crash

Blue Origin said on Tuesday it was aiming to launch its New Shepard suborbital rocket next week, the first mission since an uncrewed crash in September 2022 set back the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

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NASA's Voyager 1 probe in interstellar space can't phone home (again) due to glitch

Voyager 1 is currently unable to transmit any scientific or systems data back to Earth. The 46-year-old NASA spacecraft is capable of receiving commands, but a problem seems to have arisen with the probe's computers.

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023

The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.

Space

Relive Artemis 1 Orion's fiery return from the moon in this amazing video

Just over a year ago, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule returned to Earth in a blaze of glory, which the spacecraft captured on video.

Inverse

Geminid Meteors: 2023’s Most Spectacular Meteor Shower Is Upon Us

The Geminid meteors will peak this Wednesday night.

Space

China lofts Yaogan spy satellites on 500th Long March rocket launch (video)

A fifth group of three Yaogan-39 satellites launched over the weekend, on a mission that marked the 500th liftoff for China's Long March family of rockets.

Space

Blue Origin will return to flight with uncrewed mission on Dec. 18

Blue Origin plans to end its 15-month spaceflight hiatus with an uncrewed mission of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle on Dec. 18.

Space

Intergalactic 'stream of stars' 10 times longer than the Milky Way is the 1st of its kind ever spotted

While hunting for dark matter, astronomers accidentally discovered the first known stellar stream stretching between galaxies. The trail of stars is also the longest ever seen.

International Business Times

First Indian Astronaut To Land On Moon By 2040, Says Country's Space Agency Chairman

Chairman of India's space agency S Somanath said a crew of two to three astronauts will be part of India's maiden manned space mission.

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