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China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power

Egypt Independent | 2024-09-11, 15:22

Hong Kong CNNChina’s historic attempt to bring samples from Mars to Earth could launch as soon as 2028, two years earlier than previously stated, according to a senior mission official. The country’s Tianwen-3 mission would carry out two launches “around

New Lego 'Over the Moon' set is on the way, and it's been made in ...

Space | 2024-09-11, 15:21

It's unlike any Lego space shuttle we've had before, but the upcoming 'Over the Moon' set is certainly eye catching. ...

Hera CubeSats’ touchdown

European Space Agency | 2024-09-11, 15:21

Image: Hera CubeSats’ touchdown ...

How does Polaris Dawn fit into the history of spacewalks?

Popular Science | 2024-09-11, 15:19

Spacewalks are definitely one of humanity’s coolest feats—exploring outer space with nothing but a spacesuit to keep you safe from the cosmos. As awe-inspiring as they are, though, spacewalks are also incredibly dangerous. And the crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn

NASA Switches Thrusters On Voyager From 24,630,000,000 Kilometers Away

IFL Science | 2024-09-11, 15:15

After a bumpy few years, we have good news about NASA's Voyager 1 mission to share. NASA has successfully switched thrusters on the aging spacecraft from an impressive 24,630,000,000 kilometers (15,310,000,000 miles) away. Advertisement Voyager 1 has traveled

Is helium the hidden villain behind space missions?

The Economic Times | 2024-09-11, 15:11

NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner will

Supermassive black holes only 300 light years apart

Boing Boing | 2024-09-11, 14:54

Two supermassive black holes spotted by NASA telescopes are only

Gateway Space Station in 3D

NASA | 2024-09-11, 14:36

Immerse yourself in the future of deep space science exploration and download a 3D model of Gateway. Click, drag, and explore the exterior of the lunar space NASA home page

Rosetta's legacy: how were you inspired?

European Space Agency | 2024-09-11, 14:27

From inspiring a love for the stars to making a life-changing career move, we want to know how ESA’s Rosetta mission has shaped your life. ...

Restaurant Space Available: Schenectady Bombers building

Times Union | 2024-09-11, 14:12

This is the next installment of Restaurant Space Available, an occasional feature spotlighting Capital Region properties that may be purchased or leased for use as a restaurant. Owners or real-estate agents who wish to have a restaurant space considered are

What's behind the Martian methane mystery?

Space | 2024-09-11, 14:09

The cause of mysterious methane spikes on Mars may be a strange form of alien life — or it may just be interesting chemistry. Either way, something odd is happening on the Red Planet. ...

Varda Announces Collaboration with SSPC to Improve Fundamental Understanding of Microgravity Crystallization

no EC Victoria Advocate | 2024-09-11, 14:05

Advances in mathematical models can illustrate the benefits of microgravity on drug performance and patient experience on Earth. ...

Upcoming Polaris Dawn spacewalk will push the envelope

Astronomy | 2024-09-11, 13:58

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can’tsurvive

Below the surface - ExoMars Rosalind Franklin mission

European Space Agency | 2024-09-11, 13:33

Video: 00:04:29 Watch the second episode of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission – Europe’s ambitious exploration journey to search for past and present signs of life on Mars. This episode starts with Rosalind searching for traces of life below the

LinkGevity Secures Place in Prestigious SPACE-H Accelerator Program

Pharmiweb | 2024-09-11, 13:30

Groundbreaking Anti-Necrotic Technology Supporting Space Missions and Space Health London, UK, 11 September – LinkGevity, an AI-driven drug discovery company focused on longevity and age-related disease, announces its selection for the highly competitive

Space Nation building testing ground for space exploration in Midland

no EC MRT | 2024-09-11, 13:25

Midland's pioneering past and energy present is leading to a future in space exploration ...

Space Marine 2 most successful Steam launch for Warhammer 40K series

Eurogamer | 2024-09-11, 13:20

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has got off to a strong start on Steam. In fact, it has become

Mystery of dwarf planet Ceres' origin may finally be solved, thanks to retired NASA spacecraft

Space | 2024-09-11, 13:15

Was Ceres born in the main asteroid belt, or did it migrate there from the outer solar system? The answer is buried in data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft. ...

Billionaire eyes 1st private space walk

no EC Billings Gazette | 2024-09-11, 12:36

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True Dakotan | 2024-09-11, 12:09

Each year, as thousands of hunters flock to the prairie to walk the fields with their family and friends, local businesses offer up

Watch Russian Soyuz rocket launch 3 astronauts to the ISS today

Space | 2024-09-11, 11:27

A Russian Soyuz rocket will launch three astronauts toward the International Space Station today (Sept. 11), and you can watch the action live. ...

Andalucía has the largest man-made construction visible from Space

Spanish News Today | 2024-09-11, 10:08

NASA has confirmed that Almería's ‘Sea of Plastic’ is the largest man-made structure visible from space For years, we've been led to believe that the Great Wall of China is the most visible man-made structure from space. However,

Private astronauts on daring trek ahead of historic spacewalk

Phys Dot Org | 2024-09-11, 10:03

A private crew set out on an audacious orbital expedition Tuesday, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century as they prepare for the first ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, led by Shift4

Voyager 1 team accomplishes tricky thruster swap

Phys Dot Org | 2024-09-11, 10:03

Engineers working on NASA's Voyager 1 probe have successfully mitigated an issue with the spacecraft's thrusters, which keep the distant explorer pointed at Earth so that it can receive commands, send engineering data, and provide the unique science data it is

SpaceX Launches Historic Space Mission With Crew of Four

Greek Reporter | 2024-09-11, 09:39

The Falcon 9 rocket launched early this morning from Kennedy Space Center. Credit: Polaris Program Photos, CC BY- NC-ND 2.0 A billionaire, a pilot, and two SpaceX employees left Florida September 10th on an ambitious space mission. This mission marks a

Episode 2 – Below the surface

European Space Agency | 2024-09-11, 09:38

Video: 00:04:29 Watch the second episode of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission – Europe’s ambitious exploration journey to search for past and present signs of life on Mars. This episode starts with Rosalind searching for traces of life below the

Keeping the cosmos clean

SpaceDaily | 2024-09-11, 09:16

Boston MA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 Asked to describe his work for a lay

Google Maps user stumbles upon what could be crater from giant asteroid impact

The Independent | 2024-09-11, 08:29

Last crater of this size was found only in 2013, scientists say

Mount Airy council approves $105K budget amendment to finish Rails-to-Trails West project

no EC Frederick News-Post | 2024-09-11, 07:58

The Mount Airy Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a $104,900 budget amendment for the completion of a multi-year project to convert an abandoned railroad line into a public walking trail. ...

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