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‘Unprecedented’: Nasa releases image of star-forming region

Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex image released to celebrate first year of operation of James Webb telescope

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023

Why is Earth's day 24 hours long (and how did the sun keep it from being longer)?

Thermal tides in Earth's atmosphere have counterbalanced gravitational tides from the moon, bringing a pause to the slowing down of Earth's rotation.

Space · Jul 12, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 1st year of science with jaw-dropping view of cosmic nursery (photo)

The first year of the James Webb Space Telescope has reshaped astronomy, and a stunning new view of a close star-birthing region shows the best might be yet to come.

Space · Jul 12, 2023

An astronomer on James Webb's first year

Salon spoke with Dr. Michelle Thaller on the beloved telescope and why NASA scientists love "Lord of the Rings"

Salon · Jul 12, 2023

The 11 Best Images From Webb Space Telescope’s First Year

Welcome to a curated look at what the James Webb Space Telescope has seen of the universe so far.

Inverse · Jul 12, 2023

ISRO gears up for third lunar mission as India eyes to achieve rare feat

Four years after it broke many hearts, ISRO's Chandrayaan is all set to soar towards the moon in its third expedition on Friday in an attempt to put the country in an elite club of nations that accomplished lunar missions with a soft landing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 12, 2023

Chandrayaan 3 will aim for the Moon but look beyond it

ISRO is planning Chandrayaan 3 to demonstrate end-to-end capability for safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. The launch is scheduled for July 14, 2023, at 2.35 pm. The mission will be launched on board the Launch Vehicle Mark III. Two physicists from Krea University explain why this mission…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Blue Origin's BE-4 rocket engine exploded during June 30 test: report

One of Blue Origin's powerful BE-4 rocket engines exploded about 10 seconds into a test on June 30, CNBC reported.

Space · Jul 11, 2023

Northern Lights cancelled: Experts admit forecast promising display across US was wrong

The northern lights may still be visible in Alaska, parts of Canada, and some high-altitude US cities

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Yeehaw! NASA chief and Artemis 2 moon astronaut play cowboy for a day (photo)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Artemis 2 moon astronaut Jeremy Hansen pretended to be cowboys at the Calgary Stampede recently. Hansen even rode on horseback in a parade.

Space · Jul 11, 2023