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Slingshot in space: the tricky manoeuvre that will use Earth and the Moon to send the Juice mission to Jupiter

A European spacecraft is about to zip by both Earth and the Moon in the space of 24 hours. In the early 2030s, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission will be the first European probe to orbit Jupiter. But first, it needs to carry out a key manoeuvre to…

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Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the commercial space industry. Rival nations are competing for prime military and economic positions beyond the Earth. Public and private entities are clamoring to mine the Moon, and a growing halo of space junk is polluting low Earth orbit.

The Conversation

Why skies have turned red over the UK - as blue supermoon to make rare appearance

The spectacular displays have been caused smoke particles from wildfires in North America

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Saturn's Moon Mimas May Be Way More Habitable Than We First Thought

Saturn’s moon Mimas, known for its uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Death Star, might harbor liquid water beneath its icy shell.

Inverse

Supermoons are boring – here are 5 things in the sky worth your time

A supermoon may sound exciting, but it’s a modest coincidence.

The Conversation

Earth’s days were once 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests

The moon was once thousands of miles farther away than it is now, and Earth's days were 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.

LiveScience

BP technology could be used to drill on Mars or moon after Nasa deal

BP hopes deal will help develop earth technologies such as robotics and clean energy

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Roller coaster tech could help NASA’s Artemis moon astronauts in case of a launch emergency

NASA recently met with roller coaster experts to talk safety. The braking system used on theme park rides is similar to an emergency system designed for agency moon launches.

Space

SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president – what this could mean for US space policy

Elon Musk officially endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Musk, a billionaire technology entrepreneur, has made groundbreaking contributions in multiple industries, particularly space travel and exploration.

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New Discovery Of Graphene In Lunar Samples Sheds Light

Discoveries of graphene in lunar soil samples provide valuable insights into Moon's formation and geological history, advancing lunar research.

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How can we build landing and launch pads on the moon?

If the future unfolds like some experts forecast, the moon is going to be one bustling spaceport. How can we handle all of that lunar traffic?

Space

Life on the moon: Lockheed Martin shares exploration vision for 2044

Lockheed Martin has shared its vision for humanity's future in space, as global space agencies aim for the moon and beyond.

Space

Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth − a planetary scientist explains what this sample could hold

China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It’s moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples came back to Earth on June 25,…

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'Wonder material' found in lunar samples hints at moon's origins

Scientists attempting to discover the process by which the moon formed have new clues thanks to graphene discovered in lunar samples returned by China's Chang'e 5 mission.

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The Conversation

How can there be ice on the Moon?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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New moon of August 2024: Venus in conjunction

The day after the new moon , the moon will be in conjunction with Venus, passing just under the planet low on the horizon in the night sky.

The Guardian - UK

Meteorite impacts produce most of moon’s thin atmosphere, study reveals

Scientists find impact vaporisation responsible for about 70% and a process known as solar wind sputtering 30%

The Conversation

Friday essay: love and loss in outer space – Ceridwen Dovey on how scientists feel about space objects

This is the day we will sink our own home – it is old, they say, and can’t live forever. I’m among the ones who must lock the dome behind us and throw the keys in the river of stardust in which we’ve swum for so long. Happy new year!…

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Scientists want a seed vault on the Moon

Climate change is driving calls to save earth's biodiversity by storing DNA samples on the lunar surface

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Can the moon help preserve Earth's endangered species?

The moon may soon be home to frozen samples of Earth's endangered creatures. New research proposes a lunar biorepository to preserve animal skin samples with cells from the world's endangered species.

Space

Moon robots could build stone walls to protect lunar bases from rocket exhaust

A robotic excavator could build a dry stone wall to act as a blast shield around a launch pad on the moon, a new study suggests.

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These inventive ideas could help Artemis astronauts make drinking water on the moon

Ten U.K. finalists have been announced in the Aqualunar Challenge, an effort to develop tech that can turn moon ice into drinkable water.

LiveScience

China's Chang'e 5 rover detects hints of water on the moon

The hydrated molecules were found inside a rock sample retrieved by China's Chang'e 5 mission in 2020

The Conversation

Fly Me to the Moon: what science communicators could learn from marketing professionals

The new romantic comedy Fly me to the Moon tells the story of how, in the run up to the Apollo 11 mission, Nasa hired a high-flying marketing specialist to bolster public support.

International Business Times

Spacecraft To Swing By Earth, Moon On Path To Jupiter

A spacecraft launched last year will slingshot back around Earth and the Moon next month in a high-stakes, world-first manoeuvre as it pinballs its way through the Solar System to Jupiter.

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