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Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft enters lunar orbit

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 entered the lunar orbit on August 5. The spacecraft has covered two-thirds of the distance to the Moon. Minister Jitendra Singh assures "nothing to worry" as the landing will occur in a week. ISRO will perform manoeuvre when Chandrayaan-3's orbit is closest to the Moon.

The Hindu

SpaceX's private control of satellite internet concerns military leaders: report

Military leaders around the world have expressed concerns over the dominance of SpaceX founder Elon Musk when it comes to satellite-based internet services.

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Longterm Space Missions Can Be Dangerous — What Happens If Someone Dies in Space?

As space travel becomes more common, so does the possibility that someone might die along the way.

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Watch China test fire new engine for its planned crewed moon rocket (video)

China's moon rocket inches a step further in development, as the country test fires new rocket engine.

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NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence

NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft resumed communication after two weeks of silence due to a wrong command. Controllers sent a new command to repoint the antenna and it worked, with Voyager 2 sending back data. The spacecraft has been exploring the outer solar system since 1977 and may still be alive…

The Hindu

Watch William Shatner call the U.S. government's UFO hearings 'ridiculous' (video)

William Shatner speaks his mind about the government's recent UFO hearings on Capitol Hill in a recent interview, calling them "ridiculous."

Space

NASA and Axiom Space sign-on for 4th private astronaut mission to space station

NASA and Axiom Space are honing in on launch dates for the next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

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NASA Artemis moon rocket mockup to stand alongside historic boosters at Alabama space museum

A mockup of the engine section of NASA's new monstrous moon rocket will soon stand among historic boosters from the early years of the space program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama.

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NASA selects astronauts for SpaceX Crew-8 mission to International Space Station

NASA has named the crew for the planned Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station that will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket no earlier than Feb. 2024.

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A Jupiter-size exoplanet formed around a tiny star. Astronomers aren't sure how

Astronomers are surprised by a metal-rich, massive planet orbiting a tiny star because gas giants aren't supposed to be able to form around such diminutive red dwarf stars.

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Mars helicopter Ingenuity breaks 3-month flight gap with 53rd Red Planet hop

Ingenuity is back in action and a 54th flight is already in the works, according to NASA. The helicopter is now resuming scouting duties for a big Mars rover mission seeking life.

Space

SpaceX launch pad work delays Crew-7 astronaut launch for NASA to Aug. 25

Four astronauts launching to the International Space Station will see their mission launch later in August as SpaceX needs more time to ready their pad after a Falcon Heavy launch.

Space

How long can an asteroid 'survive'?

Asteroids are left over from the early solar system. Here's how they get destroyed.

Space

Chandrayaan-3: Spacecraft has covered two-thirds of distance to moon

Chandrayaan-3 is the ISRO's follow-up attempt after the Chandrayaan-2 mission faced challenges during its soft landing on the lunar surface in 2019 and was eventually deemed to have failed its core mission objectives. Read further on Dynamite news:

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New ISS experiment will help develop air conditioning for future space habitats

An experiment sent to the International Space Station aims to help scientists develop AC for astronauts who may travel to remote areas of our solar system, and perhaps one day, beyond.

The Independent UK

Nasa astronaut receives honorary doctorate from old university

US Army Colonel Anne McClain spoke movingly to engineering students graduating from the University of Bristol.

Inverse

A “Warm Jupiter” Exoplanet Discovery Has Astronomers Puzzled

In a new study, researchers confirmed the presence of a large gaseous planet around TOI-4860, a star that is small and cool.

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Cygnus space freighter arrives at space station with 8,200 pounds of cargo aboard

The Cygnus NG-19 mission arrived at the International Space Station after a two-day space ride on Friday, Aug. 4, delivering supplies and equipment including a new potable water dispenser.

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Asteroid collisions may be responsible for mysteriously magnetic meteorites on Earth

By modeling meteorite collisions, scientists from Yale University may have finally solved the puzzle of why some space rocks have unexpected magnetic fields.

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Weird cosmic object identified as the remains of an exploded dead star

A distant cosmic object that has puzzled astronomers since 2005 has turned out to be the remains of a dying star that lost its outer layers in a massive supernova explosion.

The Guardian - UK

Stunning James Webb telescope images show death throes of distant star

High-resolution images from cutting-edge space telescope reveal inner region around central white dwarf

Space

James Webb Space Telescope reveals the colorful Ring Nebula in exquisite detail (photos, video)

The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged the Ring Nebula in vibrant color, presenting one of the most well-known objects in astronomy as it has never been seen before.

Space

How long could you survive in space without a spacesuit?

How long could a person survive if thrust into the harsh vacuum of outer space? The short answer is, not very long.

The Hindu

India to have its first polar research vessel in five years: Union minister Rijiju

Replying to a query in the Rajya Sabha, he said a proposal regarding the ship is expected to go for Cabinet approval during the current financial year.

Space

1st solar eruption to simultaneously impact Earth, moon and Mars shows dangers of space radiation

In 2021, a coronal mass ejection that erupted from the sun was seen across a staggering range of 155 million miles. It spit energetic particles toward Mars, the Earth and the moon.

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