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China To Launch First Probe To Return Samples From Moon's Far Side

China is set Friday to launch a probe to collect samples from the far side of the Moon, a world first as Beijing pushes ahead with an ambitious programme that aims to send a crewed lunar mission by 2030.

International Business Times

China launches ambitious mission to far side of the moon

The launch of the uncrewed Chang’e-6 is part of China’s effort to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030

The Guardian - UK

Astronauts on the moon could stay fit by running in a Wheel of Death

Scientists suggest lunar astronauts can stay fit by running sideways within a Wheel of Death.

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Simba Earth Escape mattress review 2024

Our Simba Earth Escape Mattress review explores whether this eco-friendly hybrid is worth the premium price.

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Watch live: China launching Chang'e 6 mission to far side of the moon early May 3 (video)

China's Chang'e 6 sample return mission to the moon's far side is scheduled to launch early Friday morning (May 3), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Asteroid that exploded over Berlin was fastest-spinning space rock ever recorded

Scientists have calculated the rotational speed of asteroid 2024 BX1, which exploded over Berlin earlier this year, by letting it trail in images of the sky. It turns out, 2024 BX1 was spinning faster than any other near-Earth object ever seen.

LiveScience

NASA selects Rocket Lab for back-to-back climate change research launches

NASA's PREFIRE mission will deploy a pair of satellites from twin launches aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rockets that will contribute to climate change studies in the Arctic and Antarctica.

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Japan's Moon Sniper Lander Survives Third Lunar Night

Japan's Moon Sniper lander, SLIM, impresses by surviving extreme lunar conditions, capturing data and images, contributing to global lunar exploration efforts.

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites in 2nd half of spaceflight doubleheader (video)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites on Thursday (May 2), on the second half of a planned spaceflight doubleheader.

Space

Some planets 'death spiral' into their stars and scientists may now know why

WASP-12b is a planet on a date with a fiery destiny, doomed to plunge into its sun-like star. Scientists may finally know why some hot Jupiters eventually death spiral into their stars.

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Helldivers 2's next Warbond is already incredibly popular among Super Earth's soldiers thanks to the new pistol and SMG: "All these guns look really good"

That 'Pummeler' is already popular

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AI discovers over 27,000 overlooked asteroids in old telescope images

A new AI software has helped identify more than 27,000 asteroids in our solar system that had been overlooked in telescope images.

Space

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 2 satellites on record-tying 20th flight (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two Maxar Earth-observation satellites today (May 2). It was the record-tying 20th mission for this rocket's first stage.

Space

Flying ants are about to swarm this summer — use these 5 tips to get rid of them safely without chemicals

If you’re wondering how to banish these winged pests in your home, here’s how to get rid of flying ants safely.

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Watch | Earth Day: wake-up call on climate change

A discussion on multiple dimensions of climate change, heatwave projections, water management, how algorithms can be used to project future droughts and floods, and more

Tom’s Guide

7 best movies about space to celebrate Space Day

Space Day is the first Friday of May. Here are the best space movies to watch

Top News

Russia Circulates Resolution Urging Prevention Of Weapons In Space

Russia introduces UN resolution to prevent weapons in outer space permanently, sparking debate on arms control in space.

PC Gamer

Earth Defense Force 6 delivers a Helldivers 2-style call to action in its launch date announcement trailer

The EDF needs recruits! Do you have what it takes?

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LiveScience

'We were amazed': Scientists find hidden structure in nebula captured by James Webb telescope

Submillimeter wavelength radio observations of the Southern Ring Nebula have identified that it's actually a double ring, shaped by the interactions of three stars.

LiveScience

Sun's chaotic peak triggers record-breaking 'global auroras' on Mars

Mars has had frequent planet-wide auroras in recent months, including an unprecedented trio of events in February. Experts say the sudden increase is the result of the ongoing solar maximum.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet

The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock and temperatures hot enough to melt lead.

Space

What is solar maximum and when will it occur?

Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.

Evening Standard

Prostate cancer screening trial ‘pivotal moment in history’: Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Space

Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack

Yellowstone's lake's ice cover has remained unaffected by increasing temperatures due to increased snowfall. But this could make it vulnerable to a sudden shift.

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Shenzhou 17, The Youngest Crew Ever To Visit Tiangong, Safely Returned To Earth

Shenzhou 17, with the youngest crew ever to visit Tiangong, becomes one more successful example of China's remarkable space exploration. The post Shenzhou 17, The Youngest Crew Ever To Visit Tiangong, Safely Returned To Earth first appeared on Bored Panda.

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