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Once ‘Hidden Figures,’ now Congressional Gold Medal recipients - Roll Call

Congress honors Black women who propelled America in the space race, including Katherine Johnson, Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.

Roll Call

Intuitive Machines, the Satellite Company, Rockets 50%+, Spurring Unusual Options Activity

Yesterday, Intuitive Machines received a massive NASA contract worth billions. As a result, LUNR stock is up over 50% today. That has spurred huge, unusual options activity in near-term calls and puts today.

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NASA scientists solve mystery of curious 'spiders' on Mars

Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have recreated spider-like araneiform terrain, a geologic formation found on Mars, in a lab on Earth.

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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

'Space for Birds': Astronaut Roberta Bondar captures avian habitats from Earth, in air and on orbit in new book (interview)

Roberta Bondar knew that she would not be able to hear birds, let alone seen them from space, but when she really thought about it, their absence struck her deeply.

Space

Behold! 1st-ever photo of Earth and Mars' moon Phobos captured from Red Planet

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a spectacular sight from the surface of Mars: The first-ever photo of Earth alongside the Red Planet's moon Phobos.

Space

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SpaceX Crew-9 astronaut launch delayed to Sept. 26

Nick Hague, an active US Space Force Guardian, will lead the next ISS mission in his role as a NASA astronaut. The mission is now targeting a Sept. 26 liftoff.

Space

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to sue FAA, cites $633K fine as 'regulatory overreach'

Musk's remarks come after the FAA announced that it is planning to levy a $633,000 fine on SpaceX because of the company's alleged failure to comply with a number of safety and licensing regulations during two of its launches in 2023.

International Business Times

The stranded astronauts are stoic. NASA shouldn’t be

NASA has doled out billions to work with private companies on space hauls. It’s still unclear what value the space agency is getting for taxpayers’ money.

Fortune

30 Interesting And Fun Facts For Your Daily Dose Of New Knowledge

People say that every day you learn something new. And while that sounds like a cliche, it’s very much true, especially if you’re a regular user of the internet. The post 30 Interesting And Fun Facts For Your Daily Dose Of New Knowledge first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Pipeline Explosion in Deer Park Reveals Hidden Hazards Texans Face

The pipeline’s owner is “the same company that got $2.4 billion richer when Texans froze to death during Uri,” one activist points out.

Texas Observer

Successful Recreation Of Martian Spiders Sparks Scientific Frenzy

Scientists have finally created the spider-like formations found on the surface of Mars. The post Successful Recreation Of Martian Spiders Sparks Scientific Frenzy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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9 firsts in 5 days: Polaris Dawn crew lands from history-making SpaceX mission

Four private astronauts are back on Earth after a five-day mission that set firsts and broke records in an effort to advance human spaceflight.

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Chinese national accused by US of NASA and military spear-phishing campaign

The campaign allegedly lasted for roughly four years.

Al Jazeera

Harvest moon, supermoon bring a partial lunar eclipse: How, when to watch

NASA says this month’s full moon will rise on September 17 at 10:35pm EDT (02:35 GMT on September 18).

Evening Standard

Is the supermoon tonight in London? How and when to watch lunar event in the capital

Get your best view of this lunar event above the capital’s skyline

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Conservative Watchdog Group Launches Probe Into NASA's Astronaut Situation

Conservative group investigates NASA's decision to extend astronauts' stay at ISS, raising concerns over political motives and safety in space policy.

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Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!

Earth will grab itself another moon this month, but only briefly. The "mini-moon" in the form of asteroid 2024 PT5 will stick around for just two months.

Space

NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)

The private Polaris Dawn was within view of the ISS when the four-person private mission concluded its work on Sept. 15. Experienced NASA astronaut Don Pettit wielded the camera.

LiveScience

'Spiders on Mars' fully awakened on Earth for 1st time — and scientists are shrieking with joy

Researchers have recreated the bizarre spider-like features seen on the surface of Mars for the first time ever. The breakthrough could help unravel further mysteries surrounding the static Martian arachnids.

The Conversation

Astronomers are getting better at detecting asteroids before they hit Earth – and it could save us from catastrophe

On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid, one metre in diameter, heading towards Earth. The space rock would burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere near the Philippines later that day, officials announced. Nevertheless, it produced a spectacular fireball that was shared in videos posted on social media.

LiveScience

Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months

A tiny asteroid will orbit around our planet for 53 days from the end of September.

Space

Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth

Apophis will come close enough to Earth to be seen with the naked eye in 2029, but a chance encounter with another asteroid could steer 'God of Destruction' space rock destructively close on a future pass.

Space

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight

Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

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