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What is space anemia? Other complications Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore are likely to face due to prolonged stay in space

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's extended space stay has raised several health concerns. Longer stay in space affects eyes, cardiovascular system, bone density and cognitive health.

The Times of India

Archana Kamath quits professional table tennis to pursue academic career

NEW DELHI: Archana Kamath, who played a crucial role in leading India to the women’s table tennis team quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, decided to leave the sport despite support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), and other sponsors. At 23 years old, she has…

The Times of India

SpaceX shows off Dragon capsules for Polaris Dawn, Crew-9 astronaut missions (photos)

SpaceX just gave us a look at the Crew Dragon capsules that will fly on the Polaris Dawn and Crew-9 astronaut missions, which are set to launch on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, respectively.

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Thwaites Glacier won’t collapse like dominoes as feared, study finds, but that doesn’t mean the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is stable

Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier got its nickname the “Doomsday Glacier” for its potential to flood coastlines around the world if it collapsed. It is already contributing about 4% of annual sea-level rise as it loses ice, and one theory suggests the glacier could soon begin to collapse into the ocean like…

The Conversation

'Apollo 13: Survival' documentary has 'go' for Sep. 5 launch on Netflix

Netflix has begun the countdown to a "re-launch" of one of NASA's most well-known missions in spaceflight history. The streaming service has set Sep. 5 for the premiere of "Apollo 13: Survival."

Space

Polaris Dawn mission: Meet the crew taking 1st commercial spacewalk

Veteran astronaut Jared Isaacman, a billionaire, is funding and flying on SpaceX Polaris Dawn with three other astronauts. Here who is going to space.

Space

An Ancient Magma Ocean Once Covered the Moon, India’s Pragyan Lunar Rover Reveals

A new study relied on data India's Chandrayaan-3 mission collected near the lunar south pole. Its rover found evidence supporting a popular Moon creation story.

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Giant exoplanet the size of 2 Jupiters has a hidden companion disturbing its orbit

Using the NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS, astronomers have discovered a hot Jupiter dancing with a hidden super-Earth companion.

Space

Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit

Most space mission systems historically have used one spacecraft designed to complete an entire mission independently. Whether it was a weather satellite or a human-crewed module like Apollo, nearly every spacecraft was deployed and performed its one-off mission completely on its own.

The Conversation

Perseverance rover's Mars samples must be brought back to Earth, scientists stress

Sedimentary deposits sampled by the Perseverance rover could contain evidence of past Martian life.

Space

4 reality-defying optical illusions in space

From supermoons to penguin galaxies, the universe isn't always what it seems.

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How do supermassive black holes 'starve' their galaxies to halt star formation?

The "deaths" of galaxies are caused by their central supermassive black holes, and the "smoking gun" evidence of this connection takes an unexpected form.

Space

Orange you glad there's fruit in space? These astronauts sure are (video)

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick takes a dramatic bite of an orange slice in a new video, illustrating the joy of receiving rare fresh fruit deliveries on the ISS.

Space

Have astronomers found the 'secret recipe' for rapid planet growth?

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus may dominate the solar system, but their formation remains mysterious. A new model could account for these planets' rapid and efficient births.

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Perseverance Mars rover begins 820-foot climb up 'Witch Hazel Hill'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.

Space

Mental health in space: ISS experiments help keep astronauts happy off Earth

From VR to skin sensors, here's a glimpse at some of the technology aiding the mental health of astronauts on the International Space Station.

Space

Microsoft co-founder's space art, artifacts to be sold by Christie's

Visions of humanity's future in space and spaceflight artifacts are heading for auction from Paul G. Allen's estate. Christie's is hosting three sales devoted to Allen's art and scientific objects.

The Times of India

Do cancer cells grow faster in space?

With a lot of discussion going around space and microgravity let’s discuss an important connection between a life threatening condition and its status in space. Studies suggest that cancer cells might grow faster in microgravity environments. This discovery has significant implications for both space travel and cancer research.

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An Object In Space Is Moving At One Million Miles An Hour and Astronomers Aren’t Sure What It Is

NASA announced the discovery of a peculiar sight: a celestial body is blasting out of the Milky Way galaxy at a million miles per hour.

Space

Mars rock samples show signs of water in Jezero Crater — could life have once existed there?

NASA's Perseverance rover didn't find organic matter within the rocks, but scientists will keep looking.

Space

With space agencies racing to the moon, scientists are making a lunar 'time zone'

Scientists aiming to build a lunar GPS are trying to create a new lunar 'time zone' that's standardized with Earth time.

Space

Doritos new safe-for-outer-space chips set for blast off: Here's how to get your own

Doritos is launching a new limited-edition flavor with an out-of-this-world mission to make space history while supporting an important cause.

The Conversation

Slingshot in space: the tricky manoeuvre that will use Earth and the Moon to send the Juice mission to Jupiter

A European spacecraft is about to zip by both Earth and the Moon in the space of 24 hours. In the early 2030s, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission will be the first European probe to orbit Jupiter. But first, it needs to carry out a key manoeuvre to…

The Guardian - UK

What is a blue supermoon and when will it appear in UK skies?

Relatively rare lunar phenomenon of a blue moon combined with supermoon will occur in full for three days

Space

How satellites could protect archaeology sites vulnerable to climate change

Archaeology sites buried under the earth are vulnerable to climate change and urban sprawl. Satellites might be able to help monitor the impact of these issues, a study suggests.

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