Watch: The moment ‘Butch’ and ‘Suni’ touched down on Earth [video]
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams safely returned to Earth. Here’s what happened.
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NASA makes new projections on chances of astroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth
While concerns about an Earth impact have been ruled out, NASA scientists have noted a small possibility—currently estimated at 1.7%—that asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact the Moon on 22 December 2032.
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NASA responds to concerns over Sunita Williams’ health after gaunt appearance
NASA has addressed concerns over the health condition of astronaut Sunita Williams’ after worrying images surfaced of her on ISS.
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NASA issues notice on five asteroids approaching Earth in September
NASA has flagged five asteroids set to pass Earth this month, with no significant risk to the planet. Here’s what to know about these near-Earth approaches.
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NASA set to deliver update on two astronauts stranded in space
The astronauts have been on the ISS since 5 June 2024, after launching on the Boeing Starliner as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
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NASA discovers evidence of liquid reservoir on Mars
The discovery of liquid water on Mars is a groundbreaking development for future space exploration.
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March 2024 skywatching: Moon phases timeline for this month
Discover the celestial events of March skywatching, from the phases of the Moon to planetary encounters and a comet’s approach, in this comprehensive guide.
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A rare solar wind expanded Mars’ atmosphere and NASA’s MAVEN caught the phenomenon on camera
NASA’s MAVEN mission detected a significant decrease in solar wind at Mars, causing an expansion of the planet’s atmosphere.
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NASA launches live broadcast of VIPER Moon rover: Here’s how to watch live [video]
Watch NASA’s first robotic Moon rover, VIPER, come to life in a live broadcast from the Johnson Space Centre, showcasing the rover’s assembly and mission.
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James Webb Space Telescope unveils new mysteries in Milky Way core
A new James Webb Space Telescope reveals new details of the Milky Way’s core, including unexplained features in the Sagittarius C region.
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Frank Borman dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Remembered as the oldest living American astronaut following John Glenn’s death in 2016, Borman was a symbol of exploration, innovation, and resilience.
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Kepler space telescope data unveils seven-planet system, Kepler-385
The Kepler space telescope’s data has revealed the seven-planet system of Kepler-385, with each planet engulfed in more radiant heat than any within our solar system.
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NASA wants to build houses on the moon by 2040: Here’s everything you must know
NASA is formulating a visionary plan to build houses on the moon, with an ambitious goal set for 2040. 3D printers are key to NASA plans to build houses on the moon by 2040 This expedition, unlike the temporary visit of Apollo 17 astronauts half a century ago, envisages constructing houses on the lunar surface, potentially paving the way for a space subdivision for Americans, a recent New York Times report revealed. Despite some scepticism within the scientific community regarding the timeline, seven NASA scientists remain optimistic about achieving this goal, provided the agency continues to meet its milestones. To realise this vision, NASA intends to dispatch a 3D printer to the moon, which
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NASA expert panel finds 2-5% UFO cases ‘truly anomalous’
A NASA expert panel acknowledged that 2-5% cases of UFO sightings are deemed ‘truly anomalous’. Here’s what this means.
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NASA’s James Webb telescope captures a star-filled image of ‘Pillars of Creation’ [photo]
NASA shared recent images of the ‘Pillars of Creation’, taken with the James Webb telescope.
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SEE: Jupiter was closest to Earth in 59 years, here’s how it looked
The celestial event will likely never occur in our lifetime. Here’s how Monday’s Jupiter opposition looked from Earth.
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Ingenuity: NASA flies first helicopter on Mars [video]
NASA successfully commissioned the controlled flight of a small helicopter on Mars, a planet with an atmosphere so thin, it accounts for 1% of Earth’s density.