Tag: space-exploration
ESA Gaia Data Leads to Discovery of 87 New Stellar Streams in the Milky Way
Using ESA’s Gaia telescope data, astronomers have identified 87 new stellar streams in the Milky Way, significantly expanding knowledge of the galaxy’s structure.
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Identifies Over 11,000 New Asteroids, Boosting Solar System Catalogs
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has detected over 11,000 previously unknown asteroids, enhancing the catalog of small solar system bodies.
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Orion Spacecraft’s Toilet Malfunctions Again During Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission faces another challenge as the Orion spacecraft’s toilet system malfunctions en route to the Moon.
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NASA Allows iPhones Aboard Artemis II Lunar Mission for the First Time
For the first time, NASA astronauts aboard Artemis II are permitted to carry Apple iPhones during their lunar mission.
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Trump Proposes 23% Budget Cut for NASA Amid Lunar Mission Launch
Following the launch of a major lunar mission, President Trump has submitted a budget proposal aiming to reduce NASA’s funding by 23%.
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NASA Tech Support Resolves Microsoft Outlook Issue on Artemis II Commander’s Tablet During Launch
NASA’s technical team remotely restored Microsoft Outlook functionality on Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman’s tablet during the SLS rocket launch.
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Orion Spacecraft Passes Halfway Mark on Artemis II Mission to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission crew has surpassed the midpoint to the Moon, settling in and preparing for lunar observations aboard the Orion spacecraft.
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Reveals New Insights on Lunar Surface Temperatures
Blue Ghost lunar lander shows Mare Crisium is warmer than previously believed, challenging earlier assumptions about the Moon’s surface conditions.
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SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Test Flight Again, New Launch Expected in Mid-2026
SpaceX postpones the Starship V3 test flight by at least another month, pushing the launch to mid-2026 amid ongoing preparations.
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Artemis II Commander Shares Stunning Earth Images from Orion’s Lunar Trajectory
Artemis II crew aboard Orion has begun its lunar journey, with commander Reid Wiseman sharing breathtaking photos of Earth from space.
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Chinese Reusable Rocket Tianlong-3 Explodes Mid-Flight Using Coal-Derived Kerosene
China’s Tianlong-3 reusable rocket failed during flight, notable for running on kerosene derived from coal.
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Orion Crewed Spacecraft Departs Earth Orbit, Sets Course for Lunar Encounter
The Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crew has left Earth orbit, initiating its journey toward the Moon after a successful trans-lunar injection maneuver.
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