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James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected the most distant active supermassive black hole to date, and researchers aren't sure how it could have formed so early in the universe's history.

Space · Jul 6, 2023

SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

Exponential growth in Starlink orbital collision avoidance maneuvers in the past six months is sparking concerns over the long-term sustainability of satellite operations.

Space · Jul 6, 2023

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PC Gamer · Jul 6, 2023

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This NASA probe has been revealing stunning moon views for 14 years. How long will it last?

Over the 14 years since its launch, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has produced images and data proven that have transformed our understanding of the moon. But how much longer can the orbiter last?

Space · Jul 6, 2023

A 'double punch' of solar storms could smash into Earth and spark widespread auroras this week

As the U.S. celebrated July 4, the sun hosted its own fireworks display in the form of a coronal mass ejection "double punch" that NASA predicts could strike Earth on Friday (July 7).

Space · Jul 5, 2023

Astro-tourism – chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth

For years, small groups of astronomy enthusiasts have traveled the globe chasing the rare solar eclipse. They have embarked on cruises to the middle of the ocean, taken flights into the eclipse’s path and even traveled to Antarctica. In August 2017, millions across the U.S. witnessed a total solar eclipse…

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023

'Swiss cheese' rock photographed by NASA on Mars

The Perseverance rover is exploring the Red Planet

Nottingham Post · Jul 5, 2023

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NASA photographs 'Swiss cheese' rock on Mars

The Perseverance rover is exploring the Red Planet

Wales Online · Jul 5, 2023

Mapping the hottest temperatures around the world

At least 22 countries have recorded maximum temperatures of 50C (122F) or above.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

Satellites uncover 'invisible' auroras glowing in infrared in Earth's atmosphere

Scientists have observed an aurora glimmering in infrared light, created by the interaction of energetic cosmic particles and carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere.

Space · Jul 5, 2023

Why a Harvard professor thinks he may have found fragments of an alien spacecraft

A daring deep sea search has found tiny pieces of a mysterious meteor that crashed to Earth in 2014. The ‘alien hunter of Harvard’ tells Bevan Hurley the discovery may be evidence of an advanced extraterrestrial civilization visiting Earth

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Mars helicopter Ingenuity phones home, breaking 63-day silence

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has phoned home after 63 days of silence, and all appears to be well with the little rotorcraft.

LiveScience · Jul 4, 2023

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Reconnects After 63-Day Silence

The plucky rotorcraft may take to the skies again within the next couple of weeks.

Zenger · Jul 4, 2023

Tour the mock Mars habitat where 4 NASA analog astronauts will spend the next year (video)

This video from NASA shows just how much space the four CHAPEA crew members will be sharing during their year-long mission.

Space · Jul 4, 2023

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Space · Jul 4, 2023

Hubble telescope checks on the Milky Way galaxy's lonely neighbor (photo)

The Hubble Space Telescope has spied on the Milky Way's galactic neighbor, irregular galaxy ESO 174-1, imaging it as a lonely hazy cloud.

LiveScience · Jul 4, 2023

Earth is about to reach its farthest point from the sun. So why is it so hot?

Aphelion marks the point in our planet's orbit of the sun when it's at its maximum distance from our star. So why is it so hot out?

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Why a Harvard professor thinks he may have found fragments of an alien spacecraft

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

OceanGate touted ‘very safe’ Titanic sub in promo video weeks before doomed trip

A promotional video posted 10 weeks before the implosion on OceanGate’s Youtube channel advertised the $250,000-a-ticket trip as extremely safe

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Space · Jul 3, 2023

Robotic 'Light Bender' on the moon could help Artemis astronauts keep the lights on

The Light Bender robotics project from space technology company Maxar will autonomously redirect sunlight to power solar panels in dark regions of the lunar surface.

Space · Jul 3, 2023

Sun breaks out with record number of sunspots, sparking solar storm concerns

The sun has produced 163 sunspots in June, the highest monthly number in more than two decades, sparking concerns that Earth may soon face space weather trouble.

LiveScience · Jul 3, 2023

5 fascinating facts about the Big Bang, the theory that defines the history of the universe

From the Catholic priest who pioneered it, to how we can (almost) see it, here are 5 fascinating facts about the Big Bang.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Why a Harvard professor thinks he may have found fragments of an alien spacecraft

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2023

Alone in a dark cave: what can we learn from extreme survival experiments?

Why do humans undertake journeys of personal exploration, or subject themselves to challenging conditions for long periods of time? What might we learn from their experiences?

Space · Jul 2, 2023

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen says a Canadian will walk on the moon one day

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is deep in training for his round-the-moon mission set to launch in 2024. He says Canada is just getting started with lunar exploration.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

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