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Huge fireball after 1,000lb meteorite smashes into Earth as 'loud boom' heard

A massive boom was heard by alarmed residents in McAllen, Texas, US, and a streak of light was seen across the sky. Now fragments of the alien meteorite have been found across the region

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Meteor strike leaves astronaut and cosmonauts facing an entire YEAR stuck in space

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin, and Nasa astronaut Francisco Rubio face spending a year in space after a tiny meteor is believed to have damaged their ride home

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Astronomers May Have Just Solved a Salty Mystery at Jupiter's Most Famous Moon

Europa had red stripe features that astronomers couldn't previously quite figure out. But it ends up it may be an unusual form of brine and fodder for future studies.

Inverse · Feb 22, 2023

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Roscosmos: Russian spacecraft leak caused by external impact

Russian space officials say a coolant leak from an uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station has resulted from an external impact and not a manufacturing flaw

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Russia says stranded astronauts to return from ISS in September

Russia said on Tuesday that three astronauts left stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) by a leak on their return capsule last year would land back on Earth in a Soyuz MS-23 replacement capsule in September.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Russia's space cargo ship likely damaged by external impact - Roscosmos

Russia's Progress MS-21 space cargo ship that was undocked from the International Space Station and sank in the Pacific was likely damaged by an external impact, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said on Tuesday, citing preliminary data.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Enormous asteroid taller than Empire State Building flies past Earth

An asteroid as tall as the Empire State building, named 2011 AG5, flew past Earth this month - in the past scientists once feared it had a chance of impacting on the planet

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

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UFO fears in Wexford after more than 100 unexplained lights spotted in the sky

The unverified flashing lights were seen over Wexford airspace on Sunday evening

Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

Horoscope for Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The new moon is in Pisces.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

Starwatch: Jupiter and Venus meet for spectacular conjunction

Two of the brightest planets will be visible on western horizon – if weather cooperates

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

Saudi Arabia Expands its Economic Capabilities to Space

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement that it was sending two Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off talks about the Kingdom’s serious endeavor to benefit from the space economy as a giant sector, where global visions of sustainability and technology intersect. The astronauts will make their trip…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 Launched From Tamil Nadu

The Martin Foundation in association with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India on Sunday launched the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 from the Pattipolam village of Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 19, 2023

Blinken says U.S. has had talks with Elon Musk about Starlink in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the U.S. government has had conversations with Elon Musk about the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Astronomers Design a Futuristic Telescope Concept To Find Far-Off Earths

Scientists have found a way to bring bigger telescope mirrors into space, potentially allowing for more exoplanet discoveries.

Inverse · Feb 18, 2023

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Inverse · Feb 18, 2023

A Coolant Leak Stranded Three Astronauts in Space — and a New One has Appeared

Just days before ending its mission, a Russian cargo spacecraft became the second docked vehicle at the International Space Station to leak coolant.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Russia proposes Feb. 24 launch of relief ship after space station leak

Russia's space agency on Saturday proposed the launch of a ship on Feb. 24 to bring two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut back from the International Space Station (ISS), news agencies reported.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

A ‘1,000 pound’ meteor may have crashed into Texas this week, Nasa says

Meteor created ‘panic’ throughout McAllen, Texas, police chief says

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

NASA confirms massive boom was 1,000lbs meteor measuring 2ft crashing to Earth

The meteorite was reported over the town of McAllen, Texas, US, causing such a loud noise terrified residents thought it was an earthquake

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The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2023

Loud booms heard in Texas were due to 1,000-lb meteroid exploding, Nasa says

Local 911 dispatches received multiple calls from residents about loud noises and a possible ‘explosion’ that shook their homes

Birmingham Post · Feb 17, 2023

Portadown company helping European Space Agency search for life on Jupiter

Springco has provided specialist springs for the mission

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

Japan’s new H3 space rocket fails to blast off

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the H3’s main engine had ignited but two booster engines failed.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Japan aborts launch of 1st H3 rocket carrying defense censor

Japan’s space agency has aborted the launch of the first of its new flagship series H3 rockets, which was carrying an observation satellite also fitted with an experimental infrared sensor that could detect missile launches

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023

Japan’s first next-generation rocket aborts before launch

Japan’s much-vaunted launch of its flagship rocket was a fizzer — a disappointing result as competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX intensifies and the island nation looks to expand its defense prowess amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2023

Japan aborts launch of flagship H3 rocket moments before lift off

Japan on Friday aborted the launch of its first new medium-lift rocket in three decades moments before the H3 vehicle was meant to lift off after secondary booster engines strapped to its side failed to ignite.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2023

Aurora Australis spotted off coast

'It's an amazing natural phenomenon'

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