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NASA astronauts photograph, take videos of Hurricane Milton: Hurricane Milton is making its way across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, and NASA astronauts on ...
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Quick Glance: Hurricane Milton Causes Devastation Across Florida
- Hurricane Milton struck Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction with at least 27 tornadoes reported.
- Authorities confirmed several fatalities, particularly at a mobile home community and a golf club, due to tornado activity.
- Nearly three million people are without power, with extensive damage to the power grid complicating restoration efforts.
- Rescue services are preparing to assist residents as daylight approaches, amidst severe flooding and damaged homes.
NASA laser-based data transmission demonstrates serviceable internet 290 million miles from Earth
techspot.com/news/105054-nasa-laser-comms-demonstrates-serviceable-internet-290-million.html
Once-in-a-lifetime comet to be visible in Seattle starting Saturday: The soaring "snowy dirtball" known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be visible on clear ...
seattletimes.com/news/once-in-a-lifetime-comet-to-be-visible-in-seattle-starting-saturday/
Quick Glance: Two Comets to Illuminate Oregon Skies This October
- Oregonians can expect to see two comets in the night sky this October.
- Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will become visible starting October 9 and will make its closest approach to Earth on October 14.
- A second comet, C/2024 S1 (Atlas), is expected to be visible from October 24 to 28 but may appear dimmer.
- Astronomers caution that predicting comets is challenging, making the potential for spectacular observations uncertain.
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NASA Turns Off Another Voyager 2 Instrument to Save Power: The plasma science instrument wasn't doing much good in interstellar space, so it's been deactivated.
extremetech.com/science/nasa-turns-off-another-voyager-2-instrument-to-save-power
We’re finally going to the Solar System’s most intriguing but unexplored frontier
arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/were-finally-going-to-the-solar-systems-most-intriguing-but-unexplored-frontier/
NASA is on alert as three asteroids come hurtling towards Earth at scary speed. Will they collide?
wionews.com/science/nasa-is-on-alert-as-three-asteroids-come-hurtling-towards-earth-at-scary-speed-will-they-collide-765898
For people caught in a hurricane's path, there's an informal way to gauge a storm's intensity — the Waffle House Index. Here's what to know.
A SpaceX crew set to bring home two stranded astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday.
Read more: Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that'll bring them home next year - ABC News
Quick Glance: Crew-9 Mission Brings Starliner Astronauts Closer to Home
- Astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule to relieve Crew-8 and facilitate the return of Starliner astronauts.
- The Crew-9 mission launched successfully, although a problem with the Falcon 9 rocket has led to a temporary suspension of its launches.
- The Starliner astronauts, who could not return due to technical issues, are expected to fly home in February 2024.
- NASA aims to advance preparations for future lunar missions under its Artemis program with the Crew-9 mission.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick released timelapse footage showing Hurricane Milton from space.
The National Hurricane Center said the storm was 'extremely ... Show more
This dazzling NASA image shows the biggest super star cluster in our galaxy: Astronomers used the James Webb Telescope's NIRCam to take an image of the Milky ...
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NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson reflects on Boeing Starliner situation, time on ISS: NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson returned to Earth after an 184-day trip into space ...
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NASA issues sudden alert as two massive asteroids race towards Earth, on collision path
wionews.com/science/nasa-issues-sudden-alert-as-two-massive-asteroids-race-towards-earth-on-collision-path-764109
Europe launches Hera asteroid probe on SpaceX rocket
reuters.com/technology/space/europe-launches-hera-asteroid-probe-spacex-rocket-2024-10-07/
Quick Glance: Hera Mission Investigates Deflected Asteroid Dimorphos
- The Hera spacecraft has been launched to visit the asteroid Dimorphos, which NASA intentionally deflected in 2022.
- The mission aims to understand the physical properties of asteroids and develop methods to mitigate the threat of dangerous ones.
- Dimorphos, a 160-meter-wide moon, had its path altered by a NASA probe's collision.
- While there is currently no threat of mass extinction from asteroids, scientists hope to identify and deflect smaller asteroids in the future.
SpaceX launches Europe’s Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane Milton: The launch of another important mission, NASA’s Europa Clipper, is on hold due to ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/european-mission-departs-earth-to-investigate-an-asteroid-wrecked-by-nasa/
Mars once had water to support life. Curiosity rover now finds what made it uninhabitable
wionews.com/science/mars-once-had-water-to-support-life-curiosity-rover-now-finds-what-made-it-uninhabitable-765590
See NASA's Stunning Image of the Sun Spitting Out Its Biggest Solar Flare Since 2017
cnet.com/science/space/see-nasas-stunning-image-of-the-sun-spitting-out-its-biggest-solar-flare-since-2017/
Milton: Live ticker for the monster hurricane in Florida: In Florida, preparations for Hurricane Milton are in full swing. Many people are barricading their ...
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NASA, SpaceX delay launch to study Jupiter’s moon Europa as Hurricane Milton approaches
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/07/nasa-spacex-europa-clipper-launch-delay-hurricane-milton/75552843007/
UH awarded NASA grant aimed at growing diversity in engineering: A $1.2 million NASA grant will help fund internships, mentorship opportunities and more for ...
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Chasing the stars: How aurora sightings are transforming travel trends: The year started on a good note with the penumbral lunar eclipse in March this year ...
financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-chasing-the-stars-how-aurora-sightings-are-transforming-travel-trends-3631533/
Is Europe creating its own moon? Here's all about the LUNA facility : Is it possible for scientists to recreate the moon on Earth? The answer to this ...
wionews.com/science/is-europe-creating-its-own-moon-heres-all-about-the-luna-facility-765484
Next solar eclipse: When and where to view the celestial event: Sky-gazers were out in force Wednesday to view the annular solar eclipse. If eclipse fever has ...
cnn.com/2024/10/03/science/next-solar-eclipse-2026/
Sahara Desert is turning from arid yellow to lush green. NASA captures this rare transformation
wionews.com/science/sahara-desert-is-turning-from-arid-yellow-to-lush-green-nasa-captures-this-rare-transformation-762139
The scale of Helene’s devastating impacts are eye-popping, even from space: Many of Helene’s effects are individual and heartbreaking, such as the deaths of ...
npr.org/2024/10/04/nx-s1-5140131/helene-satellite-damage-impacts-space-outages-waters
NASA Captures Astonishing Footage of Hurricane Milton From Space: Cameras aboard the ISS captured the immense scale of one of nature's most destructive forces as ...
newsweek.com/nasa-captures-astonishing-footage-hurricane-milton-space-1966327
Voyager 2: NASA switches off measuring instrument to save power: Voyager 2 is now 20.5 billion kilometers away from Earth. One instrument has now been switched ...
heise.de/news/Voyager-2-NASA-schaltet-Messinstrument-ab-um-Strom-zu-sparen-9960723.html
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Cosmic Wonders Unveiled at Szczecin Space Festival: Szczecin Space Festival offers stargazing, workshops, and NASA's 24-hour hackathon ...
polanddaily24.com/cosmic-wonders-unveiled-at-szczecin-space-festival/science-health/46740
ISS welcomes crew of docked SpaceX capsule: A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.
bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cly4j5p21z7o
Got an idea for dealing with space waste? NASA wants to hear from you: Using a nearby crater as a landfill is not a sustainable way to live on the Moon
theregister.com/2024/10/01/nasa_space_waste_competition/
Humans haven’t been to Mars yet. Here’s how NASA could change that: NASA’s Artemis program plans to return humans to the moon this decade to practice and prepare ...
fastcompany.com/91204821/mars-nasa-humans-artemis-exploration
NASA is working on a plan to replace its space station, but time is running out: Over the next several months, NASA will finalize a strategy for its operations ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/is-nasas-commercial-space-station-program-doomed/
Gizmodo Oct 07
New ‘Sungrazing’ Comet May Outshine Venus—If It Survives the Coming Weeks: The yet-to-be-named comet will make its closest approach to the Sun on October 28 ...
gizmodo.com/new-sungrazing-comet-may-outshine-venus-if-it-survives-the-coming-weeks-2000505668
‘Beautiful’ green fireball flies over farmhouse at 70,000 mph, Pennsylvania video shows
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article293565984.html
Space technology has a profound effect on our daily lives, says this expert. Here's how
weforum.org/agenda/2024/09/4-surprising-ways-space-technology-shapes-our-everyday/
t3n.de Oct 07
Simply water and move in: NASA wants to grow mushroom houses on the moon and Mars
t3n.de/news/nasa-mond-mars-pilzhaeuser-1650287/
NASA switches off a scientific instrument on Voyager 2 to extend spacecraft's lifespan
pbs.org/newshour/science/nasa-switches-off-a-scientific-instrument-on-voyager-2-to-extend-spacecrafts-lifespan
Quick Glance: Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Instrument to Save Power
- NASA has turned off the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve the spacecraft's dwindling power supply.
- Despite this shutdown, at least one other scientific instrument will remain operational to study the region beyond the heliosphere into the 2030s.
- The plasma science instrument has collected limited data recently due to its orientation relative to the plasma flow in interstellar space.
- Engineers continue to monitor the spacecraft's health and make decisions to maximize the mission's scientific output.
As International Space Station ages, air leaks from Russian section: In late September, the inspector general identified 588 replacement parts that were ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/09/international-space-station-nasa/
Gizmodo Oct 05
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Grounded Indefinitely After Missing Its Landing Spot: This is the second landing mishap for the rocket within a month, ending a streak of ...
gizmodo.com/spacexs-falcon-9-grounded-indefinitely-after-missing-its-landing-spot-2000505014
Stranded Astronauts Set to Come Home After SpaceX Capsule With Extra Seats Reaches ISS
time.com/7026608/stranded-astronauts-spacex-rescue-iss/
Hurricane Milton has stranded astronauts in space: The SpaceX Crew-8 Dragon was scheduled to land off the coast of Florida this week
qz.com/hurricane-milton-spacex-crew-8-dragon-astronauts-space-1851669467
The politically incorrect guide to saving NASA’s floundering Artemis Program: To get somewhere, Artemis must avoid going nowhere.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/heres-how-to-revive-nasas-artemis-moon-program-with-three-simple-tricks/
Hurricane Milton Moves Toward Florida Coast, Prompting Evacuations: Hurricane Milton is on track to become a catastrophic Category 5 storm as it rakes Mexico’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-07/milton-becomes-a-major-hurricane-menacing-florida-s-west-coast
Where does the gamma glow in thunderstorms come from?: Thunderstorms don't just produce lightning: their clouds also glow and bubble in the gamma ray range ...
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Earth's new mini-moon swings by, then ghosts us by late November: No need for farewells, 2024 PT5 may drop in again in 2055
theregister.com/2024/10/01/earth_minimoon_2024/
Look up in Kentucky's night sky this month to see a rare comet, maybe the brightest of 2024
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/10/07/comet-of-the-century-to-shoot-across-kentucky-skies-how-to-see-it-where-is-comet-tsuchinshanatlas/75553004007/
The SpaceX capsule which will bring home two stranded astronauts in February 2025 has arrived at the International Space Station ... Show more
October 2024 Skygazing Stars Include a Supermoon and a Rare Comet: Look up into the sky in October to spot a supermoon, watch a major NASA launch ...
cnet.com/science/space/october-2024-skygazing-stars-include-a-supermoon-and-a-rare-comet/
Hurricane Milton Moves Toward Florida Coast, Prompting Evacuations: Hurricane Milton is on track to become a catastrophic Category 5 storm as it rakes Mexico’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-07/milton-becomes-a-major-hurricane-menacing-florida-s-west-coast
Star circling two other stars that orbit each other shatters a 70-year-old record
wionews.com/science/star-circling-two-other-stars-that-orbit-each-other-shatters-a-70-year-old-record-764421
Khaleej Times Oct 02
UAE: Earth gets new 'mini moon'; will residents be able to see it? - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/space/uae-earth-to-get-new-mini-moon-today-will-residents-be-able-to-see-it
Next Africa: Mpox, Marburg Show Risks of Diseases Spreading Across the World: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-04/next-africa-mpox-marburg-show-risks-of-diseases-spreading-across-the-world
NASA Made the Hubble Telescope to Be Remade: Spacewalkers’ timely fixes kept the orbiting observatory on the cutting edge
spectrum.ieee.org/hubble-space-telescope-re-invention
A scientist helps save the world from asteroids. What would the Midrash say?: Addressing Boston's Vilna Shul as part of its Lifesavers Speaker Series, Dr ...
timesofisrael.com/a-scientist-helps-save-the-world-from-asteroids-what-would-the-midrash-say/
Hurricane Milton Explodes to Category 5 on a Path Toward Florida: Milton strengthened into a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane as it bears down on Florida’s west ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-07/hurricane-milton-becomes-a-deadly-category-5-storm-in-gulf
NASA Spacecraft Sends Laser Signal From 290 Million Miles Away: The Psyche spacecraft beams data over a distance comparable to the space between Mars and Earth ...
uk.pcmag.com/networking/154716/nasa-spacecraft-sends-laser-signal-from-290-million-miles-away
Space travel is dangerous. Could genetic testing and gene editing make it safer?: Astronauts and commercial space travelers are subject to damaging radiation and ...
technologyreview.com/2024/09/27/1104534/space-travel-dangerous-genetic-testing-gene-editing-safer/
How The October 2 Solar Eclipse In Libra Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign: The October 2 solar eclipse in Libra marks a cycle that's nearing its end. Ahead ...
womenshealthmag.com/life/a62466420/solar-eclipse-in-libra-horoscopes/
Next solar eclipse: When and where to view the celestial event: Sky-gazers were out in force Wednesday to view the annular solar eclipse. If eclipse fever has ...
cnn.com/2024/10/03/science/next-solar-eclipse-2026/
Quick Glance: Upcoming Solar Eclipses: Dates and Viewing Locations
- Sky-gazers witnessed an annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, igniting interest in future events.
- Two partial solar eclipses are scheduled for 2025, visible from North America and parts of Europe.
- Another annular solar eclipse is set for February 17, 2026, with full visibility only in Antarctica.
- A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, crossing over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
NASA's Webb telescope detects traces of carbon dioxide on a Pluto moon: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has identified new clues about the surface of Pluto’s largest ...
apnews.com/article/pluto-moon-charon-nasa-james-webb-d20c542908e32e9c5c7f41538dac4640
Trump’s mass deportation plan would cost as much as 40,500 schools, 3 million homes or four times NASA’s budget
english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-10-04/trumps-mass-deportation-plan-would-cost-as-much-as-40500-schools-3-million-homes-or-four-times-nasas-budget.html
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Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence of Rapid Water Loss on Mars: Mars may have gone through frequent wet-dry cycles without a watery biosphere.
extremetech.com/science/curiosity-rover-finds-evidence-of-rapid-water-loss-on-mars
Spectacular northern lights expected - | but dangers loom: NASA has captured one of the strongest solar flares.
morgenpost.de/panorama/article407396313/spektakulaere-polarlichter-erwartet-doch-es-drohen-gefahren.html
NASA powers down science instrument to conserve Voyager 2 power supply: Unfortunately, they were not able to stretch the reserve power as far as anticipated.
techspot.com/news/105055-nasa-powers-down-science-instrument-conserve-voyager-2.html
Europa Clipper set to look for life-friendly conditions around Jupiter: After a big setback, the NASA spacecraft is now ready for launch.
technologyreview.com/2024/10/02/1104818/europa-clipper-set-to-look-for-life-friendly-conditions-around-jupiter/
Draconids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Catch All the Skygazing Treats of October 2024
cnet.com/science/space/draconids-meteor-shower-peaks-tonight-catch-all-the-skygazing-treats-of-october-2024/
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NASA: Rover data shows how the climate on Mars has changed: There is exciting news from Mars: NASA's Curiosity rover has found evidence of how the
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Meet the astronauts preparing to travel farther from Earth than any human before: This time next year, NASA plans to send its first crewed mission to the moon ...
npr.org/2024/09/27/nx-s1-5100867/nasa-moon-space-artemis-2-mission
America’s Hurricane Luck Is Running Out: Helene is a harbinger of relentless storm seasons to come.
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/09/hurricane-helene-climate-change/680050/
Quick Glance: Helene Causes Devastating Flooding in Southeast
- Hurricane Helene has led to devastating flooding and power outages across several southeastern states.
- The death toll is estimated at least 22, as rescue teams continue to search for survivors.
- The National Weather Service warns of ongoing hazards from floodwaters and downed power lines as cleanup efforts commence.
- Regions are experiencing historic rainfall amounts, resulting in catastrophic flooding and landslides.
What Is ESA's Hera Mission, Set To Revisit Asteroid After NASA's Redirection Test?
wionews.com/videos/what-is-esas-hera-mission-set-to-revisit-asteroid-after-nasas-redirection-test-764566
Space crew returns to Earth after longest stay on ISS: Two Russian cosmonauts, who spent 374 days in space, were aboard the Soyuz capsule.
bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckgnzr1dx73o
Quick Glance: Russian Cosmonauts Return After Historic ISS Mission
- Two Russian cosmonauts landed in Kazakhstan after a record-setting 374 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
- Oleg Kononenko achieved a new record for the longest cumulative time spent in space, totaling 1,111 days across five missions.
- American astronaut Tracy Dyson also returned to Earth with the cosmonauts, landing in the Soyuz MS-25 capsule.
- Russia plans to exit the ISS to launch its own space station and is seeking new partnerships with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Astronaut Snaps Stunning Photos of Comet A3 From Space: Check out the views from the International Space Station of the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS putting on a show ...
cnet.com/science/astronaut-snaps-stunning-photos-of-comet-a3-from-space/
'Once-in-a-lifetime event': A 'new star' will soon be seen in the night sky after 80 years
hindustantimes.com/trending/once-in-a-lifetime-event-a-new-star-will-soon-be-seen-in-the-night-sky-after-80-years-101728226372778.html
SpaceX has launched a mission to rescue two astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station.
HAPPENING NOW: NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson speaks on her 6-month mission at the International Space Station. NASA News & Videos - ABC News
Stranded astronauts welcome aboard SpaceX rescue crew at space station : The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed the ...
wionews.com/science/stranded-astronauts-welcome-aboard-spacex-rescue-crew-at-space-station-763435
Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why: The ‘mini moon’ is actually a small asteroid, the size of a school bus, that is known as 2024 PT5 ...
nbcmiami.com/weather/stories-weather/earth-just-got-a-second-moon-but-not-for-long-heres-why/3433266/
SpaceX shuts down launches after problem with Crew-9 mission’s 2nd stage: SpaceX celebrated the first human spaceflight from its Cape Canaveral launch site on ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/29/spacex-shuts-down-launches-after-problem-with-crew-9-missions-2nd-stage/
What to Know About the Leak at the International Space Station: ‘A Top Safety Risk’
time.com/7026281/international-space-station-leak-nasa-what-to-know/
NASA Astronaut Snaps 'Insane' Aurora Views From Space: NASA's Matthew Dominick delivered a unique space perspective on an ethereal aurora dancing over Earth.
cnet.com/science/space/nasa-astronaut-snaps-insane-aurora-views-from-space/
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