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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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What is a blue supermoon and when will it appear in UK skies?

Relatively rare lunar phenomenon of a blue moon combined with supermoon will occur in full for three days

The Guardian - UK

How satellites could protect archaeology sites vulnerable to climate change

Archaeology sites buried under the earth are vulnerable to climate change and urban sprawl. Satellites might be able to help monitor the impact of these issues, a study suggests.

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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.

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Elon Musk said he's 'definitely going to be dead' before humans go to Mars — and you probably will be too

"If it's taken us 18 years just to get ready to do the first people in orbit, we've got to improve our rate of innovation."

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Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals

Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system.

Space

Robotic Russian Progress 89 cargo ship docks at ISS with tons of fresh supplies (video)

An uncrewed Russian cargo ship successfully docked at the International Space Station early Saturday (Aug. 17) to deliver tons of fresh gear, food and other vital supplies to the orbiting lab.

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Why is a 'once-in-a-decade' Supermoon Blue Moon happening twice in 2 years?

Find out why the next Supermoon Blue Moon is happening on Aug. 19, 2024, but last year reports suggested it's happening in 2037. Both dates are correct.

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Perseverance Rover Embarks On Challenging Climb To Jezero Crater Rim

NASA's Perseverance rover embarks on a challenging climb up the Jezero Crater rim on Mars, seeking clues to ancient Martian life.

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Is Rocket Lab Stock a Buy or Sell After Earnings?

Rocket Lab's Q2 sales soared 70%, driven by new contracts and partnerships, positioning the company for accelerated growth in the coming years.

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3 Burning Questions We All Have About Boeing Starliner’s Epic Debacle

We may learn the fate of the Boeing Starliner and its astronauts sooner rather than later.

Inverse

Chair of Nuclear for Australia denies that calling CO2 ‘plant food’ means he is a climate denier

Dr Adi Paterson’s statements are apparently at odds with the group’s official position, which says nuclear is needed to tackle the climate crisis

The Guardian - AU

4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Containing Evil Omens Finally Deciphered

"The origins of some of the omens may have lain in actual experience — observation of portent followed by catastrophe." The post 4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Containing Evil Omens Finally Deciphered first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two Nasa crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams are currently in limbo on the International Space Station (ISS).

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How a quantum sensor on the ISS could revolutionize space exploration

Scientists are working on building a quantum sensor that could help us decode dark matter, probe solar system moons and more.

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Here's what Boeing Starliner astronauts are doing on the ISS as NASA works on their ride home

NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are not idle while awaiting the decision on the conclusion of the first-ever astronaut mission aboard Boeing Starliner.

Space

Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun

Auroras on Earth occur when storms from our sun engulf our planet. In a rare cosmic feat last April, our planet returned the favor.

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Dinosaur-killing asteroid was a rare rock from beyond Jupiter, new study reveals

Scientists have uncovered the "genetic fingerprint" of the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impactor, potentially revealing the fateful rock's origins in the outer reaches of our solar system.

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NASA Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Aurora Lights From International Space Station

Explore the captivating beauty of the aurora borealis captured from the International Space Station by astronaut Matthew Dominick.

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Mars Is Likely Hiding Oceans Worth Of Water Deep In Its Crust — This Could Upend Our Plans For the Planet

Deep beneath NASA’s InSight lander, an ocean’s worth of liquid water may be trapped in rocky fissures, suggests a recent study of data recorded during more than 1,300 Marsquakes.

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Is asteroid Psyche actually a planetary core? James Webb Space Telescope results cast doubt

The presence of hydrated minerals, including possibly water-ice, might indicate an unexpected origin for Psyche, far from the sun.

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Watch this mesmerizing video of the Northern Lights as seen from space

A NASA astronaut shares his unique view of aurora borealis in a timelapse video

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Astronauts on ISS practice moon base cement-mixing tech in microgravity

NASA and its partners in the Artemis program want to find sustainable ways of building astronaut bases on the moon. An ISS experiment is investigating how.

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Afternoon Update: Dutton accused of ‘racist’ Gaza comments; Harris’s economic plan; and de Minaur fit for action

Voices grow louder in condemning federal opposition leader’s comments on stopping Palestinians from entering Australia

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$100,000 quadrillion asteroid Psyche may be rusting, James Webb telescope reveals

A new James Webb Space Telescope analysis of the giant, metal-rich asteroid Psyche reveals signs of hydration in the form of rust. This could help pin down the mysterious rock's origins.

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