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The brightest supermoon of the year will rise in Thursday’s night sky. Here’s how Australians can see it

Moon watchers should also look out for a comet that one expert calls the best of the decade so far

The Guardian - AU

SpaceX plans to catch Starship upper stage with 'chopsticks' in early 2025, Elon Musk says

SpaceX just caught the giant first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket — and it plans to do the same with the vehicle's upper stage soon.

Space

ISS leaks among 50 'areas of concern' for astronaut safety: report

Troubleshooting the leaking ISS is ongoing, with NASA and Russia now identifying 50 "areas of concern" and four cracks, according to a media report.

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October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one

The Independent UK

Scientists ponder whether we’re ‘ready’ for more solar storms after barrage in late spring

May saw the strongest solar storm in decades, ‘significantly’ impacting high frequency communications with aircrafts

The Independent UK

Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming

Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say.

Space

Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts

The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.

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Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end

U.S. company Vast has unveiled Haven-2, its proposed commercial successor to the soon-to-be-retired International Space Station.

Space

SpaceX launches 100th rocket of 2024 during Starlink doubleheader (video, photos)

SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions just hours apart today (Oct. 15), one of which was the company's 100th liftoff of the year.

Space

Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map

The "first page" of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create.

Space

Hunter's Supermoon rises this week, the biggest full moon of 2024. Here's how to see it

The largest full moon of 2024 rises this week when the Hunter's Supermoon takes to the sky on Wednesday (Oct. 16), becoming officially full the next morning.

Space

Will NASA’s Europa Clipper Really Find Aliens? Here’s What the Spacecraft Can and Can’t Do

To learn about the potential for life in a hidden ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa, NASA will hunt for plumes and "crop circles."

Inverse

First section of Euclid space telescope’s map of the universe revealed

Mosaic of 208 gigapixels covers 1% of what will be the final 3D map, which is expected to capture billions of galaxies

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX makes Starlink internet service free for people hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton

In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, SpaceX has distributed more than 10,000 Starlink kits and waived monthly fees for using the satellite internet service in affected areas.

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The moon, Mars and space junk: World space agency heads outline grand plans, but also concerns

Leaders of major space agencies stated grand plans for the near future at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, while noting concerns regarding Earth and the space environment.

Inverse

Look Up! The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Is Happening This Week — And It Comes With A Bonus Comet

The Hunter's Moon rising this week is 2024's third supermoon in a row, which means the full Moon will look slightly bigger and brighter in the sky than usual.

Space

Pollution from rocket launches and burning satellites could cause the next environmental emergency

The growing number of rocket launches and satellites burning up in Earth's atmosphere could trigger the world's next big environmental emergency.

The Independent UK

China unveils its plans to turn its feats in space exploration into scientific advances

China has made great strides in exploring space in recent years, rocketing astronauts to its own space station and bringing back rocks from the moon

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James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)

An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.

The Independent UK

Hunter’s moon: How to see this year’s biggest and brightest supermoon

The spectacular orange-colored moon is named for the time of the season and the changes it brings

Al Jazeera

NASA launches space mission to Jupiter moon, Europa, in search for life

Europa Clipper is headed to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, where an ocean is thought to lie below the surface.

Space

NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper had a rocky road to space. How it switched rockets and more to launch to Jupiter

NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper probe overcame huge obstacles, including a switch to an entirely different rocket, to launch toward Jupiter. Here's how it happened.

Evening Standard

Europa Clipper spacecraft launched by Nasa to look for signs of life on Jupiter moon

Spacecraft will take more than five years to reach Europa

Inverse

Liftoff! NASA Just Successfully Launched The Largest Spacecraft to a Planet in the Agency’s 66-Year History

NASA's Europa Clipper has finally launched towards Jupiter, where it will attempt to answer one of the biggest questions about the universe.

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“Hugely Significant”: Nasa Launches Spacecraft To Jupiter Moon In Search Of Alien Life

Nasa Launches "hugely significant" mission to Europa, a moon of Jupiter that could contain the first signs of life beyond planet Earth. The post “Hugely Significant”: Nasa Launches Spacecraft To Jupiter Moon In Search Of Alien Life first appeared on Bored Panda.

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