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New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

A new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually much closer in colour than typically thought.

The Independent UK

Space probe carrying instrument built by UK scientists set for moon mission

The device will analyse the thin lunar atmosphere as well as find out more about how water might be moving around the moon.

The Independent UK

Hubble Space Telescope sees wild weather raging on distant hot Jupiter world

The new weather forecasting method could one day be used on more Earth-like exoplanets.

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NASA responds to Navajo Nation's request to delay private mission placing human remains on the moon

NASA representatives responded to the Navajo Nation's request to delay a private mission carrying human remains to the moon alongside agency scientific payloads.

Space

Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a half-century ago

Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended

The Independent UK

India launches X-ray satellite to study black holes, supernovas and more (video)

India sent its XPoSat X-ray observatory into orbit on New Year's Day to study black holes, supernovae and other cosmic phenomena.

Space

Navajo Nation objects to private moon mission placing human remains on the lunar surface

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's objections over a private mission placing human remains on the moon alongside agency science payloads.

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Japan delays MMX Mars moon sample-return mission to 2026

Japan has postponed the launch of a mission seeking to bring samples of a Martian moon to Earth until 2026, due to problems with the nation's new H3 rocket.

Space

Alien technosignatures more likely to be found on oxygen-rich exoplanets. Here's why

To stand the best chance of detecting technosignatures, SETI should survey exoplanets with atmospheres that are at least 18% oxygen.

Space

The Stargazer’s Guide to the Best Astronomical Events of 2024

If you’re looking for a chance to experience the awesomeness of the cosmos, 2024 is one of the best stargazing years in recent memory.

Inverse

China launches 2 sets of commercial weather satellites in 3-day span (video)

On Dec. 24 and Dec. 27, China launched clusters of small satellites to provide commercial meteorological data.

Space

Exoplanet-hunting instrument measures Jupiter's wild wind speeds

A Very Large Telescope instrument designed to study exoplanets has turned its focus to our own cosmic neighborhood to measure Jupiter's wind speeds.

Space

Male astronauts headed to Mars could thrive on this vegetarian salad

It turns out the optimal space meal for male astronauts is a tasty vegetarian salad, using ingredients grown in space that offer micronutrients needed to compensate for extra calories burned.

Space

ISRO to perform crucial manoeuvre on January 6 to bind Aditya-L1 into L1 orbit

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun from the L1 point with 7 payloads, set to reach destination on Jan 6.

The Hindu

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For Astrobotic, big risk (and bigger reward) ride on private Peregrine moon lander's Jan. 8 launch

Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic is gearing up for the Jan. 8 launch of its Peregrine lander, which will try to become the first private spacecraft to land on the moon.

Space

Ripples in the oldest known spiral galaxy may shed light on the origins of our Milky Way

Observations have revealed the first-ever seismic waves seen in an ancient galaxy, offering new insight on the origins of our very own Milky Way.

Space

Up next for Endeavour LA exhibit: Tank lift and shuttle shrink wrap

Just days after it was taken off exhibit and as its external tank is scheduled for its brief return to flight, NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour is heading under wraps.

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Elon Musk's Starlink takes a step closer to making the iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature obsolete and eliminating cellular dead zones

Starlink has launched new satellites that could help eliminate cellular dead zones and make Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature pointless.

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Fireballs and Innumerable Meteors: Catch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Tonight Only

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Quadrantid meteors.

The Hindu

Dhruva Space’s tech demonstration payload functioning well

Dhruva Space's P30 Satellite Platform launched on ISRO's PSLV-C58 mission, enabling in-orbit scientific experiments & hosted payload services.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope could look for 'carbon-lite' exoplanet atmospheres in search for alien life

If the James Webb Space Telescope detects depleted carbon dioxide in a planet's atmosphere, that could indicate water.

Space

Vulcan rocket to launch private Peregrine moon lander on debut liftoff Jan. 8. How to watch live.

The private Peregrine moon lander is scheduled to launch Jan. 8 on the debut flight of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket, and you can follow along with the mission during a variety of prelaunch events.

Space

SpaceX launches Swedish internet satellite to orbit (video)

SpaceX launched a Swedish broadband satellite tonight (Jan. 3) on the company's second mission of 2024.

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Bill Hemmer embarks on Mars mission, giving new insights!

Embark on an extraordinary Martian adventure! Discover the wonders of a day on Mars through the eyes of a brave explorer. Get ready for a cosmic journey li...

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Starship, Starlink and more: SpaceX poised for huge 2024

SpaceX smashed its own record last year, launching 96 missions to orbit. But 2024 will be even busier, if things go according to plan.

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