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Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a better future

In recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. At a campaign rally last weekend, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump invoked this rivalry when declaring the US will “lead the world in space”, echoing Democratic counterpart Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 44th nation to join the United States' moon-exploration coalition.

Space

Gateway gift: Northrop Grumman delivers lunar-orbit hab for Space Center Houston display

A full-scale mockup of the astronaut accommodations for a small space station orbiting the moon has arrived at Space Center Houston. Northrop Grumman has donated its prototype for the Gateway HALO.

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NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries

NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early as 2035. The trip will take about six to seven months each way and will cover up to 250 million miles (402 million kilometers) each way. The astronauts may spend as many as 500 days…

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How far away is the moon?

The moon's distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit.

LiveScience

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is taking place in South America and the Pacific. Here’s how eclipses happen

An annular eclipse, sometimes known as a “ring of fire” eclipse, is taking place on October 2. It will be visible from Argentina and Chile, while a partial eclipse will be seen in parts of the Pacific, other parts of South America and from Antarctica.

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China unveils spacesuit for moonwalking astronauts (video)

China has revealed the design of its moonwalking spacesuit, which the nation hopes to start putting to use on the lunar surface by 2030.

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Scientists have found carbon dioxide on Pluto’s largest moon – offering clues about how it formed

In the outer reaches of our Solar System, 5.7 billion kilometres from the Sun, lies the dwarf planet Pluto. Smaller than Australia, it is an icy world of mountains, glaciers and craters where the average temperature is –232°C.

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A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is set to thrill skywatchers over South America and the Pacific

A maximum annular eclipse or “ring of fire” is due to be seen in Argentina and Chile on October 2 2024 at about 18:46 UTC. A partial annular eclipse will be seen in other parts of South America, the Pacific and Antarctica. The annular eclipse is the poorer, but arguably…

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Solar Eclipse 2024: Check timing, visibility in India and other details

The eclipse will leave the sun's outer edges visible, forming a bright circle around the moon. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 130 —Dogs on Mars, Snakes on the Moon

On Episode 130 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jim Bell about the Mars Sample Return program and VIPER mission to the moon.

Space

NASA restarts art program with New York murals aimed at Artemis Generation

As NASA works to return astronauts to the moon, the agency is resurrecting a program aimed at communicating the cultural significance of its missions. A new era for the NASA Arts Program has begun.

Space

Orion spacecraft can shield Artemis astronauts from deep-space radiation, study shows

Data from NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission has provided valuable space radiation measurements, which validate spacecraft performance and will help guide deep-space human spaceflight.

Space

Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won’t be the first (or the last)

Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular Moon’s new, temporary friend is 2024 PT₅, an asteroid captured from the Arjuna asteroid group (called the “Arjunas”).

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What the 1st analysis of China's Chang'e 6 lunar far side samples revealed

In late June, the Chang'e 6 lunar lander returned to Earth with samples of the moon. Now, the first paper about these samples has been published.

Space

NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech

NASA is seeking the public's help for innovative solutions to help Artemis astronauts navigate in and around the lunar south pole.

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Earth gets temporary second moon

Scientists believe that an asteroid called 2024 PT5 will be visible to humans for the next few weeks

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Congress honors NASA's Hidden Figures

The four Black women, whose pioneering work put Americans on the Moon, were honored with the body's highest honor

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Inverse

Artemis I Brings Home Really Good News For Future Astronauts

When Artemis II launches late next year, its Orion capsule will become the first crewed spacecraft in 53 years to venture beyond the protection of Earth’s magnetic field.

Dynamite News

Cabinet gives approval for expansion of Chandrayaan-4 Mission

The PM Modi-led government has earmarked Rs 2,104 crore for the Chandrayaan-4 Mission. Further, a schedule of 36 months has been set for the mission completion. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Stunning photos show rare partial lunar eclipse of supermoon which was spotted across UK skies

The supermoon was most clearly sighted in the UK and the US, but stunning pictures were shared from across the world

Evening Standard

Is the supermoon tonight in London? How and when to watch lunar event in the capital

Get your best view of this lunar event above the capital’s skyline

Inverse

A Rare Celestial Phenomenon Will Be Visible On This Week’s Super Harvest Moon

The Full Harvest Moon of September will look larger than usual and features a partial lunar eclipse.

Radio France Internationale

India considers joining Russia, China to build nuclear plant on Moon

Rivals India and China are said to be keen on joining a Russian project to build an atomic power plant for a human base on the Moon.

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SpaceX Super Heavy rocket gets supersonic wind tunnel test for NASA's Artemis moon missions (photos)

A 1.2% scale model of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket underwent NASA wind tunnel testing, during which high-speed forced air simulated varying flight conditions.

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