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Space Oct 29
On October 29, 1991, the Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Gaspra on its way to Jupiter.
Space History Archives👉 on this day in space Coverage | Space Gaspra was the first asteroid to ... Show more
Space Oct 12
UAE unveils lander for bold 7-asteroid mission set to launch in 2028 (photos): In March 2028, the UAE is set to launch an ambitious mission to the asteroid belt ...
space.com/astronomy/asteroids/uae-unveils-lander-for-bold-7-asteroid-mission-set-to-launch-in-2028-photos
United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to probe seven asteroids in 2028: The country’s space program is new and ambitious, having already sent a mission into ...
scientificamerican.com/article/united-arab-emirates-to-launch-spacecraft-to-probe-seven-asteroids-in-2028/
Space Oct 29
On October 29, 1991, the Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Gaspra on its way to Jupiter.
Space History Archives👉 on this day in space Coverage | Space Gaspra was the first asteroid to ... Show more
Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils UAE-developed probe for asteroid belt mission: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils the UAE-developed probe for the Emirates Mission to ...
emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-unveils-uae-asteroid-belt-mission-lander/6322
When will Kura bring its conveyor belt sushi to Jordan Creek? We know: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar opens soon at Jordan Creek, bringing conveyor-belt sushi ...
eu.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/10/05/kura-revolving-sushi-bar-jordan-creek-west-des-moines-iowa-opening-date/92102413007/
UAE's MBR Explorer probe enters final tests for 2028 mission: Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt on track for launch
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/04/uaes-mbr-explorer-probe-enters-final-tests-for-2028-mission/
The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt in Justitia 269 will send a spacecraft on a journey to study seven asteroids, remnants from the early solar system ... Show more
Visitors can observe Saturn in the constellation Pisces.: The Borken astronomy enthusiasts are focusing on Saturn in the October program at the Hoxfeld ...
borkenerzeitung.de/nachrichten/borken/Besucher-koennen-den-Saturn-im-Sternbild-Fische-beobachten-799939.html
Live Science Sep 19
I'd definitely trade for a trip to the asteroid belt if it would get me out of this heat 🥵
Where should we travel next? #space #asteroidbelt #spacetravel #solarsystem ... Show more
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Space Sep 14
James Webb Space Telescope discovers the rings of tiny solar system body Chariklo are changing
space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/james-webb-space-telescope-discovers-the-rings-of-tiny-solar-system-body-chariklo-are-changing
JWST discovers that Chariklo's invisible rings are changing: Until just over a decade ago, ring systems were thought to be exclusive to the giant planets of ...
phys.org/news/2026-09-jwst-chariklo-invisible.html
Space Sep 01
On Sept. 1, 1979, NASA's robotic space probe Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn.
Space History Archives👉 on this day in space Coverage | Space Pioneer 11 launched ... Show more
CBR Aug 30
10 RPGs Where the Main Character Dies: Not all RPGs can end on a satisfying note, and these games offered conclusions that saw the deaths of their main heroes.
cbr.com/rpgs-where-the-main-character-dies/
8 JRPGs Most Haven't Played, But Definitely Should: These titles are just waiting for you, JRPG fan. Give them some well-deserved attention.
dualshockers.com/jrpgs-most-havent-played-but-definitely-should/
Neptune's tiny moons tell the story of Triton's destructive capture: Neptune's moon and ring system stand out among the giant planets because of ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-neptune-tiny-moons-story-triton.html
10 JRPGs Where the User Score is Higher Than the Critic Score: Taste is quite subjective, and sometimes, emotion trumps logic, as we can see in these 10 JRPGs ...
dualshockers.com/jrpgs-where-the-user-score-is-higher-than-the-critic-score/
Asteroid Nysa is a triplet: The approximately 80-kilometer-long asteroid (44) Nysa is apparently an object consisting of three touching bodies. Moreover ...
spektrum.de/news/asteroid-nysa-ist-ein-drilling/2337721
Asteroid Nysa is a triplet: The approximately 80-kilometer-long asteroid (44) Nysa is apparently an object consisting of three touching bodies. Moreover ...
spektrum.de/news/asteroid-nysa-ist-ein-drilling/2337721
Sharp new visible-light images indicate asteroid 44 Nysa has a three-lobed central body and a small moon. It appears to be the first object of its kind ... Show more
Neptune's moon system is bizarre. JWST data helps explain why: Neptune's strange moon and ring system has puzzled astronomers for decades ...
abc.net.au/news/science/2026-07-30/neptunes-bizarre-moon-system-had-violent-formation-jwst-finds/106976608
PRAXIS: a NASA mission to graze planet rings: NASA's PRAXIS mission will explore planetary rings using a bio-inspired AI robotic explorer for in-situ ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/praxis-a-nasa-mission-to-graze-planet-rings/article71269143.ece
Space Jul 24
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt ...
space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-opener-is-a-pulpy-sci-fi-joy-built-on-some-fun-scientific-what-ifs
You can see Mars as rarely viewed in new NASA spacecraft photos: On May 15, NASA’s Psyche used Mars as a slingshot on its lengthy journey to the main asteroid ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/space/2026/07/21/nasa-psyche-mars-flyby/90992001007/
Spectacular astrotourism center with star lodge being built near AlUla: Located in the middle of a dark-sky park, AlUla Manara's design draws inspiration ...
de.euronews.com/reise/2026/06/21/spektakulares-astrotourismuszentrum-bei-alula-mit-sternen-lodge-entsteht
What if Earth had Saturn-like rings? Scientists say the beautiful view could create an unexpected problem
indiatimes.com/trending/what-if-earth-had-saturn-like-rings-scientists-say-the-beautiful-view-could-create-an-unexpected-problem/articleshow/131844471.html
Space Jun 19
Juicy new details emerge about an asteroid NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew by last year
space.com/astronomy/asteroids/juicy-new-details-emerge-about-an-asteroid-nasas-lucy-spacecraft-flew-by-last-year
Scientists discover a 3.5-billion-year-old asteroid impact on the moon: The first few billion years of Earth's history saw the rise of life ...
phys.org/news/2026-06-scientists-billion-year-asteroid-impact.html
Fast and efficient: New propulsion system for tiny satellites: A novel propulsion system for small satellites combines chemical and electric thrusters with just ...
winfuture.de/news,159129.html
Psyche Gains Momentum: The time has come: After a close flyby of Mars, the Psyche spacecraft is now heading for the asteroid belt—a major milestone in this ...
spektrum.de/news/kurs-auf-den-asteroidenguertel-psyche-holt-schwung/2324880
Readers respond to the February 2026 issue: Letters to the editors for the February 2026 issue of Scientific American
scientificamerican.com/article/readers-respond-to-the-february-2026-issue/
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will use Mars' gravity today (May 15) for a crucial boost on its six-year journey to a metallic asteroid ... Show more
Psyche spacecraft bound for asteroid belt to get speed boost from Mars
Psyche spacecraft bound for asteroid belt to get speed boost from Mars
Seven smart rings promise to break sign language barriers by turning hand movements into instant text
techxplore.com/news/2026-05-smart-language-barriers-movements-instant.html
Uranus has weird rings. Astronomers now know the source of two of them: The Nu ring seems to be fed by unknown rocky bodies, whereas the Mu ring appears rich in ...
sciencenews.org/article/uranus-rings-origin-mu-moon-mab
The Best Sci-Fi Series on Prime Video Is a 5-Part Epic Perfect From Start to Finish
collider.com/the-expanse-prime-video-sci-fi-epic-perfect-series/
UAE's MBR Explorer mission to asteroid belt on track for 2028 launch as tests begin
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/27/uaes-mbr-explorer-mission-to-asteroid-belt-on-track-for-2028-launch-as-tests-begin/
Two very different Uranus rings: The outermost rings of the planet Uranus differ in terms of composition and origin, as measurements with the James Webb ...
spektrum.de/news/uranusringe-zwei-sehr-verschieden-ringe-des-uranus/2320183
Space Apr 10
Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case
space.com/astronomy/saturn/are-saturns-rings-made-of-a-lost-shattered-moon-new-evidence-arises-for-the-case
Oman Society of Astronomy and Space (OSAS), in collaboration with NASA and the Minor Planet Center, has successfully documented a new asteroid designated as ... Show more
Brocken eines Meteoriten beschädigten in mehreren Teilen des südwestdeutschen Bundeslandes Rheinland-Pfalz Häuser. Zuvor wurde der Himmelskörper in zahlreichen ... Show more
A brightly shining meteorite startled many people in western Germany on Sunday evening. In Koblenz, a house in the Güls district was damaged – a football-sized ... Show more
Why some objects in space look like snowmen: Gravitational collapse may shed light on contact binaries
phys.org/news/2026-02-space-snowmen-gravitational-collapse-contact.html
Kuwait Times Feb 18
UAE extends Mars mission until 2028 | Kuwait Times Newspaper: DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it would extend its Mars probe mission ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/40045/technology/uae-extends-mars-mission-until-2028/
Massive star goes dark, baffles world: A star returning to the solar system after bizarrely disappearing for nine months.
news.com.au/technology/science/space/astronomers-locate-disappearing-star-after-nine-months/news-story/21ce6e4c0e50f9a641f322ad8dc7ae6b
Residents criticize new tree pits in the residential complex on Planetenring in Nuremberg.
nn.de/nuernberg/26-parkplatze-unnotig-geopfert-kritik-an-baumpflanzungen-am-nurnberger-planetenring-1.15006134
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Astronomers discover the surprising reason for a star's disappearance: Things are much bigger outside the solar system.
mashable.com/article/longest-recorded-star-dimming-event-explained
Unseen planet or brown dwarf may have hidden 'rare' fading star: One of the longest stellar dimming events ever observed was likely caused by the ...
phys.org/news/2026-02-unseen-planet-brown-dwarf-hidden.html
Prime Video’s 6-Part Masterpiece Is Still the Greatest Sci-Fi Series of the 21st Century
collider.com/the-expanse-best-sci-fi-prime-video/
Oman Observer Jan 28
An employee of the Royal Court Affairs Astronomical Observatory discovered two asteroids located in the asteroid belt of the solar system ... Show more
Asteroid Behaving Strangely: An international team of astronomers has discovered an asteroid that spins so fast, it should've torn itself apart.
futurism.com/space/asteroid-behaving-strangely
Asteroid discovery: Scientists have discovered asteroid 2025 MN45 using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. This space rock is spinning at an extremely ... Show more
Scientists stumble upon fastest-spinning asteroid moving at dizzying speed
Scientists stumble upon fastest-spinning asteroid moving at dizzying speed
www6.slac.stanford.edu Jan 10
NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory spots record-breaking asteroid in pre-survey observations
www6.slac.stanford.edu/news/2026-01-07-nsf-doe-vera-c-rubin-observatory-spots-record-breaking-asteroid-pre-survey
2,300-foot asteroid spinning every 1.88 minutes leaves scientists stunned: An asteroid spinning every 1.88 minutes has been discovered in the Asteroid Belt ...
wionews.com/trending/2-300-foot-asteroid-spinning-every-1-88-minutes-leaves-scientists-stunned-1767961166669
Astronomers Discover Record-Breaking Asteroid: With a diameter of around 2,300 feet, the newly-detected asteroid completes a full rotation in just under two ...
newsweek.com/astronomers-discover-record-breaking-asteroid-11329341
Plotter Makes the Most Flexible, Customizable Planner: Contributor Natalie So has tried many planners, including the Hobonichi Techo, but found that Plotter’s ...
nymag.com/strategist/article/plotter-planner-review.html
3 smart home sensors I regret buying, and what I use instead: It's not always a good deal.
xda-developers.com/smart-home-sensors-regret-buying-and-what-use-instead/
Saturn's Rings Disappear Tonight: Here's What's Behind the Phenomenon
t3n.de/news/saturn-ringe-verschwinden-heute-nacht-beobachtung-1718156/
‘King of Planets’: Which planet holds this title and why?: Jupiter, the largest and most massive planet, is called the ‘King of Planets’ due to its immense size ...
wionews.com/photos/-king-of-planets-which-planet-holds-this-title-and-why-1763720469507
UAE asteroid explorer will use onboard AI to decide which photos to send back: The same technologies are being used in other UAE missions, including the lunar ...
khaleejtimes.com/space/uae-emirates-mission-to-the-asteroid-belt-onboard-ai-analyse-photos
Dubai Airshow 2025: UAE's Satellite 813 ready for launch, asteroid mission unveiled
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/arab-satellite-launch-soon-demo-at-dubai-airshow
divetoscience.com Nov 16 25
Jupiter: The Giant Gas Ball That Makes Earth Look Tiny – Dive To Science
divetoscience.com/jupiteinfo/
Are Alien Probes Hiding in Plain Sight in Our Solar System?: If there are alien probes hiding in our solar system, they probably don’t look like anything we saw ...
vice.com/en/article/are-alien-probes-hiding-in-plain-sight-in-our-solar-system/
Solar System: A New Portrait of Uranus: In early October 2025, the James Webb Telescope captured an infrared image of the seventh planet, Uranus.
spektrum.de/alias/bilder-der-woche/sonnensystem-ein-neues-portraet-von-uranus-vom-james-webb-teleskop/2293243
Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth: The space rock has actually been hanging around Earth for 60 years, but no-one has noticed it before.. ...
sciencefocus.com/news/quasi-moon-2025-pn7
Earth's 'moonlet' confirmed as quasi-moon PN7 discovery : PN7 has been a mysterious space traveler, shadowing our planet for decades undetected in our vast ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/10/23/metro/earth-two-moons-pn7-asteroid/
New Scientist Oct 20 25
A distant comet is forming new rings while we watch in real time: The comet-like object Chiron has been caught in the process of forming new rings ...
newscientist.com/article/2500585-a-distant-comet-is-forming-new-rings-while-we-watch-in-real-time/
Internet latest: Dozens of websites and apps hit by major outage - as 'potential cause' identified
news.sky.com/story/huge-internet-outage-knocks-out-snapchat-amazon-and-multiple-other-websites-and-apps-13453810
Key FactsAWS Outage Disrupts Key US-East Cloud Services
Oct 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theregister.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theregister.com
- A significant AWS outage in the US-EAST-1 region caused high error rates and latency for multiple services.
- The root cause was identified as DNS resolution problems of the DynamoDB API endpoint, affecting other AWS functions.
- Numerous popular websites and applications, including Amazon.com, Snapchat, and Roblox, experienced downtime.
- Financial institutions, government sites, and communication apps in the UK also suffered disruptions due to the incident.
Astronomers make fresh discovery about icy celestial body Chiron after nearly 50 years
independent.co.uk/space/chiron-space-celestial-jupiter-neptune-b2845797.html
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Keep Talking Greece Oct 13 25
Daktylios: Athens Traffic Ring restrictions in effect as of Oct 13: Athens has reintroduced its long-standing traffic ring system, known as daktylios ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2025/10/13/daktylios-athens-traffic-ring-restrictions/
UAE charts new frontiers in space with landmark 2025 achievements: With 6 satellites, a lunar rover mission and asteroid plans, 2025 has been a defining year
gulfnews.com/uae/science/uae-charts-new-frontiers-in-space-with-landmark-2025-achievements-1.500294564
The Asteroid Belt Is Vanishing: Researchers calculated the rate at which the asteroid belt is gradually losing mass.
gizmodo.com/the-asteroid-belt-is-vanishing-2000666886
Why Saturn's rings are so bright and unique: The planet Saturn is only known for its rings. But is it the only one that has such rings? This video from ...
spektrum.de/video/deutsche-welle-warum-saturns-ringe-so-hell-und-einzigartig-sind/2287495
