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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.

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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

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.

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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.

Space

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.

Inverse

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.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

Space

1st private mission to Venus will search for alien life in clouds of sulfuric acid

The first-ever private mission Venus is slated to launch in 2025. and aims to search for signs of life in its clouds by detecting organic chemistry.

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The Quadrantid meteor shower 2024 peaks tonight alongside a bright moon

Early each January, the Quadrantid meteor stream provides one of the most intense annual meteor displays, but unfortunately, there's a stumbling block this year in the form of the moon

The Hindu

From the moon to Europa, six space missions to be excited for in 2024

Explore six of the most exciting space missions of 2024, including NASA's Artemis program, Europa Clipper, VIPER, Lunar Trailblazer, JAXA’s MMX, and Hera.

The Hindu

CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study

New research reveals a "habitability signature" to detect liquid water on planets, potentially aiding in the search for life.

International Business Times UK

Prince William Will 'Break Traditions' And 'Do Things His Way' In 2024, Says Astrologer

"The great mover and shaker planet Uranus encourages breaking with tradition and creating new initiatives," Debbie Frank said.

The Hindu

ISRO’s commercial arm to launch GSAT-20 satellite on SpaceX’s Falcon-9 in 2024

NSIL to launch GSAT-20 on-board SpaceX's Falcon-9 in 2024, offering cost-effective Ka-Ka band HTS capacity for Broadband, IFMC & cellular backhaul services.

The Independent UK

What’s the point of a Leap Year? Why 2024 brings 29 days of February

Leap Years are typically every four years with a few exceptions

Inverse

This Common Gas Transformed Venus From Habitable To Hellish

A new climate model reveals what might be a telltale sign of irreversible change for a planet’s atmosphere.

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