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US-Russia space crew lands back on Earth after eight-month ISS stint

Both nations have agreed to work with each other despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

The Independent UK · Jul 27

It was built for 30 days. It survived 1,004: How a 4-pound helicopter became one of NASA's greatest success stories

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completed its historic mission after 72 flights. The pioneering aircraft achieved the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. Ingenuity served as an aerial scout for the Perseverance rover for nearly three years. Damage to a rotor blade during its final flight ended its remarkable journey.…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

ISRO-NASA's NISAR satellite reveals the ground shifted by 60 cm during Venezuela's earthquake: Here's what scientists discovered

New observations from the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite show that Venezuela's June earthquakes caused the ground to shift by up to 60 centimetres. The significant surface displacement helps explain the extensive damage reported in Caracas and La Guaira. Using its Urgent Response system, the satellite provided rapid data to support disaster…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 241 days on space station (video)

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station early Sunday morning (July 26).

Space · Jul 25

SpaceX's latest Starship launch is different. Here's what changed in best re-entry

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight delivered more than another launch, introducing engine fixes, advanced Starlink satellite deployment and what SpaceX called its best re-entry yet. The mission also advanced heat shield testing, supporting NASA's Artemis Moon programme while moving SpaceX closer to building a fully reusable rocket for future Moon…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

SpaceX's Starship megarocket makes the 'softest splashdown' ever after launching next-gen Starlink satellites in Flight 13 test (video)

SpaceX launched Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, on a critical 13th test flight on July 24, a stunning test flight that notched big success and ended with a huge surprise.

Space · Jul 25

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks

The Independent UK · Jul 24

What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek

The subsurface findings could transform how scientists study volcanoes across the solar system — including those on Earth.

Space · Jul 24

“Let The Evidence Speak For Itself”: NASA Whistleblowers Reveal How Photos Were Edited To Hide Alien Presence

“Ready to let the evidence speak for itself.”

Bored Panda · Jul 24

Seattle's 'Emerald City' from space: How glaciers and people shaped its landscape

Ancient glaciers sculpted Seattle's hills and valleys thousands of years ago. Humans later reshaped this terrain through extensive engineering projects. The city's development is closely tied to its numerous waterways and coastlines. These natural and man-made features create the distinctive "Emerald City" landscape. Nasa's image reveals this combined geological and…

The Times of India · Jul 24