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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites wreak havoc in Earth’s orbit, blocking deep space observations, scientists say

New Starlink satellites’ radiation leaks are 30 times as large as those emitted by older satellites, scientists discover

The Independent UK

Europe's Mars 'fetch rover' nails sample pick-up test in the field (video)

Europe's Mars Sample Fetch Rover showcased its sample-picking skills in field tests for the first time this month.

Space

Jupiter-bound JUICE probe snaps photo of Earth, the moon and Uranus

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission photographed the Earth, moon and Uranus as it heads toward Venus for a gravity assist next year.

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James Webb Space Telescope witnesses a 'smiling' galactic collision (images)

The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged a collision between two galaxies that appears to have created a beaming smile in space.

Space

Magnetic mystery at Mercury revealed by BepiColombo probe (video)

The BepiColombo probe's flybys of Mercury have revealed just how sharply and rapidly the planet's local environment changes in response to the solar wind.

Space

Best-ever 'Cloud Atlas' of Mars showcases stunning cloud patterns (photos)

The most comprehensive map of clouds on Mars includes a variety of cloud patterns, including some that are unlike anything seen on Earth.

Space

Nasa’s Orion spacecraft ‘safe for lunar astronauts exposed to harmful radiation’

Radiation exposure on future Artemis missions to the moon is unlikely to exceed the Nasa limits, experts say.

The Independent UK

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DWP warns ESA recipients to take immediate action to avoid payment disruption

Several changes are coming to the benefits system, here’s what to watch out for

Evening Standard

Look! ESA and JAXA Captured the Dramatic Craters On Mercury’s Surface In Unprecedented Detail

A new video from the European and Japanese mission BepiColombo gives a sneak peak at what Mercury might soon reveal about itself.

Inverse

DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

Six legacy benefits are being replaced by Universal Credit

The Independent UK

James Webb Telescope goes 'extreme' and spots baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way (image)

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken things to the extreme, studying the outer edge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way and producing a stunning new image.

Space

Scientists print 3D metal parts in space for the first time — a key ability for long-distance long-duration missions

Scientists on the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully 3D printed a metal part in space - an out-of-this-world first. The achievement is significant, as this 3D fabrication capability is thought to be key for the success of future long-duration missions.

Tom’s Hardware

Astronauts 3D-print 1st metal part while on ISS

ESA scientists have successfully demonstrated 3D printing of a metal part in space for the first time.

Space

ESA's JUICE spacecraft confirmed Earth is habitable. Here's why

JUICE successfully identified water and the building blocks of life in Earth's atmosphere. In doing so, the probe headed for Jupiter's moons confirmed that its instruments are working properly.

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Hot 'Salsa:' European satellite burns up in landmark controlled reentry (photo)

The European Space Agency's Salsa satellite safely deorbited on Sunday (Sept. 8) over a hand-picked region of the South Pacific Ocean.

LiveScience

Scientists spot ancient 'smiley face' on Mars — and it could contain signs of life

Newly released images of Mars reveal a "smiley" salt deposit on the Red Planet's surface. A related study suggests that similar deposits, which were left behind from ancient lakes, may be a good place to look for signs of former life on Mars.

Zenger

BepiColombo’s Thruster Glitch Leads To Close Encounter With Mercury, Captures Stunning Images ‌

European Space Agency and JAXA mission overcomes technical hurdle to obtain unprecedented views of Mercury's south pole.‌ ‌

Evening Standard

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Old Satellite To Burn Up Over Pacific In 'Targeted' Re-entry First

After 24 years diligently studying Earth's magnetic field, a satellite will mostly burn up over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday during a "targeted" re-entry into the atmosphere, in a first for the European Space Agency as it seeks to reduce space debris.

Space

BepiColombo probe captures stunning Mercury images in closest flyby yet

BepiColombo made a close flyby of Mercury on Sept. 4, getting just 103 miles (165 kilometers) above the planet.

LiveScience

Asteroid slams into Earth triggering stunning green 'fireball' above the Philippines — 8 hours after it was 1st spotted

On Wednesday (Sept. 4), astronomers spotted a never-before-seen asteroid, 2024 RW1, around eight hours before it entered Earth's atmosphere. The "harmless" space rock quickly burned up as predicted, creating a bright green streak across the night sky before spectacularly exploding.

Al Jazeera

Asteroid disintegrates safely in ‘fireball’ flash over the Philippines

The asteroid, known as 2024 RW1, is only the ninth to have been spotted before its impact with the Earth’s atmosphere.

The Independent UK

Space rovers that could help in search for life on Mars tested in Bedfordshire

The prototypes, named Codi and Charlie, are being tested by aerospace giant Airbus.

Space

Tiny asteroid burns up over Philippines. 'Discovered this morning,' ESA says

A 3-foot (1-meter) asteroid burned up harmlessly over the Philippines today (Sept. 4) after being detected just this morning.

Space

Thruster issues delay BepiColombo probe's Mercury arrival until November 2026

A thruster glitch suffered this past April will delay the BepiColombo mission's arrival at Mercury by nearly a year, to November 2026.

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