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Today in history: Feb. 3: In 1995, the space shuttle Discovery blasted off with a woman, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Collins ...
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Today in history: Feb. 3: In 1995, the space shuttle Discovery blasted off with a woman, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Collins ...
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Today in history: Feb. 3: In 1995, the space shuttle Discovery blasted off with a woman, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Collins ...
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Today in history: Feb. 3: In 1995, the space shuttle Discovery blasted off with a woman, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Collins ...
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NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
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Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
Mars helicopter sends final message, but will keep collecting data: One last software update installed safely, reconfigured it as 'stationary testbed'
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NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch: NASA is seeking a cheaper, simpler approach to one of its top science priorities in ...
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LIVE: Total solar eclipse as seen through NASA telescope: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
A chunk of metal that tore through a Florida home definitely came from the ISS: "I don't think I've seen or heard, after my own research ...
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NASA: Oops, Batteries Released From Space Station Hit Florida Man's Home: The batteries failed to fully burn up during atmospheric re-entry. Instead ...
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Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
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Quick Glance: Jordan's Air Defence Ready to Intercept Iranian Aircraft
- Jordan's air defences are prepared to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace.
- The army is on high alert, with radar systems monitoring drone activity from Iraq and Syria.
- Jordan has closed its airspace as a precautionary measure in case of an Iranian strike across its border.
- The U.S. has increased military aid to Jordan, deploying Patriot air defence systems to enhance border defences.
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out: NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes ...
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Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
- The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.
- The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.
- The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.
- An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
Voyager 1 is over 15 billion miles away in interstellar space, but NASA hopes to get the probe back to science work after diagnosing a memory problem.
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Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...
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If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
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In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions: Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program.
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Asteroid collision of NASA's Dart probe: debris could hit Mars: When NASA sent a probe hurtling into the asteroid Dimorphos, it was assured that there was no ...
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NASA chief says 'secretive' China hides military space projects: Nelson has regularly warned that the world may face dire consequences if China reaches the ...
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Russia destroys Kyiv’s largest power plant: Ukrainian president chides allies and calls for more air defences to intercept missiles
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NASA looking for a quicker, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth:
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Quick Glance: James Webb Telescope live updates: NASA releases photos that reveal cosmic secrets
- NASA has released the first photographs from the new James Webb Space Telescope, including some dating back 13 billion years.
- The final image, the Carina Nebula's cosmic cliffs, reveals for the first time hundreds of stars that were previously hidden from view.
- The Carina Nebula image provides a unique look of stars in their early, fast stages of creation.
- The Carina Nebula is a star-forming region within our own Milky Way galaxy that is rather close (in space terms).
NASAs Juno captures erupting volcanoes on Jupiters moon Io. Watch!: NASAs Juno captures erupting volcanoes on Jupiters moon Io. Watch!
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NASA's Webb Telescope found margarita, vinegar-like chemicals on protostar : NASA's Webb Telescope discovered margarita and vinegar-like chemicals on a ...
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Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance: A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through ...
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A mysterious silver object has been orbiting the Moon for 15 years. What is it? : The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Friday (Apr 5) ...
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One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
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NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moon - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: NASA unveils probe for potentially life-sustaining Jupiter moon
- US space scientists revealed the interplanetary Clipper spacecraft destined for one of Jupiter's icy moons in search of extraterrestrial life.
- The Clipper spacecraft is set to launch in October and conduct a detailed study of Jupiter's moon Europa over five years.
- The mission aims to identify conditions that could support life but is not specifically searching for life itself.
- The probe is expected to operate until 2034 before crashing into another body in the Jovian system to conclude the mission.
The U.S. Defended Israel. Now Israel Must Listen to the U.S.: After Iran's attack on Israel was stopped with major help from the U.S. and other allies ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
NASA Greenlights Drone Mission to Saturn's Moon: If all goes well, the 'rotorcraft' drone will arrive on Titan in 2034 to look for 'prebiotic chemical processes ...
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This is the new spaceship that will take humans back to the moon: Stacked and ready.
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DC Metro's Design Changes Aim to Aid Wayfinding and Boost Ridership: New signage for Washington’s Metrorail aims to boost ridership by helping people get ...
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Is the solar eclipse dangerous? : When you stare into the eclipse, the eclipse stares back into you, potentially causing solar retinopathy — permanent damage to ...
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April 8 solar eclipse: What UAE residents need to know: Dubai Astronomy Group official answers questions on visibility, path and other aspects
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Loch Ness Monster hunters ask NASA ‘to help us on our quest’: NASA has been tapped — or at least, as been ask to help — in the search of the Loch Ness Monster
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Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark
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A Fleet of Satellites Caught the Total Solar Eclipse From Orbit, and the Footage Is Spectacular - IGN
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NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez inspires Hispanic youth in Dallas for eclipse: The crowd gathered at the AT&T Discovery District for the eclipse included dozens of ...
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SpaceX could finally face competition. It may be too late.: Elon Musk’s space venture may finally be facing a space industry that is poised to challenge SpaceX ...
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Space Junk from the International Space Station Struck a Home in Florida: Three years ago astronauts threw out the largest piece of trash ever tossed from the ...
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NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work: A new lunar time zone is all about ensuring the success of future ...
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Why was last night different from all other nights?: This time, we were prepared for the attack, we had hours to get settled in our shelters ...
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NASA will be studying the total solar eclipse. Here's how you can help: On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across a swath of North America ...
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NASA lets young people experience the solar eclipse on Fortnite, Minecraft, and Twitch
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New calculations have raised concerns popular eclipse maps might be off. Here’s what scientists say
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Satellite Images Show the Total Solar Eclipse’s Shadow From Space: An American weather satellite is capturing the movement of the moon’s shadow across North ...
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NASA Prepares to Test Next-Gen Solar Sail Technology: The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is both strong and flexible.
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What does a solar eclipse look like from Mars? NASA shares photos ahead of April 8 totality
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Quick Glance: Mars Eclipses: NASA Shares Photos Ahead of April 8 Totality
- Mars had its own solar eclipse before the rare North American total eclipse.
- Perseverance rover captured Mars moons Phobos and Deimos during transits.
- Mars moons too small for total solar eclipse, but crucial for measurements.
- Phobos on collision course with Mars, expected impact within next 50 million years.
California Snowpack's 'Atypical' Year Revealed in NASA Image: The snowpack hasn't been this close to its all-time average since 2010, making it an unusual year ...
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Total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024: Where to see it: Millions of people will soon be able to admire a special astronomical event: a total solar eclipse ...
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How to take eclipse photos: Pointing cell phone at eclipse could damage your phone, NASA says
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NASA asked to assist in new hunt to find Loch Ness Monster in Highlands: The Loch Ness Centre, in the Highlands, has asked space explorers Nasa ...
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How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out: NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes ...
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More than 20 years later, families of the Columbia crew carry on their loved ones’ legacies
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Total solar eclipse: A 4-minute window into the universe's secrets: Eclipse fever is building in North America, but for some those minutes of darkness will be an ...
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From space to skin: Nasa bacterium provides basis for more effective sun protection
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Total solar eclipse live stream: How to watch free online, with NASA or from anywhere
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Solar flares reported during total eclipse as sun nears solar maximum. What are they?
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NASA budget woes could doom $2 billion Chandra space telescope: The telescope’s uncertain status is part of an acute budgetary problem at NASA that is pitting ...
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Stunning photos from $2 billion space telescope that NASA may defund: The Chandra X-ray Observatory has snapped stunning photos of the invisible universe for 25 ...
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2024 solar eclipse: A guide on where and how to watch it: Sky-gazers across North America are in for a treat on April 8 when a total solar eclipse will pass over ...
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NASA reveals view of total solar eclipse from International Space Station: After millions of people looked up to the sky to view Monday's total solar eclipse ...
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US, Russian and Belarusian ISS crew members safely return to Earth: A NASA astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut and Belarus’s first ever space traveller on Saturday ...
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Opinion | NASA Could Use Some Philosopher Astronauts: STEM can’t solve all our problems.
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The 2024 solar eclipse is finally here. We've got your ultimate guide to it: Everything you need to know about the historic total solar eclipse on April 8
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TechCrunch Space: Happy eclipse day!: Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Happy Eclipse Day for everyone celebrating! I’m fortunate to be living in a ...
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NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch: NASA is seeking a cheaper, simpler approach to one of its top science priorities in ...
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This website shows you what Hubble and James Webb are currently looking at: We know what NASA's Hubble and James Webb space telescopes have already observed ...
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Soyuz spacecraft brings cosmonaut, Belarusian astronaut, and NASA crew member safely back to Earth
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NASA wants to come up with a new clock for the moon, where seconds tick away faster
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Quick Glance: NASA awards contracts for autonomous moon rovers
- NASA awarded contracts to three commercial space companies to develop autonomous rovers for moving cargo and people on the moon as it establishes a lasting presence there.
- The companies will partner with NASA to pursue commercial opportunities, with contracts totaling up to $4.6 billion over 15 years for lunar terrain vehicles.
- These rovers will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface, especially at the South Pole, and conduct autonomous scientific operations.
- NASA continues to invest in technologies like moon habitats, energy generation, and mining to enhance lunar exploration and achieve the goal of returning astronauts to a moon base.
NASA shares image of Cigar Galaxy taken by Hubble and Webb telescope:‘Something strange happened…’ | Mint
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Israel closes all schools as it remains on high alert for Iranian attack: Israel closes schools and cancels activities amid high alert for an Iranian attack ...
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Car-sized asteroid comes eerily close to Earth, much closer than even the Moon: Car-sized asteroid comes eerily close to Earth, much closer than even the Moon
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NASA Says Giraffe-Sized Asteroid to Pass Incredibly Close to Earth Today: 2024 GJ2 will pass at only 4 percent of the distance between the Earth and Mars ...
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Can’t catch the eclipse? The next one is sooner than you might think: Despite the fervor surrounding the 2024 total solar eclipse, these types of celestial ...
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Here's what NASA will study during the total solar eclipse: NASA has funded at least five research projects and more citizen science investigations.
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What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?: When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able ...
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Air defense in action: several explosions shake Jerusalem: Iran fires dozens of drones and missiles towards Israel. Jerusalem is also a target ...
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New calculations have raised concerns popular eclipse maps might be off. Here’s what scientists say
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Jordan airforce shoots down Iranian drones flying over to Israel: The army is also in a state of high alert and radar systems are monitoring any drone activity ...
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What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US? | kuwaittimes: What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US? - Technology - ...
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A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan
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Here's what time the eclipse will be visible in your region: This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is ...
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Watch live: Total solar eclipse moves across the US: Whether you only have a partial view, or clouds are in the forecast, you can still enjoy a live look from ...
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Israel says most of Iranian missiles intercepted: Israel said most of the Iranian missiles launched on Saturday were intercepted outside of the country by ...
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