Tag: space
Chinese Probe Tianwen-2 Reaches Near-Earth Asteroid Kamoʻoalewa but Finds It Smaller Than Expected
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft arrived at near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, discovering it is significantly smaller than initial estimates suggested.
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NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Most Detailed Image of Centaurus A Galaxy
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has released its most detailed imagery to date of the Centaurus A galaxy, showcasing unprecedented clarity.
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SpaceX Decommissions 260 Starlink Satellites by Atmospheric Burn-Up in Six Months
SpaceX confirmed that it deorbited 260 Starlink satellites between December 2025 and May 2026 by allowing them to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.
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SETI Updates Protocols Amid Rise of AI-Driven Disinformation on Extraterrestrial Discoveries
SETI revises protocols to address AI-generated disinformation and dubious claims of alien technology detection in today’s media landscape.
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NASA Advances In-Space Refueling Technology Amid Starship Fueling Challenges
NASA tests its own in-space refueling system as multiple Starship refuelings remain crucial for lunar missions.
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Scientists Detect Physical Traces of Black Hole Event Horizon for the First Time
For the first time, researchers have identified physical evidence linked to a black hole’s event horizon beyond theoretical models.
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Russia Unveils Ambitious Plans for Lunar Nuclear Power and Interplanetary Exploration
Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon and advance exploration missions to Mars, Venus, and asteroid resources.
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China Plans Major Expansion of Tiangong Space Station and Launch of Hubble-Class Telescope
China will double the size of its Tiangong space station and deploy a Hubble-level space telescope in the coming years, advancing its orbital capabilities.
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Australian Geologists Identify Oldest Known Asteroid Impact Record on Earth
Researchers in Australia have dated the planet’s oldest confirmed asteroid impact using mineral analysis of well-preserved impact layers.
Read MoreJames Webb Telescope Uncovers Cause of Unusual Pink Hue on Exoplanet GJ504b
The James Webb Telescope identified salty clouds as the source of the unusual pink color of exoplanet GJ504b, located 57 light-years away.
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SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Offering Amid $400 Billion Market Value Decline
SpaceX is preparing to raise $20 billion through bonds as its market valuation drops by $400 billion amid rising U.S. interest rates.
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SpaceX Surpasses All Other Entities in Total Satellites Launched Since 1957
SpaceX has launched over 15,000 satellites, exceeding the combined total launched by all other countries and organizations since 1957.
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